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…
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…
AN election will be held to find a new Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Greenfield after Mavis Bingley stood down due ill health. Veteran councillor Mrs…
THE COMMUNITY and special guests came together for a special centenary service to mark 100 years of the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion.…
A GRADE II listed Victorian home in Grasscroft is hoping to add a modern twist to its luxuries if a planning application is approved by…
A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…
AN election will be held to find a new Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Greenfield after Mavis Bingley stood down due ill health. Veteran councillor Mrs…
A GRADE II listed Victorian home in Grasscroft is hoping to add a modern twist to its luxuries if a planning application is approved by…
KEVIN Sinfield has run home to Saddleworth for Christmas and given a million more reasons why he is a national hero. The rugby league icon,…
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are once again available this winter as warm spaces for people to make use of. Individuals can use the facilities…
A SADDLEWORTH man diagnosed with motor neurone disease just three weeks after he got married will see Kevin Sinfield’s incredible fundraising effort come virtually to…
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has moved forward with hopes it can attract a Banking Hub to the area – and had parliamentary support. Branches of high…
KEVIN Sinfield running home to Saddleworth in his latest physical challenge – with the area providing one last test. The rugby league legend, now skills…
CREATIVE and dedicated volunteers are invited to join the ranks of In My Shoes Theatre Group as they expand their offering. The group welcomes young…
THE COMMUNITY and special guests came together for a special centenary service to mark 100 years of the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion.…
A WET and windy night did not spoil the Christmas spirit as Springhead came together for their village lights switch-on. There was a great turn…
‘STREET ANGELS’ who work to improve community safety in Uppermill on Saturday nights have received a £300 boost towards their initiative. Saddleworth Street Pastors were…
THERE was festive music and fun as well as a special visit from Santa at Lydgate’s Christmas lights switch-on event. Villagers gathered in The White…
THE WEATHER turning cold and the white stuff lying on the floor can only mean one thing, Christmas is coming. Stress levels across the area…
MORE THAN 2,500 daffodil bulbs have been planted by the community to brighten up Lees, Springhead and Grotton next spring. Councillor Alicia Marland was joined…
DON your thinking cap to tackle these questions from quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys. What fruit is used to make a Christingle? A…
The UK celebrates several major holidays throughout the year. Christmas – and complementary festivals of light held around the new year – is the biggest…
FOUR top comedians will bring festive cheer and laughter to Greenfield this Christmas season. On Sunday, December 29, Mick Ferry, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and…
A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…
SADDLEWORTH Santa Dash has left organisers full of Christmas cheer after recording a record-breaking sum of money. And those behind it are spreading the festive…
Saddleworth Round Table Santa Dash celebrated its milestone 10th year undeterred by relentless winds and rain. A record 2,500 Santa-suited participants raced through Uppermill and…
THE MUSICAL work of one of Saddleworth’s most favourite sons will be celebrated and played at a special fundraising concert. Roger Tanner died in 2022…
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 in Lees, Springhead and Grotton are bursting with festive joy and decorations thanks to the creativity of local children. Christmas flags are flying high…
HOPE Menswear may have a new home on Uppermill’s High Street but the quality of products and service are just as high. Only now it…
AN exciting line-up of live entertainment is in store as The Peels Arms Springhead holds a Grand Opening weekend after extensive works. The pub, on…
A NEW Medical Negligence Department is boosting the offering from Saddleworth-based O’Donnell Solicitors. The law firm, which has offices in Uppermill and Grasscroft, has launched…
In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, businesses must continuously explore new opportunities to thrive and remain competitive. Embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and adopting diverse strategies…
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…
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…
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 (Oldham Community Leisure) is ‘excited’ to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards. The awards…
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…
Images courtesy of Oldham Athletic Football Club MIKE Fondop may be the main man in Oldham Athletic’s frontline as they chase a return to the…
GOLFERS swung into action to help raise a tee-mendous amount for a local hospice. There was healthy competition at Crompton and Royton Golf Club as…
UPPERMILL Bowls Club is celebrating success in not one but two cup finals after delivering striking performances. In a stunning sweep, both the A and…
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 students saw off ‘strong competition’ to seal the title at the inaugural Oldham Debating Championship. The pupils had just a week…
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…
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…
CHIEF Scout Dwayne Fields has thanked Saddleworth Scouts and volunteers for ‘creating brighter tomorrows for a new generation’. Scouts aim to prepare young people with…
IF you have a little one, you will no doubt have heard of a crew of search and rescue dogs that call themselves the PAW…
THERE was double delight as Saddleworth School scooped two awards at the prestigious STARS School Travel Awards. The Diggle-based school took part after their Youth…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
OLDHAM Foodbank has benefitted from a donation from a local influencer, who dashed around a convenience store in a supermarket sweep-style challenge. Leanne Murphy, from…
AFTER months under construction, a new state of the art Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital has officially opened its doors and welcomed…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish…
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…
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 will once again go to the polls on July 4 as the nation votes for its Prime Minister. Current incumbent Rishi Sunak called a…
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…
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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