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Skyrocketing demand for children and adolescent mental health services is leaving youngsters facing long waits for help. There has been "an increased demand for child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties", says a Greater Manchester patient watchdog.

House prices have been on the rise across the country in recent months, with the average UK home now costing £291,030, according to Halifax' latest house price index. But for house hunters who want to find a home at a much cheaper price, there are certain areas where you should consider looking.

Council tax in Oldham is going up. Bosses have confirmed a hike of 5 per cent - the maximum possible - from April. They said it was 'fundamentally unfair', criticising the government over its funding package for local authorities.

A property in Oldham has been approved for use as a children’s home as demand for services continues to soar. The building in Hathershaw will become a ‘family-style’ home for up to three children in care.

A huge manhunt was sparked after a shoplifter escaped from a prison van following an appearance in court.

A main road in Oldham was cordoned off on Sunday evening (January 28) amid reports of a person being struck by a car.

It can be difficult to find a reasonably priced home when house prices are much higher than they were a few years ago. According to Zoopla, you're now looking at an average price of around £244,063 to buy a home in Greater Manchester,

Detectives are continuing to quiz a van driver after a 12-year-old girl was left with 'life-changing injuries' when she was knocked down at a Tim Hortons drive-thru in Oldham.

A man has been arrested by Greater Manchester Police after a 14-year-old child was taken to hospital with possibly life-changing injuries following an incident at a Tim Horton's drive thru.

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was robbed and attacked in Oldham on New Year's Eve.

This is the shocking moment gunman Daniel Whelan blasted a stranger’s car in broad daylight. The innocent man was driving home with his 10-year-old daughter when Whelan, 32, blasted his Peugeot.

A road in Oldham town centre is closed after the front of a building collapsed onto the street in strong winds brought by Storm Isha.

Thousands of people - including dozens in Greater Manchester - remain without power this morning (Monday) after Storm Isha wreaked havoc.

Almost 8,000 homes in the north west of England are without power according to Electricity North West. The operator says that 7,899 homes have been hit with power cuts as Storm Isha continues to batter the nation.

Police uncovered a loaded gun, a 'sophisticated chop-shop', a cannabis farm and £20,000 worth of illegal vapes as part of a 'heavy hit' crackdown in Oldham.

A decade-long campaign to bring in safety measures on a road in Oldham where parents 'live in fear or their kids' has finally succeeded. Under Lane, which connects the Saddleworth village of Grotton to Mossley via Lees road, has long caused anxiety because of daily speeding incidents.

Greater Manchester Police are looking to fill the cells today (January 16) following the execution of early morning raids, checks on public transport, and traffic stops across one region of the city. Aiming to catch and arrest 40 suspected criminals in one day, Oldham's police commander said "It's not about scaring people, it's about providing reassurance."

Many across Greater Manchester have woken up tho e blanket of snow outside as the white stuff fell overnight. As a result there is disruption on the roads with a number of schools also having to close their doors.

Bolton Wanderers have paid tribute to a lifelong fan who died after collapsing at their match yesterday. Iain Purslow, 71, who was from Oldham, fell ill during their League 1 match against Cheltenham Town at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday (January 13).

A 27-year-old woman was rescued and cut from a car following a crash outside the Royal Oldham Hospital on Tuesday evening (January 9).

Police have issued a CCTV picture of a man they want to identify after three gold chains were reportedly stolen from inside a jewellers in Oldham.

Residents have spoken of their horror after a car ploughed through a brick wall and into their building following a collision this morning.

Netflix’s latest collaboration with author Harlan Coben, Fool Me Once, has become another popular hit.Based on the book of the same name, the eight-part thriller series follows ex-soldier Maya (Michelle Keegan) who spots her murdered husband Joe (Richard Armitage) on a secret nanny cam placed within her home.A synopsis reads: “When ex-soldier Maya sees her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.”Alongside Keegan and Armitage, the show’s cast includes Adeel Akhtar, Joanna Lumley, Emmett J. Scanlan and Dino Fetscher.While the original book is set in New York, the show moves the entire story to the UK – specifically the north west of England.The series is set in the fictional town of Winhurst, which is made up of shots filmed in Manchester, Oldham and Cheshire.As reported by Manchester Evening News, many scenes were shot at the Runway Visitor Park at Ringway near Manchester airport, Castlefield Viaduct, Alexandra Park, Stockport’s Air Raid Shelters, and Bramhall village.Arley Hall, a country house in Cheshire, was also used as Judith’s (Joanna Lumley) home, Farmwood, in the series.

Police are investigating after a man was injured in a New Year's Eve attack in Oldham.

A pub in Oldham has been blasted on TripAdvisor for 'disgusting service' after it cancelled Christmas dinner bookings days before. Families were devastated to find out the venue would be closed on December 25 due to 'essential maintenance'.

A couple claim their Christmas Day was ruined by an 'off' turkey bought from Sainsbury's.

A driver who was arrested after a parent and son were killed in a crash in Oldham has been released on bail, police have confirmed.

The grandmother of Alex Batty says her "chaotic" daughter tricked her into letting him go on holiday and said she didn't know if they were "alive or dead".

Alex Batty - who was missing for six years before being reunited with his grandmother in Oldham - has revealed he wanted to return home to have a better future.

A family court judge has taken the unusual step of lifting restrictions to allow the press to report Alex Batty - who was missing for six years - is a 'ward of court' until he turns 18.