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An emergency road closure is in place

Crews were called out to a property in Chadderton and remain at the scene

"We’re a bit sick of hearing that all the exciting things in fitness and sport have to come from America or London. Matt’s from Oldham, I’m from Wigan, and we’re based in Clitheroe."

Four people, one woman and three men, have been arrested

The trade union representing the workers said the dispute was over wages and sick pay.

Peter Dean, who served different parts of Oldham for 50 years until this year, has died

The concerns were raised at a recent meeting after hundreds opposed the development

Council sources previously said they saw Coun Wilkinson as a reasonable figure that they could work with despite political disagreements

Corrie star Sally Dynevor has revealed meeting an original cast member of the ITV soap in Oldham

New centres have been announced for Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford

After months without a leader, there could be hope for a semblance of normality for the crisis-ridden council.

Oldham MP Jim McMahon has welcomed plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a levy on overnight visitors. But critics have warned it could cause 'irreparable harm' to the tourism industry

Town hall bosses are keen to stress the impact will be felt across the borough with promises of major investment

Ahead of an opening next week, people have been given a first glimpse at a major new visitor attraction in Oldham

The car crashed into a telegraph pole following the chase

Locals have reported hearing loud bangs before emergency services attended the scene

The site powered Manchester’s industrial revolution and was the site of illegal raves attended by thousands in 2020

The man had reportedly gone missing in the Piethorne Reservoir area of Newhey

Hayley Hutchins was treated at Royal Oldham Hospital but became seriously unwell and died two months after she was discharged

Hayley Hutchins was treated at Royal Oldham Hospital but became seriously unwell and died two months after she was discharged