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Refloat hopes for sunken boat at Saddleworth marina
A BOAT that has sunk at a Saddleworth marina may be refloated after it was left partially submerged. As the vessel remains half underwater, a…
Councillor blasts unsuitable vehicles using Greenfield bridge
A COUNCILLOR has hit out at unsuitable vehicles using a Greenfield bridge. The small stretch over Chew Brook at Oak View Road, where it becomes…
Have your say on fire service’s plans
LOCAL residents and businesses are being encouraged to have their say on the fire service’s plans for the next four years. Greater Manchester Fire and…
Half a million half-price train tickets announced for Northern Rail sale
TRAVELLERS across the North of England are being offered the chance to purchase discounted train tickets, as Northern announces a major Rail Sale. Half a…
‘Strong interest’ in new ‘eco electric’ Diggle homes
NEW ‘eco electric’ homes in a Saddleworth village are proving to be a hit with house hunters. That’s according to the builder who has overseen…
OMRT leads three-hour rescue above Dovestone
A 15-strong volunteer group from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was joined by police and air services to rescue three people lost above Dovestone in Greenfield.…
Man charged with attempted murder following incident at Royal Oldham Hospital
A man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article following a serious incident at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday, January…
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Renowned Saddleworth artist John McCombs dies
A PIONEERING Saddleworth artist, who made the area his home and inspiration, has died. John McCombs admitted he was intrigued by the name Delph after…
Martin crafts solution to closure of Greenfield Men in Sheds
A DETERMINED member of Greenfield Men in Sheds has crafted his own solution to keep sessions going after finding out the group is to close…
Awards for eye-catching Christmas window displays illuminating Saddleworth
FESTIVE lights and decorations created eye-catching displays in windows of homes and business across Saddleworth for the annual Christmas Illuminations competition. The competition, run by…
Paul Harris Fellowship is ‘great honour’ for Rotary president
SADDLEWORTH Rotary Club president Clint Elliott said it is a ‘great honour’ to receive the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship for outstanding service to the organisation…
Uppermill writer calls on readers to ditch technology and run for pleasure
AN UPPERMILL writer is encouraging others to follow in his footsteps and leave technology at home while they run for pleasure – and it is…
Community project days help spruce up Greenfield
VILLAGERS are invited to help spruce up the community on project days with Street Scene Greenfield Group. Their canal clean-up days will continue throughout 2025,…
Saddleworth’s female morris dancing group to celebrate first birthday
SADDLEWORTH’S own female morris dancing group will show its talents across the area as it celebrates its first birthday. After forming in January 2024, membership…
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Saddleworth Film Society unveils intriguing line-up for season second half
AN INTRIGUING and varied line-up of films has been unveiled for the remainder of the Saddleworth Film Society season. The showings take place at the…
National Theatre Live brings award-winning actors to Delph
AWARD-WINNING actors are coming to the big screen in Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke and seven-time BAFTA Award-winner…
Music enthusiasts invited to reap rewards with Oldham Tuneless Choir
FOR those who ‘can’t carry a tune in a bucket’ but enjoy trying to hit the right notes, then Oldham Tuneless Choir might be just…
See in New Year with ‘A Slice of Comedy’ and pizza fundraiser
KICK off the New Year with a night of laughter at ‘A Slice of Comedy’ and pizza fundraising evening. Three top comedians will take centre…
Harvest Queen Amelia hosts creative Christmas Tree Festival
A CREATIVE bright and colourful display is in store at St Thomas Leesfield’s Christmas Tree Festival. The Festival is hosted by Harvest Queen Amelia at…
Dobcross Silver Band Christmas Concert
FESTIVE music will fill Dobcross Band Club as Dobcross Silver Band welcomes all to their Christmas Concert. The event takes place on Sunday, December 22,…
Heritage contractor helps bring Oldham Coliseum back to life
THE renowned Oldham Coliseum is another step closer to re-opening as its extensive refurbishment gets underway. Oldham Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to lead on…
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Award-winning SpaceInvader ‘honoured’ to sponsor Hulme Grammar footballers
AWARD-WINNING interior design agency SpaceInvader is ‘honoured’ to be the new sponsor for Hulme Grammar School’s U12s football team. This exciting partnership will provide the…
£230,000 boost helps digital transformation of Saddleworth SME manufacturers
A BOOST of £230,000 has been secured to help more Saddleworth-based SME manufacturers access transformational technology. Made Smarter Adoption North West, the trailblazing digital technology…
Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre receives major upgrade
FITNESS fanatics in Saddleworth have new facilities where they can indulge their passions after a £250,000 transformation of the area’s Pool and Leisure Centre. December…
Familiar face behind new name in Saddleworth property market
A NEW NAME has emerged on the Saddleworth property scene – but it is a familiar face. West Riding is now based on Uppermill’s High…
GGC Media sees readership figures rise in 2024
GGC MEDIA believes an increase in readership figures shows quality local journalism still has a place in an ever-changing landscape. Publishers of The Correspondent in…
Skills Bootcamps – New Year New You?
SKILLS Bootcamps have helped thousands of people to progress in their careers and support the future of Greater Manchester’s growing workforce. They have been designed to…
Oldham Active helps keep workforce healthy with free workplace checks
OLDHAM Active is helping to keep the borough’s workforce healthy by delivering free workplace health checks and encouraging more employers to join the scheme. The…
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How Saddleworth holds a place in the heart of Marcus Stewart
THE ACCENT may be distinctive – it is anything but Saddleworth. But that does not detract from Marcus Stewart’s love of the area. And the…
New Saddleworth Rangers coach looks to bring the good times back
MILES Greenwood hopes to turn around fortunes at Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC, with the players’ input. The former semi-professional, who turned out for Oldham, Hunslet, Halifax,…
Off-field progress can help Oldham RLFC achieve on-field aims
OLDHAM RLFC hope progression off the field can bring further success on it after necessary improvements. The Roughyeds are gearing up for life in rugby…
Saddleworth’s Year 8 rugby team ‘Rains’ on opponent’s parade
AN IMPRESSIVE display by Saddleworth School’s Year 8 rugby league team saw them beat Rainford School 26-0 in the NW Champion Schools’ competition. Tries from…
Oldham’s Fine Start to the Campaign Continues with FA Cup Heroics
If you’d have said to Oldham Athletic fans that they would have lost just two of their opening 16 National League games of the campaign…
Oldham Active ‘excited’ to make finals of inaugural Seriously Social Awards
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is ‘excited’ to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards. The awards…
Oldham RLFC target big crowds in rugby league’s new world
MIKE Ford is targeting as full a Boundary Park as possible as Oldham RLFC get used to rugby league’s new age. Roughyeds scored 7.00 in…
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Book treasure hunt helps put fun back into reading
A UNIQUE book treasure hunt across Saddleworth helped to put the fun back into reading for youngsters and their families. Kendyl Moore, a local primary…
Studio OL3 scholarship to inspire next generation of Hulme Grammar pupils
ARCHITECTURAL firm Studio OL3 has unveiled a new Scholarship for Computer Science to inspire the next generation of Hulme Grammar School pupils. The Oldham-based company’s…
Children get creative for festive LSG competitions
FESTIVE fun saw children get creative across Springhead, Lees and Grotton thanks to a scavenger hunt and bunting competition. More than 750 colourful pieces of…
‘Inspiring evening’ celebrates Saddleworth School’s GCSE pupils
SADDLEWORTH School celebrated the academic success as well as personal growth and challenges students have overcome at their GCSE Certificate Presentation Evening. Parents, teachers, and…
Crompton House Sixth Form seals historic win at first Oldham Debating Championship
CROMPTON HOUSE Sixth Form students saw off ‘strong competition’ to seal the title at the inaugural Oldham Debating Championship. The pupils had just a week…
Friezland Primary pupils thrilled by Saddleworth Yarn Bombing visit
THE FACES behind Saddleworth’s creative postbox toppers paid a special visit to talk about their work at Friezland Primary School. Alicia Marland and Barbara Beeley…
High Sheriff begins search to celebrate young people’s achievements
THE High Sheriff of Greater Manchester is on the lookout for young people who have done something exceptional this year. Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL has…
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Values at the heart of Saddleworth estate agent’s success
A FAMILIAR face in many Saddleworth homes is proving values in business can be as important as prices. Over the last 15 years, you might…
Property of the week: Higher Pastures, Scouthead
We have teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth, to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. Presented to the market for…
Property of the week: Burnedge Lane, Grasscroft
Advertisement Feature: We have teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth, to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area Over an acre…
Property of the week: Sherbrooke Avenue, Uppermill
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. AN extended family home suited ideally…
Property of the week: Jackson Meadows, Springhead
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. Presented to the market for sale…
Property of the week: Standedge, Delph
Advertisement feature with Kirkham Property Saddleworth On the doorstep to the Pennine Way national trail is Higher Standedge Barn, a stunning detached family home with…
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‘Robot bins’ in Oldham town centre malfunction
Charlotte Hall – Local democracy Reporter CONCERNS have been raised about ‘smart’ bins installed in Oldham town centre following after reports several ‘are jammed shut’…
Battle to keep the Big Lamp on Shaw’s landscape
THE FIGHT is on to save a Shaw ‘local landmark’ after a ‘monstrous scheme’ was proposed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Oldham Council.…
Labour rejects Oldham’s call for child abuse inquiry
By Declan Carey – Local Democracy Reporter LABOUR has rejected calls from Oldham council for a government inquiry into historic child abuse. Oldham councillors voted…
Oldham faces crushing £20m budget blackhole
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM councillors called for the government to ‘be kind’ to local authorities ahead of a long-awaited settlement announcement…
Second unmarked mass grave contains stillborn children
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery. Earlier…
Mayor ‘honoured’ by award for supporting Oldham veterans
THE Mayor of Oldham says an award for his dedication and commitment to local veterans and the armed forces community is ‘the best recognition’ he…
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Abrahams retains Saddleworth seat for Labour
A JUBILANT Debbie Abrahams retained her seat for Labour in Oldham East and Saddleworth with almost double as many votes as her nearest competitor. Despite…
Vandalism strikes election campaign sign in Saddleworth
AS THE clock ticks down towards the general election, one Saddleworth voter has made their feelings clear by vandalising a campaign sign. For a banner…
Saddleworth general election candidates state their aims
SADDLEWORTH will once again go to the polls on July 4 as the nation votes for its Prime Minister. Current incumbent Rishi Sunak called a…
Who can I vote for in the general election in Saddleworth? Candidates revealed
THE candidates for this year’s general election have been confirmed. Voters will go to the polls in Saddleworth on July 4, with the election now…
General election billed as a chance to shape Saddleworth’s future
THE FORTHCOMING general election is a chance to go back to the future for Oldham East and Saddleworth, its now former MP believes. Debbie Abrahams…
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