Oldham8 hrs agoFour more people face arson charge over wildfireThe wildfire at Dove Stone reservoir near Greenfield, Oldham, took more than three weeks to put out.8 hrs ago3 days ago'We are not the undeserving poor of the Victorian era'Young adult care-leavers have a death rate about four times higher than the general population.3 days ago6 days agoBurst pipe floods restaurant for second timeUnited Utilities apologises after a Scarisbrick restaurant, which was flooded in 2023, is deluged again.6 days ago7 days ago'I go without sleep because of 3am fireworks'People in Coppice, Oldham, say they are woken in the night by fireworks being set off.7 days ago7 days agoResidents fear parking 'nightmare' after beauty spot reopensDove Stone reservoir has reopened after firefighters spent more than three weeks tackling a wildfire.7 days ago8 days agoCommunity garden's food supply hit by dry summerA community garden in Oldham has lost three quarters of plants, fruit and vegetables due to hot weather.8 days ago21 Aug 2026Council with no leader faces government takeoverThe Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.21 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Housing estate could be built in 'beautiful' valleyThe project forms part of plans to build around 2,000 homes in the wider area.19 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Families had to flee homes as building blaze ragedAn industrial unit near Oldham erupted in flames, with 45 homes evacuated.16 Aug 2026...
