Oldham Reporter

28/07/2025

Lorry fire
Severe delays of over 2 hours M62 eastbound in West Yorkshire. Lanes closed between J 22 Denshaw and J23 Huddersfield

28/07/2025

Police set to ban dangerous ninja swords

Greater Manchester Police is reminding people to hand over ninja swords before they become illegal this week.

The dangerous weapons will be banned from Friday, August 1, 2025, and a surrender scheme took place throughout July, offering members of the public the opportunity to safely and discreetly dispose of these before they become illegal.

If you owned a ninja sword purchased before March 27, 2025, you may be eligible for compensation. However, if purchased after that date, they can still be surrendered but are not eligible for compensation.

Full details, including the forms needed to claim compensation, can be found on the government website: Ninja sword surrender and compensation scheme - GOV.UK

The surrender scheme closes at 23:59 on Thursday, July 31. Possession of the item after this date will be illegal and could result in a prison sentence.

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Greater Manchester Police is reminding people to hand over ninja swords before they become illegal this week.

28/07/2025

Oldham bridge now repaired and opened

Oldham Council has announced the reopening of a footbridge following a full programme of repairs and restoration.

The BR144 Ash Footbridge installation is now open, providing a safer and more accessible route for residents.

The final works for the new pedestrian bridge, which runs over the River Medlock, Woodhouse in Failsworth, including the fitting of the safety rails, were completed by Polydeck Limited.

The structure has been designed for durability and improved access, offering long-term benefits to the community.

Councillor Chris Goodwin, Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways said: "This new footbridge is a great improvement for local residents. It shows our commitment to making walking routes safer and more accessible. I'd like to thank everyone who worked so hard to deliver this project successfully."




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28/07/2025

High speed chase through oncoming traffic ends in arrest

A high-speed police chase sparked mayhem on Saturday night when a driver sped into oncoming traffic, veered onto a grass verge and then fled on foot before being arrested.

Police from the Chadderton and Werneth Neighbourhood Policing Team were patrolling the area at around 11pm, when they discovered a white Toyota Aygo.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver failed to do so and a reckless pursuit took place where the driver of the Toyota Aygo drove dangerously down the wrong way on Chadderton Way, twice in both directions, driving into oncoming traffic before eventually being driven off-road onto a grass embankment leading to Busk Road.

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27/07/2025

A man is fighting for his life in hospital following an incident on the M60 J11 (Eccles) this afternoon. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare on the M60. A man was taken to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries.”
The motorway later reopened.

27/07/2025

Firefighters attend suspected chemical leak

Firefighters descended on a street in Greenfield this morning following reports of a suspected chemical leak.

Three fire engines from Oldham, Stalybridge and Mossley stations rushed to the industrial building on Wellington Road, Greenfield at around 10am.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 10am on Sunday, July 27, fire crews were called to reports of smoke coming from an industrial building on Wellington Road, Greenfield.

“Three fire engines from Oldham, Stalybridge and Mossley stations were quickly mobilised to the incident. The cause of the smoke was determined to be a chemical leak.

“Firefighters wearing hazmat suits and breathing apparatus have contained the leak, and fire crews remain at the scene working to make the area safe.”




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27/07/2025

M60 closed for the second time today at J11 Eccles to J12 due to police led incident

27/07/2025

Firefighters dealing with chemical leak at an industrial building on Wellington Road, Greenfield. Keep doors and windows closed.

27/07/2025

Update: M60 between J12 and J10 Trafford Park now reopened

27/07/2025

Do not approach this man - Police

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find this 23-year-old man (pictured) who has links to Oldham.

Marshall McDermott also has connections to Harpurhey and Stockport. He was last seen at Stepping Hill Hospital this morning (Sunday), wearing a green Under Armour t- shirt and shorts.

People are urged not to approach McDermott and if anyone sees him, call the police on 0161 856 9923, 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.





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27/07/2025

M60 closed between J12 (M602) and J10 (Trafford Park) anti-clockwise and J10-J11 (Eccles) due to police incident

25/07/2025

Police appeal to find thief who stole £1,500 cruise control radar from car

Police are looking for this man (pictured) in relation to a theft of a cruise control radar worth £1,500 from a motor vehicle.

The incident happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital car park, where the owner of the vehicle was attending an appointment with his pregnant wife, between 5.30pm-8.45pm on Saturday, July 12.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and quote the log number 002242-13072025 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.





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