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Saddleworth bus service come under Bee Network
A BUS SERVICE familiar to Saddleworth is part of a huge change that has seen hundreds taken into the growing Bee Network. And an Oldham-based…
‘No plans whatsoever to enforce a paid-for clean air zone in Greater Manchester’, says transport secretary
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter THERE are ‘no plans whatsoever to enforce a paid-for clean air zone in Greater Manchester’, according to the…
Scouthead gets its very own igloo after heavy snow
SCOUTHEAD was left looking more like the North Pole as one family took advantage of the wintry weather by making an igloo. Seeing inches of…
Oldham Mountain Rescue assists injured walker in Saddleworth
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) responded to an urgent call from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) on Friday, January 3, regarding a female walker…
Saddleworth Parish Council by-election has three candidates
THREE candidates will battle it out to be Saddleworth Parish Council’s next member at a January by-election. The resignation of Mavis Bingley at the age…
Saddleworth councillor steps down as borough Conservative leader
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has resigned as Oldham’s Conservative group leader, citing actions by two of its members. Graham Sheldon is believed to have been involved…
Flooding hits HOPE Menswear in Uppermill
AN Uppermill business has been severely impacted by the New Year’s Day flooding. HOPE Menswear, which recently relocated to the Old Library Gardens on the…
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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,…
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…
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…
5 reasons to book a health check before you get sick
FOR many people with busy lives, seeing a medical professional when there is no obvious issue can seem like a waste of time and effort,…
Understanding your child’s Cerebral Palsy diagnosis: What comes next?
PROCESSING the diagnosis of cerebral palsy in your child brings a range of emotions and questions. This moment marks the beginning of a journey that,…
Light up a Life funds will ‘make a huge difference’ to hospice
THE Oldham community united as hundreds of lights were illuminated at the local hospice’s Light Up a Life service. The annual event at Dr Kershaw’s…
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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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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…
Cheers to 10 years at The Waggon Inn
A POPULAR pub in Uppermill has thanked customers and the community for being part of their ‘incredible journey’ as they celebrate 10 years since their…
Businesses burst with festive joy thanks to children’s decorations
BUSINESSES in Lees, Springhead and Grotton are bursting with festive joy and decorations thanks to the creativity of local children. Christmas flags are flying high…
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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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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…
Row over Town Council’s ‘incorrect’ logo
SHAW and Crompton’s council has been criticised for an apparent ‘botched use of Latin’ on its new logo. The switch from a ‘Parish Council’ to…
‘Letters to heaven’ post box installed at crematorium
A SPECIAL post box has been installed at a crematorium to allow relatives to send letters to loved ones who are no longer alive. Oldham…
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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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