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New Saddleworth School: Demolition begins on pallet site
An important milestone has been reached as part of plans to deliver a new school, so our children have the best facilities to learn in.…
Oldham Council prosecutes business for breaching food hygiene
An Oldham fast food outlet has been hit with a hefty fine for breaching food hygiene standards. Evidence of mouse droppings, dirty cooking equipment and…
Over the hill: Lloyds: ‘Epic journey’ begins for branch closure customers
HOLMFIRTH will be left with one high street bank when Lloyds closes its Victoria Street branch on 4.30pm,April 29.The bank, whose former advertising slogan was…
Over the hill: The heat is on – Mechanics fundraiser is success
IT is toasty warm inside Marsden Mechanics again after the village came together to raise £5,000 for a new heating system.The historic building was hit…
Housing plans for former restaurant provide food for thought
THE site of a former pub and indian restaurant on the Saddleworth and Shaw border has been earmarked for houses.But the plans to develop land…
Oldham MP denied entry to India
OLDHAM MP Debbie Abrahams has been denied entry to India and ‘deported’ from Delhi airport. Mrs Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and also…
A man who was seriously injured in a collision in Oldham has sadly died
A man who was seriously injured in a collision in Oldham has sadly died. At around 9.40pm on Saturday 1 February 2020, police were called…
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Former Latics secretary remembered with The Christie presentation
A CHEQUE for more than £1,000 has been donated to The Christie in memory of former Oldham and Manchester City secretary Bernard Halford.A group of…
Roughyeds knocked out of the Coral Challenge Cup
Roughyeds always knew they would face a big ask in their fourth-round Coral Challenge Cup tie at Widnes Vikings and so it proved when they…
Success for rugby girls on debut
SADDLEWORTH School’s Under-13 girls’ rugby team finished runners-up in its first tournament. The year eight girls finished second in the Yorkshire Rugby Festival which was…
Hat-trick of basketball titles for Saddleworth School
SADDLEWORTH School’s year nine basketball team has slam dunked its way to become Oldham schools’ champions.It also completed a hat-trick for the team which was…
Netball team one win from title
SADDLEWORTH School’s Under-14 netball team is one win away from being crowned Greater Manchester champions. The final county game against Cardinal Langley will determine whether…
Unbeaten run gives Dynamos a lift up
3D DYNAMOS’ first team has put together a four-match unbeaten run to climb up the second division table in the Lancashire Amateur League. After a…
Saddleworth in final after close win
SADDLEWORTH School’s year seven rugby league team won through to the final of the North West Counties Schools’ Cup after an enthralling 15-14 victory at…
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Saddleworth Singers help Maggie’s Oldham to tune of £1,333.76
KIND-HEARTED members of Saddleworth Singers ladies choir presented a cheque for £1,333.76 to Maggie’s Oldham after a year of fundraising.The charity is based at a…
Maggie’s Oldham celebrates Kitchen Table Day for people living with cancer
CANCER charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging friends, families and colleagues to gather around their kitchen table and fundraise for people with cancer. On Friday, March…
Satellite Centre set for £18,000 revamp
A TRANSFORMATION of The Satellite Centre’s upstairs hall has been made possible thanks to £18,000 from Oldham Council’s Local Improvement Fund. The space is used…
‘You shall go to the ball’ says Ginny
OLDHAM’S generous-spirited Mayor Cllr Ginny Alexander is insisting townsfolk “shall go to the ball” after sending out borough-wide invitation to her attend her glittering event,…
Graham Hibbins, from Strachan’s Chemist, looks at dry eye syndrome and how to deal with it
DRY eye syndrome is a chronic condition due to lack of tear production. Poor lubrication makes the components of the eye red and irritated. The…
Support group launches for mental health carers
TWO dedicated community workers are bringing together a support group for friends and family involved with loved ones who suffer from conditions that affect their…
John and Kathleen celebrate 60 years
A DEVOTED couple who have dedicated their lives to serving the community took time out for their very own special celebration. Veteran councillor John Hudson…
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Young musicians hit right notes for good causes
THREE good causes are getting some extra brass thanks to young musicians at Dobcross Youth Band.Some of the youngsters gave up their Christmas morning to…
Frankie says – Four Seasons all in one night at Civic Hall
IF you enjoy the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, then there is no shortage of tribute shows around to take in. Uppermill…
The Mystery of The Raddlesham Mumps comes to Oldham Library
Murray Lachlan Young will be showing his family theatre show and Virtual Reality experience, The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps, on Saturday 29 February, at…
Little French Cinema is back for second season
AFTER a successful debut in 2019, the Little French Cinema is returning for a second season following a successful debut last year. A group of…
Museum of the Moon comes to Oldham’s late-night arts festival
Gaze at the moon closer than ever before as the Museum of the Moon features at this year’s late-night arts festival, Illuminate, across Oldham town…
Film stars to descend on Diggle for scarecrow trail
A HOST of film stars will descend on Diggle for some Easter holiday fun…It won’t quite be the celebrities themselves thought but just impressive duplicates…
How long is a piece for strings? Find out when the Castalian Quartet entertain at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre
MUSIC lovers can enjoy a post Valentine’s Day treat with an evening promoting works by some of the Romantic era’s greatest composers.German greats Robert Schumann…
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Aspect IT: Are you still using Windows 7?
By Peter Dorotiak, Director at Aspect IT Microsoft officially ended their support for Windows 7 on January 14. But according to StatCounter, approximately 27 per…
Lees Tandoori takeaway is still serving up a treat after 32 years
NOT many takeaways or restaurants can say they have been serving up a tasty treat for more than three decades – but Lees Tandoori can.The…
Barber’s unique wallpaper embraces history
Alexander Nicholas barber shop in Uppermill is turning heads thanks to its unique wallpaper design.Business owner Debra Milovanovic embraced the heritage of the modest establishment…
House buyers encouraged to start search in advance of Help to Buy scheme changes
HOMEOWNERS who may require the assistance of Help to Buy to move up the property ladder are being encouraged to start making plans now if…
Guest of honour the Gruffalo opens Swan Meadow Nurseries’ expansion
THE Gruffalo made a special trip out of the woods to open Swan Meadow Nurseries’ new state-of-the-art classroom at their Cottage Nursery in Delph.He was…
Aspect IT: Are your IT systems ready for 2020?
Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. FInd out more online www.aspectit.co.uk or call 0161 241…
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Friezland Primary to hold ‘Wig Wednesday’ fundraiser in support of young pupil Jessica
A PRIMARY school in Friezland is rallying together in support of one of its students who is facing a battle for her life. Jessica Bowers,…
Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Saddleworth School youngsters
PRESTIGIOUS Duke of Edinburgh Awards were handed out to 66 Saddleworth School pupils in a special assembly. The pupils, who achieved bronze level as Year…
All good at St Agnes after Ofsted visit
A TINY church school in Lees, celebrating its 150th anniversary later this year, continues to impress Ofsted inspectors.St Agnes C of E Primary has been…
Moorside Stars make outstanding impression to get Millie’s Mark
CHILDREN and staff at Moorside Stars Nursery are celebrating after receiving the Millie’s Mark award in recognition of the high quality and skills of their…
Daughter of Holocaust survivor visits Oldham Sixth Form College
Oldham Sixth Form College has proudly welcomed Lilian Black, Chair of the Holocaust Survivors’ Friendship Association and daughter of Holocaust survivor Eugene Black. Students were…
Over To Youth – Oldham’s young people to host week of youth voice action
YOUNG people from across Oldham are coming together to organise the borough’s first youth summit – Over To Youth. Four events organised by the Oldham…
Oldham College students create artwork for children’s ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital
FINE Art students from Oldham College have unveiled some fantastic artwork created especially for the children’s ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital as part of…
