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Saddleworth councillor hits out at ‘secretive’ Oldham authority
A SADDLEWORTH councillor says he has ‘significant concerns’ about the Oldham borough authority keeping people in the dark. And Garth Harkness believes how he found…
Mayor urged to take down Saddleworth CAZ signs
COUNCILLORS have urged Andy Burnham to take down Clean Air Zone (CAZ) signs that appear across Saddleworth – and not pass the cost on to…
Silent soldiers unveiled in Saddleworth villages
THIS year marks 100 years of Saddleworth Royal British Legion, which continues to support local service men and women and their families. With the centenary…
Saddleworth councillors face extraordinary Oldham authority meeting
SADDLEWORTH-BASED borough councillors are set to be called into an extraordinary meeting after the Oldham authority’s chief executive became involved at neighbouring Tameside. Harry Catherall…
Saddleworth motorists warned ‘vital’ Transpennine Route rail upgrade could lead to disruption
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter MAJOR changes due to be made to a train route that runs through Saddleworth ‘will cause some disruption’,…
Diggle Band celebrates top five finish at national finals
DIGGLE Band is celebrating after officially being ranked in the top five in the country. The group finished a fantastic fifth in the second section…
Unlicensed Lees taxi driver pays the penalty
A PRIVATE hire taxi driver from Lees has been banned from driving for two years and ordered to pay over £4,600. Ibrar Hussain, of Lees…
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In My Shoes welcomes young artists to join disability-led theatre group
THE DOORS are open for new members to show off their performance skills and make new friends with In My Shoes Theatre Group. The group…
Connecting Hearts and Minds: Top Event Ideas to Strengthen Your Community
BUILDING a strong sense of community can often be overlooked in today’s fast-paced world. Yet, bringing people together is more important than ever for fostering…
Saddleworth Museum’s Friends show support with Luncheon
IT WAS not without its dramas but the Friends of Saddleworth Museum showed their commitment to the venue by packing into their Autumn Luncheon. Some…
Honouring 60 years of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
LONG-SERVING volunteers were honoured as members past and present gathered to mark Oldham Mountain Rescue Team’s diamond anniversary. For six decades, the Saddleworth-based team has…
Remembering loved ones at Dr Kershaws Hospice service.
DR KERSHAW’S Hospice, Oldham is holding its yearly Light Up a Life service, which will take place virtually and in person on Sunday, December 1…
Join Litter Heroes to tackle more rubbish and grot spots
GROT spots and unsightly rubbish are being targeted by community heroes in a bid to keep Lees, Springhead and Grotton clean and tidy. LSG Litter…
Grotton: a brief history (featuring a tunnel, a big pub and a lido)
By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Council hopes events programme will boost town centre footfall
A MIX of old and new events will be coming to Oldham this autumn and winter. Oldham Council has organised the free line-up in a…
Saddleworth writers to share their ‘words among the heather’
WRITERS from Saddleworth and the surrounding area are being invited to share their work and help support a local theatre in the process. Millgate Arts…
Popular opera singer returns to Uppermill for concert
ONE OF the favourite singers of the Uppermill Summer Music Festival is returning to perform at the village’s Methodist Church. Mezzo soprano Kathryn Rudge closes a fabulous…
Spooky fun as scarecrow trail returns to Diggle
GHOSTS and ghouls will be lurking around the streets and gardens of Diggle as the village’s Spooky Trail returns. The popular annual event will see…
Pop star Nik Kershaw takes Break-a-Leg back to the 1980s
The Break a leg column is proudly sponsored by Counting King MANY PEOPLE love the 80s, especially its music, and one of the main figures…
Review: All Clues point to a brilliant production at Saddleworth’s Millgate
IT DOES not take a super sleuth to detect the quality in Clue. The Saddleworth Players’ production of Clue at the Millgate Arts Centre is…
Review: Brassed Off at Bolton’s Octagon: A heartfelt, humorous tribute to Northern grit and glory
IF ever there was a show that Northern Folk should go and see it’s Brassed Off, at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre. It was originally a film,…
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Fantastic Greenfield home offers Saddleworth in all its glory
HOUSEHUNTERS in Saddleworth have been offered the chance to take on a stunning farm that can show the area in all its glory. Edge End…
Four Tips for Safeguarding Your Online Identity
THE advancement of technology has opened up new opportunities for connectivity and information sharing. But it has also introduced a variety of cybersecurity threats for…
Ultra-High Speed Internet’s Real Effects on Saddleworth’s Businesses
INCREASING internet speeds has been one of the most valuable and highly touted technological innovations for decades now. Better speeds can improve many things in…
People told of the importance of financial advice to make the most of their money
LOCALLY-BASED Simon Taylor, of Bury Financial Advisers, has made a career of providing individuals and businesses with ongoing independent financial advice. Now he has told…
Weaver and Wilde new café promises ‘cosy atmosphere with a twist’
SATISFIED customers can get a second helping of Weaver and Wilde as the popular coffee house opens a new café in Greenfield. The award-winning eatery,…
Saddleworth firm welcomes new staff member to Uppermill office
AN UPPERMILL firm is celebrating the appointment of a new staff member, who will add to its expertise. Craig McGuinness begins at M & C…
Customers express sadness as Greenfield cafe closes
CUSTOMERS have expressed their sadness and well-wishes as a cosy cafe opposite Greenfield train station has announced its permanent closure. Station Brew, on Shaw Bank…
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Golfers swing into action in drive to support hospice
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…
Bowling club strike gold with double triumph
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 rugby league ace Zach Eckersley admits nerves when meeting old teachers
ZACH Eckersley may be a rugby league star who has earned a new contract after winning two trophies in his breakthrough season. But put him…
Uppermill FC donates kit sponsorship to local charity
A SADDLEWORTH football club is doing its bit for the community by donating a strip sponsorship to a local cause that helps families in need.…
New Super League contract for Saddleworth rugby league product Tom
SADDLEWORTH rugby league product Tom Whitehead has been rewarded for his performances with a new contract at Super League side Warrington Wolves. The 21-year-old, who…
Saddleworth rugby league star Zach Eckersley presents shirt to former school
SADDLEWORTH School has a new item for its wall of fame after former pupil Zach Eckersley became a Wembley wonder. For the Springhead-based Wigan Warriors…
Oldham break more records as Boundary Park celebrates title win
OLDHAM celebrated a first League title in nine years and promotion to the Betfred Championship in front of their biggest crowd of the season at…
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Oldham Sixth Form College celebrates achievements awards ceremony
OLDHAM Sixth Form College (OSFC) commemorated the outstanding accomplishments of its graduating students at their annual Celebration Evening. The event, on September 12, was a…
Excitement builds as Saddleworth prepares for Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH is preparing for its own showcase of athletic talent this weekend. More than 1,200 children are set to participate in the Saddleworth Village Olympics…
Oldham students overcome adversity to triumph in GCSEs
HARD work has paid off for Year 11 students across Oldham for whom the nervous wait to collect their GCSE results is over. Thursday (August…
Crompton House salutes its GCSE Class of 2024
SHAW’S Crompton House school is celebrating the ‘excellent achievements’ of its Class of 2024. Some 70 per cent of students achieved at least five passes…
Oldham Sixth Form College delighted at results
IT IS all smiles at Oldham Sixth Form College as it celebrates outstanding A level and Vocational results. Most courses have achieved a 100 per…
Amy eyes legal progress after stunning A-Level results
A SADDLEWORTH student is aiming to take to the bar – the legal bar – after earning a much-coveted degree apprenticeship at a top law…
Saddleworth pupils score highly at Oldham’s Hulme Grammar
SADDLEWORTH-BASED students are celebrating making the grade after receiving their A-Level results. Oldham’s Hulme Grammar School saw an exceptional effort by the Class of 2024,…
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Property of the week: Sherbrooke Avenue, Uppermill
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. AN extended family home suited ideally…
Property of the week: Jackson Meadows, Springhead
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…
Property of the week: Standedge, Delph
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…
5 reasons to become a landlord
Advertisement Feature We have teamed up with Gaskell’s Property Management to bring you the latest from the market across Saddleworth BECOMING a landlord is a…
Property of the week: Shepherds Green, Saddleworth
On the market with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth Positioned in a rural hamlet location is Shepherds Green, a three storey weavers cottage which offers expansive living…
Property to rent: Nudger Green, Dobcross
We’ve teamed up with Gaskells Property Management to bring you the latest from the housing market across Saddleworth. NUDGER Green is a popular location made…
Property of the week: Lane Head Road
Dating back a number of centuries is Golden Spot, a semi-rural detached residence with a effortless blend of character and modernity throughout the home. The…
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‘Letters to heaven’ post box installed at crematorium
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…
Local influencer bags foodbank donation in supermarket sweep
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…
New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital officially opens
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…
‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town
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…
Oldham law firm praises community’s response after being targeted by far-right
AN OLDHAM-BASED law firm has thanked the community for its ‘incredible’ response after it was targeted by far-right activists. Immigration Advice Service (IAS) was one…
New funding to help modernise two Oldham venues
WORK is expected to begin later this year to modernise and improve the building that houses Gallery Oldham and central library. Oldham Council has confirmed…
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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…
