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Major upgrade of 19th century gas main in Oldham to begin
WORK to upgrade and future-proof an underground gas main, which has helped heat homes in Oldham for nearly 120 years, begins on Monday, September 23.…
Council to introduce £400 on the spot fines for fly tippers
FLY tippers can now be issued with £400 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) under new rules designed to stop our neighbourhoods being blighted by waste. As…
Seven months of work to ease Delph flooding fears
A MAJOR drainage project is set to cause traffic disruption in Delph for seven months when work starts on September 23. The scheme, costing £635,000,…
Caring villages take action to help clean up dog poop
CARING villagers are coming up with clever ideas to help make their area dog poo free. Love Lydgate, the residents’ group dedicated to improving the…
GMP news: Man charged with murder following fight outside pub
A MAN has been charged with murder after a large fight outside a pub in Failsworth. Sean Mhango (30/10/1999), of no fixed address, has been…
Legal fund to challenge homes plan tops £20,000
A FIGHTING fund to help pay the costs of a legal challenge to Oldham Council planning department’s decision to approve a massive homes plan for…
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Promotion would be fitting tribute to lifelong fan Jim
TRIBUTES have been paid to lifelong Oldham Roughyeds fan and brass band enthusiast Jim Hallas. Jim passed away at Royal Oldham Hospital on Sunday, August…
Oldham Athletic move swiftly to replace head coach
Oldham Athletic moved swiftly to replace head coach Laurent Banide and his assistant Bouziane Benaraibi who were sacked on Thursday (Sept 19). Within minutes of…
Take stock at Greenfield car reunion
TRADITION continues to bring car lovers together in Greenfield as the 26th Annual Northern Stock Car Reunion takes place on Saturday, October 5. The free event…
Saddleworth postman’s special Wembley delivery
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED postman made a really special delivery by scoring a hat-trick at Wembley. By weekday, Aaron Brown lives in Springhead and works as a…
Double promotion delight for Friarmere
FRIARMERE Cricket Club celebrated a weekend to remember as its first and second teams both clinched promotion on the same day. The first team’s eight…
Waterhead hoping to clinch promotion
WATERHEAD Warriors are looking to maintain their strong finish and to snatch a promotion play-off place in division three of the National Conference League. Warriors,…
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Quit smoking and enjoy the benefits
Smokers in Oldham are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober. The 28-day stop smoking challenge from Public Health England begins on 1 October. Quitting…
Funeral announcement: Rev Duncan Rhodes
Funeral Announcement (via Pogson and Armitage) DUNCAN RHODES Date of Death: Monday 16 September 2019 Date of Funeral: Wednesday 02 October 2019 Peacefully at home…
Creative well dressings keep ancient art alive in Saddleworth
TWO creative well dressings are on display in the community for a limited time only. One of the brightly coloured tableaux has been made by…
Adult learners celebrate GCSE success
IT wasn’t just the borough’s young people who recently celebrated GCSE success. Adult learners from Oldham Lifelong Learning Service have received their English and Mathematics…
Special celebrations in busy month for Saddleworth WI
THERE were special celebrations at Saddleworth WI in September as they celebrated 11 years since they reformed. They raised a glass or two to mark…
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Don’t get caught napping World premiere of new Sleeping Beauty
A NEW musical based on a traditional fairytale will have its world premiere in Mossley this December. And writer Ian Curran is confident Sleeping Beauty…
Award-winning play Build a Rocket comes to Oldham during UK Tour
A POWERFUL and uplifting one-woman show is coming to Oldham as part of its UK tour following international acclaim and an award-winning run at the…
Pistols and Ramonas to pack ‘em in at Civic Hall
THEY are described as the world’s foremost tribute to the Sex Pistols and are back in Uppermill this month for a night of punk nostalgia.The…
Find your Mr Wonderful in Oldham this September
TALENTED amateurs at Lyceum Theatre Oldham bring dating to the town this month when they recreate James Robson’s northern comedy Mr Wonderful. The poignant comedy,…
Top line-up for Party in Park to rule in Delph
STARS of the local and national music scene will take to the stage as Party in the Park returns to Delph later this year. The…
Light up your room with a vintage lampshade!
Vintage lampshade maker and designer Hayley McCormack is coming to Saddleworth for a day of lampshade making at the Weavers Factory. On Saturday 28th September…
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David ready to take on Clarence
DAVID Harrop is ready to live up to the age-old proverb ‘If at first you don’t succeed’ after taking the reins at Greenfield pub The…
Housing Units 17th Charity Golf Day Helps Children with Cancer
HOUSING Units, the Manchester based home department store has raised nearly £6000 at its recent golf day in aid of Kidscan, the children’s cancer charity,…
Aspect IT: Five top tips for social media security
By Danielle Skinner, Marketing Executive at Aspect IT Social Media is used globally by billions of people. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many other social media platforms…
Sorella brings tastes of Italy to Saddleworth
THE mouth-watering flavours of Italy are coming to Saddleworth – all the way from Royton as a top family restaurant expands into the area. Mazzo…
Courting favour: Five-star display (once more) from Hartley Botanic
GREENFIELD-based Hartley Botanic is celebrating again after the successful launch of two new glasshouses at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival.Their tradestand, showcasing their new…
Barber Danny’s Grand weekend at Silverstone
BARBER Danny Robinson is still revved up with excitement after swapping Uppermill High Street for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. While Lewis Hamilton won…
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Bright opening ceremony gets 34th Saddleworth Village Olympics off its marks
A FLURRY of colour, music and excited children got the Saddleworth Village Olympics off to a flying start in its 34thyear. Hundreds of youngsters, their…
School’s in! Back to class at new Greenfield Primary
ABOUT 110 years after pupils walked into the first Greenfield Primary School, eager pupils arrived at Shaw Street on Tuesday, September 3 for a new…
School steps out on charity walk
ABOUT 1,100 students and 150 staff put their best foot forward on Saddleworth School’s annual sponsored walk. On Wednesday, July 17 the large group pulled…
Pupils take lead in year review
THE importance of learning both inside the classroom and out was the focus of pupil-led reviews at Saddleworth School. Over four days, each of the…
Saddleworth Stars are simply the best!
A SADDLEWORTH nursery is living up to its aim of providing the best for its children as it has been rated outstanding by Ofsted again.…
Top grade student leads GCSE results celebrations at Saddleworth School
AN OUTSTANDING student who achieved straight Grade 9s led the celebrations as Saddleworth School pupils received their GCSE exam results. Aidan Hall was the only…
