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Oldham Council adjusts bin collection schedule for Christmas and New Year 2025, shifting collections due to bank holidays on weekdays. Blue, grey, and brown bins move to December 29-31, while green bins and food caddies collect a week early or resume later. Residents urged to check dates and sort recycling neatly. Real Christmas trees can be disposed of in green bins or at recycling centers from December 28 to January 7.

Ofsted praises Oldham childrens home for exceptional care, personalized attention, and strong academic support, with kids thriving and attending school regularly. Despite minor drawbacks, the home sets a high standard for care.

49-year-old Philip Young charged with drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years, faces 56 charges; 5 other men also charged in connection with the case, all set to appear in court on January 23, 2026.

Bury Councils £5.7M Bee Active travel scheme causes roadworks in Fishpool and Pimhole, with Market Street fully shut for up to 18 months. The project aims to improve safety and reduce car usage, but locals face traffic disruptions. Key upgrades include cycle lanes, signalled crossings, and fresh resurfacing.

A devastating crash on the A1 near Peterborough claims the life of a two-year-old boy, leaving his family and community in mourning. The incident, involving a broken-down Toyota Auris and a Volkswagen Touran, results in serious injuries for five family members and minor injuries for the Volkswagen driver. The driver of the Volkswagen is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage, urging drivers to prioritize safety on busy dual carriageways.

A Victorian law from 1860 is being used to charge a man named Barry Godden for allegedly threatening a churchgoer in West London. Godden, who has no fixed address, was remanded in custody until December 29th. The law, aimed at curbing disruptions in churches, has been used to prosecute modern protesters and even gay rights activist Peter Tatchell. The use of this old law raises questions about its relevance in todays courts.

Bristol Police Seek Publics Help in Assault Case: A tall man with a beard, short dark hair, and a green coat with a badge on the left side is sought for information on a violent altercation between a group of men and a woman on Church Road in Redfield. The male victim was hospitalized with a head injury, while the woman was unharmed. Four arrests have been made, but no new leads have emerged. If you have any information, contact police or submit an online form with reference number 5225344813.

Urgent appeal for missing woman, Robyn, last seen in Bath city centre. Shes been missing for nearly a month. If you have any information, call 999 or dial 101 immediately, quoting reference number 5225354485.