Oldham Gazette — Latest Local News

Oldham’s Lewis Salloway chosen as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Ambassador

The 20-year-old is one of 28 Award holders selected to represent young people during the charity’s 70th anniversary year.

Read the full story

Latest stories

All news →

Council & civic25 Oct

Tommyfield Park Opens in Oldham Town Centre — 1.5 acres

Tommyfield Park's first phase opens in Oldham town centre with walking trails, seating and an amphitheatre. Second phase planned for 2027.

Read story

Council & civic22 Oct

Oldham Secures £1 Million to Restore Grade II Listed Prudential Building

Oldham Council has won £1 million from Historic England to protect the derelict Prudential building on Union Street, designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1889.

Read story

Council & civic21 Oct

Foster Carer Linda Garforth Honoured After 35 Years in Oldham

Linda Garforth has been honoured for 35 years of dedication as a foster carer in Oldham, having looked after more than 200 children since May 1991.

Read story

Council & civic21 Oct

Restored J.R. Clynes Building Wins Two Major Construction Awards

The restored J.R. Clynes Building has won both the Cultural and Leisure Project Award and Retrofit and Reuse Project Award at the 2026 British Construction and Infrastructure Awards.

Read story

Council & civic19 Oct

Royton Library Reopens at Temporary Location from 19 October

Royton Library will reopen at a temporary location from Monday 19 October at Downey House on Church Street, Royton, OL2 5JS. The move allows essential investigations and repairs to flooring at the original library building on Rochdale Road to proceed.

Read story

Council & civic18 Oct

Town Square Car Park Reopens 126 Additional Spaces in Oldham

Oldham Town Square Car Park has reopened approximately 126 additional parking spaces from 9 November ahead of the festive season and Christmas events.

Read story

Business14 Oct

Oldham’s Recycling PVC celebrates Sustainable Innovation Award

The recycling business says the Oldham Business Awards recognition reflects its work reusing material from old windows and doors.

Read story

Council & civic14 Oct

Oldham Autumn/Winter 2026 Events: Free Feast of Fire and Christmas Programme

Oldham will host a series of free autumn and winter events in 2026 as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, beginning with Feast of Fire on Saturday 31 October and continuing through December with Christmas celebrations.

Read story

Council & civic7 Oct

Meet Oldham’s Town of Culture ambassadors

Oldham Council has announced a group of ambassadors chosen to champion the borough during its year as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture. The ambassadors include actors, artists, writers, students and community leaders selected by organisations on Oldham's Cultural Partnership Board.

Read story

Council & civic4 Oct

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 receive long-term government investment through the Pride in Place programme. Residents and businesses are being invited to help decide how £20 million in funding will be spent over the next decade.

Read story

Council & civic30 Sept

New market delivers strong results six months on as visitor numbers and trader sales surge

Oldham Market has welcomed more than 50,000 visitors since relocating to The Spindles shopping centre in March, as part of a £450 million town centre investment.

Read story

Council & civic21 Sept

The Oldham Open is back to put local artists in the frame — and it's bigger than ever

The Oldham Open, a free exhibition of work by local artists, is now open at Gallery Oldham on Greaves Street. The biennial showcase is running until Saturday 14 November, with over 250 pieces submitted this year — the largest number ever.

Read story

Council & civic21 Sept

Northern Roots opens: A major new green space for Oldham welcomes first visitors

Northern Roots, a major new visitor attraction, has opened its doors in Oldham. The first phase of the 160-acre development next to Alexandra Park marks the beginning of what will be the UK's largest urban farm, delivered through a partnership between the Northern Roots charity and Oldham Council.

Read story

Council & civic16 Sept

Oldham selected for two new Young Futures Hubs

Oldham has been selected for two Young Futures Hubs bringing together youth services, mental health support, training and employment routes for ages 10–25.

Read story

Council & civic2 Sept

Historic chippy Levers makes a splash in new home as Spindles welcomes wave of new investment

Levers Fish and Chips has reopened in its new location opposite Home Bargains in the Spindles at Market Place, after relocating from Tommyfield Market.

Read story

Council & civic2 Sept

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

Oldham town centre will host Nostalgic Oldham on Saturday 19 September, a free day of retro entertainment and family activities running from 11am to 4pm.

Read story

Council & civic17 Sept

Oldham Council agrees interim Lead Member arrangements to strengthen governance and accountability

Oldham Council has approved interim governance arrangements with Lead Members overseeing four key service areas while seeking a permanent Council Leader.

Read story

Transport9 Sept

Council condemns attacks on bin crews and traffic wardens

Oldham Council has condemned attacks on bin crews and traffic wardens after incidents in which a bin wagon had a brick thrown through its window and enforcement officers were targeted with abuse.

Read story