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Awards for Oldham schools helping children to discover a love of reading
Primary schools have been recognised for outstanding performance in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat.
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Free Feast of Fire event to light up Oldham town centre this Saturday with fireworks and Halloween thrills
Get ready for a spooky spectacle packed with jaw-dropping performances.
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First phase of Tommyfield Park officially opens in Oldham town centre
The site that was once home to Oldham’s sports centre has been given a new lease of life, as the first phase of Tommyfield Park officially opens.
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“I stopped counting at 200”: Linda honoured for 35 years of dedication at Oldham fostering awards
Foster carer Linda Garforth has opened up her heart and home to help make a difference for hundreds of young lives.
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Oldham recognised as one of the country’s best-performing registration services with top ratings in national review
General Register Office review has recognised the service's strong performance.
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Town Square Car Park reopens additional spaces ahead of festive season
Visitors to Oldham town centre will benefit from increased parking with approximately 126 additional spaces available.
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Transformed J.R. Clynes building is double winner at prestigious awards
The restored former Old Library won both the Cultural and Leisure Project Award and Retrofit and Reuse Project Award at the 2026 British Construction and Infrastructure Awards.
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Royton Library finds a new temporary home as essential repair works progress
The library will reopen at a temporary location from Monday 19 October, ensuring residents can continue to access book lending services in their community.
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£1 million awarded for essential works at historic Prudential building
The investment will help to protect and preserve the Grade II listed building.
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Oldham to light up with spectacular free programme of events for Autumn/Winter 2026
From the fabulous Feast of Fire celebrations to the iconic Christmas Lights Switch-On, the town centre will host an exciting calendar of entertainment as the Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2026.
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Oldham congratulates Sir Kevin Sinfield on Knighthood honour
"We recognise what a great ambassador he is for our borough and the people of it."
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Meet Oldham’s Town of Culture ambassadors
From actors and artists to writers, students and community leaders, the ambassadors have been chosen to help champion Oldham during our year as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture.
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Alt and Holts residents invited to shape £20m investment in their community
Alt and Holts has been selected as one of 284 communities across the UK to benefit from the government’s Pride in Place programme, putting local people at the heart of decisions about their area.
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New film by local young people sparks conversation about Chadderton's future
Young people from Chadderton have created a new film celebrating their town and inspiring a wider conversation about its future.
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New market delivers strong results six months on as visitor numbers and trader sales surge
The Market has welcomed more than 50,000 visitors — with footfall up for market traders and in The Spindles.
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The Oldham Open is back to put local artists in the frame — and it's bigger than ever
Once again talented artists are showcasing their work at the hugely popular exhibition.
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Northern Roots opens: A major new green space for Oldham welcomes first visitors
An exciting new visitor attraction has opened its doors in the heart of Oldham.
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Oldham Council agrees interim Lead Member arrangements to strengthen governance and accountability
Oldham Council has approved a new package of interim governance arrangements.
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Oldham selected for two new Young Futures Hubs
Young people in Oldham are set to benefit from two new Young Futures Hubs, bringing together support, activities and opportunities in communities across the borough.
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Toughest half marathon in the UK returns
Oldham’s Halloween Half Marathon, the borough's gruelling 13.1 mile race, is back.