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Stub it out: Smoking banned at council-owned work sites
IF you visit the King George V playing fields in Uppermill, you might notice the air is even fresher than usual. That’s because Oldham Council…
European Parliamentary Elections: North West region polling day arrangements
Voters across the North West – including Oldham – go to the polls this Thursday, 23 May, to elect the region’s eight Members of the…
Seven people charged after dawn raids in Oldham
SEVEN people have been charged after dawn raids in Oldham last week. Clifton McGowan (29/03/90) of Wrigley Head, Oldham has appeared alongside Lee Robinson (21/11/83)…
Saddleworth School pupils taken to hospital after inhaling dangerous substance
SADDLEWORTH School pupils have been taken ill after inhaling a dangerous substance. Three ambulances were called to the Uppermill facility after reactions to something added…
Dawn raids executed in Oldham – five arrested
DAWN raids saw five people arrested as part of a crackdown on an organised crime group operating across several areas in England. This morning (Thursday…
Super League attendance record broken at Camp Nou
THIS weekend marked a key moment in the history of Super League, with rugby league fans turning out in force at Camp Nou to break…
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Super League attendance record broken at Camp Nou
THIS weekend marked a key moment in the history of Super League, with rugby league fans turning out in force at Camp Nou to break…
Help for Heroes gets a £2,160 boost from lady captain’s events
DENISE Brown, last year’s lady captain at Saddleworth Golf Club, raised £2,160 for her charity Help for Heroes during her year of office. The money…
Success for Olivia at tetrathlon
LYDGATE modern pentathlete Olivia Green’s remarkable run of success continued as the 19-year-old finished runner-up in the Great Britain Tetrathlon at Bath. And it was…
Push the boat out
HAVE you ever walked around Dovestone Reservoir and, when seeing sailing boats bobbing about on the water, thought ‘I’d like to try that’? Well, Push…
Great Britain debut for schoolboy athlete Oscar
DENSHAW schoolboy Oscar Schofield will make his debut for Great Britain at biathle in June. The 11-year-old is to compete in the European Championships which…
Badminton club’s controversial finish
THE end to the season was mired in controversy for Saddleworth ‘B’ in the Oldham and Rochdale Badminton League. Saddleworth ‘B’ thought they had it…
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Exciting times ahead after new WI’s successful opening
NEARLY 100 guests attended the historic first meeting of the newly created Dovestone Women’s Institute. Jackie Hobson, chair of the Lancashire WI Federation, officially opened…
Slowly unsettled- Your Saddleworth weather snapshot
It’s been a reasonable week and with strong sunshine, it’s been feeling warm, despite the temperatures remaining below 20°C. Thursday: Morning cloud will move north and…
Success for Saddleworth WI at first meeting
THERE was standing room only at the Saddleworth WI’s first meeting at The White Hart, Lydgate, in April to listen to guest speaker Sara Rowbotham.…
Jason picks up baton with Silver Band
AMBITIOUS Dobcross Silver Band soon aim to be hitting the high notes in the brass banding world after the appointment of a new musical director.…
Oldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
OLDHAM Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month from Monday, May 13 to Thursday, June 13. The…
Fantastic fundraiser smashes target for Cancer Research
DELIGHTED residents and staff at Chew Vale Court in Greenfield are celebrating after raising more than three times their target amount for charity. Beckie Crickett,…
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Get set for specatacle at Wellifest and Saddleworth Show
SADDLEWORTH Show and WelliFest return this year with another spectacular line-up of entertainment, activities and music for all ages. The Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth and…
Bone shakers! Players plan to send ‘em home laughing with Incorruptible offering
IT has been a memorable season for Saddleworth Players with a series of acclaimed productions and close to conclusion fund raising efforts to refurbish the…
Locals Cottoning on to festival on the doorstep
THE clock is ticking louder each day as excitement continues to build ahead of the third annual Cotton Clouds music festival. Friday and Saturday, August…
Brass Fest 9 to raise roof in Uppermill Civic Hall
BRASS band lovers can extend their Whit Friday celebrations by enjoying ‘Brass Fest 9’ the following day. The special Whit Weekend concert will be held…
Sound of music returns with tenth Diggle Blues Festival
THE sound of music returns for a tenth year with the annual Diggle Blues Festival on Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2. The free…
Appeal to save Whit Friday tradition
DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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Wanted: someone ‘flush’ to lease toilets in Uppermill
YOU don’t have to be flush with money, but you may need to spend more than a penny if you are interested in this potential…
Latte be having you! Rugby coach Ford to touch down with new café venture
TOP rugby coach and former player Mike Ford is returning to his Saddleworth roots to try his hand as a café owner. The 53-year-old, who…
Tesco counters to go part-time
CUSTOMERS in Saddleworth will find a counter at Tesco supermarket open only on a part-time basis after the shopping giant decided to cut its hours…
Made in Oldham… best in business celebrate awards
PAUL Sheerin reckons the best is yet to come from Oldham’s newly crowned ‘young business of the year’. Last June, the Independent exclusively revealed the…
Aspect IT: Who uses fibre broadband and why it is a good idea
By Danielle Skinner, Digital Marketing Executive at Aspect IT THE world is becoming increasingly reliable on the internet. Whether it’s for business or personal use, we all…
Greenfield opticians win two national awards in one week
GREENFIELD based Allegro Optical is celebrating after winning two prestigious industry awards. Co-managing director Sheryl Doe has been crowned National Dispensing Optician of the Year…
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Stars in our eyes: Nominations open to celebrate looked after children and care leavers
NOMINATIONS are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers. Oldham Council will host its annual Stars in Our…
Rosie passes her biggest test ahead of GCSE examinations
ROSIE Naylor will sit down with hundreds of her fellow Saddleworth School pupils this month to take the first of her GCSE exams. That is…
Tackle the three peaks of Saddleworth for Mahdlo
LOCALS are invited to put on their walking boots and tackle the three peaks of Saddleworth in a charity challenge for Mahdlo Oldham. Returning for…
‘Big’ school gets top marks for pupil transition initiative
MAKING the switch from junior to ‘big’ school can be exciting, daunting and even downright scary for some children. But for hundreds of youngsters attending…
Cubs all set to try Caroline’s new Nordic challenge
A THRIVING cub pack has been introduced to a new challenge towards achieving two coveted activity badges. Youngsters from 23rd Oldham Greenfield St. Mary’s recently…
Diggle scarecrow trail is a big hit!
DIGGLE’S first ever scarecrow trail has already attracted plenty of attention and caught the eye of the Independent. Organised by Friends of Diggle School (FODS)…
