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Council calls for ‘savage’ bus service cuts to be suspended after changes without consultation
‘SAVAGE’ cuts to local bus services should be suspended immediately, says Saddleworth Parish Council following changes by First Manchester. The alterations introduced on October 27…
Teenager jailed for attempted rape in Oldham
A boy who attempted to rape two women in the space of two months has been jailed for 8 years. The 17-year-old, who cannot be…
Oldham full council meeting descends into chaos as police called
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter POLICE were called into Oldham’s council chamber as its full council meeting descended into chaos on Wednesday, November 6.…
Man charged following armed robbery in Grotton
A man has been charged with a number of offences including armed robbery in Oldham. Cameron Bland (13/03/1992) of no fixed address has been charged…
Saddleworth community to remember the fallen
THE Saddleworth community will join millions of people across the country honouring the fallen on Sunday, November 10. Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place…
Black clouds as music festival’s debts revealed
A LEES bakery, Mossley community arts company and Californian artists’ booking agency are among creditors owed money after the company responsible for staging Cotton Clouds…
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Rugby pitch repairs are held up by bad weather
YOUNGSTERS, inspired by England’s rugby union World Cup exploits, will have to wait to show off their skills on one particular Saddleworth pitch. The surface…
Right said Fred – let’s get some of this super fan prize money spent
FRED Halliwell ensured Oldham finished with a second end of season honour following the Roughyeds’ League One promotion win over Newcastle Thunder. As thousands of…
Masterclass helps Saddleworth cheerleaders dance up a Storm
MEMBERS of Saddleworth Storm were dancing with delight after being given a stunt masterclass in cheerleading. Fifty girls from Saddleworth School’s cheer squad were out…
Rugby league returns to Bower Fold
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has confirmed that home games next season on promotion to the Betfred Championship will be played at the Bower Fold home…
Saddleworth School netballers shoot way to third in county tournament
SADDLWORTH School’s year eight netball team shot its way to third place in a new county tournament. The festival, organised by the Greater Manchester Netball…
Rugby success for Saddleworth School teams
SADDLEWORTH School’s year eight rugby team won through to the quarter finals of the North West Counties Champion Schools’ Competition with a perfect record. The…
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Community power projects large grants up for grabs
LARGE grants to help local groups and organisations generate renewable power, become more energy efficient or help electricity customers in vulnerable circumstances are up for…
Uppermill Shop Small Saturday returns to celebrate independent businesses
By Maddie Zygmunt A village-wide celebration of independent shops and cafes returns to Uppermill for ‘Shop Small Saturday’ on November 16. For one day only,…
White poppy event promotes peace and remembrance
PEACE, tolerance and respect were highlighted at a white poppy remembrance event in Uppermill. Around 30 people gathered for the occasion, organised by Saddleworth Peace…
Novel by Saddleworth author picked as Great North West Read 2019
THE Library of Lost and Found by local author Phaedra Patrick has been chosen as the Great North West Read 2019. The annual event transforms…
Maggie’s and Pearsons team up to put on ‘Cancer in the Workplace’ workshop
MAGGIE’S Oldham and Pearson Solicitors are teaming up to offer a ‘Cancer in the Workplace’ workshop. The morning seminar on November 14, which is already…
Silent soldier silhouettes
SILENT soldier silhouettes are in place around Saddleworth as a reminder of those who served in both world wars. In Dobcross, the DVC has purchased…
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Dancers take to the floor as Strictly Kershaw’s returns in aid of hospice
THE sequins and glitterballs will be out as Strictly Kershaw’s returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham on November 22 in aid of Dr Kershaw’s.…
What’s on at Saddleworth Museum
THERE is a host of events lined up at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. On Sunday, November 10 is the monthly Farmers Market from 9am to…
Who’s the face in Uppermill?
WHO’S Next frontman Karl Moulden is guaranteeing plenty of ‘chaos and confusion’ as his top tribute band heads to Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday, November…
Concerts of Remembrance
SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir will present its annual Concert of Remembrance at the Civic Hall, Uppermill, on Saturday, November 9 at 7.30pm.In the first half,…
It only takes a minute! Win tickets for top Take That tribute
RE-LIVE more than a quarter of a century of Take That history at Uppermill Civic Hall on Saturday, February 8.Widely regarded as the number one…
Want to know a secret? Find out at Library Theatre
AFTER last year’s success of Hansel & Gretel, Oldham Theatre Workshop return with another family Christmas musical – The Secret of Christmas Eve (December 10-28)…
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Don’t be sheepish: pick up bargain at Woolyknit’s closing down sale
THIS yarn of Christmas present does not have a future just one of Christmas last. And ewe better move fast to secure a bargain and…
Jason and the Juggernauts new beer rolls out of Greenfield brewery
JASON Stephenson did not need much persuading when asked on his birthday if he fancied running his own brewery. He was walking around Dovestone Reservoir…
CAMRA puts Saddleworth drinking spots in Good Beer Guide
CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2020, dubbed the beer drinker’s bible, is out and pubs across Saddleworth are well represented in its 1,060 pages. Indeed, the…
Wedding dreams come true at Windy Harbour
IF your dream wedding includes a venue with rolling hills and delicious home-cooked food right on your doorstep, then look no further than Windy Harbour…
Oh Danny joy! Barber of the Year accolade for local cutter
UPPERMILL barber Danny Robinson really is a cut above the rest after scooping two awards at the prestigious Salon International hairdressing convention in London.His stylish…
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Oldham College releases community christmas single
LOCAL musicians, institutions and people from all walks of life have secretly been working together on this extraordinary project for the past nine months. The…
Little Princess: Alice is cut above for children’s charity
A KIND-HEARTED 10-year-old girl has cut off her lovely locks as well as raising £1,700 to help make wigs for poorly children who have lost…
More trophies for young dancers at Stand Out UK
YOUNG dancers have pulled out their best moves once more to come away with trophies at a national competition. Saddleworth Dance took along two teams…
IT: a small word with big implications for youngsters’ futures at St Anne’s
YOU are never too young these days to learn computer skills as youngsters at St Anne’s C of E Primary, Lydgate are discovering. And thanks…
Annie takes Harvest Queen crown
A SPECIAL community celebration was held at St Thomas’s Leesfield as the Harvest Queen’s crown was passed on for the next recipient to continue the…
Alice faces the chop to help children’s charity
AFTER two years of letting her hair grow long and free, 10-year-old Alice Winfield is finally facing the chop to help a children’s charity. Determined…
