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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£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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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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Historic chippy Levers makes a splash in new home as Spindles welcomes wave of new investment
The beloved chip shop with a proud history has got off to a flying start after reopening in its new location.
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The Spindles celebrates five major retail investments as town centre momentum continues
Oldham's shopping destination is celebrating a significant boost to its retail offer with two new store openings and three substantial refurbishments.
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An update on the Oldham Coliseum refurbishment
Oldham Coliseum Theatre is continuing to make strong progress on its major refurbishment.
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Historic J.R. Clynes Building named Regeneration Project of the Year
The restored former Old Library building was among the big winners at the Construction News Awards 2026.
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New event space The Loom weaves a bright future for Oldham
The VIP launch of The Loom at the heart of the town centre marks an exciting new chapter in the £450million town centre transformation
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New supermarket officially opens its doors at Hollinwood Junction
Oldham has officially added another Lidl to its shopping scene, as a brand-new store opened its doors at the Hollinwood Junction site.
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Another huge milestone for Building a Better Oldham as historic Old Library set to return to public use
A new story begins as the Old Library is brought back to life as part of Oldham’s exciting transformation.
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Exciting new chapter for Oldham town centre as key announcements made at the Town Centre Forum
Oldham Council has unveiled a series of major developments set to shape the future of the town centre as part of the Building a Better Oldham programme.
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A new chapter for the Old Library
The latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham looks forward to the next chapter in the long history of a much-loved building.
