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Raiders steal charity raffle prizes during Saddleworth factory burglary
A GREENFIELD factory will not allow callous thieves to ruin its Christmas charity fund raiser. Robert Scott and Sons aimed to donate hundreds of pounds…
Figures show crime is falling in Saddleworth
Saddleworth’s crime figures have fallen according to official figures. An extensive breakdown of crime across Greater Manchester is available via the www.police.uk website.A total of…
MP helps make the world better with a sweater
Debbie Abrahams MP has popped on a pullover and posed for a photo to mark her support for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day campaign…
Elderly woman left with serious head injuries following vicious attack in Oldham
Police have launched an investigation after an elderly woman had her car stolen in Chadderton. Shortly after 8.55pm on Tuesday 11 December 2018, a 79-year-old…
Emmerdale star to face trial following alleged assault at Saddleworth pub
SOAP star Mark Jordan faces a trial at crown court next year after pleading not guilty to GBH and section 39 common assault. He appeared…
Police investigating serious assault at a pub in Oldham
Police investigating a serious assault at a pub in Oldham have released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the…
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Match Report: Rochdale 2, Oldham Athletic 0
ROCHDALE 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Oldham Athletic conceded two injury-time goals as they crashed out of the Checkatrade Trophy following a second-round defeat at Rochdale.…
Mixed fortunes for year seven team in cup games
SADDLEWORTH School’s year seven rugby league team put up a brave and much improved display in a 22-16 defeat at Wade Deacon School, Widnes, in…
Big derby date set for the Law Cup
OLDHAM’S defence of the Law Cup against derby rivals Rochdale Hornets will take place at the Vestacare Stadium on Sunday, January 20 with a 3pm…
Talented netballers shoot way to runners-up medals
SADDLEWORTH School’s U14s were hotshots as they finished runners-up in the Greater Manchester round of the National Schools’ Netball Championship. The girls performed exceptionally in…
Rangers celebrate first promotion in almost 10 years
WES Rogers is staying on as coach at newly-promoted Saddleworth Rangers for their 2019 campaign in National Conference League, division one. It is great news…
New goalkeeper coach joins Latics
OLDHAM Athletic manager Frank Bunn has strengthened his backroom staff with the addition of a new goalkeeper coach. Steve Hale has been working with Daniel…
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Many happy returns as Nora celebrates 100th birthday
THE Great War had been over for only a month when Nora Horsfall entered the world at Briggs House within the sound of St Chad’s…
Fond farewell to charismatic conservationist Roy Taylor
MORE THAN 200 family, friends and colleagues of popular conservationist Roy Taylor gathered at Dovestone in Greenfield for an inspiring and emotional event to celebrate…
Creatures great and small gather for Horseman’s Carol service in Greenfield
CREATURES great and small braved the biting cold to join guests at the annual Horseman’s Christmas Carol in Greenfield. Dogs, horses and their owners donned…
Changes to waste collections over Christmas and New Year
Oldham Council is informing residents with Tuesday and Wednesday bin collections that their dates will change over the Christmas period. This year there will be…
Are you ready to #BigGardenBirdwatch
DO you know your sparrows from your siskins? Can you spot a greenfinch or a blackbird? Then get ready to take part in the RSPB’s…
Festive countdown underway with launch of Hits Radio Mission Christmas 2018
Hits Radio is inviting kind-hearted Saddleworth residents to get involved with this year’s Mission Christmas appeal by buying one extra gift to help thousands of disadvantaged…
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Annual Christmas Concert with Oldham Choral Society
FOR many people, music and Christmas are almost inseparable – the sound of carols in the open air; the magic of listening to a choir;…
We’re all right Jack. Beanstalk panto fills Millgate with mirth
THERE’S a certain supermarket-rhymes with red nose-suggesting as part of its Christmas campaign ‘the panto can wait.’ Well, Saddleworth has waited long enough for its…
Never be enticed by the smell of gingerbread- Hansel & Gretel live at Oldham Library this December
This Christmas, Oldham Theatre Workshop’s Professional Company are back to delight and enchant you with their new musical production, Hansel & Gretel, which opened on Saturday…
Choir getting in tune for 56th Handel’s Messiah
A POPULAR musical tradition is continuing this year as Saddleworth Male Voice Choir and augmented ladies chorus will put on their 56th consecutive performance of…
Band follows the yellow brick road to Dobcross
A TOP American brass band followed the yellow-brick road all the way from Kansas… to Dobcross! Fountain City Brass Band made the 4,000-mile trip to…
All I want for Christmas is a Millgate seat
IT will not become the Christmas number one but theatre staff are using a familiar festive refrain to help boost their auditorium appeal. And when…
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Santa and his reindeer ‘land’ in Saddleworth
IT has been known for alpacas and llamas to be spotted in Saddleworth. Reindeers though are not quite as widespread – at least not until…
If the Crowns fits… David and Holly re-open Scouthead pub to a “fantastic” response
A “FANTASTIC” response is how David Sykes described the reaction to the re-opening of one of Saddleworth’s most iconic pubs. Six months after it closed,…
Using their loaf – baker’s bread handouts used to buy festive gifts
THIS year’s Christmas is going to be the best since sliced bread for a host of youngsters thanks to a couple called Warburton and a…
New owners serve up delicious dishes at Balti Mossala in Lees
ARE you looking to enjoy the mouth-watering flavours of Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere? Then look no further than Balti…
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Pupils honoured with prizes at presentation evenings
TWO awards for ‘outstanding community service’ were among the accolades given out at Saddleworth School presentation evenings last month. Esha Ahmed and Melissa Demsteader where…
Kids Car Boot blows out candles on sixth birthday
THERE was cake and celebrations galore as Kids Car Boot celebrated its sixth birthday in November. The initiative is run in Saddleworth by Steve Winfield…
Oldham youth have their voices heard at the House of Commons
Roshni Parmar-Hill reflects on a trip to the Houses of Parliament to talk about votes at 16. On November 9, Samah Khalil and I went…
Jess is on Top-ham of the hills after hikes for charity
A GREENFIELD youngster has decided to follow in mum and dad’s footsteps with her idea to raise money for Children in Need. That’s why Jess…
Babyballet dance to £7,000 to help children’s charity Tommy’s
BABIES and toddlers galloped, jumped and boogied their way to £7,000 and counting for children’s charity Tommy’s at a special Peppa Pig themed danceathon. Hosted…
Oldham Hulme are nurturing potential in ‘outstanding’ school
EVERY child should be given the opportunity to learn in an ‘Outstanding’ setting – and Oldham Hulme Grammar School is proud that this is provided…
