Mountain rescue mourn death of rescue dog
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team is mourning the death of one of its retired search rescue dogs. Bob, a border collie, started his mountain rescue career…
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team is mourning the death of one of its retired search rescue dogs. Bob, a border collie, started his mountain rescue career…
A LOCAL branch of the Royal British Legion is celebrating after achieving a trio of awards recently. It was a proud moment for the committee…
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league star has been banned from driving after making a ‘stupid decision he will regret.’ Fenton Rogers, who plays for Super League…
A LOCAL company in Saddleworth is making a significant impact not just in the insurance broking industry but also within its community. This ethos is…
BANDS from up and down the country – and even abroad – will march the streets of Saddleworth once more for the Whit Friday Band…
A LOCAL branch of the Royal British Legion is celebrating after achieving a trio of awards recently. It was a proud moment for the committee…
BANDS from up and down the country – and even abroad – will march the streets of Saddleworth once more for the Whit Friday Band…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter TWO possible candidates for Oldham council’s leader have emerged after a week of ‘chaotic’ negotiations between the borough’s…
A SADDLEWORTH chapel that has been at the centre of planning issues for several years may finally be developed. The Delph Independent site, at the…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is trialling a new traffic scheme to tackle a notorious ‘chaos corner’ in Lees. Two ‘school…
A SEXUAL predator from Lees has been jailed for three years after targeting a woman and a teenage girl on busy trams. Tahir Ali has…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after…
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team is mourning the death of one of its retired search rescue dogs. Bob, a border collie, started his mountain rescue career…
THE northern lights, or, aurora borealis, are among the most famed and sought-after displays in the world. Being an entirely natural phenomenon, there isn’t any…
Advertisement feature A SADDLEWORTH property looks certain to attract interest after going on the market for £1.6 million. Lydgate House, on Stockport Road, has been…
Advertisement feature A HISTORIC Saddleworth home that dates back more than 300 years has been put up for sale after being completely restored. The story…
ALTERNATIVES to fast fashion will be showcased and up for grabs, all in support of a homelessness charity. Emmaus Mossley will be holding its latest…
VEHICLE safety is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to advancements in transport technology. As roads become busier and vehicles more complex, the demand for innovative…
TESCO’S famous motto is ‘Every Little Helps’ and that certainly applies to the Greenfield store’s support of its local mountain rescue team. The community-spirited supermarket…
FACTUAL and fictional characters collide as the life and writings of Jane Austen come alive at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. Saddleworth Players present…
A CONTRASTING programme of music will be performed at a charity concert at a Saddleworth church, which everyone is welcome to attend. Orchestrated by Adrienne…
A SADDLEWORTH man who wrote a book detailing Manchester institution Piccadilly Radio has produced it in a more familiar setting – audio. Tony Ingham penned…
SADDLEWORTH got a real treat last night as the Northern Lights were visible because of a geomagnetic storm The sky lit up in pink, purple…
THE &Piano Music Festival, based in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, presents its 5th festival between 18th – 25th May 2024, celebrating pioneering women in music. The festival marks the…
TALENTED young soloists and a string quartet joined Oldham Choral Society for a concert of sacred music at the Royal Northern College of Music. The…
DIVE in and enjoy a new feature documentary about cold water swimming on the big screen in Saddleworth along with the chance to quiz the…
A LOCAL company in Saddleworth is making a significant impact not just in the insurance broking industry but also within its community. This ethos is…
A DESIGNER childrenswear shop is moving from one village in Saddleworth to another after three decades. Puddleducks has been in Uppermill for 30 years but…
O’DONNELL Solicitors have a spring in their step as they welcome four staff members along with the new financial year and growth plans. The law…
Advertisement feature with Gaskells Property Management AS A landlord in the United Kingdom, dealing with the eviction of a tenant is a situation that you…
‘My Ability’ is looking experienced support workers to join their team Do you want to be part of a great, supportive, team environment and bring…
EMBARKING on the entrepreneurial journey is fraught with assumptions and misconceptions. These myths can deter aspiring entrepreneurs from pursuing their business dreams or mislead them…
SADDLEWORTH and its surrounding areas are currently experiencing the same property issues as the rest of the UK. Lending is down due to high-interest rates,…
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league star has been banned from driving after making a ‘stupid decision he will regret.’ Fenton Rogers, who plays for Super League…
By Nick Jackson – Local Democracy Reporter THE FINAL route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester…
A TALENTED TEENAGE swimmer from Saddleworth is setting new personal and club records – and already has his sights on more. Lucas Jackson, 19, recently…
THE 2023/24 season has been one of quiet evolution at Oldham Athletic, with Frank Rothwell instilling a sense of calm as club owner – compared…
AN INTREPID ultra runner is ready to write his name into the history books by becoming the first man to run the whole of a…
HARRY Barker is ready to take what he has learned in Saddleworth on to the national rugby league stage after making the England Community Lions…
Images by GGC Media TEENAGE rugby league players heading on a groundbreaking tour to Jamaica now have something else to remember it by after councillors’…
CELEBRATIONS abound as former students Martin, Ciera, Leah, and Tom proudly received their Duke of Edinburgh Gold awards at Buckingham Palace this week. Their journey…
A CANCELLED coach didn’t stop a determined group of Saddleworth youngsters from heading to the Peak District to perform a two-hour concert. Dobcross Youth Band…
Images by GGC Media LOCAL children got their creative juices flowing to design a logo for this year’s Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest. Pupils…
EASTER treats came early for pupils at Knowsley Junior School who were voted ‘Good Eggs’ by their fellow students and teachers. Each year, every class is…
JUST a stonesthrow from all of Uppermill’s conveniences is Glanfa, a gated detached home spanning over 2,500 sq.ft. Pristinely presented for sale in one of…
Advertisement feature A HISTORIC Saddleworth home that dates back more than 300 years has been put up for sale after being completely restored. The story…
Situated on a small exclusive cul de sac within a sought after area of Grasscroft is this three/four bedroom detached bungalow positioned on a double…
Advertisement feature with Gaskells Property Management AS A landlord in the United Kingdom, dealing with the eviction of a tenant is a situation that you…
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property in Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area Found within a peaceful hamlet…
On the market with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth Showcasing a fine blend of period charm, carefully woven with a contemporary finish is this spacious Grade-II listed…
We’ve teamed up with Gakells Property Management to bring you the latest updates and advice from the rental market AS A landlord, one of the…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter TWO possible candidates for Oldham council’s leader have emerged after a week of ‘chaotic’ negotiations between the borough’s…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is reportedly ‘in chaos’ as a number of political groups jostle for leadership of the council after…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter COUNCILLOR Arooj Shah has unanimously re-elected as leader of the Oldham Labour Group. It means she has secured…
THREE people have been arrested after gunshots were fired in the Clarksfield area of Oldham in the early hours of a morning. No-one was injured…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER a dramatic election night, Labour has lost its overall majority in Oldham council for the first time…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter ARTISTS and activists have celebrated a milestone in the Save the Oldham Coliseum campaign. Campaigners confirmed talks to…
SADDLEWORTH West and Lees’ councillor is predicting a ‘messy and confusing’ time after Oldham Council slipped into no overall control. Liberal Democrat Mark Kenyon held…
GARTH Harkness believes Oldham Council’s new make-up can stop the ‘decline’ after he was re-elected in Saddleworth North. The Liberal Democrat received 1,279 votes –…
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is thankful he has been voted in again, with an increased cushion. And Max Woodvine believes Oldham Council slipping into no overall…
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter What is each candidate promising in their manifestos? IN 10 days time, Greater Manchester will go to the…
SADDLEWORTH promises to be the centre of political argument until Thursday, May 2 as the area sees its local elections. Unlike last year, when every…