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Residents confused by second application for 265 homes – before decision on first appeal
RESIDENTS have been left confused and concerned after a second application for 265 homes in Lees, Springhead and Grotton was submitted – before a final…
Two men jailed for manslaughter after Uppermill incident left a man dead
TWO men have been jailed for a total of 10 years after being found to have caused the death of a man in Uppermill days…
Three men charged following a burglary in Oldham
Three men have been charged following a burglary in Oldham. Christopher Butler (08/12/1993) of Wallshaw Street, Oldham has been charged with burglary. Jamie Stanton (18/07/1994)…
Campaigning mothers seek solutions to speeding and footpath problems
CAMPAIGNING Saddleworth mothers are appealing to the community to join their assault on speeding and road safety concerns in Dobcross. Their focus is the road…
Volunteer marshals pledge to protect beloved Saddleworth countryside
MORE than 100 volunteers have signed up to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the countryside in a new safety marshal scheme. The initiative is…
British Empire Medal for Love Lydgate’s Jennifer Greenwood
A SADDLEWORTH woman has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. And Jennifer Greenwood says of her newly acquired British Empire Medal: “It’s the sort…
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High hopes for Olivia
OLIVIA Yates may be aged only 15 but she is already making a name in the equestrian world. The Saddleworth School pupil has been starring…
Green excels on foreign soil
LYDGATE modern pentathlete Olivia Green went into the junior Under-23s European Championships in Poland, which were being held between June 3-9, on the back of…
Oldham Athletic appoints new head coach Laurent Banide on one-year deal
Oldham Athletic has appointed Laurent Banide as head coach on a one-year-deal. The 51-year-old has managerial experience abroad which includes stints at AS Monaco, Al…
Tour coup as iconic cycling race heads to Saddleworth
THOUSANDS of spectators will flock to Saddleworth in September after confirmation of the route for the 2019 Ovo Tour of Britain. It will be the…
Marathon man Sinfield’s Magic Weekend double
RUGBY League’s Magic Weekend was a manic weekend for former England and Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield as he took on the Liverpool Marathon ahead…
A great year for 3Ds
3D DYNAMOS have picked up five pieces of silverware in a successful end to the season. And with teams also reaching five other cup finals…
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New eco cars arrive at OMC Motor Group
IT is an exciting time at OMC Motor Group as they witness the start of a new era of eco cars in both the Ford…
Image of the month by James Goodall
ONCE again, you have been out and about snapping the stunning scenery that lies in our area. And with a combination of sunny weather, rain…
Saddleworth Scenes: Window on the past
IN our increasingly fast paced lives, head down scurrying to make meetings, keep appointments or run errands, we can often overlook little clues to Saddleworth’s…
Car review: Our friend’s electric!
By Steve Berry IF you are looking for a family-sized electric vehicle, both affordable and capable of clocking up many miles between charges, you may have…
Fun and friendly networking brings together pet lovers and business owners
PET lovers and business owners came together for a night of fun and friendly networking and advice as well as raising funds for charity. The…
Will the rain ever stop? Your Saddleworth weather snapshot
The weather jumped forward to late-Autumn this week with spells of rain, cold northeasterly winds and temperatures some 5°C below the June average. Is there…
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Oldham Choral Society makes rare Rochdale appearance for recital series
OLDHAM Choral Society is making a rare appearance in Rochdale when they sing at St Chad’s as part of their regular Saturday lunchtime recital series.…
Banners fly high for Walks of Witness despite wet weather
BANNERS flew high as churches across Saddleworth braved the rain to step out for their Walks of Witness on June 14. A United Service in…
Corrie stars at Dovestone Reservoir on location shoot
SOAP fans have been getting in a lather over recent Coronation Street episodes. And eagle-eyed viewers have confirmed Saddleworth has again been used for location…
Summer fete returns to Dobcross
FRIENDS of Dobcross school will host their annual Summer Fete on Saturday June 8. There promises to be lots of fun for all the family…
The scarecrows are home to roost
BELOVED heroes and villains from children’s books will be brought to life as the Delph Donkey Scarecrow Trail returns. Now in its 13th year, the…
Water world – Scottish visitors relishing band contest return
IF the Whit Friday weather takes a turn for the worst then one of this year’s contestants will feel right at home. After all what’s…
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Landlord Jason calls time on pub trade
THE search is on for a new landlord at The Royal George pub after landlord Jason Worthington’s departure. The award-winning publican is also set to…
Pet man’s at home-retirement beckons for Uppermill shop owner
A FAMILIAR face is about to disappear from Uppermill’s ever evolving High Street. After a quarter of a century trading owner Graham Dean is currently…
Aspect IT: Five benefits for SMEs outsourcing their IT
By Danielle Skinner, Marketing Executive at Aspect IT IT encompasses many elements of technology including computers, laptops, phone systems, software and websites. Our article will focus…
Wanted: someone ‘flush’ to lease toilets in Uppermill
YOU don’t have to be flush with money, but you may need to spend more than a penny if you are interested in this potential…
Latte be having you! Rugby coach Ford to touch down with new café venture
TOP rugby coach and former player Mike Ford is returning to his Saddleworth roots to try his hand as a café owner. The 53-year-old, who…
Tesco counters to go part-time
CUSTOMERS in Saddleworth will find a counter at Tesco supermarket open only on a part-time basis after the shopping giant decided to cut its hours…
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Meet the face of a new campaign promoting health and wellbeing
AN Uppermill youngster is the face and voice of a new national television campaign promoting better mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activity. The powerful…
Young musicians to come together for special concert
A SPECIAL concert is bringing together young musicians from home and abroad in Saddleworth this month. The ‘Celebration of Youth’ concert, presented by Saddleworth School…
Can you help make dreams come true for Knowsley Junior School?
PUPILS from Knowsley Junior School in Springhead are hoping shoppers at Tesco can help make their dreams of developing an outdoor learning area come true.…
Saddleworth School students crowned among best in Oldham by Rotary Club
TALENTED Saddleworth School pupils were among the winners at the Oldham Student of the Year Awards 2019. The accolades are organised annually by the Rotary…
Stars in our eyes: Nominations open to celebrate looked after children and care leavers
NOMINATIONS are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers. Oldham Council will host its annual Stars in Our…
Rosie passes her biggest test ahead of GCSE examinations
ROSIE Naylor will sit down with hundreds of her fellow Saddleworth School pupils this month to take the first of her GCSE exams. That is…
