Cheers to 10 years at The Waggon Inn
A POPULAR pub in Uppermill has thanked customers and the community for being part of their ‘incredible journey’ as they celebrate 10 years since their…
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Election in Greenfield after veteran councillor steps down
AN election will be held to find a new Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Greenfield after Mavis Bingley stood down due ill health. Veteran councillor Mrs…
Pool proposal is modern touch for gothic Wharmton Tower
A GRADE II listed Victorian home in Grasscroft is hoping to add a modern twist to its luxuries if a planning application is approved by…
Kevin Sinfield saluted in Saddleworth as he raises another £1 million in latest challenge
KEVIN Sinfield has run home to Saddleworth for Christmas and given a million more reasons why he is a national hero. The rugby league icon,…
Libraries to help Oldhamers stay warm this winter
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are once again available this winter as warm spaces for people to make use of. Individuals can use the facilities…
How Kevin Sinfield’s efforts can help one Saddleworth man with MND
A SADDLEWORTH man diagnosed with motor neurone disease just three weeks after he got married will see Kevin Sinfield’s incredible fundraising effort come virtually to…
Saddleworth Banking Hub hopes moved forward
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has moved forward with hopes it can attract a Banking Hub to the area – and had parliamentary support. Branches of high…
Kevin Sinfield ready for Saddleworth in latest physical challenge
KEVIN Sinfield running home to Saddleworth in his latest physical challenge – with the area providing one last test. The rugby league legend, now skills…
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Flourishing In My Shoes Theatre Group seeks Creative Support Volunteers
CREATIVE and dedicated volunteers are invited to join the ranks of In My Shoes Theatre Group as they expand their offering. The group welcomes young…
Centenary celebrations for Royal British Legion Saddleworth branch
THE COMMUNITY and special guests came together for a special centenary service to mark 100 years of the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion.…
Villagers brave weather to bring Christmas spirit to Springhead
A WET and windy night did not spoil the Christmas spirit as Springhead came together for their village lights switch-on. There was a great turn…
£300 boost for Street Pastors to help nighttime safety in Uppermill
‘STREET ANGELS’ who work to improve community safety in Uppermill on Saturday nights have received a £300 boost towards their initiative. Saddleworth Street Pastors were…
Santa helps Lydgate light up for Christmas
THERE was festive music and fun as well as a special visit from Santa at Lydgate’s Christmas lights switch-on event. Villagers gathered in The White…
Put the fun back into Christmas cooking: Stress-free festive recipes
THE WEATHER turning cold and the white stuff lying on the floor can only mean one thing, Christmas is coming. Stress levels across the area…
Community springs into action with bulb planting to brighten villages
MORE THAN 2,500 daffodil bulbs have been planted by the community to brighten up Lees, Springhead and Grotton next spring. Councillor Alicia Marland was joined…
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Christmas Quiz Time – courtesy of the Diggle and Delph Donkeys
DON your thinking cap to tackle these questions from quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys. What fruit is used to make a Christingle? A…
Celebrate the holidays with customised bingo themes
The UK celebrates several major holidays throughout the year. Christmas – and complementary festivals of light held around the new year – is the biggest…
Top comedians bring Christmas laughter to Greenfield
FOUR top comedians will bring festive cheer and laughter to Greenfield this Christmas season. On Sunday, December 29, Mick Ferry, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and…
Tractors to take to streets for fundraising Christmas Eve Parade
A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…
Record breaking sum raised at Saddleworth Santa Dash
SADDLEWORTH Santa Dash has left organisers full of Christmas cheer after recording a record-breaking sum of money. And those behind it are spreading the festive…
Photo Gallery: Santa Dash spirit shines as Saddleworth welcomes Kevin Sinfield CBE home
Saddleworth Round Table Santa Dash celebrated its milestone 10th year undeterred by relentless winds and rain. A record 2,500 Santa-suited participants raced through Uppermill and…
Saddleworth to celebrate musical work of Roger Tanner
THE MUSICAL work of one of Saddleworth’s most favourite sons will be celebrated and played at a special fundraising concert. Roger Tanner died in 2022…
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Cheers to 10 years at The Waggon Inn
A POPULAR pub in Uppermill has thanked customers and the community for being part of their ‘incredible journey’ as they celebrate 10 years since their…
Businesses burst with festive joy thanks to children’s decorations
BUSINESSES in Lees, Springhead and Grotton are bursting with festive joy and decorations thanks to the creativity of local children. Christmas flags are flying high…
HOPEs high that new Uppermill store can bring more success
HOPE Menswear may have a new home on Uppermill’s High Street but the quality of products and service are just as high. Only now it…
Grand Opening weekend to show off new look at The Peels Arms Springhead
AN exciting line-up of live entertainment is in store as The Peels Arms Springhead holds a Grand Opening weekend after extensive works. The pub, on…
New Medical Negligence Department for expanding O’Donnell Solicitors
A NEW Medical Negligence Department is boosting the offering from Saddleworth-based O’Donnell Solicitors. The law firm, which has offices in Uppermill and Grasscroft, has launched…
Exploring New Avenues for Business Growth
In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, businesses must continuously explore new opportunities to thrive and remain competitive. Embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and adopting diverse strategies…
Values at the heart of Saddleworth estate agent’s success
A FAMILIAR face in many Saddleworth homes is proving values in business can be as important as prices. Over the last 15 years, you might…
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Saddleworth’s Year 8 rugby team ‘Rains’ on opponent’s parade
AN IMPRESSIVE display by Saddleworth School’s Year 8 rugby league team saw them beat Rainford School 26-0 in the NW Champion Schools’ competition. Tries from…
Oldham’s Fine Start to the Campaign Continues with FA Cup Heroics
If you’d have said to Oldham Athletic fans that they would have lost just two of their opening 16 National League games of the campaign…
Oldham Active ‘excited’ to make finals of inaugural Seriously Social Awards
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is ‘excited’ to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards. The awards…
Oldham RLFC target big crowds in rugby league’s new world
MIKE Ford is targeting as full a Boundary Park as possible as Oldham RLFC get used to rugby league’s new age. Roughyeds scored 7.00 in…
New spirit means new Oldham Athletic ahead of FA Cup challenge
Images courtesy of Oldham Athletic Football Club MIKE Fondop may be the main man in Oldham Athletic’s frontline as they chase a return to the…
Golfers swing into action in drive to support hospice
GOLFERS swung into action to help raise a tee-mendous amount for a local hospice. There was healthy competition at Crompton and Royton Golf Club as…
Bowling club strike gold with double triumph
UPPERMILL Bowls Club is celebrating success in not one but two cup finals after delivering striking performances. In a stunning sweep, both the A and…
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‘Inspiring evening’ celebrates Saddleworth School’s GCSE pupils
SADDLEWORTH School celebrated the academic success as well as personal growth and challenges students have overcome at their GCSE Certificate Presentation Evening. Parents, teachers, and…
Crompton House Sixth Form seals historic win at first Oldham Debating Championship
CROMPTON HOUSE Sixth Form students saw off ‘strong competition’ to seal the title at the inaugural Oldham Debating Championship. The pupils had just a week…
Friezland Primary pupils thrilled by Saddleworth Yarn Bombing visit
THE FACES behind Saddleworth’s creative postbox toppers paid a special visit to talk about their work at Friezland Primary School. Alicia Marland and Barbara Beeley…
High Sheriff begins search to celebrate young people’s achievements
THE High Sheriff of Greater Manchester is on the lookout for young people who have done something exceptional this year. Dr Eamonn O’Neal DL has…
Chief Scout Dwayne Fields thanks Saddleworth team
CHIEF Scout Dwayne Fields has thanked Saddleworth Scouts and volunteers for ‘creating brighter tomorrows for a new generation’. Scouts aim to prepare young people with…
Paws on patrol as kids strut their stuff for charity
IF you have a little one, you will no doubt have heard of a crew of search and rescue dogs that call themselves the PAW…
Double delight for Saddleworth at STARS School Travel Awards
THERE was double delight as Saddleworth School scooped two awards at the prestigious STARS School Travel Awards. The Diggle-based school took part after their Youth…
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Values at the heart of Saddleworth estate agent’s success
A FAMILIAR face in many Saddleworth homes is proving values in business can be as important as prices. Over the last 15 years, you might…
Property of the week: Higher Pastures, Scouthead
We have teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth, to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. Presented to the market for…
Property of the week: Burnedge Lane, Grasscroft
Advertisement Feature: We have teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth, to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area Over an acre…
Property of the week: Sherbrooke Avenue, Uppermill
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. AN extended family home suited ideally…
Property of the week: Jackson Meadows, Springhead
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. Presented to the market for sale…
Property of the week: Standedge, Delph
Advertisement feature with Kirkham Property Saddleworth On the doorstep to the Pennine Way national trail is Higher Standedge Barn, a stunning detached family home with…
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Mayor ‘honoured’ by award for supporting Oldham veterans
THE Mayor of Oldham says an award for his dedication and commitment to local veterans and the armed forces community is ‘the best recognition’ he…
Row over Town Council’s ‘incorrect’ logo
SHAW and Crompton’s council has been criticised for an apparent ‘botched use of Latin’ on its new logo. The switch from a ‘Parish Council’ to…
‘Letters to heaven’ post box installed at crematorium
A SPECIAL post box has been installed at a crematorium to allow relatives to send letters to loved ones who are no longer alive. Oldham…
Local influencer bags foodbank donation in supermarket sweep
OLDHAM Foodbank has benefitted from a donation from a local influencer, who dashed around a convenience store in a supermarket sweep-style challenge. Leanne Murphy, from…
New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital officially opens
AFTER months under construction, a new state of the art Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Royal Oldham Hospital has officially opened its doors and welcomed…
‘Oldham’s time is now’: The new business scheme promising to ring in a new era for an overlooked town
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A NEW community hub in Oldham promises to give local start-ups and entrepreneurs a ‘helping hand’ to establish…
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Abrahams retains Saddleworth seat for Labour
A JUBILANT Debbie Abrahams retained her seat for Labour in Oldham East and Saddleworth with almost double as many votes as her nearest competitor. Despite…
Vandalism strikes election campaign sign in Saddleworth
AS THE clock ticks down towards the general election, one Saddleworth voter has made their feelings clear by vandalising a campaign sign. For a banner…
Saddleworth general election candidates state their aims
SADDLEWORTH will once again go to the polls on July 4 as the nation votes for its Prime Minister. Current incumbent Rishi Sunak called a…
Who can I vote for in the general election in Saddleworth? Candidates revealed
THE candidates for this year’s general election have been confirmed. Voters will go to the polls in Saddleworth on July 4, with the election now…
General election billed as a chance to shape Saddleworth’s future
THE FORTHCOMING general election is a chance to go back to the future for Oldham East and Saddleworth, its now former MP believes. Debbie Abrahams…
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