Lees lit up with Christmas cheer
LEES is shining bright with festive cheer after switching on their Christmas tree lights to kick off the festive period. Locals of all ages gathered…
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Delph road closure sign ‘lie’ to be changed as bridge work is delayed
BUSINESSES in Delph have been hit by a ‘lie’ of a road sign that made out motorists could not get into the village as bridge…
Road closures in place for Saddleworth’s Santa Dash
Uppermill High Street will be closed on Saturday, December 2 between 1.55pm and 6pm for this year’s Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland. Organisers Saddleworth Round…
Austerlands bus shelter restored after demolition mystery
A HISTORIC Saddleworth bus shelter that was destroyed in mysterious circumstances has been repaired. People living in Austerlands were horrified at seeing the structure on…
Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ raises thousands for servicemen’s charity with car restoration
SPRINGHEAD’S own Auto Lass is celebrating after raising thousands of pounds for servicemen’s charity Help For Heroes by raffling off a classic car. Jody Bevan…
Saddleworth’s ‘living trees’ can grow Christmas spirit
SADDLEWORTH neighbourhoods may have a smaller Christmas focal point this year but their living trees will make things bigger and better in the long run.…
Lees Medical Practice ordered to improve by inspectors
A SADDLEWORTH medical centre has been told to improve after inspectors found it fell short in key areas. Lees Medical Practice has been rated as…
Troubled Delph bridge means longer journey over water
MOTORISTS in Saddleworth face a long diversion route as a bridge over a river will be closed. People will not be able to travel along…
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Waterhead ARLFC mourns the loss of president Allan Booth
WATERHEAD ARLFC will not be the same place without Allan Booth after the club’s president and stalwart died. That is the view of vice-chairman Jonathan…
Runners full of Halloween spirit as Oldham Half Marathon passes through Saddleworth
NOT EVEN Saddleworth’s hills put runners off enjoying the Halloween spirit as the Oldham Half Marathon returned. Participants completed the 13.1-mile course in pumpkin outfits,…
Oldham Athletic’s Struggles Continue
OLDHAM Athletic are enduring their second straight season in non-league football, and although there has been a pick up in performance of late, a disastrous…
Early-morning Saddleworth helps Kevin Sinfield prepare for latest fundraising challenge
KEVIN Sinfield has told how Saddleworth plays a huge part in his preparation for his latest fundraising challenge – even the less-glamourous bits. The rugby…
Double delight for Saddleworth School’s RL team
SADDLEWORTH School is two wins from two as it goes for rugby league glory. The Diggle establishment’s year seven side made light of inclement weather,…
Roughyeds looking up – on and off the field
OLDHAM Rugby League Club is on the up off the field – now to get it on the up on it. But new coach Sean…
Stalwart Jackie ‘extremely honoured’ be to Saddleworth Rangers Club Person of the Year
DEDICATED club stalwart Jackie Clowes is ‘extremely honoured’ to be named Saddleworth Rangers Club Person of the Year. Jackie is well-known as the Greenfield-based rugby…
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Greenfield glows with Christmas spirit at tree switch-on
A SPRINKLING of snow, carols and festive refreshments all ensured there was plenty of Christmas spirit at Greenfield’s tree lights switch-on. The event saw locals…
Have your say on childhood obesity in new survey
LOCAL people are being encouraged to take part in a survey around children’s healthy living, as childhood obesity rates continue to rise across Greater Manchester.…
25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
A 25-mile walk over 10 hours was the latest challenge for determined fundraiser Sarah Tate – and she is already gearing up to tackle a…
Hospice launches Christmas tree collection and recycle service
A HOSPICE which cares for patients across Saddleworth and Oldham is bringing back its popular Christmas tree collection service this festive season. Households who enjoy…
Christmas Markets to make welcome return in Greenfield
GREENFIELD will be filled with festive cheer when Christmas Markets return to the Saddleworth village for the third successive year. Stalls will once again be…
Busy life helps Saddleworth’s Clara reach 100-years-old
SHE MAY have turned 100-years-old, but Clara Colley is very much proving the old adage, ‘Age is nothing but a number.’ Civic Mayor of Oldham,…
Festive fun and shopping comes to Lees
BRING along your family and friends for some festive fun and shopping at Lees Christmas Market and St Edward’s Christmas Fair on Sunday, November 26.…
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Advent Hunt brings festive fun to Lees and Grotton
BUSINESSES across Lees and Grotton are bringing Christmas cheer by decorating their windows with festive displays – and you could win a prize for finding…
Lees lit up with Christmas cheer
LEES is shining bright with festive cheer after switching on their Christmas tree lights to kick off the festive period. Locals of all ages gathered…
Lowry masterpiece to go on display at Oldham gallery
A MASTERPIECE by a famous artist who lived and worked in Tameside will be on public display in Oldham. ‘Going to the Match’ by L.S.…
Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog unveils exciting taster event
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog are opening their doors for a Taster Event on Wednesday, December 13. Join Saddleworth’s newest Morris team for an evening…
Maggie’s Oldham raise £83,000 for cancer patients at annual Orange Ball
Photos – credit Darren Robinson Photography and Fitchett’s photography A DINNER and evening of entertainment was enjoyed by 520 guests as this year’s Maggie’s Oldham…
Saddleworth Film Society Set to Host Screening of Decision to Leave
SADDLEWORTH Film Society is set to host a screening on the fourth of December at Millgate Arts Centre. Film buffs should get excited, as the…
Review: Alice provides a golden glow to Delph’s Millgate
WHEN it came to toasting the 50th anniversary of theatre at Delph’s Millgate, Saddleworth Players did not do things by half. But what better way…
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Local solicitors help employees made redundant by national firm
A LEADING local law firm is supporting more than a hundred employees affected by the closure of a national organisation. Axiom Ince Limited ceased trading…
Old-fashioned values give HOPE to Uppermill gents
THE fashions may be cutting edge, the brands may be modern but one traditional trait underpins everything at Uppermill’s HOPE Menswear – service. That can…
Saddleworth chef to spread Christmas cheer with festive feast
SADDLEWORTH chef Simon Wood is helping spread Christmas spirit by hosting a festive dinner at his Manchester restaurant for 70 deserving people. The 2015 Masterchef…
Pros and Cons of Different Flooring
CHOOSING a floor for your home might not exactly sound like the most complicated task… well, maybe until you realise just how many types of…
Kip McGrath Saddleworth support children to fulfil their potential
Kip McGrath Saddleworth offers the best in private tuition in the core subjects of English and Maths to school children across Saddleworth and Tameside. It’s…
Royal approval after landmark pub’s refurbishment
A PUB on the border of Greenfield and Mossley is making a definitive statement about its quality after a £400,000 refurbishment. Many people still ask,…
Saddleworth distillery on the move
AN award-winning distillery in Lees will be moving to a new home next year as it seeks to expand. Defiance Spirits has been based at…
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Dobcross pupils get creative to raise school funds
PUPILS in a Saddleworth village have been engaging in a wide range of activities to raise money for their school. The children of Holy Trinity…
Saddleworth primary school happy to add poppies to Remembrance banner
A SADDLEWORTH primary school paid its respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice – but is on the lookout for more memorials. The pupils…
Saddleworth primary school celebrates great results
A SADDLEWORTH primary school is celebrating after its Year Six pupils achieved some of its best SATS results ever. Some 91 per cent of children at Diggle…
Remarkable teenage fundraiser receives special award in London
A REMARKABLE teenager who has raised thousands of pounds for a local hospice has been honoured with a prestigious award in London. For the past…
Saddleworth siblings make Oldham Sixth Form College history
TWO students from Saddleworth have become the first pair of siblings from the same family to progress from Oldham Sixth Form College to the University…
Delph Primary School celebrates its 70th birthday
CHILDREN and staff have been going back through the decades to mark the 70th birthday of Delph Primary School. The current site on Denshaw Road…
Local lad features on Saddleworth TV screens with Emmerdale role
A LEES-BASED drama teacher is celebrating after a pupil from Moorside landed a role in TV soap Emmerdale. Harley Hamilton is now playing Oscar in…
