Swimmers dive into plans for Saddleworth Lido
OUTDOOR swimming enthusiasts are hoping to make a splash with their plans to open a lido in Saddleworth. Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan presented their…
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Whit Friday Brass Band Contests cancelled for second year due to Covid-19 pandemic
THE Whit Friday Brass Band Contests have been cancelled in Saddleworth and Oldham for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Group Co-ordinator…
Greenfield resident urges political leaders to implement immediate Covid-19 risk assessment at Dovestone
A GREENFIELD resident fears thousands of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir are putting the village at increased risk of coronavirus. Catherine Knowles has called on leading…
Military helps deliver rapid Covid tests at Uppermill Civic Hall for key workers
RAPID Covid-19 testing is underway in Saddleworth and Oldham with help from the military for key workers without symptoms of the virus. About 150 tests…
Works underway to upgrade Denshaw gas mains installed in 1912
A MAJOR project to upgrade one of the borough’s oldest gas mains in Denshaw, which pre-dates the First World War and helps heat thousands of…
Councillors call for ban on HGVs using car sat navs
COUNCILLORS have written to a senior Westminster figure in an attempt to stop HGVs using satellite navigation systems intended for smaller vehicles on the streets…
MP calls on Government for clearer guidance on exercising “locally” after another busy weekend at Dovestone
AFTER the latest weekend influx of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham East and Saddleworth East MP Debbie Abrahams wants greater clarity from Government over Covid-19…
New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors
POLICE, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at…
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Friarmere Cricket Club may switch leagues
FRIARMERE are considering their future in the ‘elitist’ Greater Manchester Cricket League and a permanent move back to Yorkshire. Gary Kershaw, club secretary and treasurer,…
Uppermill tempt Kyle Hogg out of retirement
FORMER Lancashire cricketer Kyle Hogg has been lured out of retirement by Uppermill who have named him head coach and first-team captain for the forthcoming…
Not the end for marathon man Sinfield
KEVIN Sinfield has 2.5 million reasons to look around thinking, ‘What the heck happened?’ But his epic marathon efforts are not the end of it,…
Roughyeds’ player Bridge banned for failed drugs test
OLDHAM RLFC player Danny Bridge has been banned after testing positive for cocaine after Roughyeds’ game at Whitehaven last year. The second row forward, who…
Remembering Shane, a rugby giant
SADDLEWORTH Rangers and the wider rugby family are mourning the death of Shane ‘Jocky’ Wilson at the age of 50. Rangers’ chairman, who had been…
Sponsored bike ride set to raise £25,000 to support family
RUGBY greats Kevin Sinfield and Barrie McDermott were among 35 riders who took part in a sponsored bike ride which is expected to raise £25,000…
Doyle handed contract extension by Manchester City
MANCHESTER City have handed a four-year contract extension to midfield player Tommy Doyle. The 19-year-old, the grandson of City greats Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe,…
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Pets Corner – meet McTavish
THIS handsome chappie might be a golden oldie, but he’s never lost the young pup in him… meet MacTavish! An 11-year-old West Highland Terrier, McTavish…
Oldham College gives warm welcome to ‘Skills for Jobs’ post-16 education plans
OLDHAM College has given a “warm welcome” to new plans for the future of skills, jobs and training that could significantly transform the prospects of…
Community invited light a candle to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
THE community is invited to light a candle at their window in place of a joint vigil to mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day. January…
Swimmers dive into plans for Saddleworth Lido
OUTDOOR swimming enthusiasts are hoping to make a splash with their plans to open a lido in Saddleworth. Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan presented their…
Funeral details announced for community stalwart Kathleen Hudson
THE funeral of community stalwart Kathleen Hudson will be held on Monday, February 1. Kathleen passed away suddenly aged 82 on January 11 after a…
Brawn to be wild: New Ranger MS-RT adds street appeal, muscular design to best-selling pick-up
AN EXCLUSIVE new model of the award-winning Ranger pick-up has been unveiled by Ford, developed in partnership with vehicle design specialists MS-RT. The new Ranger…
Young photographers invited to show off pictures in nature competition
NEW year, new seasons, new life… There are snowdrops sending up shoots, fungi flourishing on dead wood and birds battling the elements. So, when you…
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Let the music play-online festival to raise money for mental health charity
AN Uppermill based mental health specialist is combining his two biggest passions to organise ‘the world’s cheapest music festival.’ In just over three weeks, Paul…
Are you taking part in the world’s largest bird survey?
A GREATER appreciation of nature has been one of the few positive things to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. And as the country continues to…
Covid sees laughter cancelled at Millgate
THERE was precious little laughter around in 2020 and the latest lockdown restrictions have temporarily removed the hope of smiles to start the New Year…
One Better Day optimism for Wellifest
ORGANISERS of Wellifest don’t consider it one step beyond to announce plans for the family music festival’s return in 2021. It was a grey day…
From Oldham College to Celebs Go Dating for soap star Kimberly Hart-Simpson
AN ACTRESS whose skills sparkled as an Oldham College student is set to star in Celebs Go Dating 2021. Kimberly Hart-Simpson is in the line-up…
Francis House Children’s Hospice supporters raise over £18,000 during evening of virtual entertainment
IT wasn’t the usual venue and guests weren’t necessarily rocking the requisite black tie and fabulous dress, but the Francis House Glass Slipper Ball still…
SPY network – new theatre group for young talent to launch
IT was Noel Coward who advised Mrs Worthington not to put her daughter on the stage. ‘The profession is overcrowded and the struggle is pretty…
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Leading employment lawyer on hand to help advise businesses
NORTH Ainley, one of Oldham’s long-established independent law firms, welcomes top Employment Law Consultant Peter Norbury to help advise local businesses. Peter has specialised in…
Growing panes! Window of opportunity for new greenhouse as Hartley Botanic launches The Sale
WHEN it comes to the manufacture of greenhouses and glasshouses, no-one does it quite like Greenfield-based Hartley Botanic. For 80 years, the company has built…
Saddleworth business could have answer to your insurance needs
LOOKING after sole traders to global PLCs, a rapidly expanding insurance brokerage is set to relocate to Saddleworth. M & C Risk Solutions Limited are…
First non-solicitor promoted to associate at Bromleys
LAW firm Bromleys has promoted a non-solicitor to associate level for the first time in its history. Shaun O’Carroll joined the Tameside practice 14 years…
Column: Divorce hits highest levels since 2014
RECENT statistics have revealed the number of couples getting divorced in England and Wales increased by almost a fifth in 2019 – rising to the…
Covid-19 causes grandparents to pass on more money to families
THE New Year is always time for reflection, resolutions and change – 2021 more so than ever after the unprecedented events caused by the pandemic.…
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Young entrepreneur Liv hopes for sweet taste of success
A DELPH youngster is not yet old enough to submit her CV for a possible appearance on the Apprentice. But Lord Alan Sugar would be…
Mahdlo joins forces with community to bring joy over festive period
MAHDLO Youth Zone teamed up with local companies and individuals to help about 2,200 people across Oldham enjoy a magical Christmas. More than £10,000 was…
Oldham College and Willmott Dixon help make Christmas special for young people impacted by Covid-19
OLDHAM College and Willmott Dixon have teamed up to bring Christmas cheer to 200 local young people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. The…
MP helps Mahdlo spread Christmas cheer young people and families
RAIN didn’t stop play for Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, when she was asked to support Mahdlo’s drive to bring Christmas cheer…
Father Christmas stops off at Saddleworth Museum
FATHER Christmas took time out from his busy festive schedule to stop off at Saddleworth Museum – and he even brought Mrs Christmas and two…
Saddleworth School delivers festive feast to Riverside House
A MOUTH-WATERING festive feast was served up to residents at Riverside House in Uppermill thanks to Saddleworth School. The kind-hearted students and staff made and…
Pupils invite you to enjoy baubling merry Christmas
PUPILS at a Saddleworth school are determined it’s definitely going to feel a lot like Christmas this year no matter what. Youngsters at Greenfield…
