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Former Uppermill bank to be converted into flats
UPPERMILL’S former bank building will be transformed into six new apartments after planning permission was granted. The scheme from Charlotte Payne, who applied to Oldham…
Lydgate land saga goes on after latest planning appeal
A LONG-RUNNING saga over plans to build on historically significant land at Lydgate has taken another turn after an appeal against the latest refusal was…
Man arrested in ‘highly sophisticated’ mobile fraud investigation
A MAN has been arrested in connection with ‘highly sophisticated’ mobile phone fraud in Oldham. Greater Manchester Police carried out raids at four properties in…
Road repairs to close busy Saddleworth road
WORK is about to begin to patch up a busy stretch of road in Saddleworth. Oldham Council has warned that a road closure will be…
Saddleworth property’s TV hit brings celebrations for estate agent
AN ESTATE agency is basking in the glow of TV fame after featuring on a hit BBC show regarding a Saddleworth property. Cornerstone Estates and…
BLOC coffee and brunch kitchen joins the menu in Uppermill
A NEW speciality coffee and brunch kitchen will be on the menu as BLOC Uppermill is due to open its doors in March. The coffee…
Local PCSOs apprehend persistent shoplifter at Tesco, Greenfield
A SUSPECTED shoplifter has been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly £1,000 worth of goods from Tesco in Greenfield over two days. The individual was intercepted…
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Saddleworth ready to BeeWeighed with new weight loss group
Advertisement feature PEOPLE in Saddleworth will have a helping hand on their weight loss journey as a new support group is coming to the area.…
Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help inspire creative and outdoor projects
ARE you passionate about the outdoors, photography, or filmmaking and want to give back to your community while learning new skills and meeting like-minded people?…
Raise local issues with police at ‘Bee in the Loop’ mobile surgery
RESIDENTS are invited to bring their questions and issues to a ‘Bee in the Loop’ police mobile surgery on Thursday, February 27 at Tesco car…
Charity shows solidarity by giving back to community
EVERYONE involved with a local homelessness charity took time out to make a positive impact in their community. Emmaus Mossley closed its Secondhand Superstore so…
Get creative as part of Saddleworth Players’ set building team
CREATIVE and crafty volunteers are invited to get hands on and join the set design and building team for Saddleworth Players. The group, based at…
New venue as Saddleworth Pet Networking Night returns
PET lovers and pet care professionals are invited to a relaxed and friendly evening at the next Saddleworth Pet Networking Night. This popular meet-up provides…
Moving event marks Holocaust Memorial Day in Uppermill
A ‘MOVING’ event in Uppermill commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) as well as paying tribute to victims and survivors of other horrors. Saddleworth Peace Group…
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Dobcross Silver Band celebrates 150 years with two special events
A LANDMARK 150 years of music, contests and competitions is being celebrated by Dobcross Silver Band. The now world-famous band was founded in 1875 and…
Saddleworth Male Voice Choir takes to stage for charity concert
TWO choirs are coming together to fill Christ Church Friezland with music in aid of a good cause. Saddleworth Male Voice Choir welcomes special guests…
Saddleworth Singers welcome in Spring with uplifting concert
‘Songs for Spring’ will fill the air as Saddleworth Singers present their next concert on Saturday, April 12. The ladies’ choir will be joined by…
Oldham Choral Society offers concert ‘Feast’
THE thrilling cantata Belshazzar’s Feast by Oldham-born William Walton will raise the roof as Oldham Choral Society teams up with Salford Choral Society and the…
Review: Saddleworth Players deliver a gripping production of The Children
SADDLEWORTH Players have once again showcased their talent with an excellent production of The Children at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. Written by Lucy Kirkwood,…
In My Shoes brings contemporary Shakespeare adaptation to Millgate
A CREATIVE and contemporary adaptation of renowned Shakespeare quotes is coming to the stage at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. ‘A Salute to Shakespeare’…
Wellifest Music Festival 2025 cancelled due to ‘major snags’
A FEW major snags’ in the organisation of Wellifest means the popular music festival will not go ahead this summer. Organisers Rotary Saddleworth and Rotary Oldham Metro…
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Uppermill shop reopens after New Year’s Day floods
FOLLOWING the New Year’s Day floods that hit parts of Saddleworth, HOPE Menswear in Uppermill has overcome significant challenges to reopen its doors. The shop,…
babyballet tots dance to help save babies’ lives
CHILDREN from Saddleworth and Oldham babyballet classes have been showcasing their dancing skills to help raise £428,000 for pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s. Dancers aged…
Saddleworth estate agent shares Formula to sell your property
A SADDLEWORTH estate agent has drawn up a strategy to make properties as attractive to buyers as possible. West Riding, based on Uppermill’s High Street,…
Bespoke support and community involvement helps Cherish care company flourish
A PERSON-CENTRED care company is flourishing as it brings high quality, bespoke assistance to help clients live independently and remain in their own homes. Cherish…
Pearson to boost presence with Uppermill office
A SADDLEWORTH law firm has unveiled its plan to return to Uppermill with a brand new office. Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Ltd has thrown…
Green investing: Balancing profit with purpose
The world is changing rapidly. Climate change has led to extreme weather events being an everyday concern, and you might question how your choices can…
Advertising on the Move: Unlocking the Power of Car Billboards
IN A world where every business is vying for attention, car billboards offer a powerful and cost-effective way to make your brand stand out. Whether…
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Thriving Saddleworth women’s team has kicked off in style
A LOCAL women’s football team may be just over a year old, but it’s already hitting the back of the net as a real success…
Ugly scenes see Saddleworth football match abandoned
A SADDLEWORTH football club is sweating on the outcome of a league investigation after one of its matches was abandoned amid ugly scenes. Fans poured…
Saddleworth rugby league star Zach Eckersley feels the buzz around Oldham again
ZACH Eckersley experienced something new as he showed what he can do on a rugby league pitch in his hometown – people wearing Oldham shirts.…
Uppermill FC boosts community links with kit donations
A SADDLEWORTH football club has boosted its links with the community by donating brand new kits to two schools. Uppermill FC, through its Uppermill In…
Saddleworth stars show backbone to complete Spine Race challenge
SADDLEWORTH’S ultra running expert Colin Green has completed another unbelievable challenge – only this time he is ‘royalty.’ And as pictures show, his feet certainly…
Join Rangers’ big ground clean up ahead of new season
SADDLEWORTH Rangers is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand on their club ground clean up day. Members, volunteers and supporters are welcome to…
Fitness pilot scheme supports young care leavers across Oldham
TWELVE young care experienced people are benefiting from free three-month memberships with Oldham Active to assess the impact of physical activity on their wellbeing. Oldham…
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Ofsted recognises progress at Waterhead Academy
A SECONDARY school which sits on the border with Saddleworth has been praised by inspectors for making ‘considerable improvement’ in key areas. Waterhead Academy was…
Saddleworth schoolboy smashes fundraising target for MND charity
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy ran a mile every day during January to help families who, like his own, have been affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Oscar…
Motivational Language Careers Event a huge success
SCHOOLS in Oldham and Tameside attended a motivational careers event on Thursday 6th February with the aim of increasing the number of students who elect…
Local college students land coveted Oxbridge places
SIXTEEN students from two local colleges can start to think about their next steps after successfully securing offers from Oxbridge universities. Places at these seats…
Boost for Oldham students preparing for GCSEs
THERE are now just months to go until this year’s GCSE exams begin in secondary schools up and down the country. In Oldham, some students…
Friezland pupils explore world cultures through food
CHILDREN from a Saddleworth school have been broadening their culinary horizons as part of a special themed week. They say food can bring people together…
Chaddy the Owl presents new football kit at Friezland Primary
A SPECIAL visitor made a trip to Friezland Primary School to present their new football kit and reward the pupil who came up with its…
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Budding gardeners blossom in competition
A BUNCH of amateur gardeners have shown that they are blooming marvellous. Green-fingered residents of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) have been perfecting their planting…
Oldham faces Post Office closure amid WH Smith shutdown: MP urges Government intervention
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service THE closure of a WH Smith branch in Oldham has sparked fears the town centre will permanently lose…
Ninth arrest made in Oldham firearms investigation
POLICE have confirmed they have made a ninth arrest in connection with a firearms incident in Oldham. An 18-year-old man suffered serious injuries during the…
New outdoor spaces transform learning at Royton school
OUTDOOR learning will take on a whole new dimension for a Royton primary school which has had a welcome makeover. St Paul’s Primary has opened…
It’s time to say goodbye to the old Tommyfield Market
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER almost 240 years shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to…
Man charged with attempted murder following Oldham firearms incident
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a firearms incident in Oldham. Ethan Glasgow-Lattibeaudiere will face two counts of the offence, a section…
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Saddleworth estate agent shares Formula to sell your property
A SADDLEWORTH estate agent has drawn up a strategy to make properties as attractive to buyers as possible. West Riding, based on Uppermill’s High Street,…
Property of the week: Dorset Avenue, Diggle
This property is on the market with Uppermill-based, West Riding. You can click here to view the full property Located in the sought after village of Diggle…
Property of the week: Boarshurst, Saddleworth
This property is on the market with Uppermill-based, West Riding. You can click here to view the full property Poised on the fringes of Greenfield…
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…
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…
Local Politics and Election Coverage View More
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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