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First Manchester confirms more industrial action at Oldham depot
NO services will operate from First Manchester’s Oldham bus depot on Tuesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 20 because of further industrial action. This includes…
Tributes paid to five-year-old Dylan who died in Oldham
THE family of five-year-old Dylan Scanlon who died in Oldham on New Year’s Eve have paid tribute to him Dylan’s dad said: “Dylan was my…
Oldham Council to install more CCTV cameras around town centre tram stops
OLDHAM Council is installing 51 CCTV cameras at locations around five Metrolink stops to help passengers and residents feel safer and more confident. The…
First Manchester industrial action sees services cancelled for two days at Oldham bus depot
INDUSTRIAL action is taking place Oldham bus depot by First Manchester on Monday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 11 so no services will operate from…
New Deputy Chief Executive appointed at Oldham Council
SAYYED Osman has been confirmed as the next Deputy Chief Executive for People services at Oldham Council. Strategic Director and designated Deputy Chief Executive at…
Oldham NHS staff are winners in Northern Care Alliance Staff Awards
NHS staff in Oldham have been recognised for their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being named Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) Staff…
GMP Sergeant and fundraising extraordinaire is recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
GREATER Manchester Police officer Damieon Hartley–Pickles has been recognised for his outstanding charity work in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Damieon, who has over…
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Match official Tony handed a place on Rugby League’s Roll of Honour
TONY Martin has become the 44th member of Rugby League’s Roll of Honour which recognises people who have made outstanding contributions to the game, both…
West Indies great Sonny Ramadhin still watching
SONNY Ramadhin’s love for cricket remains as intense as in 1950 when he was a member of the West Indies team which recorded their first-ever…
Jack Sinfield promoted to Leeds Rhinos’ first-team squad
JACK Sinfield, son of rugby league legend Kevin, is one of three teenage prospects to be handed places in Leeds Rhinos’ first-team squad for the…
Roebuck leaves Wolves to join Cougars
GRASSCROFT’S Nathan Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with Betfred League 1 club Keighley Cougars after being released by Super League Warrington Wolves. The 22-year-old,…
Mark Flanagan gives testimonial cash to youth charities
TWO youth charities have shared £12,000, the proceeds of rugby league player Mark Flanagan’s testimonial. Oldham’s Mahdlo Youth Zone and the Gorton equivalent HideOut Youth…
Red Devils re-sign Sneyd
MARC Sneyd, one of the greatest players produced by Waterhead Warriors, has rejoined Salford Red Devils. The 30-year-old scrum half as become new head coach…
Controversy over Oldham RUFC’s sixth straight league loss
LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE 13, OLDHAM RUFC 12 OLDHAM RUFC suffered a sixth straight defeat in the ADM Premier Division following the narrowest of losses at Liverpool…
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Care with Choices puts person-centred homecare at heart of its services
A SCOUTHEAD-BASED care service is putting person-centred homecare at the heart of its offering to the community. Care with Choices are passionate about providing person-centred…
Painting the town red…. green, yellow, blue for Mossley outdoor art exhibition
A NEW outdoor ‘art gallery’ has been created in Mossley and is now open for viewing. Curated by eminent Woodend Mill based artist Chris Cyprus,…
Friends of Oldham Rotary Club
ADVENTURER Steve Hill and Saddleworth Independent editor-in-chief Aimee Belmore have become Friends of Oldham Metro Rotary Club. They will support the club in its fundraising…
Adventurer Steve seeks next extreme challenge
A PRIMARY school teacher who has trekked across the Sahara Desert and run nine marathons in nine days in glacial Iceland is on the hunt…
Roger ready to celebrate 100th birthday
ONE of Saddleworth’s best known figures is preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday this month. Community stalwart Roger Tanner will reach the landmark age on…
Guests dance up £3,000 for Mahdlo at Dovestone WI ball
MORE than 160 guests danced the night away at Dovestone Women Institute’s charity ball to raise £3,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. After two years of…
Gin & Jammies with Dr Kershaw’s
BECOME the ultimate party planner and host a ‘Gin & Jammies’ soiree to enjoy with friends and family, fundraising for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at the…
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Second anniversary restart for The Last Quiz Night on Earth in Oldham
ALMOST exactly two years on, immersive play-come-pub quiz The Last Quiz Night on Earth will run at Oldham’s The Bank Top Tavern in March. The production will…
Hospices join forces with Strictly Dance to raise funds for patient care
DR Kershaw’s and Willow Wood Hospices have partnered up to bring their very own version of popular BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing once more. Royton-based…
Goodbye Gardenback Sell-out gig for local trio’s farewell
A SADDLEWORTH band has been rewarded with a sell-out show for its farewell performance. Indie trio, Gardenback, are embarking on other projects after their farewell…
Saddleworth Captured: Looking through your lens
GO on, admit it. The only picture many of you want to see is one of a roaring fire or a radiator. But the drop…
Show-stoppers! ‘Greatest’ rock ‘n’ roll band are heading for Uppermill
‘THE Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy have lived up to the title for the last four…
Night Owls to have hoot with Laurel and Hardy
A NEW film club celebrating the lives and works of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy is set to launch in Springhead. Appreciation clubs and societies…
Cat’s amazing! Dick Whittington panto is purr-fect Christmas tonic
EVEN with a tightening of restrictions it’s started to feel a lot like Christmas; more so at least than 12 months ago. The Millgate Arts…
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Omicron business support grants now open
OLDHAM businesses can now apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The latest coronavirus business grant will see eligible businesses receive one off grants…
Care With Choices proud to launch new service
A NEW Scouthead-based care service has ambitious plans to provide technology enhanced, person centred home care and recruit dozens of people to join their expert…
New salon offers hair and beauty treatments for all
PAMPER yourself with a host of hair and beauty services at a new salon on Delph. @The Mill opened in April on Knarr Barn Lane…
Celebrating one year at the Rainbow Makers
RAINBOW Law in Uppermill is celebrating one year since opening for business on Uppermill High Street – and what a year it has been for…
Doors open at new farm and pet supplies store
WHETHER you’re looking for treats for a beloved pet at home or supplies for animals roaming the Saddleworth fields, then a new Delph business is…
Nxt Gen is one-stop shop for vapers
WHETHER you have just decided to stop smoking or have been using e-cigarettes for years, Nxt Gen Vapours is a one-stop shop for all the…
Get stylish this winter with new ranges at Saddleworth Outdoor
AS the winter season settles on the community, the new outerwear and countrywear ranges at Saddleworth Outdoor in Uppermill will be just what you need.…
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Saddleworth School musicians bring carols to community
THE sound of Christmas rang out around the villages as young musicians from Saddleworth School brought carols to the community. Head of Music, Garrath Beckwith,…
Sensory storytelling sessions bring book-load of fun for families
INTERACTIVE and sensory storytelling sessions are bringing a book-load of fun to Saddleworth for babies, toddlers and their parents. The ‘Adventure Babies’ sessions will be…
Reindeer and Father Christmas pay flying visit to Greenfield Primary
FATHER Christmas and his reindeer might have their busiest season just around the corner but they still made time to stop off at Greenfield Primary…
Hunt down naughty elves around Greenfield
THERE is a host of naughty elves around Greenfield waiting to be found this Christmas. The festive Great Greenfield Naughty Elf Hunt is organised by…
Gifts for children as Father Christmas sets up grotto at Saddleworth Museum
FORTY lucky children enjoyed an early trip to see Father Christmas as he made a special stop at Saddleworth Museum. He was joined by Mummy…
Millie makes her mark
MOST 18-year-olds would dream of having their own range of products – and for Millie Luke it is a reality. The teenager, from Springhead, has…
School musicians bring carols to the community
THE musicians of the Saddleworth School are raring to go this December and bring carols to the community. Head of Music, Garrath Beckwith, has planned…
