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  • Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 

  • Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North

  • Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 

  • New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School

  • Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done

  • Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead

  • Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7

  • Entertainment Featured

    Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill

    SADDLEWORTH Model Railway Exhibition is steaming back into Uppermill bigger and better than ever before. This year’s charity event, first launched in 2020, will take…

    Aimee Belmore April 23, 2026
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  • Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

    Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 

    PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

    Gary Carter April 22, 2026
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  • Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

    Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North

    PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

    Gary Carter April 22, 2026
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  • Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

    Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 

    PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

    Gary Carter April 22, 2026
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  • Breaking News Featured News

    New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School

    A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Saddleworth School, with the role set to be taken up later this year. Sheldon Logue has been confirmed…

    Gemma Carter April 21, 2026
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Entertainment Featured

Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill

Aimee Belmore April 23, 2026 model railwayMuseumnewsOldhamSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH Model Railway Exhibition is steaming back into Uppermill bigger and better than ever before. This year’s charity event, first launched in 2020, will take…

View More Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 Conservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLocal Elections. SaddleworthOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworth South. Labour Party

PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 BoteConservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLoval ElectionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth North

PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 COnservatuve PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal Democratslocal electionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth West and Lees

PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 
Breaking News Featured News

New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Schoolsheldon logue

A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Saddleworth School, with the role set to be taken up later this year. Sheldon Logue has been confirmed…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 max woodvinenewsOldham CouncilsaddleworhUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has been told a leasing agreement is delivering improvements to Uppermill Park. Max Woodvine questioned whether the deal with Grandpa Greene’s, which…

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Featured Sport

Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Legends volleyball club CICnewsOldhamSaddleworthsportvolleyball

A FAST-RISING volleyball club from Oldham is heading to the national stage after a remarkable debut season. Legends Volleyball Club CIC have reached the final…

View More Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final
Featured News

Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Dr Owen WilliamsnewsRoyal Oldham HospitalSaddleworth

THE man in charge of the trust overseeing The Royal Oldham Hospital has announced he will step down later this year. Owen Williams, chief executive…

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Featured News

Donation to support future Saddleworth Art Trail transport plans

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 donationnewsryan smithSaddleworth Round Table

Organisers of the Saddleworth Art Trail have received a funding boost to help improve accessibility for future events. Saddleworth Round Table has donated £1,000 towards…

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Featured Youth

Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 blooming artists saddleworthGreenfieldgroupsnews

THE NEXT generation of budding Saddleworth artists have been showing off their skills as a group exhibited their work. Greenfield’s Methodist Church turned into a…

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Entertainment

Live Bellfest music event at The Old Bell supports Alzheimer’s Society

Aimee Belmore April 21, 2026 bell festDelphnewsSaddleworththe old bell

ENJOY a day of live music and community spirit as well as raising money for Alzheimer’s Society at a ‘Bellfest’ event. The free festival will…

View More Live Bellfest music event at The Old Bell supports Alzheimer’s Society
Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages

Aimee Belmore April 20, 2026 arteventnewsSaddleworthsaddleworth Art trail

EXPLORE a vibrant trail of art, crafts, and creativity in studios, cafés, bars, restaurants and local businesses during this year’s Saddleworth Art Trail. The event…

View More Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages
Business

Downsizing Your Business in the Right Way

Gemma Carter April 20, 2026

If your business is successful, then you might at some point seek to expand it. But in many cases, finding the right path forward requires…

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Business

Building credit as a couple

Gemma Carter April 20, 2026

When you begin sharing a life, your finances quickly become intertwined. Lenders still view you as individuals, but your credit histories and choices start to…

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Featured Lifestyle

Quacking success as Lydgate hosts first-ever “dry” duck race fundraiser

Gemma Carter April 19, 2026 duck raceeventLydgatenewsParish HallSaddleworth

There were plenty of laughs and a few feathered favourites as Lydgate hosted its first-ever duck race – with a twist. Held at the Lydgate…

View More Quacking success as Lydgate hosts first-ever “dry” duck race fundraiser
Entertainment

Mark Whyatt’s eye-catching paintings, drawings and collage on display in Uppermill

Aimee Belmore April 19, 2026 artmark whyattnewsSaddleworthUppermill

AN eye-catching exhibition of paintings, drawings and collage by Mark Whyatt will be on display as part of the Saddleworth Art Trail. The exhibit is…

View More Mark Whyatt’s eye-catching paintings, drawings and collage on display in Uppermill
News

‘Real achievement’ as Sholver volunteers remove 40 bags of rubbish during Great British Spring Clean

Aimee Belmore April 19, 2026 oldham first choice homessholverspring clean

AROUND 20 volunteers teamed up to remove 40 bags of litter in Sholver during a Great British Spring Clean event. The community litter pick, partly…

View More ‘Real achievement’ as Sholver volunteers remove 40 bags of rubbish during Great British Spring Clean
Entertainment Featured

A breath-stopping thriller lights up Delph: Wait Until Dark at Millgate Arts Centre

Gemma Carter April 19, 2026 Millgate Arts CentreOldhamreviewSaddleworththeatrewait until dark

The Saddleworth Players have delivered a gripping and assured production of Wait Until Dark at the Millgate Arts Centre, a masterclass in tension that keeps…

View More A breath-stopping thriller lights up Delph: Wait Until Dark at Millgate Arts Centre
Featured News

Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 newsSaddleworthveterans

By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter Armed forces veterans sleeping rough are to be offered ‘fast track access’ the region’s Bed Every Night programme.…

View More Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester
Entertainment

Saddleworth Musical Society presents powerful ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert

Aimee Belmore April 16, 2026 eventmusical societynewsSaddleworth

A POWERFUL and reflective ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert is of the Spring offering from Saddleworth Musical Society. The concert will take place…

View More Saddleworth Musical Society presents powerful ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert
Featured Lifestyle

Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Adam Higgins April 16, 2026 charitydr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworthstrictly come dancing

SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…

View More Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Featured News Youth

Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 Brass Banddobcross youth bandNational youth OrchestranewsSaddleworth

YOUNG musicians from Dobcross are celebrating after taking part in a prestigious national competition in Birmingham. Members of Dobcross Youth Band travelled to compete in…

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Business Featured

Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first

Gemma Carter April 15, 2026 businessGreenfieldnewsRobert ScottSaddleworth

A CLEANING manufacturer based in Greenfield has introduced what is believed to be a first for the UK industry with a new biodegradable mop component.…

View More Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first
Featured News

Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones

Gemma Carter April 15, 2026 DovestonesOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist three walkers after one became unable to continue at Dovestones. The incident, which took…

View More Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones
Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026 charitynewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Round Table

A NEW leadership team has been appointed at Saddleworth Round Table as the group prepares for another year of charity work and community events. Ryan…

View More Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead
Breaking News Elections Featured News

Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026 electionsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas…

View More Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7
Entertainment

Upcoming Saddleworth Band Contest – The Importance of Music in the Area

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026

On Friday, 29th May 2026, the annual Saddleworth and Oldham Whit Friday Band Contests will take place, transforming the quiet village streets into a vibrant…

View More Upcoming Saddleworth Band Contest – The Importance of Music in the Area
Featured News

Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given

Gary Carter April 13, 2026 demolitionfriezland stationnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A FORMER Saddleworth railway station building looks set to be demolished and replaced with a new structure after planning permission was granted. But first Paul…

View More Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given
Lifestyle

Car boot sale set for Greenfield school this April

Gemma Carter April 13, 2026 car bootGreenfieldOldhamSaddleworth

Bargain hunters and families are being invited to a community car boot sale taking place in Greenfield later this month. The event will be held…

View More Car boot sale set for Greenfield school this April
Featured News

Lost walkers rescued from Birchen Clough after dark

Adam Higgins April 13, 2026 birchen cloughOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

THREE walkers who became disoriented in the dark sparked a late-night rescue in Saddleworth after getting lost on the rugged paths of Birchen Clough. Eighteen…

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News

Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth

Gemma Carter April 13, 2026 car theftsGMPnewsSaddleworth

Residents in Saddleworth are being urged to remain vigilant following a series of vehicle thefts reported over recent days. Greater Manchester Police said three vehicles…

View More Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth
Lifestyle

LEGO exhibition set to return to Mossley in aid of local causes

Gemma Carter April 13, 2026 eventlegoMossleynewsSaddleworth

A popular LEGO exhibition is set to return to Mossley next month, showcasing an impressive collection of models while raising money for charity. Mossley Bricks…

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Featured News Oldham

‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture

Aimee Belmore April 13, 2026 newsOldham CouncilOldham town of cultureSaddleworth

A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm

Aimee Belmore April 13, 2026 morris ringnewsSaddleworthsaddleworth womens morris and clogtradition

SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog may only be two years young but they are already taking the dancing world by storm. The side was formed…

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