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2026-02-23
Education news
Oldham schools are testing robots, outdoor lessons and free breakfasts, and early signs show grades and attendance rising.
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Oldham pupils now learn via robot, eat free breakfast and walk safer streets, but each fix is patched against crumbling walls.
"I belong here" - tribute to headteacher who devoted her life to the children of Oldham
Mavis Clegg taught Oldham's children they mattered, turning down 'leafy suburbs' to serve her hometown for 92 years.
"I belong here" - tribute to headteacher who devoted her life to the children of Oldham
Oldham lost the headteacher who stayed to teach its own, and whose staff still lead its schools.
"I belong here" - tribute to headteacher who devoted her life to the children of Oldham
Mavis Clegg proved a lifelong Oldham teacher can shape whole generations without ever leaving town.
Construction begins on Oldham's first solar farm
Failsworth's new solar field will power 310 homes and train local apprentices, all paid for without borrowing a penny.
Construction begins on Oldham's first solar farm
Oldham's first solar farm will power 310 homes and earn cash for council services starting next spring.
Construction begins on Oldham's first solar farm
Failsworth's new council-owned solar farm will power 310 homes and train local workers from spring 2026.
Regeneration news
A new Lidl is already open at Hollinwood Junction, and the long-shut Old Library will follow next spring.
Regeneration news
A second Lidl is now open at Hollinwood Junction, while the restored Old Library is expected to follow soon.
Regeneration news
Hollinwood has a new Lidl and the Old Library is finally reopening-both signs that Oldham's long regeneration slog is inching forward.
Regeneration news
A new Lidl is already open at Hollinwood, and the restored Old Library will follow in 2026.
Leisure and culture news
Free events, park repairs and a rescued boxing gym are quietly stitching Oldham's leisure map back together.
Leisure and culture news
Oldham's winter is packed with free events, the Coliseum is finally set to reopen, and £80,000 is being spent on fixing up local spaces.
Leisure and culture news
Oldham is spending big on free events and quick-fix refurbishments to keep families active while bigger cultural projects catch up.
Leisure and culture news
Free events are guaranteed this winter, yet Oldham's main theatre will stay shut until 2026.
About Oldham news
Oldham now flies the Gold flag for hiring veterans as its town centre reopens piece by piece.
About Oldham news
Oldham has new parks, awards and a 2026 theatre reopening-paid for by a council still grappling with 14 years of lost grants.
About Oldham news
Oldham has gone from austerity punch-bag to national award-winner while new parks, theatres and sports facilities take shape.
About Oldham news
Oldham now flies a Gold flag for veterans while new gates, parks and a 2026 theatre reopening redraw the town centre.