Community toilets scheme returns
PUBLIC loos are now in use once more across Saddleworth’s villages after the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the Parish Council’s community toilet scheme. In 2020…
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Community toilets scheme returns
PUBLIC loos are now in use once more across Saddleworth’s villages after the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the Parish Council’s community toilet scheme. In 2020…
New road to be named after Oldham’s pioneering female doctor Olive Claydon
A NEW road at the heart of a key regeneration project in Oldham will be named Olive Claydon Way in honour of the borough’s first female…
Funds needed to save Friezland ‘gem’
DEDICATED volunteers are appealing for help to raise £15,000 to save their ‘jewel in Oldham’s crown’ – Friezland Arena and Community Park. The site is…
House plan would improve area in village
TWO ‘ramshackle’ garages could be demolished and replaced with a new house that would improve the look of part of Delph. An application has been…
Dobcross dog field sparks anger
PEOPLE living in Dobcross have reacted angrily to plans to convert part of a field into an area where dog owners can walk and exercise…
Delight at dropped kerbs in Delph
NEW dropped kerbs around Delph are a welcome improvement which will allow people using mobility scooters and wheelchairs or pushing prams to get around more…
Final cut at Kay’s Kut ‘n’ Kurl
A POPULAR hairdresser who has been on Uppermill High Street for more than 30 years has bid a fond farewell after her final cut. Kay…
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Unforced errors and bad decision making prove costly for Oldham RUFC
LIVERPOOL ST HELENS 15, OLDHAM RUFC 5 COACH Jimmy Forster pinpointed Oldham RUFC’s failings after they lost at Liverpool St Helens in their opening away…
On your marks, get set, go! Saddleworth Village Olympics back in action after Covid break
A RAINBOW of excited and happy children gathered at Saddleworth School as the Village Olympics 2021 officially got underway. The event was cancelled last year…
Cup win for youngsters
UPPERMILL FC Under-8s have already won silverware in the new season following their victory in the Saddleworth Cup. The tournament, organised by Danny Cheetham at…
Saddleworth 3Ds hoping for ‘normal’ season
SADDLEWORTH 3Ds are off and running in the 2021-22 season with all 22 teams and three football academies now having returned to training. After the…
Motor racer Phil changes track to join new team
A NEW chapter in the motor racing career of Austerlands’ Phil McGarty is about to unfold. Denshaw-raised Phil will be having the first race for…
Latics latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
PROTESTS against Oldham Athletic’s unpopular owner Abdallah Lemsagam have intensified after a bitterly disappointing start to the season and have this week sparked an open…
Forster off to winning start at Oldham RUFC
OLDHAM RUFC 15, FLEETWOOD 14 NEW coach Jimmy Forster made a winning start as Oldham RUFC snatched a dramatic 15-14 home win against Fleetwood on…
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Big Green Week Festival comes to Oldham Library
OLDHAM communities can join in the fight against climate change through its first Green Week Festival at Oldham Library. The festival runs on Saturday, September…
In loving memory: Arthur Hinchliffe
In loving memory: Arthur Hinchliffe Arthur died on September 3, 2021 peacefully in hospital, aged 89 years. He was the loving husband of Mary, and…
Saddleworth Gin on sale at Toast! in memory of maker Brian
A UNIQUE Saddleworth Gin is on sale once more in memory of the connoisseur who helped to create and launch it. Brian Hockenhull used to…
Join Walk For Maggie’s this September to help people living with cancer
CANCER charity Maggie’s is inviting the public to join them to see Oldham in a whole new light while raising vital funds to help people…
Rushcart banners bring colour to church
THIS colourful photo of Rushcart banners was sent in by Ray Little, capturing the display at St Chads Church above Uppermill. This year’s Rushcart festival…
Groups highlight need for climate action during Great Big Green Week
THE need for urgent action on climate and nature will be highlighted in Saddleworth with a variety of events during the Great Big Green Week…
Christmas with the RNLI
THE popular stock of RNLI Christmas Cards 2022, calendars, diaries and other RNLI souvenirs are now on sale. To purchase any of the items through…
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Two good to miss? Players on their marks for new Millgate season
TWO’S company goes the old adage but the crowd will be definitely more than three when Saddleworth Players lift the curtain on a much-anticipated new…
Arts Centre put measures in place to protect against virus
MILLGATE Arts Centre and Saddleworth Players take the well-being of its audiences, cast and crew very seriously. Once re-opened the aim is to stay open.…
Saddleworth Morris Men pull on clogs despite Rushcart cancellation
THERE was no Rushcart event this year – but that didn’t stop Saddleworth Morris Men pulling on their clogs to entertain the community. Earlier in…
Dancers needed for Coliseum pantomime ‘Aladdin’
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is looking for four dancers to join the cast of their renowned annual pantomime, which this year is Aladdin. These paid roles are…
Just the ticket – future optimism as curtain rises again on theatre industry
THE shows must go on much to the relief, pleasure and optimism of a Saddleworth company at the centre of the entertainment business. In ‘normal’…
Band-tastic! Autumn Leaves contest huge success!
IT’S too early to confirm if there will be an Autumn Leaves brass band contest encore next year. But Greenfield’s inaugural musical party in the…
Roger and in! Win tickets to see Queen drummer Roger Taylor during solo tour
QUEEN legend Roger Taylor has announced a new UK solo tour alongside his new album – and you could be there at his Manchester gig.…
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HPP health-and-safety officer gains leading professional certificate
THE health and safety officer at Oldham-based Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) has successfully completed a top occupational health training course and become a member of…
New coffee box serves up treats in Castleshaw
A WALK around Castleshaw can be thirsty work – so a new coffee van in the area could be just the thing you need. Cavallo…
COLUMN: Moratorium on commercial rents extended
Find Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers at 31 Queen Street, Oldham or call 0161 785 3500 or go online: www.pearsonlegal.co.uk (advertisement feature) THE eviction ban…
COLUMN: The importance of Business Lasting Powers of Attorney
Visit O’Donnell Solicitors’ website for more information: www.odonnellsolicitors.co.uk. Visit them at Uppermill Square or at Appleby’s Business Centre, Grasscroft or call 01457 761 320. (advertisement…
Ryder & Dutton estate agents acquired by Manning Stainton to create northern property powerhouse
THE head of Ryder and Dutton’s team in Saddleworth has reassured locals there will be no impact on any of their services due to the…
COLUMN by AspectIT: The top five benefits of IT Service management
Advertisement feature By Peter Dorotiak, Director IN today’s world, IT services are essential. IT service management (ITSM) allows businesses to get more out of their…
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Oldham Hulme Grammar is finalist in national awards for outstanding response to Covid-19
OLDHAM Hulme Grammar School is ‘extremely proud’ to be one of eight finalists nationally in the Independent School of the Year Awards in the ‘Special…
Philip Renold Awards for Saddleworth School’s D of E stars
THREE Saddleworth School pupils who delivered outstanding community service as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes have received a prestigious accolade, writes Sabiha…
HPP helps Saddleworth School students prepare for the future
SADDLEWORTH School pupils have gained valuable interview experience and skills as part of longer-term guidance for career and education choices thanks to Oldham-based Hill’s Panel…
Rotary Club of Oldham awards honour Students of the Year
YOUNG people who have made outstanding contributions to their school, the community or their families were honoured with Oldham Student of the Year Awards. The…
Beech House students celebrate stellar exam results
STUDENTS are Beech House School in Rochdale are celebrating stellar GCSE results. This year, pupils sat multiple assessments in school, which were marked and graded…
Students seize dream jobs and university places as exam pass rate shoots up at Hopwood Hall College
THERE was huge cause for celebration at Hopwood Hall College as students received their BTEC results. The number of learners earning a Distinction* on every…
Professor Brian Cox to inspire young people at Mahdlo to reach for stars
WORLD famous physicist and former Lydgate resident Professor Brian Cox will inspire the next generation to reach for the stars at a special event for…
