Oldham news from August 2026
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Oldham library to close less than 2 years after £4m refurb
Oldham library to close less than 2 years after £4m refurb.
Northern Care Alliance warned more patients will die avoidable deaths unless major changes made
A retired consultant warned more patients at Northern Care Alliance hospitals will die avoidable deaths unless major changes are made, calling the trust "utterly unsafe".
Kingfisher Learning Trust appoints Oldham firm Foresight IT Services as cyber security partner
Kingfisher Learning Trust appointed Foresight IT Services as cyber security partner for seven Oldham and Tameside schools, protecting sensitive data.
More than half of homes sold at Bishop Meadows development between Royton and Shaw
Redrow's Bishop Meadows development in Oldham has sold more than 50% of its homes, marking a significant halfway milestone.
My Secret House: Greenfield studio built on 400 years of Saddleworth family history
Deborah Hill opened My Secret House, a four-storey immersive interior design studio in Greenfield, reflecting her family's 400-year Saddleworth heritage.
Andrew Sheridan and Erin Shanagher to star in Oldham Coliseum's Macbeth
Sheridan and Shanagher star in Oldham Coliseum's Macbeth at Liquid & Envy, October 23 to November 7, set in a 1970s gangster world.
Lees musician Ian F Ball marks more than 50 years of folk music
Fifty years of folking for Lees musician.
560-kilometre walk from Plymouth to Oldham to raise funds for Ricky Casey Trust
Two Ricky Casey Trust members walk 560 kilometres from Plymouth to Oldham in memory of Ricky Casey, raising funds for rare kidney cancer research.
20 free things to do in Oldham this summer
Oldham lists 20 free summer activities, including trails, crafts, and park sports, to help families save money before holidays end.
Oldham students celebrate GCSE success with EdStart Schools
Students across EdStart Schools in the North West celebrated GCSE success, with 107 sitting exams and improved results, as the network plans expansion.
The Foundry opens in Oldham to provide supported homes for young people
The Foundry, a 15-apartment supported housing scheme for young people, opened in Oldham, providing homes and independence skills.
Oldham police issue 30 fines and make six arrests in off-road bike crackdown
Oldham police issued 30 traffic offence reports and made six arrests targeting dangerous off-road bike and e-bike misuse under Operation Hurricane.
Oldham Council faces government intervention after failing to elect leader again
Oldham Council faces UK Government intervention after failing to elect a leader again, with seven proposals rejected on August 20.
Chadderton HMO plans rejected after 127 objections
Oldham Council rejected a Chadderton HMO plan, citing parking and environmental concerns, calling it a "recipe for disaster".
Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school's centenary year
Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school's centenary year.
Oldham GCSE results 2026: Nine of 13 academies improve as overall pass rate rises to 40.9%
Oldham academies beat national trend with improved GCSE results, raising overall score to 40.9%, with record achievements at several schools.
Saddleworth pupils help Rishworth School achieve high GCSE results
Saddleworth pupils help Rishworth School achieve GCSE success.
Royton & Crompton Academy students celebrate GCSE success
Royton & Crompton Academy students celebrated GCSE results, with top performers heading to sixth forms and apprenticeships.
Royton students celebrate GCSE success at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North
Students at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North celebrated GCSE results, with top achievers praised for their dedication and future ambitions.
Rushcart 2026: Saddleworth Morris Men mark 50th festival with record Morris sides
Saddleworth Morris Men mark their 50th Rushcart Festival on August 22-23, with a record number of Morris sides and road closures.
Saddleworth School pupils celebrate GCSE success with top grades and college places
Saddleworth School pupils celebrated GCSE success with top grades, relief, and plans for college, marking a milestone after months of hard work.
Blue Coat School celebrates GCSE results with 85 per cent achieving grade 9-4 in English and maths
The Blue Coat School GCSE Results Day.
Newman College celebrates GCSE success for Class of 2026
Congratulations to the Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College Class of 2026.
The Radclyffe School students celebrate their GCSE achievements
The Radclyffe School students celebrated GCSE results, with best-ever English and Maths grades, on 20 August 2026.