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Police issue update on investigation into Oldham 'shooting' Police have issued an update on the 'shooting' in Oldham on Sunday, February 15.

Police issue update on investigation into Oldham 'shooting'

Coronation Street legend shares fears she'll be left 'lopsided' after cancer surgery Beverley Callard has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment amid fears of how she will look following an operation today (February 20).

Coronation Street legend shares fears she'll be left 'lopsided' after cancer surgery

Man arrested following suspected arson in Oldham A man in his 50s has been arrested in relation to a suspected arson in Oldham on Thursday, February 19

Man arrested following suspected arson in Oldham

Major till change as Co-op introduces 'open all hours' checkouts in 150 stores Co-op is rolling out new ‘flexi checkouts’ across 150 stores, allowing tills to switch between staff and self-service. Here’s what it means for shoppers.

Major till change as Co-op introduces 'open all hours' checkouts in 150 stores

Gang behind £500K fraud and stolen frozen chicken plot brought down A gang of men were involved in a £500,000 fraud plot involving stolen chicken, turkey, olive oil, electronic and more.

Gang behind £500K fraud and stolen frozen chicken plot brought down

Chadderton teen jailed for Piccadilly Gardens knife attack A Chadderton teen has been jailed following a knife attack at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre last year

Chadderton teen jailed for Piccadilly Gardens knife attack

Review: Road at Royal Exchange is uncompromising, bold and brilliant In marking the 40th anniversary of Jim Cartwright's Road, the Royal Exchange has created the ultimate immersive experience.

Review: Road at Royal Exchange is uncompromising, bold and brilliant

Residents invited to shape future of transport across Greater Manchester Residents are being invited to comment on the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 as part of a public consultation on the future of local transport

Residents invited to shape future of transport across Greater Manchester

Cheapest petrol and diesel prices in and around Oldham this week We've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in Oldham, according to petrolprices.com

Cheapest petrol and diesel prices in and around Oldham this week

What will the weather be like in Oldham this weekend? Here's your weekend weather forecast for Oldham

What will the weather be like in Oldham this weekend?

Pub speaks out to 'clear confusion' over reports it is closing and becoming HMO The Angel Inn, in Lees, has cleared up confusion among its customers about fears it was closed and being turned into a HMO

Pub speaks out to 'clear confusion' over reports it is closing and becoming HMO

New Starbucks drive-through opens opposite one for Greggs Starbucks has opened a drive-through store in the car park at Tesco in Chadderton, on Featherstall Road North, opposite a Greggs drive-through

New Starbucks drive-through opens opposite one for Greggs

One week until Popeyes opens in Oldham as work underway A Popeyes store will open in one week at Elk Mill Retail Park in Oldham, with work well underway to get the site ready

One week until Popeyes opens in Oldham as work underway

New GP prescription rules show 'no consideration' for elderly patients Changes which are set to be made to how patients can order prescriptions at a GP surgery in Shaw have sparked concerns about elderly and vulnerable people

New GP prescription rules show 'no consideration' for elderly patients

How shipping containers can help men beat loneliness and connect The UK Men’s Sheds Association has launched a new guide on using shipping containers as affordable workshop spaces to help tackle social isolation

How shipping containers can help men beat loneliness and connect

Travellers urged to plan ahead as Manchester faces weekend rail disruption Visitors are urged to plan ahead this weekend due to disruption at Manchester Piccadilly station and major events across the city

Travellers urged to plan ahead as Manchester faces weekend rail disruption

Oldham Council 'aware of allegations' made against sitting councillor Oldham Council has confirmed it is aware of allegations made about a sitting councillor and that a formal standards process is ongoing

Oldham Council 'aware of allegations' made against sitting councillor

King Charles releases first statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor King Charles has shared his first statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

King Charles releases first statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate

Chadderton homes left with no water over supply problem Residents on several streets in Chadderton were left without water this morning after an issue stopped supply

Chadderton homes left with no water over supply problem

Chadderton residents without water as United Utilities 'investigating' Residents on several streets in Chadderton have reported that they have had no water this morning, as a United Utilities alert states it is 'investigating'

Chadderton residents without water as United Utilities 'investigating'

Paper Kites, the Aussie export that ‘makes sense when you hear it’ Considering that just hours before our call he’d been told that The Paper Kites new album had gone straight to the top of the album chart in the band’s native Australia, bassist Rob Rasmussen appears to be taking it all in his stride.

Paper Kites, the Aussie export that ‘makes sense when you hear it’

O2 launches major 5G upgrade across Greater Manchester towns O2 has launched its new 5G Standalone mobile network across Greater Manchester, including Bolton, Wigan, Rochdale, Oldham and Bury

O2 launches major 5G upgrade across Greater Manchester towns

Campaign launched for mural of Stone Roses legend in Failsworth Funds are being raised for a mural in memory of The Stone Roses bass player Mani in Failsworth.

Campaign launched for mural of Stone Roses legend in Failsworth

The old school Oldham pub where you can 'feel the community spirit' An Oldham pub which has had to overcome a major challenge in recent months is a place where "customers feel wanted"

The old school Oldham pub where you can 'feel the community spirit'

Working men's club powers through to remain community 'safe space' A working men's club in Shaw is working to remain a 'safe community haven' amid rising costs by putting customers above profit

Working men's club powers through to remain community 'safe space'

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Oldham roads closed for up to 10 weeks as drainage works take place Several roads in Oldham, including London Road and Sydenham Street, will close for up to 10 weeks under a temporary order issued by Oldham Council

Oldham roads closed for up to 10 weeks as drainage works take place

Liverpool flight makes emergency diversion to Manchester A flight from Liverpool to Fuerteventura declared an emergency shortly after take-off earlier today, February 18

Liverpool flight makes emergency diversion to Manchester

Emergency declared on flight bound for Manchester Airport A Manchester-bound flight declared an emergency on February 17 due to pilot incapacitation.

Emergency declared on flight bound for Manchester Airport