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50 years of Saddleworth Morris Men celebrated
FIVE decades of Morris dancing in Saddleworth are being celebrated as the area’s team marks its 50th anniversary. Not bad for an idea born out…
Greenfield ‘fair’ continues after more than 800 years
Images by Saddleworth Independent TRADITION and village history remain alive, despite the changeable weather, as Greenfield’s ancient Maundy Thursday ‘fair’ goes on. The market at…
Tributes paid following sad death of Oldham’s Mayoress
TRIBUTES have been paid to Oldham’s Mayoress, who has sadly died at the age of 45. Afsheen Chauhan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March…
Villagers preparing to open their store and Post Office after fundraising effort
VILLAGERS have succeeded in saving a shop and Post Office after raising enough funds to take it on. Now the countdown is on to the…
Milestone at Dove Stone in helping local nature
A TEAM consisting mostly of volunteers has been celebrating a milestone achievement at Dove Stone. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has…
Saddleworth teenager makes global fashion hot-list
A SADDLEWORTH teenager has been named one of the world’s top new catwalk models by a leading industry website. Libby Bennett made the ‘Top Newcomers’…
Saddleworth motorists warned of M62 closure
MOTORISTS in Saddleworth face travel problems after the M62 motorway was closed in both directions. The route was shut in the early hours of Saturday,…
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Solicitors and Brownies go green with planting in Friezland
GREEN-FINGERED Brownies have teamed up with staff from Pearson Solicitors to plant trees and help provide natural habitats in Friezland. The group planted the trees…
Saddleworth holds a place in Irene’s heart as she reaches 100
By Trevor Baxter A FORMER Saddleworth resident who played her part in the country’s war effort has celebrated her 100th birthday. Irene Brown, who lived…
Charity’s advice to dog owners for a fun and safe Easter
WE all love chocolate at Easter but a local rehoming centre has issued some eggs-pert advice to make the holiday a dog-friendly occasion. With the…
Accident repair centre becomes patron of local charity
A LOCAL youth charity has welcomed a new patron to help maintain and improve its services. Fix Auto Manchester East, experts in car body and…
Delve into the past with Saddleworth Historical Society
HAVE you ever wondered what it was like growing up in Saddleworth during the Swinging Sixties? Well, in a change to the original schedule, Saddleworth…
Welcome in Spring with Buffet at Saddleworth Museum
WELCOME in the warmer weather with a Spring Buffet Luncheon at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill on Sunday, April 7. All are welcome to the event…
Little Blue Boat returns to Saddleworth canal with popular rides
TAKE A trip down Saddleworth’s gentle waterways as the Little Blue Boat returns with its popular canal rides. The boat is owned and maintained by…
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Saddleworth Male Voice Choir tunes up for ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’ Spring Concert
POPULAR songs from the television, musicals and theatre will take centre stage as Saddleworth Male Voice Choir presents its Spring Concert. ‘Songs from Stage and…
Oldham Coliseum unveils spring and summer plans
A POP-UP theatre is among the exciting plans that Oldham Coliseum have for its spring and summer programme. The Coliseum at the Roundabout is a…
Saddleworth Players’ dark comedy explores why Miss Marple movies were almost never made
GENTEEL ladies involved with violent murder makes a fine theme for comedy drama – and you can see it first hand at the Millgate Arts…
Saddleworth’s Sheep make big noise at Battle of the Bands
A SADDLEWORTH band has taken to the stage at an iconic Manchester venue to prove it is one of the area’s best. Sheep in Wolves…
Tasty evening in store as Diggle All Stars present ‘Death by Chocolate’
ENJOY an evening of fun as you guess whodunnit when Diggle All Stars present ‘Death By Chocolate’ accompanied by a tasty pie supper. The award-winning…
Free workshops and activities at Oldham Library in a day of all things digital!
OLDHAM Library and arts organisation Peshkar have teamed up to offer a day of free digital workshops and activities for all ages at Oldham Library…
Quiz Time with the Diggle and Delph Donkeys
GET YOUR thinking caps on as quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys have once again come up with 20 brainteasers for Saddleworth Independent readers. …
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How to write a rent increase letter (with sample notice)
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…
Oldham Business Awards 2024 now open for entries
THE excellence, acumen and entrepreneurial spirit of local companies will be celebrated at the Oldham Business Awards 2024. Now in its 16th year, the prestigious…
Community good deeds pledge marks 20th anniversary for Springhead’s Aspect IT
SPRINGHEAD-based tech firm Aspect IT is celebrating two decades in business by completing 20 deeds to positively impact the lives of those in the community.…
Caring Angels in line for national award
A CARE company working in Saddleworth that encourages its staff to treat clients ‘as if they were family’ has been nominated for a major innovation…
Beyond Surveillance: How Modern Technology Enhances Our Daily Lives
TECHNOLOGY has seamlessly integrated into our daily routines, transforming the way we live, work, and interact. It extends far beyond the traditional realm of surveillance,…
Saddleworth firm makes call for future foster carers
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED provider is calling for people to consider a career in fostering. And Wayne Brown, who was just 21-years-old when he began providing a…
Award-winning Oldham law firm expands into Rochdale
A LEADING law firm in Oldham has taken over another established business of solicitors as part of its plans to expand into new areas. Award-winning…
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Saddleworth ready for its March of the Day
SADDLEWORTH is set to play host to a group of walkers on their March of the Day as they raise funds for and awareness of…
Delph and Dobcross Cricket Club calls for community support
DELPH and Dobcross Cricket Club is gearing up for an essential few days of maintenance work, and they’re reaching out to the community for support.…
Roughyeds’ resurgence begins at home for Saddleworth’s Josh Johnson
OLDHAM’S route back to rugby league’s top table starts on the club’s doorstep, Austerlands’ Josh Johnson believes. For making the club more attractive to the…
‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth School U15s crowned netball National Champions
AN ‘outstanding’ Saddleworth School Under 15s netball team has clinched the title of Sisters in Sport National Champions. The girls competed against teams from across…
Cross-code rugby legend to come to Oldham
OLDHAM RLFC is set to host a special dinner to celebrate the heritage of rugby league in the borough. The League One club has announced…
Three Racecourses Within Driving Distance from Saddleworth
ON the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Saddleworth, most sports fans aren’t truly blessed with a plethora of sporting options and there…
North West Stars Looking For Success At Grand National Meeting
MANY horse racing fans from Saddleworth make the annual short trip to Aintree in Merseyside for the Grand National Meeting in April. The fixture takes…
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Students are pitch perfect in active travel mission
A COMMITTEE of young travel ambassadors at Saddleworth School have successfully secured funding to help pupils make more active journeys. The group used public transport…
Schoolchildren encouraged to submit short stories for Manchester Airport’s second ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’
MANCHESTER Airport is calling on schools across the North to get involved in its ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’, which will collect children’s poems, short…
Record-breaking children’s poetry festival proves successful
A RECORD-BREAKING year for a children’s poetry festival featuring local schools has been hailed a resounding success. Over 78 classes and more than 2,000 primary…
Classic theme sweetens World Book Day at one Saddleworth school
A SADDLEWORTH primary school themed their World Book Day around a Roald Dahl classic. Diggle School centred the celebration of books and reading on Thursday…
Children’s poetry festival set for record year
This year looks like being a record one for the annual Oldham Primary Schools Choral Speaking Festival. More than 80 classes involving over 2,000 children…
Acclaimed orchestra inspire young Saddleworth musicians
AN esteemed symphony orchestra has been inspiring talented young musicians from across Saddleworth. Four schools have been involved in an ‘adopt-a-player’ scheme led by the…
Saddleworth School champions girls rugby growth
RUGBY sessions were delivered to girls at Saddleworth School, as part of the club’s plans to grow the women’s game in the area. The first…
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How to write a rent increase letter (with sample notice)
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…
Property of the week: Midge Hill, Mossley
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area TUCKED away in a small hamlet…
Property of the week: Lee Cross, Diggle
Poised on the edge of Pennine moorland is this Back O’Th Lee Farm, a stunning Georgian barn conversion dating back to 1745 and retaining original…
The impact of remote work on rental property preferences in the UK
THE world of work has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, with the rise of remote work becoming a significant game-changer. As remote work…
Property of the week: Clough Lane, Grasscroft
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property to bring you the latest from the housing market in Saddleworth. DATING back to the late 1700’s is this…
Block management: What is it and why is it important?
IN the complex world of property management, one niche that plays a pivotal role in maintaining residential and commercial spaces is block management. This often-underestimated…
Property of the week: Redwood Road, Uppermill
Advertisement feature We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. A beautifully appointed private residence…
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Pioneering new food hall coming to Oldham
OLDHAM’S town centre has received a massive boost as one of the country’s leading hospitality and entertainment entrepreneurs signs a deal to turn the Old…
Elderly man dies after collision on main road
POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after an elderly man sustained fatal injuries in a collision on a main road. Greater Manchester Police…
Oldham Council unveils plans for new ‘shop local’ gift card
OLDHAM Council has unveiled plans for a new ‘shop local’ gift card. The initiative is set to launch in May as both a digital and…
Businesses invited to bid to build and run Oldham Council’s new solar farm
OLDHAM Council is inviting businesses to tender for a £1.2 million contract to deliver a major new solar farm in the borough. The site at…
Council invests £3m to save Blue Coat School places
MUCH sought-after school places at Blue Coat Secondary School have been rescued, thanks to a £3m investment by Oldham Council into its teaching facilities. Councillors…
Don’t bin it, join the Donate IT Oldham campaign
LOCAL people who are struggling to access much needed digital services could benefit from a new scheme to boost digital inclusion across the borough. The…