Oldham news from October 2026
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Town Square Car Park reopens 126 additional spaces from Monday 9 November
Oldham's Town Square Car Park reopens approximately 126 additional spaces from Monday 9 November to ease festive parking demand.
Oldham's J.R. Clynes Building wins two awards at 2026 British Construction and Infrastructure Awards
The restored J.R. Clynes Building in Oldham won two 2026 BCIA awards for heritage-led regeneration of the former library.
Royton Library to reopen at temporary Downey House site on Monday 19 October during repairs
Royton Library will reopen at Downey House on 19 October while flooring repairs close its Rochdale Road site, keeping book lending available.
Oldham's Hulme Grammar School opens wellbeing centre in memory of former pupil Victoria Channing
Hulme Grammar School in Oldham opened the Victoria Channing Centre for mental health and wellbeing, named after a former pupil, with training partnerships.
Saddleworth Concerts Society announces classical and jazz season at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph
Saddleworth Concerts Society's new season brings four nights of classical and jazz to Millgate Arts Centre in Delph from October 23.
Oldham Choral Society to perform Goodall's Eternal Light and Puccini's Messa di Gloria on Sunday, November 1
Oldham Choral Society to perform moving modern Requiem at concert.
Oldham Council secures £1 million for essential works at historic Prudential building
Oldham Council secured £1 million to protect the Grade II listed Prudential building while long-term plans for its future are developed.
Oldham's Prudential Building among recipients of over £41 million heritage repair fund
Over £41 million will restore churches and heritage buildings across England, including 74 sites, to keep them open for communities.
Two arrested as police raid suspected brothel on Broadway in Oldham
Police raided a suspected brothel on Broadway in Oldham, arresting two people after years of intelligence gathering and serving a Closure Notice.
Oldham to host free Autumn/Winter 2026 events including Feast of Fire and Christmas Lights Switch-On
Oldham will host free autumn and winter 2026 events, including Feast of Fire and the Christmas Lights Switch-On.
Delph Fish & Chip Shop put up for sale after more than 50 years in same family
Delph Fish & Chip Shop, owned by the Isherwood family since 1972, is up for sale, ending over 50 years of village history.
Films, live music, theatre, wine tasting, mediumship and Saddleworth Panto at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph
Millgate Arts Centre in Delph hosts a packed autumn and festive programme of films, music, theatre, wine tasting, mediumship and the Saddleworth Panto.
Oldham writer Paul J. Burgess to release book I Am the Detail: A Life in Writings, covering more than 30 years, on November 6
Oldham writer Paul J. Burgess will release free, deeply personal collection I Am the Detail on November 6, collecting more than 30 years of writing.
More entries needed for Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail to go ahead
Community creations needed to secure Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail.
Asda delivery van driver seriously injured in crash on Buckstones Road in Shaw
Asda delivery van driver seriously injured in crash on Buckstones Road in Shaw, Oldham; two people hurt.
M62 closed between J22 Denshaw and J21 Rochdale after serious collision
The M62 is closed between J22 Denshaw and J21 Rochdale after a "serious collision" involving several vehicles, with debris set to cause hours of delays.
Artist Chris Cyprus to leave Woodend Mill after 20 years with final exhibition
Artist Chris Cyprus is leaving Woodend Mill in Mossley after 20 years, holding a final Dawn of Summer exhibition from October 10 to October 24.
Oldham baton bearers sought for Baton of Hope 2027 mental health tour
People from Oldham and beyond are invited to become baton bearers for The Baton of Hope 2027 to support mental health awareness.
Oldham's Sir Kevin Sinfield awarded Knighthood for services to Rugby League, Rugby Union and MND community
Oldham leaders praised Sir Kevin Sinfield's Knighthood, awarded by Prince William for his rugby career and Motor Neurone Disease fundraising.
Free TV and film acting workshops for Oldham children
Free TV and film acting workshops at Positive Steps, Oldham, this October half-term open performing arts to children on free school meals.
Saddleworth Parish Council to press Government for more banking services
Saddleworth Parish Council vows to keep pressing for better banking access as Vernon Building Society prepares to open face-to-face services in Uppermill.
Saddleworth police sergeant Andy Holian sets out speeding and Dove Stone safety priorities as crime falls
Saddleworth's new police sergeant prioritises speeding and Dove Stone Reservoir safety as reported crime falls by a third.
Saddleworth bakery founder Lee Wakeham receives Special Recognition Award at 18th annual Oldham Business Awards
HM Pasties founder Lee Wakeham, who served two prison sentences, won a Special Recognition Award at Oldham Business Awards for helping prison leavers.
Free WellFest mental health and wellbeing event at Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham
WellFest will offer Oldham residents free mental health and wellbeing activities at Mahdlo Youth Zone on Sunday, October 11, so they can find local support.