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Police appeal for information after cyclist killed in van collision in Lees
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on Huddersfield Road in Lees. At around 5.15pm on…
Oldham care home for children receives damning Ofsted report
By Charlotte Green – Local Democracy Reporter A CARE home where children set a bedroom on fire, use cannabis and demonstrate ‘extreme aggression’ when demanding…
New COVID-19 testing centres in Oldham after spike in number of infections
By Charlotte Green NEW coronavirus testing centres have opened in Oldham after a spike of infections in the borough led to stricter restrictions on socialising…
Travel updates following new Government coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester
DUE to increased rates of coronavirus infection in Greater Manchester, the government and its 10 local authorities have acted together to introduce new local restrictions to…
Man arrested following police pursuit through Oldham
A MAN from Manchester has been jailed after being arrested following a pursuit through Oldham. At around 7.30pm on Monday 11 March 2019, there was…
Greenfield Rail Action Group still on track despite change in transport use
GREENFIELD Rail Action Group (GRAG) will still fight for improvements to local services and trains despite considerable changes to public transport use due to Covid-19,…
Lines handed out to drivers for “irresponsibly” parked cars
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers have led to a Saddleworth village becoming the latest to see the introduction of new parking restrictions. Double yellow lines have been painted…
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New workout regime at Rangers
IT is far removed from training as we know it as Saddleworth Rangers are gradually returning to action after the easing of lockdown restrictions. With…
European Tour golfers to tee off at Saddleworth?
EUROPEAN Tour professionals could be teeing off soon at Saddleworth Golf Club. Saddleworth is hosting an 1836 Tour event on Friday, July 17 with players…
Safety first for Saddleworth 3Ds
SADDLEWORTH 3Ds resumed “limited training sessions” on Monday, July 6 having been making plans since early June to bring back football safely. With some of…
Saddleworth Village Olympics cancelled for first time ever
AFTER much deliberation the Saddleworth Village Olympics Organising Committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
Ashworth to join Fish at Seel Park
GRASSCROFT’S Lee Ashworth is the new assistant manager at Mossley. The 36-year-old schoolteacher has been appointed as David Fish’s number two.The pair have worked together…
Latics Latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings news from Oldham Athletic FC
A MAJOR rebuild has begun at Oldham Athletic with Zak Dearnley agreeing a new two-year deal. The 21-year-old forward looks likely to be a key…
Cricketers’ 30-mile charity walk raises £5,000
CRICKETERS from Austerlands put their best feet forward completing a 30-mile charity walkathon. The group of 30 braved the wet on Saturday, July 4 to…
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Saddleworth goes silent for Hiroshima vigil
SEVENTY-FIVE years since the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were marked by Saddleworth Peace Group with a silent vigil. The event was…
New president takes reins as Rotary Club of Oldham hands out £8,000 to local causes
BERNARD Stone has taken the reins as President of the Rotary Club of Oldham. He was presented with his President’s Badge by retiring President Colin…
New nature experiment to investigate link between the outdoors and wellbeing
THOUSANDS of volunteers from across the UK are needed to take part in a new nature experiment to investigate the link between the outdoors and wellbeing. ‘Nature up close and personal:…
Your Town needs you: Help Oldham mark 75th VJ Day Anniversary
RESIDENTS are invited to share their photographs, nostalgia and artwork to help Oldham commemorate Victory over Japan Day. Saturday 15 August marks 75 years since…
Dovestone WI has it covered as face masks raise over £4,000 for foodbanks
MORE than £4,000 has been raised for foodbanks by Dovestone WI through donations for their hand-made face coverings as they continue to help the community…
Literary apothecary Poetry Health Service opens virtual doors
A BRAND new, free creative service is prescribing contemporary poems as a tool for connection and healing. Founded by poet, playwright and performer Hafsah Aneela Bashir, the Poetry…
Don’t get the hump – it’s a Roman road
John Kirkbride takes a brief (and slightly personal) look at the road built between the Roman forts of Manchester and Castleshaw in AD 79 –…
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Magic our Morris! Rushcart banner keeps Festival tradition alive
FOR the first time since 1975, Saddleworth’s iconic Rushcart Festival has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis. But Saddleworth Morris Men have still upheld…
All hail Yorkshire Day!
SADDLEWORTH’S annual celebration of all things White Rose will take place this weekend.A socially distanced version of Yorkshire Day is planned for Sunday, August 2.…
New normal for Saddleworth Museum and Gallery
AFTER being closed for more than three months, Saddleworth Museum and Gallery is looking forward to re-opening soon to the public.The museum, on Uppermill High…
Print Factory! New exhibitions planned for Weavers but not until 2021
A TREASURED arts space in Uppermill has decided to stay ‘locked down’ until next year. As the nation moves closer to normality after the coronavirus…
‘Big’ decision to be made on Millgate pantomime but Night of Proms is off
DELPH’S Christmas pantomime has become an annual treat for Saddleworth audiences and beyond. Tickets for the 2020 show – Dick Whittington- went on sale even…
‘Adder’ stone to Diggle snake
A ‘SNAKE’ has been spotted in Diggle but not one to raise alarm or fear. In fact, the community is asked to help grow the…
Oldham Coliseum and DANC explore ‘Distance’ through experiences of disabled artists
Oldham Coliseum Theatre and TripleC/DANC have joined forces to commission, produce and present three short audio plays by disabled writers, based on the theme of ‘Distance’. Inspired by…
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Keys to your doors Former pub to be sold for houses
A 19TH CENTURY Saddleworth pub is on the market for £400,000 but any prospective buyer will need deeper pockets to transform its fortunes. However, the…
Dobcross welcome for new Swan tenant
GOOD luck to Joanne Caffrey after helping re-open the historic Swan pub in Dobcross. The famous 18th century hostelry, known locally as the Top House,…
Rioja on the menu after being put up for sale
AN UPPERMILL restaurant has gone on the market before it could reopen.Rioja on the village’s High Street is up for sale for a reduced fee…
Aspect IT: What do I need from an online booking system?
By Peter Dorotiak, Director at Aspect IT (advertisement feature) AS more businesses re-open their doors, many will require an online booking system to help manage…
Celebrating 15 years with Pearsons
FROM accounts junior to manager, it has a been a successful journey already for Rick Mills as he celebrates 15 years with Pearson Solicitors and…
Oldham Council distributes over £45m in business grants
Oldham Council has now distributed more than £45 million in cash grants to support businesses across the borough impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Over 4,000…
New arrivals as baby store reopens
THERE is not just one but two new arrivals at a popular babywear store in Uppermill as it extends its family of collections and re-opens…
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Call for community to pledge to Mahdlo Youth Zone’s Get Back In The Zone Campaign
THE chairman of Mahdlo Youth Zone is calling for the community to help young people across the borough by making a pledge to its Get…
Marzia’s story inspires young people at MP’s summer school
A PROUD Oldhamer and former refugee has inspired local young people with her story of making a daring escape to the UK after the Taliban…
Young people honoured with Rotary Club of Oldham’s Student of the Year awards
YOUNG people’s contributions to school, family and the community are being celebrated again as the Rotary Club of Oldham announced the winners of its Oldham…
The students left behind
EVE Johnson-Jones, a student at The Blue Coat Sixth Form, looks at the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown on education and future prospects.…
Mr Speaker tells summer school participants ‘young people matter’
SPEAKER of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has told participants at MP Debbie Abrahams virtual summer school how he has spent years campaigning…
‘Get back in the zone’ as Mahdlo reopens to offer vital support after lockdown
By Eve Johnson-Jones THROUGHOUT lockdown Mahdlo Youth Zone was forced to close its doors but now as restrictions are eased some of its vital face-to-face…
Children’s group helps raise £4,042 for NHS by Singing a Rainbow
HARTBEEPS Saddleworth and Tameside was one of more than 100 Hartbeeps groups that raised £4,042 in total for the NHS by Singing a Rainbow.Inspired by…
