Oldham news from March 2026
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Oldham Council leader letters published in grooming gangs inquiry correspondence
Correspondence on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs was published, including Baroness Casey's recommendation and letters with the Home Secretary, inquiry panel and Oldham Council.
Oldham patients among 7,500 seen quicker under £3.5 million musculoskeletal pilot
A £3.5 million NHS pilot in 17 areas cut musculoskeletal waiting lists by 20%, helping 7,500 people get seen quicker and return to work sooner.
Building collapse on King Street, Oldham prompts large emergency response including air ambulance
Building collapse in Oldham town centre prompts emergency response with air ambulance called and area cordoned off.
Oldham named among 66 communities receiving £18 million playground funding
Government announced £319 million Pride in Place investment to revive high streets and fund play spaces in deprived communities across the country.
Oldham firm Hopwood Gear Limited failed to pay £545.52 to 4 workers among 389 employers facing £12.6 million in minimum wage penalties
389 UK employers must repay over £7.3 million to around 60,000 underpaid workers and face £12.6 million in penalties.
Six Oldham schools among first 100 to install Great British Energy solar panels
The first 100 schools in England have installed Great British Energy solar panels, cutting bills and helping around 250 schools save up to £220 million.