Saddleworth Reports

Little snippets of news for Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. Accurate and fair reporting by a professional journalist.

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The review will investigate allegations of inappropriate access to young people involving shisha bars, taxi companies and children’s homes in 2012/13 in and around Oldham.

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“This review will only focus on historical allegations relating to child sexual exploitation. I’m aware there have been a number of unsubstantiated allegations relating to Oldham Council circulating on social media.”

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester has issued a statement in response to the request by the Leader of Oldham Council that historical allegations around the sexual exploitation of children in the borough are examined by the ongoing independent review of child sexual exploitation.

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Detective Chief Inspector James Faulkner, of the Oldham District said: “These were violent and motiveless attacks that has left two vulnerable women fearing for their safety. Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 9080 incident number 2062 of 20/10/2019.

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Police also believe this incident to be linked to another attack at 6:30pm on 1 November 2019, when police were called to Longfield Crescent, Oldham to reports that a woman had been stabbed. Officers attended and the woman – aged 61 – was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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A 71 -year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was attacked and stabbed by a man on Stoneleigh Street, Derker, Oldham. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The offender was described as a white man, around 5ft 7inches, aged over 18.

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The Liberal Democrats' £6b pledge to strengthen the welfare system https://t.co/w9mr9OwOjL via @LibDems

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@saddreporter @TheMillgateLIVE @2200Sqn Thanks for following us and raising awareness for our service. This could save a life.

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@gmpolice GMP say they do not cover Saddleworth. 999 caller has to argue for five minutes that actually they do. Handler then asks colleague who also states GMP definitely don’t cover Saddleworth area. Caller says this is alarming. @garthharkness @Debbie_abrahams

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Very exciting announcement from @NoHorizonUK -check out the new poster for the 2020 tour of this amazing musical. So proud it’s coming to us in Saddleworth on 15 April. Book now https://t.co/UY8UKS8UDY

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@MENnewsdesk A car has crashed through concrete fence and traffic signs in hard crash near the Three Crowns Pub at Scouthead. Car badly damaged. Not sure on any injuries. Police attending.

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@johnleechmcr @garthharkness Who was it who told you to F off back to McDonalds? As a matter of interest that is.

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Shortly before 430pm on Thursday 14 November 2019, police were called to reports of a stabbing at Oldham Leisure Centre. Four men aged between 17 and 19-years old received stab wounds following a dispute between themselves. Three of the men are in hospital.

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Lots of treacherous surface water on roads in Denshaw and Delph. Delph New Road is flooding with sandbags up at surrounding businesses. Land near Saddleworth Church under water as River Tame very high.

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Breaking: 39 dead bodies found inside lorry in Essex.

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Here are copies of a letter from the PM to President Tusk and a letter to EU Council I have from No10 just now. #brexit #EU @GOVUK

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Police remain in attendance at Manchester Arndale Centre following reports of a man with a knife. Officers attended and a man has been arrested. He has been taken into custody for questioning.

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BREAKING: BREAKING: Position of the Government on the terminability of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to the Agreement on Withdrawal of the UK from the EU.

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Here is part of the EU Brexit agreement with the UK sent to me from No10 just now.

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Councillors are set to be given an update on Saddleworth School when they meet in a few days’ time. Cabinet will be given more information about the current position and what needs to be done so building work can start on the new and enlarged state-of-the-art school.