Oldham

Recent murder arrests in Ipswich and Westminster involving young victims have drawn attention, as ongoing investigations into child deaths in California, Georgia, and Sweden reveal complex circumstances. In Oldham, a murder suspect was released without charge after police found no evidence of foul play.

Hospitals in Greater Manchester have introduced body-worn cameras in emergency departments to protect staff from violence and abuse, following a series of attacks on healthcare workers.

A man has been charged with murder after an elderly man died following an incident in Oldham. Police were called to Stoneleigh Road in Springhead on March 1.

Oldham Council has approved a council tax increase of just under five percent, effective from April 2026. The decision was made at a council meeting on Wednesday, March 4.