Local News from Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Oulder Hill records highest proportion of pupils achieving grades 9 to 5 in English and Maths

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy has recorded its highest proportion of pupils achieving grades 9 to 5 in both English and Mathematics.
£20m funding for underinvested areas of Rochdale set to be approved

Forgotten areas on the edge of Rochdale are set for a makeover thanks to almost £20m in government cash.
How major 1,550-home scheme would fit into Greater Manchester

A colossal scheme to build 1,550 homes has been earmarked for green fields just off the M60.
Old industrial building demolition could unlock regeneration

An old mill in Heywood will be demolished to make way for Heywood’s regeneration.
Cardinal Langley students celebrate rise in GCSE and BTEC results

Students at Cardinal Langley RC High School are celebrating their GCSE and BTEC results, with the school reporting increases in strong passes and top grades.
St Anne’s Academy in Middleton matches its best GCSE results

Students at St Anne’s Church of England Academy in Middleton have collected GCSE results which the school says are on a par with its best-ever results achieved in 2025.

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