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Page 25Oldham arts and culture news December 2025
Oldham's cultural venues are thriving with new exhibitions, major funding, and community events that celebrate local talent and heritage.
Oldham Mayor news: Honorary Freeman appointment and tributes
Oldham's civic leaders are honouring past service while engaging with new voices, showing a council that values both tradition and fresh perspectives.
Oldham Family Hubs Christmas literacy event boosts children's skills
Royton schools are boosting children's literacy through festive educational events that parents say are building confidence.
Oldham crime and safety news December 2024
Oldham is seeing a coordinated crackdown on crime, anti-social behaviour and unlicensed businesses ahead of Christmas, with police patrols, property...
Oldham Council launches Stepping Forward fostering campaign 2026
Oldham needs more foster carers as vulnerable children face rising neglect, with new support and inspiring stories to help people step forward.
Oldham Council awards £266k to boost town centre businesses
Oldham businesses get £266k for shop front upgrades as council pushes town centre revival and digital inclusion.
Chadderton Town Hall wedding fair 2026 Oldham
Chadderton Town Hall hosts its first wedding fair this Sunday with a free wedding prize up for grabs.
Oldham Libraries news 2026: Archives move, Royton Town Hall reopens
Oldham's libraries are getting national recognition and major upgrades, but some services will be temporarily unavailable during the archives move.
Oldham Illuminate Festival 2026 returns with Blackpool Illuminations
Oldham's Illuminate Festival returns in 2026 with Blackpool Illuminations, plus celebrity panto and library upgrades showing the town's growing...
Oldham Council's Get Oldham Working wins national award and secures digital funding
Oldham's employment support service wins national award and secures £266k to help residents get online and into work.
My Account - Oldham
Oldham residents can't access My Account services due to blocked cookies - a simple fix but a frustrating barrier to essential council services.
Oldham Council Services 2026 - Housing, Council Tax, Bins, Benefits
Oldham Council's new 2026 services portal centralises housing, benefits, education, and winter support online for easier resident access.
Oldham Council Services Guide 2026
Oldham Council's new 2026 services guide centralizes all local government support in one easy-to-use online portal.
Oldham Council Services Guide 2026
Oldham's new council services guide puts all local help in one place, making it easier for residents to find support for housing, benefits, winter...
Oldham Illuminate Festival 2026: Joy and energy fill town centre
Illuminate Festival took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Oldham town centre. Event featured street performers, giant puppets, live music...
Oldham care home residents share stories at national event
Oldham care home residents shared their mental health experiences at a national event, giving voice to vulnerable people and inspiring others.
Oldham manufacturer partners with Salford robotics student
Oldham manufacturer partners with Salford student to boost digital skills through government-backed scheme.
£266k digital skills boost for Oldham residents
Hundreds of Oldham residents will get free laptops and digital skills training to help them access online services and job opportunities.
Oldham councillors join George Galloway's Workers Party for 2026 election
Oldham's political scene is shifting as independent councillors join forces with George Galloway's Workers Party to challenge Labour in next year's...