Arise, officially, Sir Kevin Sinfield
SO NOW it is official. He really is Sir Kevin Sinfield. The Saddleworth rugby league legend has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List…
Arise, officially, Sir Kevin Sinfield
SO NOW it is official. He really is Sir Kevin Sinfield. The Saddleworth rugby league legend has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List…
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Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
KEVIN Sinfield is running through home as his final fundraising challenge takes him across familiar territory. The rugby league legend, now skills and kicking coach…
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Oldham business figure celebrates 25 years at Pearson Solicitors
ONE of Oldham’s best-known financial advisers is celebrating a major career milestone after reaching 25 years with Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers. Richard Eastwood, a…
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Uppermill FC in China Crisis mode with new kit
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football team has again linked up with the world of music by having a famous band sponsor its away kit. Uppermill FC attracted…
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Last-minute salvation for Saddleworth community group
A SADDLEWORTH community association that was facing closure is breathing a sigh of relief after being saved by a good-natured volunteer. The Scouthead and Austerlands…
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How Saddleworth school leavers can get into Greater Manchester’s fastest-growing industry
Greater Manchester’s tech industry is growing and creating opportunities for many young professionals. Over 2,360 new tech jobs have been created across the region in…
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Saddleworth PCSO helps save man’s life
A SADDLEWORTH police presence has told how his quick thinking helped save the life a man. PCSO Mike Lowther was conducting routine patrols on Ripponden Road in April when…
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Royal celebrations as Greenfield Band marks King’s birthday
ROYAL celebrations are spreading to Saddleworth as Greenfield Band puts on a special concert in honour of the King’s official birthday. Led by Musical Director Paul…
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Family Fun Day to raise funds for match day disability support bus
ENJOY an exciting day for all ages as well as raising funds for an important cause at a Family Fun Day in Friezland. The event takes place on…
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New MD aims to build on success of family-run HPP
THE new managing director of Oldham business Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) says he is ‘looking forward to building on the success’ the company has achieved. …
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Should you go for a British Staycation or a European Getaway this Year?
There’s a great deal to appreciate in Britain. Millions of British people recognise this every year, by taking a holiday that doesn’t involve any overseas…
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Steps plan for Dobcross home
A SET of stone steps to a Dobcross house will be renovated and rebuilt if planning permission is granted. The flight, part of a listed terrace at…
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Public inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL multi-billion pound railway scheme through Saddleworth would cause ‘major disruption’, a public inquiry will hear. It may also place some of the area’s biggest events – the Whit Friday Brass Band Contests –…
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Saddleworth Rangers to honour volunteer with vital new equipment
A DEDICATED volunteer at Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC, who gives up his time at the age of 80, is to be honoured by having a much-needed…
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The volunteers saddling up for disabled kids
“AT THE beginning, we had a child with cerebral palsy. It had taken some time for her to have the confidence to go on a…
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‘Special and welcoming’ Salsa Beauty celebrates 20 years
A ‘SPECIAL and welcoming space’ at Salsa Beauty Rooms in Mossley was celebrated as the salon reached its 20th anniversary. Sarah Wilde and Sally Beswick invited clients old…
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Uppermill office proves success for Pearson Solicitors one year on
A YEAR after opening its doors in the heart of Uppermill, Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers says its Saddleworth venture has exceeded expectations. The firm…
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How International Law Firms Navigate Different Legal Systems
Differences in legal systems become apparent as soon as you operate internationally. Contracts, deadlines, and routines vary, introducing new risks. International law firms can help…
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Open verdict on Saddleworth couple’s reservoir deaths
A SADDLEWORTH couple drowned in their car after it crashed through their property and into a nearby reservoir, an inquest has heard. But a definitive…
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Diggle Brass Band seeks new MD as popular Sean steps down
DIGGLE Brass Band is bidding a fond farewell to their Musical Director Sean Conway who has brought an ‘incredible period of growth, success, and unforgettable…
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Circus to bring family fun and thrills to Diggle on Father’s Day
ENJOY a Father’s Day with a twist – and a few other acrobatics and eye-catching skills – as a circus comes to town. Friends of…
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Volunteers save more than £548,000 as hospice highlights funding gap
HUNDREDS of volunteers have helped save Dr Kershaw’s Hospice more than half a million pounds over the past year, as the local charity continues to…
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Registration now open for 2026 Saddleworth Village Olympics
THE TIME has come for the children of Saddleworth to lace up and line up, with registration for the Saddleworth Village Olympics now open for…
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Hotel’s shepherd huts to stay after wheel-y good application
A SADDLEWORTH hotel has been allowed to keep three shepherd huts in its grounds after proving the wheels had not fallen off. Grains Bar was…
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Saddleworth Medical Practice celebrates ‘good’ rating
A SADDLEWORTH surgery is celebrating after it achieved a ‘good’ rating at its latest inspection. And the Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised Saddleworth Medical Practice’s…
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Historic Dobcross mill to be converted to holiday lets and workspace
A DOBCROSS mill is to be converted into 11 holiday lets and a workspace because, simply, doing something is better than doing nothing. Brownhill Bridge,…
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Joint Ownership Explained: Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common
When purchasing a property with another person, one of the most important decisions you will make is how the beneficial interest in the property will…
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Oldham dad loses four stone after heart attack scare changed his life
A FATHER from Oldham who spent a year afraid to leave his room after suffering a heart attack has revealed how he lost four stone…
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Why Huddersfield Grammar School feels like home: Head Students share their journey
Advertisement feature What is it really like to be a student at Huddersfield Grammar School? Head Students Chloé and Sophia offer an insight into life…
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Whit Friday results name Saddleworth’s best of brass
IT WAS the sounds of summer on Friday (29 May) as hundreds of band players descended upon Saddleworth for this year’s Whit Friday celebrations. In…
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White Hart regulars recreate historic pub photograph 80 years on
Regulars at one of Saddleworth’s oldest pubs have stepped back in time by recreating a photograph believed to have been taken 80 years ago. Customers,…
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Oldham residents invited to make sporting history as Tour de France Femmes volunteers
Residents across Oldham are being encouraged to play their part in sporting history by signing up to volunteer for the Tour de France Femmes avec…
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Oldham housing association celebrates major Northern housing award win
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is celebrating after winning a major prize at this year’s prestigious Northern Housing Awards. The housing association received the Northern…
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Dobcross Youth Band honours beloved librarian during poignant Whit Friday celebrations
A cherished Saddleworth tradition took on added significance this year as Dobcross Youth Band paused to remember one of its most dedicated supporters during Whit…
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