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YBS plan Oldham branch closure as part of nationwide proposals
YORKSHIRE Building Society is looking to shut its Oldham town centre branch as part of a nationwide closure programme. Customers have been receiving letters outlining…
Saddleworth Round Table invites community to donate generously at Oldham Foodbank drop-off
SADDLEWORTH Round Table is inviting the community to donate generously as they hold another collection for Oldham Foodbank on Saturday, October 31. From 10am to…
Saddleworth businesses support Rashford campaign with offers of food help
A VARIETY of Saddleworth businesses have united with a common goal to back Marcus Rashford’s campaign to ensure youngsters receive meals during the current school…
Investigation launched following burglary on Uppermill High Street
A WOMAN has been arrested and a police investigation is ongoing after a burglary at Puddleducks children’s clothing store on Uppermill High Street. A GMP…
Two charged following warrant in Oldham
TWO men have been charged following a warrant in Oldham where suspected firearms were found. Officers carried out a warrant on Higher Lime Road in…
Tier 3 (Very high) local COVID alert level – travel guidance
THE Government announced that all parts of Greater Manchester is now subject to Tier 3 (Very high) local COVID alert level restrictions. This means that…
GMP reminds residents to keep their homes light and locked
With the clocks due to go back an hour on Sunday 25 October, GMP has issued its annual reminder to residents to use simple steps…
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Tony goes the extra mile
INDEPENDENT sports editor Tony Bugby quite literally had to go the extra mile while running the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday, October 4. Tony, in…
Oldham RLFC launches special tee-shirt
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has launched a new tee-shirt to commemorate Rugby League’s 125th Anniversary and the part played in the birth of the sport…
Maxine drives through the majors
MAXINE Parfitt hit the accelerator to lift back-to-back majors at Saddleworth Golf Club following her victory in Mr President’s. The 52-year-old driving instructor from Grasscroft…
Keeping it in the family
LEE Rowbotham has joined father Paul in becoming a 2020 major winner at Saddleworth Golf Club. The 35-year-old from Moorside triumphed in Captain’s Prize weeks…
Wembley awaits for Saddleworth rugby league stars
AND the winner of rugby league’s Challenge Cup in 2020 is… Saddleworth! Sorry to end the dreams of anyone associated with Saddleworth Rangers, but there…
George Ford named England’s most impactful player
GEORGE Ford is England’s overall most impactful rugby player in the history of the game, new research has discovered. The 27-year-old from Saddleworth has an…
Former Rangers’ players rise up the ranks at Super League clubs
NATHAN Roebuck and Eribe Doro could soon be joined by other former Saddleworth Rangers players in making their Super League debuts for Warrington Wolves. Stand…
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Dovestone WI brings Christmas cheer with online advent calendar for businesses
By Jacklin Kwan In a bid to aid local businesses and inject some much-needed Christmas spirit into 2020, Dovestone WI has created an online advent…
June and Jake take London Marathon delay in their stride
THE impact of coronavirus on businesses and sporting events has been immense – but for one local marathon enthusiast the pandemic has not broken her…
Carving out a Halloween treat for Manchester donkeys
Donkeys from The Donkey Sanctuary Manchester have been enjoying some fa-boo-lous seasonal treats this week. The resident herd from the centre in Abbey Hey have…
Katy faces the chop after 25 years to help children’s cancer charity
IT was literally a weight lifted from her shoulders as Katy Miller had her first serious hair cut since the age of 12. The 37-year-old…
Oldham’s residents asked to watch special Remembrance Sunday Service online
A SPECIAL Remembrance Service will be streamed online in Oldham this year to ensure residents can safely commemorate those who gave their lives for our…
Hat will do nicely! Caroline delight at church collection for St Thomas’ fundraiser
HATS off to Delph is the message to residents from antiques expert Caroline Hawley for supporting St Thomas’ Church in its bid to raise £60,000.…
Diggle: a brief history (including the wheel)
By John Kirkbride The brief history bit UNLIKE some other villages in Saddleworth, Diggle doesn’t really have a clearly defined village square, though that doesn’t…
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Live at the Lounge – catch Stepford Wives and Gardenback
THERE is still chance to watch two top Saddleworth bands in action tonight (Friday, October 30) even though limited tickets for the latest Legends Live…
Oldham Libraries ‘book up’ residents’ spirits
In spite of these uncertain times, Oldham Libraries have been working tirelessly to ensure residents have been kept entertained and engaged. When the country went…
Dovestone WI event on ice
DOVESTONE Women’s Institute’s popular Christmas Markets may not be going ahead this year but the community-minded ladies are still bringing festive cheer with a new…
Oldham Coliseum receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has been awarded £243,000 as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The £1.57 billion fund…
Festive cheer as live theatre returns to Delph with ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’
THE annual pantomime has been cancelled but the show will go on at Delph’s Millgate Theatre this Christmas with a socially distanced, ‘Covid-secure’ children’s production.…
Halloween and bonfire events cancelled in Oldham
Halloween isn’t going to be as ‘spooktacular’ as previous years – but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some frightfully good fun. Due to Coronavirus,…
Oldham Coliseum welcomes audiences back with innovative virtual reality performances
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre invites audiences back into the historic building for a brand-new Covid safe experience: a 360° live-action and animated virtual reality show. PETRICHOR,…
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Uppermill eatery teams up with Mahdlo in campaign to end child food poverty
MUSE in Uppermill is showing its charitable side by making up and giving out free meals after linking up with Oldham’s Mahdlo. Staff at the…
Sights Locked on success at Diggle eatery
SURVIVING the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown as a business is one thing, thriving after it is another – but that is what is planned at…
Uppermill pub joins the Marcus Rashford campaign to end child poverty by offering free packed lunches
The Waggon in Uppermill is offering free packed lunches for children this half term. They explained: “After the very disappointing vote in parliament, we have…
O’Donnell’s: What the Job Support Scheme means for employers and employees
ON September 24, 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced new plans that the Government would top up the wages of workers who have been forced to…
Warming to Global: family automotive business is driven by sustainability
K&M Global Ltd may have long-standing international reach but Saddleworth remains at the heart of its operation. Last month a new division was added to…
Gate to success: New equipment helps makes businesses and venues Covid-secure
INNOVATIVE equipment from an Oldham-based company is helping businesses and venues keep their visitors Covid-secure as soon as they walk through the door – or…
Countryside chalets are home-from-home for family trip
PLANNING a family getaway to peaceful surroundings but just a stone’s throw away from the sights and sounds of a bustling village? Look no further…
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Ambassador Tia’s positive message of hope for fellow youngsters
DIGGLE teenager Tia Henderson has always encouraged herself to have a positive outlook on life. It is a mantra she has been passing on to…
New technology helps pupils keep their cool as schools reopen
A PRIMARY school in Oldham is using an innovative thermal access control system to protect pupils and reduce the risk of transmitting Covid-19 as they…
Pumpkins, pictures and prizes as Halloween comes to Lees, Springhead and Grotton
THERE are pumpkins, pictures and prizes in store as Halloween fun comes to Lees, Springhead and Grotton. The LSG Business Hub has organised the activities…
Spook-tacular fun comes to Diggle this Halloween
Something ‘spook-tacular’ is happening in Diggle. Friends of Diggle School have created a fabulous Halloween trail. There are 20 masterpieces to find scattered across the…
Invisible lunch at Uppermill café to make a visible difference for Mahdlo
THE Old Library Garden Cafe in Uppermill is asking visitors to buy an ‘invisible lunch’ and help support Mahdlo Youth Zone this half-term. Customers at…
Oldham College: ‘Best is yet to come’ for ‘FE College of The Year’ nominee
OLDHAM College is vowing “our best is yet to come” after being pipped to the post for the coveted ‘FE College of the Year’ award.…
Mahdlo encourages young people to speak out during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
MAHDLO Youth Zone is encouraging all young people who have experienced hate crime to come forward and report it, particularly during National Hate Crime Awareness…
