Oldham news from July 2026
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Former Oldham Athletic Director helps raise £25,000 in 24-hour padel marathon for mental health
A former Oldham Athletic director helped raise £25,000 for mental health charity Six Connections through a 24-hour padel marathon.
Wythenshawe fugitive who taunted police with topless selfie caught and returned to prison
A fugitive who taunted police with a topless selfie on Facebook has been caught and returned to prison in the Oldham area.
Police investigate sexual assault on teenage girl in Victoria Park, Stretford
Police probe sex assault on teen girl in Stretford's Victoria Park, with area cordoned off, alarming locals.
Oldham GP praises Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping
Oldham GP welcomes Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping, a key local issue.
Saddleworth nurseries receive top Ofsted ratings
Uppermill nursery celebrates first Ofsted report after transformation, bringing quality early education to Oldham families.
Trafford Local Plan approved: 28,000 new homes, new Man United stadium, and employment spaces
Trafford Council approved a plan for nearly 28,000 homes and jobs, mainly in Old Trafford, shaping development until 2039.
Three men, including Bury man, charged with 46 child sex offences in historic abuse probe
Three men face 46 charges for historic child sex abuse against 10 girls in Bury area.
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson as Dovestones moorland fire continues
Arson arrest made as major moorland fire near Dovestone, Oldham, sends smoke across Manchester.
Woman charged with aggravated arson over Dovestones moorland fire
Woman charged with arson after week-long moorland fire at Dovestones Reservoir in Oldham area.
Mossley man walks 1,200 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End for charity
A fundraiser cycled John O'Groats to Land's End at home, raising over £2,200 for Maggie's Oldham cancer centre.
Ashton-under-Lyne candidate for GM mayor backs 'mass deportation'
Mayoral candidate Marlon Scott West backs mass deportation, alarming Oldham locals due to his grooming gang stance.
Bell rings again at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph
Bell returns to Millgate Arts Centre in Delph as it raises £100k for community theatre development.
Hustings in Oldham sees mayoral candidates clash on immigration
At the Oldham area mayoral hustings, Marlon Scott West's calls for mass deportation and rape gang inquiry stir controversy.
Oldham's Old Library wins Regeneration Project of the Year award
Oldham's restored Old Library wins national award, now a civic and cultural hub for locals.
Woman arrested as Dovestone moorland fire declared major incident
Major incident declared as firefighters battle Dovestone moorland blaze near Oldham; residents advised to stay indoors due to smoke.
Woman, 20, charged with aggravated arson over Dove Stone fire
Woman charged with aggravated arson for Dove Stone moorland fire in Oldham area; ongoing blaze concerns locals.
Teaching gives bigger perspective, says Oldham pianist Rose McLachlan
Pianist Rose McLachlan performs at Uppermill concert celebrating pharmacy centenary and raising funds for MIND.
Oldham Council Announces Changes to Advice Services to Support Residents During Coronavirus
Oldham Council launches new advice service to support residents during coronavirus and prevent crises.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team rescues walker at Dovestone Reservoir as it marks 50th anniversary
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team rescues a walker and fundraises for vital new equipment to keep locals safe.
Free guide to Uppermill canal walks and boat trips for October half term
Free Canal & River Trust guide highlights Uppermill canal walks and boat trips for budget-friendly family days out in Oldham.
New cheesemonger Tyromancer opens on Uppermill High Street
Carl Woodhead and Nikki Hill open Tyromancer, a new cheesemonger on Uppermill's High Street in Oldham.
Oldham woman charged with aggravated arson as Dove Stone moorland fire continues
Two more arrests as a week-long moorland fire at Dove Stone reservoir near Oldham continues to devastate the area.
Vote for Oldham's Bright Futures School to win £25,000 grant
Friends of Bright Futures School in Oldham needs public votes to secure up to £25,000 for autism pupils.
Two more arrested as moorland fire at Dove Stone Reservoir continues
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team aided firefighters at Dove Stone Reservoir moorland fires sparked by barbecues, endangering locals.