Oldham news from September 2026

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  1. If You Could Speak to the World audio trail links Oldham town centre to Northern Roots

    · Oldham · Community · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    "If You Could Speak to the World" opens at Northern Roots on Saturday 19 September 2026 as a poetry and brass walk about recovery.

  2. Update on council fines on Waterloo Street

    · Glodwick · Transport · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Oldham Council said 161 of 273 fines issued on Waterloo Street this year have been paid amid ongoing illegal parking concerns.

  3. Captain Joe Furness, 31, from Oldham receives Merchant Navy Medal for inspiring young seafarers

    · Oldham · Community · GOV.UK news mentioning Oldham

    Eleven UK seafarers, including Captain Joe Furness, were awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service on 3 September 2026 for outstanding maritime service.

  4. Levers Fish and Chips reopens opposite Home Bargains in Spindles after 35 years in Oldham

    · Oldham · Community · Oldham Council News

    Levers Fish and Chips reopened opposite Home Bargains in Spindles at Market Place after 35 years serving Oldham amid £450million town centre investment.

  5. Nostalgic Oldham to bring free family fun and retro entertainment to town centre

    · Oldham · Events · Oldham Council News

    Oldham town centre hosts free Nostalgic Oldham event on Saturday 19 September 2026, featuring vintage cars, live entertainment, a community mural unveiling, and Morris dancing.

  6. Levers Fish and Chips opens opposite Home Bargains in Spindles after 35 years in Oldham

    · Oldham · Community · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Levers Fish and Chips reopened opposite Home Bargains in Spindles at Market Place after 35 years, drawing crowds amid £450million town centre investment.

  7. Cole Geyer returns to Oldham ahead of Widnes play-off after loan clause activated

    · Oldham · Sports · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Cole Geyer has returned to Oldham after Roughyeds activated his loan release clause ahead of Sunday's play-off against Widnes Vikings at Boundary Park.

  8. Pick, Press and Play shares 208kg of fruit with 208 people at Failsworth orchard

    · Failsworth · Community · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Pick, Press and Play brought 208 people together at Failsworth heritage orchard to pick free fruit and support wellbeing.

  9. Four more charged with arson over Dove Stone Reservoir fire

    · Greenfield · Crime · Saddleworth Independent

    Four more people charged with arson over Dove Stone Reservoir moorland fire; all bailed until February 25, 2027.

  10. Four charged with arson after Dovestone Reservoir wildfire

    · Dove Stone Reservoir · Crime · Manchester Evening News (GMP coverage)

    Four people charged with arson after Dovestone Reservoir wildfire on July 11 2026; bailed to court 25/02/2027.

  11. A62 Oldham Way closed until 25th September among roadworks affecting Oldham

    · Oldham · Transport · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Drivers were warned about 25 affected roads across Greater Manchester this week, including Oldham, with closures causing delays.

  12. Daisy Nook Country Park restoration moves forward with Friends agreement

    · Oldham · Community · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Friends of Daisy Nook Country Park will sign an agreement on September 11 to spend £120,000 restoring the historic canal and boat pond in Oldham.

  13. Free Nostalgic Oldham event brings retro entertainment to town centre on 19 September 2026

    · Oldham · Events · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Nostalgic Oldham brings free retro entertainment, vintage cars, and a mural unveiling to Oldham town centre on Saturday 19 September 2026.

  14. Four people charged in connection with Dovestone Reservoir wildfire

    · Dove Stone Reservoir · Crime · Oldham Chronicle (Web)

    Four people have been charged with arson after a wildfire at Dovestone Reservoir; they are bailed to appear in court on 25/02/2027.