By Jasmine Jackson THE Zero Zone initiative is being launched for a fourth year as the Saddleworth and Lees neighbourhood police team adapts during the…
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GMP criticised for failing to record more than 80,000 crimes over 12-month period
HER Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has criticised Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for failing victims of crime. It cites GMP…
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GMP reminds residents to keep their homes light and locked
With the clocks due to go back an hour on Sunday 25 October, GMP has issued its annual reminder to residents to use simple steps…
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Police are appealing for information following a firearms discharge in Oldham
Police are appealing for information following a firearms discharge in Oldham. At approximately 11:30pm Sunday, May 31, officers were called to reports of a firearms…
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A crime but not the punishment? Tragic Ellis story told at the Millgate
THERE has never been any doubt Ruth Ellis committed murder in April 1955, shooting lover David Blakely outside a London pub in cold blood. For…
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Greenfield man to be sentenced over offences
A GREENFIELD man will appear in court next month for sentencing following a major incident in the village last November. Jonathan Fidler, 20, of Grove…
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Oldham helps raise awareness of hate crime
Workshops, information stalls and activities are taking place across the borough as Oldham takes part in Greater Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week (5 – 9…
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Stolen car used in store ram raid in Springhead
RAM raiders escaped with cash and cigarettes after smashing a stolen car into a Springhead convenience store. Six offenders were involved in the attack at…
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Neighbourhood watch as Saddleworth villages are hit by crime wave
POLICE have reassured Saddleworth business owners they are addressing a recent spike in crime in the area “head on”. Nearly 20 incidents were logged throughout…
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Police issue urgent message to Saddleworth community to be vigilant after recent crime rise
GMP Saddleworth and Lees have issued an urgent message to the Saddleworth Community urging them to stay vigilant and alert after a string of crimes…
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