BONES discovered on the Greenfield-Mossley border last year have been identified as human. But Greater Manchester Police say their investigation into the mystery discovery is…
View More Human bones found near Greenfield-Mossley border were from “anatomical specimens”
OFFICERS are continuing to appeal for witnesses as a man remains in hospital following a collision which left him with life-threatening injuries. At around 11pm…
View More Appeal for witnesses after collision leaves man with life-threatening injuries
FIVE men from Oldham have been sentenced to a total of more than 25 years for their roles in a drugs conspiracy uncovered by a dedicated GMP…
View More Five jailed for roles in Oldham class A conspiracy
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Dobcross during which the occupant was assaulted with a baseball bat. At around…
View More Police appeal for information after baseball bat assault during burglary in Dobcross
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been jailed for riding a stolen motorbike on the wrong side of the road during a collision in Lees during the…
View More Disqualified driver jailed for serious August bank holiday collision in Lees
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…
View More Police adapt during pandemic to continue serving Saddleworth
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after raiders used an explosive device in a “brazen attack” on Delph Co-op late. Shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday, November 4,…
View More Explosive device used in ‘brazen attack’ on Delph Co-op
THREE men from Oldham have been jailed following an assault in Oldham town centre last December. Josh Harewood, 26, of Dartmouth Close, was jailed on…
View More Three Oldham men jailed for assault in town centre
INVESTIGATIONS into a possible human bones find in a secluded spot on the Greenfield-Mossley border are continuing. The Independent understands all indications are the bones…
View More Police probe possible human bones discovery on Greenfield-Mossley border
POLICE remain at a secluded site on the Mossley-Greenfield border where possible human bones have been unearthed. Officers have been on duty at the hidden…
View More Possible human bones found at quiet Mossley location
POLICE are investigating a car fire on Den Lane in Springhead which is currently being treated as arson. GMP confirmed: “Shortly after 9.40pm on September…
View More Police investigate car fire in Springhead as possible arson
OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Grotton. Just before 10pm on Thursday, August 27, police were called to reports of an…
View More Appeal for information after attempted robbery at Grotton Co-op
A PERSON has died in an incident on the tracks at Greenfield Train Station. Emergency services including police and paramedics were called to the station…
View More Person dies in incident on tracks at Greenfield Train Station
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on Huddersfield Road in Lees. At around 5.15pm on…
View More Police appeal for information after cyclist killed in van collision in Lees
Can you help police find a missing woman from Lees, Oldham ? Angela Frost, 50, was last seen about 1.45am on Saturday 11 July 2020…
View More Police search for missing Lees woman.
PEOPLE in Saddleworth showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement at vigils hosted by Saddleworth Peace Group. A series of vigils were held…
View More Saddleworth Peace Group hosts vigils in support of Black Lives Matter movement
A GREENFIELD man has been jailed for 13 years and 8 months after officers found a revolver and cash in his car following a collision…
View More Greenfield man jailed for nearly 14 years for firearms and drugs offences
PC Damieon Hartley-Pickles is once more pulling on his police helmet, lyrca and wheelbarrow to run a half marathon in his back garden in support…
View More ‘Barrowthon man’ to run garden half marathon for Mahdlo and NHS
POLICE are appealing for information after the robbery of a vehicle on Huddersfield Road in Diggle. At around 7.30pm on Tuesday, January 28 two men…
View More Police appeal for information after carjacking in Diggle
POLICE are asking members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of armed robberies in Greater Manchester. A number of victims have been…
View More Police urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car sales
OLDHAM’S most senior police officer reserved special praise for Saddleworth as he retired after 30 years’ service. Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, who has been in…
View More Oldham’s top copper retires after 30 years
A man has died following a collision in Oldham. At around 8.15pm on Friday 20 December 2019, police were called to reports of a collision…
View More Police appeal for information after fatal collision on Oldham Way
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…
View More Oldham Chief Superintendent retires after 30 years
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.…
View More Oldham full council meeting descends into chaos as police called
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…
View More Arrests made and stolen scooters recovered as police hunt group
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…
View More Drink and drug driver jailed for eight years for hit and run death in Oldham
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…
View More 26-year-old man sectioned after suspicious package incidents at 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…
View More Man arrested after suspicious packages found in Piccadilly Gardens and Oldham Library
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…
View More Police appeal for information after woman was raped in Oldham
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…
View More Greenfield Crime Watch group urges vigilance after car jacking
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…
View More Police and farmers working closely together as sheep attacks continue
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…
View More Emmerdale’s Mark Jordan in court over alleged assault
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…
View More Greenfield man to be sentenced over offences
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham. Adrian Harewood, 48, was released from prison in March 2015 after being…
View More Police appeal for help to trace wanted man from Oldham
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