Christmas Trees twinkling brightly for St Thomas Leesfield Festival
A COLOURFUL array of twinkling Christmas Trees is on display at St Thomas Leesfield to spread some festive cheer. A total of 40 trees, each…
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Prestigious ‘Oscar’ award for Lees marketing agency
CORNERSTONE Design and Marketing is celebrating an ‘incredible achievement’ after its campaign for heartburn treatment brand Pyrocalm Control won Best Niche Advertising Campaign at OTC…
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Oldham College students strike gold and silver at national finals
OLDHAM College is celebrating national success after three of its students reached the WorldSkills UK finals for 2025 – with two returning home as medallists.…
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Tribute to much-loved nurse at Pennine Care awards
A MOVING tribute to a late Oldham nurse who cared for more than 50 years set an emotional tone at this year’s Pennine Care People…
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Oldham teens land festive work experience at Manchester Christmas parade
When it comes to work experience, most teenagers expect to spend a week in an office, factory or shop. For a group of creative young…
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Whit Friday brass band competition becomes Christmas cracker
THE GREATEST free show on Earth is getting a festive twist. Saddleworth has long been home to the legendary Whit Friday Brass Band Contest, which…
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Christmas health advice issued as NHS Greater Manchester encourages residents to plan ahead
As Christmas and New Year approach, NHS Greater Manchester is urging residents to plan for their health needs and familiarise themselves with available services to…
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Eton Star Oldham sixth form to go ahead after government review
PLANS for the new Eton Star Oldham sixth form college will now proceed, Oldham Council has confirmed, after the government completed its national review of…
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Colourful creations for Uppermill Advent bring festive cheer
COLOURFUL and creative window displays are bringing festive cheer as ‘Uppermill Advent’ returns. The initiative sees a different home, business or attraction reveal an eye-catching…
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Be part of Christmas Future for Uppermill Methodist Church at Mince Pie Mingle
MEMORIES of the past, fun for the present and plans for the future will all be laid bare at a festive ‘Mince Pie Mingle’ at…
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Decades of dedication celebrated at local housing association
STAFF members at First Choice Homes Oldham have been recognised for an extraordinary collective contribution of hundreds of years’ service. Nearly 30 employees – whose…
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Children’s hospice expands Christmas tree recycling initiative
A FESTIVE recycling scheme is branching out into Oldham for the first time. Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice will collect real Christmas trees across all…
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Saddleworth woman drives NHS cancer education in name of firefighter husband
A SADDLEWORTH woman has been left amazed after the charity set up in the name of her beloved firefighter husband made its biggest breakthrough yet.…
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Enquiries continue after passenger dies following Diggle collision
ONE PERSON has died and another has been left in a critical condition in hospital after a car travelled into a Diggle bungalow. The incident…
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Saddleworth Group of Artists brings Museum to life with Winter Exhibition
AN EYE-CATCHING array of work will be on display as Saddleworth Group of Artists presents its Winter 2025 Exhibition. The exhibition runs from Saturday, December…
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Kevin Sinfield set to be back on Saddleworth’s street after latest fundraising challenge
KEVIN Sinfield could be forgiven for wanting to give his legs a rest after completing his latest mammoth fundraising challenge. But expect him back on…
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A tale of two Pantos: Saddleworth and Stockport dazzle local audiences
Two very different festive productions — Hansel & Gretel in Delph and Aladdin in Stockport — prove just how magical a first taste of live…
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How Saddleworth inspired – and inspires – one of the country’s finest economic historians
SADDLEWORTH calls itself home to many things – it can now add one of Britain’s foremost economic historians to a lengthy list. And Dr Victoria…
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Iconic Saddleworth events to be pushed for national recognition
TWO STAPLES of the Saddleworth calendar are to be put forward for national recognition. For the Whit Friday Band Contest and Rushcart Festival are to…
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Singing in the Rain dazzles at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange in Manchester is a wonderful place to watch theatre, but as I ventured out into the damp evening to see one of…
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Oldham Coliseum brings festive cheer with ‘A Christmas Fair’
THE lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas certainly isn’t cancelled as the theatre prepares for its popular festive offering.…
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Festive family entertainment at Oldham Choral Society’s Christmas Concert
THERE will be festive entertainment for all generations as Oldham Choral Society’s annual Family Christmas Concert returns. All are warmly invited to this year’s event…
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Stylish new apartments available in Diggle under discount scheme
A SELECTION of brand new, energy-efficient apartments are available in Diggle through a discount scheme that aims to get local people onto the property ladder.…
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Saddleworth stitchers create crocheted Christmas cheer for Oldham
A GROUP of crafty Saddleworth stitchers have added Christmas cheer to one of Oldham’s main landmarks by creating a crocheted tree. Members of the Shhh……
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Moorgate Halt fight taken direct to Government
THE FIGHT to save a Saddleworth level crossing proposed for closure in a multi-billion pound rail project has gone to the very top. For three…
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Dobcross mill building cordoned off after roof collapse
A DOBCROSS mill building has been declared unsafe to enter after part of its roof collapsed. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) cordoned off…
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Saddleworth’s first boxing club hopes to prove a knockout
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH can now punch its weight after the area’s first boxing club opened its doors. YFG has set up in what…
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Uppermill Stage Society presents festive show ‘A Christmas Cracker’
ENJOY an evening of music and merriment as Uppermill Stage Society presents ‘A Christmas Cracker’. The event takes place on Friday, December 5, starting at…
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Santa stops off at Saddleworth Museum
ENJOY a special visit from Santa at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill as he stops off for two days only. Appointments are now available on Saturday,…
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New off-field dawn for Uppermill FC
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club is taking the next step in its development by going legal. Uppermill FC may be close to the top of life…
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Saddleworth gift shop celebrates its third year in business
AN UPPERMILL gift shop shows no sign of being partied out as it feels festive after celebrating its third birthday. Wild Strawberry, on the village’s…
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Health Support Groups Grow in Popularity Across Saddleworth
Health support groups across Saddleworth are attracting residents who want community-based approaches to wellness. Local organisers note that meetings focused on weight management often include…
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Saddleworth spirit helps Kevin Sinfield ahead of latest physical challenge
IT MAY be hilly all the time. It may be cold, wet and windy a lot of the time, but Saddleworth’s warmth has given Kevin…
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