GMP confirm investigations will 'progress' into Oldham child sex abuse allegations ahead of review publication

direct to your inboxTwo people have been taken to hospital - and four arrested - after a police chase ended in a crash in Oldham.Officers from GMP's Tactical Vehicle Interception were on patrol on Monday morning (December 28) when they spotted a 'suspected cloned vehicle' in Chadderton.They followed the the vehicle at around 10.35am, police said.A short time after the chase began, the suspected cloned vehicle crashed into a third party car on Foxdenton Lane.Two people were taken to hospital

straight to your inbox every day for freeDefensive competitionManchester United's win over Everton earlier in the week not only gave fans another semi-final to look forward to, but it finally showcased the genuine options they have in defence.Amid such a packed fixture schedule Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has every right to bemoan TV companies for the hectic month, even if his squad depth is far better than most rivals in the league.This could be highlighted on Boxing Day as the United manager

coronavirus coma. Wayne Oldham fought for his life as the killer virus attacked his lungs during an 11 week stay in hospital after being admitted on October 5.  The 46-year-old gym fanatic was placed on an ECMO machine in a last ditch attempt by doctors at the Aintree Hospital, the Liverpool Echo reports.

direct to your inboxA review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham is now expected to publish its findings in the ‘middle of 2021’, the region’s deputy mayor has confirmed.In a letter to Oldham council’s chief executive, Baroness Beverley Hughes said the findings of the independent review would not be published for months.She was writing in response to a motion raised at the November meeting of the full council, proposed by Conservative and Independent councillors John Hudson

GMP in areas including Wardley and Bolton town centre on Wednesday (December 22).  Police traffic officers stopped the driver of an Audi A3 on Manchester Road in Wardley. They claim the driver’s MOT test certificate had expired on January 8 this year.In a tweet, officers said: “XT58 stopped this Audi A3 on Manchester Road Wardley. Test certificate expired 8th Jan 2020.

direct to your inboxA determined drugs boss carried on operating even after being arrested twice.Dorian Bell's involvement in selling heroin, cocaine and ecstasy only stopped when he was remanded in custody.He and a number of other dealers face lengthy sentences for their role in an Oldham and Manchester based drugs gang, in which 23-year-old Bell played a 'leading' role.Police recovered significant quantities of drugs and also found a safe house the gang used in the Green Quarter of Manchester

direct to your inboxLeaders from across Greater Manchester have shared their damning assessment of Greater Manchester Police as Chief Constable Ian Hopkins announced he is quitting the force. The police chief announced he was standing down today after his force was placed in special measures due to concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins is standing down after his force was placed in special measures on Thursday because of concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said it was left "deeply troubled" over how cases handled by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were closed without proper investigation.In a statement, Mr Hopkins said: "These

In an exclusive report published last night, the Manchester Evening News revealed that the force had been placed in 'special measures' following a damning inspection report published last week. The report on behalf of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found GMP had failed to record one in four violent crimes reported to it, warning that people were being 'denied justice'.

direct to your inbox Readers of the Manchester Evening News have been reacting to the announcement that Greater Manchester Police will be placed in ‘special measures’ following a damning inspection report. In an exclusive report published last night, the M.E.N revealed how Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for policing has escalated GMP into what is officially known as the ‘national oversight process’.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have not decided whether Amad Diallo will join the first-team squad straightaway if he arrives at the club in January.United signed Atalanta forward Diallo, 18, for a fee rising to £37million on deadline day in October and are in the process of finalising a work permit so the Ivory Coast-born winger can move to England in the New Year.Diallo and fellow right winger Facundo Pellistri completed transfers to United on the same day but

direct to your inboxThe Chief Constable of Greater Manchester has taken sick leave due to a debilitating ear condition.Ian Hopkins has been living with the illness for several months, but decided to take time off work as it worsened.In a statement, he said: "I would not normally wish to discuss my personal health in public."However, I am happy to share the following personal information."I have been suffering with labyrinthitis since the end of October.

After her fiancé Bradley Dack branded her The Grinch, Olivia Attwood decided to give the footballer a festive surprise by giving their flat a Christmas makeover. With the help of Lasting Memories Weddings & Events, Olivia transformed their Manchester flat into Santa’s Grotto complete with two giant Christmas trees, festive garlands and stunning decorations.

direct to your inboxThe elderly and NHS workers expressed their joy today when they became the first people in Oldham to receive the coronavirus vaccine.About 250 people received their jab at Greenbank Medical Practice on Tuesday as the first of 800,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are being delivered across the country."The administration takes longer than the vaccine," joked Bernard McLaughlin, 82, after a nurse had asked a number of preliminary questions: has he had another vaccine in

in Oldham.Father Peter McKie, 82, served the Salford Catholic diocese for 52 years and was priest at several churches in the area during his career. His body was discovered in Hollinwood on Friday, December 4.

direct to your inboxThis was the wreckage of a car involved in a horror crash in Oldham.Police and firefighters rushed to Hollins Road last night after a black BMW crashed.The fire service said the vehicle had collided into a building. It's not clear whether the driver of the BMW was injured.The M.E.N.

direct to your inboxResidents are now being invited to receive the Covid-19 vaccine which is being rolled out in Oldham next week.The distribution of the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine is set to be the biggest mass vaccination programme in the history of the NHS.Over the coming weeks and months residents of all ages in the borough will be offered the vaccine.The first to be offered the vaccination from Tuesday, December 15 will be residents aged 80 and above.They will take place at a site in the

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has responded to Priti Patel's letter detailing her concerns about a damning report into Greater Manchester Police. The Home Secretary wrote to both Mr Burnham and GMP to express ‘deep’ concerns about the findings of the inspection report into the force - and to demand their plans for improvement.

direct to your inbox The author of a damning Greater Manchester Police (GMP) inspection report says she believes the risk to the public in the region is 'high' as a result of the issues identified.