Oldham grooming failures spark national inquiry
A new national inquiry will probe how authorities in Oldham failed child grooming victims, examining the role of ethnicity and culture in the flawed response. Read the full investigation.
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GMP Failures Let Child Rape Suspect Attempt Murder
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, ignored by Greater Manchester Police, later tried to kill his wife. Forensic evidence was destroyed, halting justice for a 12-year-old victim.
Ethics Watchdogs Defy Swinney to Probe Minister
First Minister John Swinney faces a major setback as independent advisers launch a probe into Justice Secretary Angela Constance over grooming gangs remarks. Read the full story.
Constance faces ministerial code investigation
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for allegedly misleading MSPs over grooming gangs expert comments. The probe's outcome will be published in a timely manner.
A Christmas Fair Review: Oldham Coliseum's Festive Hit
Jim Cartwright's 'A Christmas Fair' delights at Oldham Coliseum. Read our review of this poignant, community-focused festive production running until 4 January.
Woman, 78, killed in Oldham Asda car park named
Police name 78-year-old woman killed in a car park collision at Asda in Shaw, Oldham, and launch an urgent witness appeal. Read the latest details.
Woman, 78, dies after being hit by van in Oldham Asda car park
A 78-year-old woman has died after being struck by a Peugeot Expert van in an Asda car park in Shaw, Oldham. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday evening. Follow for the latest updates.
SNP's Constance Under Fire for Ministerial Code Breaches
Angela Constance apologised to child abuse expert Professor Alexis Jay in a private call with no official present, sparking fresh calls for a formal investigation into her conduct.
Constance apology sparks ministerial code breach claim
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance faces scrutiny after a personal apology call to Professor Alexis Jay. Could this breach the ministerial code? Read the latest.
Calls for probe into Justice Secretary after Holyrood vote
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a no confidence vote, but opposition leaders demand an inquiry into whether she breached the ministerial code over grooming gangs comments.
Scottish Justice Secretary survives no confidence vote
Scotland's Justice Secretary, Angela Constance, has narrowly survived a vote of no confidence in Holyrood. The motion followed accusations she misled Parliament over grooming gangs expert advice. Read the full details.
Constance survives vote but faces calls for investigation
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a Holyrood no confidence vote, but Labour demands an independent probe into a potential ministerial code breach over grooming gangs inquiry remarks.
Mother's Plea to Swinney for Grooming Gang Inquiry
A mother demands a public inquiry into Scotland's grooming gangs scandal after her daughter's abuse. She warns First Minister John Swinney she will be a 'thorn in his side' until justice is served.
Teacher arrested for grooming student via Google Docs
A Florida science teacher is accused of using a shared Google Doc to groom an underage pupil before engaging in sexual acts at school and his apartment. He faces serious charges.
Grooming gangs review faces scepticism in Scotland
Survivors of sexual abuse question the effectiveness of Scotland's new grooming gangs review, citing past failures and conflicts of interest. Will it uncover the full truth?
Ex-EHRC chief: Labour has 'abandoned women's rights'
Baroness Falkner accuses Labour of being 'terrified' of MPs pushing trans self-ID and failing grooming gang victims. Read the full explosive interview.
Major Disorder in Oldham as 100+ Youths Brawl
Police deploy extra officers after major disorder involving over 100 youths fighting and throwing fireworks in Oldham town centre. A dispersal order is now in force.
Woman pays £150 for dog's disastrous haircut
A UK dog owner was left speechless after collecting her pet from the groomers. See the shocking results and what professional groomers had to say about the £150 bill.
Victims' Mother Says 'No Faith' in Justice Minister Over Grooming Probe
The mother of a child rape victim says she has no faith in Justice Secretary Angela Constance overseeing a grooming gangs review. SNP ministers face calls for an independent inquiry.
SNP accused of misleading Holyrood over child abuse inquiry
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay accuses Justice Secretary Angela Constance of misrepresenting a child protection expert to block a public inquiry into grooming gangs. Read the full story.
Scotland launches national review into grooming gangs
A landmark national review into grooming gangs in Scotland has been announced, led by Professor Alexis Jay. Survivors demand a narrow focus to uncover decades of abuse and institutional failings.
Body found after Oldham house fire
A man has tragically died after a fire ripped through a home in Royton, Oldham. Emergency services rushed to the scene early on December 3rd. Read the latest updates.
Ex-Rochdale academy player Ellis Robinson dies aged 26
Tributes pour in for Ellis Robinson, 26, who passed away from complications linked to a devastating 2016 spinal injury suffered playing football. Read his story and the community's response.
UK Grandfather Killed in Gambia Phone Mugging
Jeff Cantwell, 79, from Oldham, was killed in The Gambia after a brutal mugging. His family is raising funds to repatriate his body. Read his tragic story.
Officer's bravery halts knife threat in Oldham
PC Anthony Spence faced down a suspect threatening 'Do you want to die?' in Oldham. Watch the full video of this brave police confrontation.
False knife rumour sparks school panic near Oldham
Unfounded social media rumours of a pupil with a knife caused panic among parents at Saddleworth School. Police confirmed there was no threat. Read how misinformation spread.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Grooming Gang Survivor Demands Urgent Action in Scotland
A woman reveals horrific abuse by Asian grooming gang in Edinburgh care homes and demands government action to protect vulnerable young women from sexual exploitation.
Starmer vows grooming gang inquiry will probe London
PM Keir Starmer pledges the national grooming gangs inquiry will investigate London, directly challenging Mayor Sadiq Khan's previous stance on the scandal. Read the full story on the political clash.
SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.
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