Oldham news from May 2026
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Shaw-born artist Kyle King-Jagger shortlisted for international Football Art Prize
Saddleworth artist Kyle King-Jagger shortlisted for global Football Art Prize, highlighting local talent and community pride.
Saddleworth Community Speed Watch praised as 41 speeding letters issued in April
Community Speed Watch volunteers issued 41 speed warnings in Saddleworth, Oldham, to prevent accidents and improve road safety.
Over 40% of urgent 111 calls missed by Pennine Care in Oldham area, CQC report finds
More than 40% of urgent 111 calls missed by Oldham mental health crisis team, endangering locals.
Toddler in critical condition after falling from window in Ashton-under-Lyne
Two-year-old boy critically ill after falling from window at home in Oldham area, highlighting child safety.
Man stabbed on Wigan Road, Bolton as police arrest teenager
Police arrested a teen after a man was stabbed in Oldham, raising local safety concerns.
Man dies after falling from Manchester city centre hotel
A man died falling from a Manchester hotel; police investigate unexplained death, causing road closures and disruption.
Scooter rider dies after crash in Wythenshawe
A man died after his scooter was hit by a car in Manchester; police urge witnesses to come forward.
Child falls off bike in Oldham prompting large emergency response
Child falls off bike in Oldham, prompting emergency response and road closure, with non-life-threatening injuries.
Whitefield police shooting: IOPC investigates after suspect arrested for driving at officers
IOPC investigates after police shot suspect who drove at officers near Oldham; rare incident needs scrutiny.
Six new homes to replace Urmston car park despite parking concerns
Urmston car park sold for six homes, overruling claims it would strand local drivers.
Stacey Dooley takes part in Failsworth paddle clean-up as part of BBC litter series
Stacey Dooley visited a Failsworth litter project for a BBC series, highlighting community canal clean-ups.
Oldham community groups celebrate World Bee Day with FCHO funding
Oldham community groups celebrated World Bee Day with biodiversity events after receiving local housing association funding.
Oldham College students to race dragon boats for children's unit appeal
Oldham College students join Dragon Boat Race to raise money for Royal Oldham Hospital Children's Unit, supporting local families.
Oldham couple share early onset dementia journey: 'Seek help, you're not alone'
Oldham couple shares early onset dementia diagnosis to urge locals to seek help sooner.
Oldham launches campaign to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days
Oldham campaign aims to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days to combat local youth unemployment.
Piccadilly Gardens triple stabbing: two men bailed with strict conditions, police patrols continue
Triple stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens, Oldham area; two men on strict bail, police increase patrols for local safety.
Bury by-election: Six candidates to vie for Moorside seat after candidate's death
Bury's Moorside ward election on June 18 after candidate's death could determine which party controls the council.
Carrington campaigners celebrate victory against huge warehouse scheme, but warn fight continues
Carrington residents defeated a warehouse plan but continue fighting to protect their Oldham community.
‘Extremely harmful’ 22-metre Carrington warehouse plan rejected after residents’ objections
Warehouse scheme in Trafford rejected as 'betrayal' after residents oppose harm to trees and community.
Oldham Council deadlock: no mayor or leader after talks fail
Oldham Council stalemate after local elections leaves borough without a mayor or leader.
Track replacement work on Oldham Metrolink line continues
Track replacement in the Oldham area will make trams smoother and safer after a week-long disruption.
Five arrested in Tameside local elections fraud investigation
Five arrested in Tameside for conspiracy to defraud; election candidate probe concerns Oldham area locals.
‘Dangerous’ Timperley pub boarded up after series of fires and trespassing
Abandoned Timperley pub boarded up after trespass and fires to address frightened residents' safety fears.
Seven charged after early-morning drugs raids across Greater Manchester
Seven suspects charged after Oldham drug raids, as police target drugs harming local community.