By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter POLICE were called into Oldham’s council chamber as its full council meeting descended into chaos on Wednesday, November 6.…
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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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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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Greenfield Crime Watch group urges vigilance after car jacking
THE new Greenfield Neighbourhood Crime Watch group is urging the community to be vigilant after springing into action following a car jacking in the village on…
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Police and farmers working closely together as sheep attacks continue
THIS sprightly young ewe, left for dead by a marauding dog, has become the pride of a Saddleworth farmer’s flock. Just after being born, the…
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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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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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