Oldham news from September 2026
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Saddleworth Rushcart brings back memories for An August Bank Holiday Lark writers
Deborah McAndrew and Conrad Nelson returned to Saddleworth Rushcart festival which inspired their 2014 award winning play 'An August Bank Holiday Lark'.
Springhead founder marks 10 years helping pregnant refugees in Greece
Springhead founder Sally Hyman marks 10 years of CRIBS International housing and supporting pregnant refugees in Greece.
Hot Duck in Uppermill vows to come back after fire on Sunday, September 7
Hot Duck in Uppermill was gutted by fire on Sunday, September 7, closing High Street, but owners vow to rebuild with no injuries reported.
Two men arrested after police chase ends with crash on Lees New Road in Oldham
Two men aged 20 and 21 were arrested after a police chase in Oldham on 4 September ended with a crash on Lees New Road.
More than a thousand children from seven villages open Saddleworth Village Olympics at Saddleworth School
More than a thousand children from seven village teams gathered at Saddleworth School to launch the Village Olympics promoting sport and active living.
Police confirm Joshua missing from Shaw has been found dead
Police confirmed on Monday missing man Joshua, last seen at 5pm on Friday, August 28 in Shaw, Oldham, was found dead.
Oldham Manchester Street Viaduct works delayed by up to 10 weeks
Manchester Street Viaduct works in Oldham face a delay of up to 10 weeks, prolonging closures and traffic chaos.
Brick thrown through bin wagon window in Waterhead and parking officer abused in Glodwick
Bin crews and parking officers were targeted in Oldham, with a brick thrown in Waterhead and abuse in Glodwick on September 4, condemned as unacceptable.
Dementia UK free clinic to be held in Oldham on 29th September
Dementia UK shared carer tips ahead of free Admiral Nurse clinics returning to Lancashire and Greater Manchester in September to support families.
Oldham Active and Oldham College launch Workforce Academy for 12 sports students
Oldham Active and Oldham College launched a Workforce Academy giving 12 students aged 16 to 18 work placements leading to paid jobs.
Saddleworth tractor run for Dr Kershaw's Hospice on Sunday, September 20 in memory of Steve Alderson and Anthony Larkin
Tractors will travel through Saddleworth on Sunday, September 20 to raise money for Dr Kershaw's Hospice in memory of two locals.
Fire crews deal with incident at Hei Hei Eaterie on Uppermill High Street
Firefighters are dealing with an incident at Hei Hei Eaterie on Uppermill High Street, which is closed while emergency services remain.
Cavallo Coffee Box in Delph marks five years
Cavallo Coffee Box on Millcroft Lane in Delph celebrated five years serving treats and raising thousands of pounds for charities.
Recovery voices lead new audio trail from Oldham town centre to Northern Roots
New audio trail If You Could Speak to the World shares recovery voices on walk from Oldham town centre to Northern Roots.
Five Oldham men jailed for more than 31 years for county lines crack cocaine and heroin supply
Five men were jailed for more than 31 years for running crack cocaine and heroin lines in Oldham.
Mahdlo Youth Zone Rugby Dinner returns on Friday 9 October for second year
Rugby league figures will gather on Friday 9 October for Mahdlo Youth Zone's Rugby Dinner supporting young people across Oldham.
Mahdlo Youth Zone Rugby Dinner returns for second year with professional league speakers
Rugby league figures will gather on 9 October for Mahdlo Youth Zone's second annual fundraising dinner in Oldham, with proceeds supporting young people.
Oldham parents complain after Co-op Academy bans skirts in new uniform policy
Millie Jones, 11, was refused entry in Oldham on Wednesday for wearing a skirt under a new trousers only rule, sparking sexism claims.
Oldham Halloween Half Marathon returns on Sunday 25 October
Oldham's Halloween Half Marathon returns on Sunday 25 October, offering runners a gruelling 13.1-mile hilly course considered the toughest in the UK.
Oldham employers Housing Units Limited and Medlock Day Nursery Ltd named in minimum wage underpayment list
Around 660 UK employers were named for failing to pay the minimum wage, with £4 million repaid to 27,000 workers under new enforcement.
Julie Hesmondhalgh launches ticket fund for Oldham Coliseum Macbeth
Julie Hesmondhalgh launched a Pay It Forward fund for Oldham Coliseum's Macbeth to provide free tickets for people unable to afford them.
Oldham firm Ripple shortlisted for Best Family Business at 2026 National Entrepreneur Awards
Oldham firm Ripple, led by David Wolfenden with his three children, reached the final for Best Family Business at the 2026 National Entrepreneur Awards.
Rubena Begum returns to Oldham Pupil Referral Unit as governor
Rubena Begum returned to her former Pupil Referral Unit as a governor to inspire pupils and show starting point does not decide future.
Construction underway on 75 affordable homes at Prince's Gate in central Oldham
Construction is fully underway on the £28m Prince's Gate scheme for 75 affordable homes in Oldham, first of 331 planned homes.