OLDHAM’S most senior police officer is retiring from his role after 30 years. Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, who has been in his current role for…
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Arrests made and stolen scooters recovered as police hunt group
POLICE have made a number of arrests after a gang of people on scooters sparked fear throughout the borough. Several incidents of people being targeted…
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Drink and drug driver jailed for eight years for hit and run death in Oldham
A drink and drug driver has been jailed after a teenage boy was killed and another left with life changing injuries in hit and run…
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Safety warning after people have barbecue on Saddleworth moors
WITH the nicer weather here to stay a while longer, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is reminding people about staying safe when visiting…
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26-year-old man sectioned after suspicious package incidents at Piccadilly Gardens and Oldham Library
The 26-year-old man arrested in connection with the suspicious package incidents in Piccadilly Gardens and at Oldham Library has been sectioned under the Mental Health…
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Man arrested after suspicious packages found in Piccadilly Gardens and Oldham Library
A cordon is in place in Piccadilly Gardens after reports of a suspicious package were made. A spokesperson for GMP confirmed: “A man aged 26…
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Police appeal for information after woman was raped in Oldham
Detectives are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was raped in Oldham. Shortly before 2.35am on Friday 5 April 2019, police were called…
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Public appeal launched to raise £500,000 to restore Marsden Moor after blazes
AN appeal to raise £500,000 to help restore Marsden Moor has been launched by the National Trust after the latest outbreak of wildfires devastated huge…
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Rapist jailed for moors attack on “petrified” victim
A SICK stalker kidnapped and repeatedly raped a woman during a nine-hour ordeal on Saddleworth moors. Malcolm Lockwood lay in wait before kidnapping the victim…
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Emmerdale’s Mark Jordan in court over alleged assault
SOAP star Mark Jordan faces a trial at crown court in July after pleading not guilty to GBH and section 39 common assault. He appeared…
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