Oldham news from August 2026
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Oldham College celebrates third year of improved Level 3 results
Oldham College celebrates third consecutive year of Level 3 achievement improvement, a 12 per cent increase since 2024, reflecting student and staff commitment.
Uppermill student Verity Woodward wins Cambridge place after A-level success
Uppermill student Verity Woodward, after A-Level success at Ashton Sixth Form College, will study Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, aiming for museum work.
Oldham Council breaking law as leadership row heads for August 20 meeting
Oldham Council remains deadlocked after three months, facing possible government commissioners costing at least £1,200 a day.
252 parking fines issued on Waterloo Street since January
Waterloo Street residents in Oldham call illegal parking a "nightmare" despite the council issuing 252 fines since 1 January, saying it is dangerous.
Last of five sentenced over Saddleworth Moor torture of Lees woman
After a loan shark gang tortured an Oldham woman on Saddleworth Moor, the last perpetrator, Marshall Atkinson, was sentenced.
Oldham's Hulme Grammar School commended for outstanding educational partnerships
Hulme Grammar School in Oldham was commended in the Independent Schools of the Year awards for outstanding educational partnerships, recognising its community outreach work.
Saddleworth farm wins two-star Great Taste Award for Heritage Old Season Lamb Shoulder
Saddleworth's Ivy Cottage Pedigree Ryelands won a coveted two-star Great Taste Award for its Heritage Old Season Lamb Shoulder, celebrating August 30.
Tesco cleared after hazardous materials fire at Greenfield factory
A hazardous materials fire at a Greenfield factory could evacuate residents and forced a Tesco store to close.
Smoke seen over Greenfield as emergency services attend property fire
Smoke was seen over Greenfield after a property fire on Sunday, August 16; emergency services attended and advised people to avoid the area.
Dr Kershaw's Hospice Rose to Remember raises more than £25,000
Rose to Remember at Dr Kershaw's Hospice in Royton raised more than £25,000 for patient care, with over 1,400 people taking part.
Oldham College reports third consecutive year of improved Level 3 achievement rates
Oldham College is celebrating a third consecutive year of improved Level 3 results, with achievement for 16- to 18-year-olds up 12% since 2024.
Saddleworth peace activists speak out at Hiroshima memorial against nuclear submarine plans
Peace activists in Saddleworth opposed Andy Burnham's nuclear submarine plans at a Hiroshima memorial, warning the risk of nuclear war grows.
Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams to hold Bev Craig to pledge on fair share for Oldham
After moorland fire scarred Saddleworth, MP Debbie Abrahams promised to hold new Mayor Bev Craig to account for the area's good.
Oldham Sixth Form College results day 2026: 67% of students achieve top grades
Oldham Sixth Form College celebrated outstanding results, with 67% achieving A*/A or vocational equivalents and two students scoring top marks nationally.
Hopwood Hall College Class of 2026 celebrate results day success
Hopwood Hall College's Class of 2026 achieved top results, securing university offers and apprenticeships, highlighting technical education's success.
Crompton House students celebrate A level success with 53% achieving A*-B
Crompton House students in Oldham celebrated top A-level results, with 53% achieving A*-B and 75% securing first-choice university offers.
Around 200 people gather at Oldham Edge for solar eclipse
About 200 people gathered at Oldham Edge yesterday evening to watch a solar eclipse, enjoying 27°C warmth and a cross-section of community.
Hulme Grammar School celebrates record-breaking A Level results with 50% of grades at A*-A
Hulme Grammar School in Oldham celebrated record-breaking A Level results, with 50% of grades at A*-A and students progressing to top universities.
Oldham planners to decide on 28 car-free homes in Failsworth
Plans for 28 homes, including 14 car-free, off Oldham Road in Failsworth face approval despite parking concerns at August 19 meeting.
Over 500 attend Scouthead and Austerlands Summer Fete at Dawson's Field
Over 500 people attended Scouthead's Summer Fete, the new committee's first event, raising hundreds of pounds for future community activities.
Oldham charity Al-Khair Foundation investigated over alleged Hamas links
An Oldham-linked charity faces a Charity Commission inquiry over alleged Hamas ties after a director was arrested for financing terrorism.
Grotton playground to reopen on 15 August after refurbishment
Grotton playground reopens Saturday 15 August after refurbishment adding inclusive seesaw, tarmac, soft landing areas and games, rebuilt by the community.
Woman, 27, arrested in Oldham after drugs, cash and blades seized in Werneth raid
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in Oldham after a joint police raid recovered drugs, cash and two bladed articles.
Oldham Council secures three-month closure order on property after drug and disorder reports
Oldham Council secured a three-month Closure Order on a property after persistent anti-social behaviour and suspected drug activity, to protect residents.