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NHS to open two more new hospitals to fight Coronavirus
Two new NHS Nightingale Hospitals will open in Manchester and Birmingham to provide care to thousands more patients with coronavirus. The hospital based at the…
Police ready to clamp down on visitors to Dovestones Reservoir
POLICE are warning motorists to steer clear of visiting one of Oldham’s favourite beauty spots saying they will use emergency powers to stop the spread…
Road safety improvements welcomed in Scouthead
NEW road safety improvements on a troublesome stretch of the A62 have been welcomed by residents and councillors.Two warning signs have been erected on either…
Oldham CCG temporarily changes walk-in services
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), walk-in services across Oldham are changing temporarily to protect patients, staff and the wider local community. NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning…
Oldham Council stops town centre car parking charges for key workers
OLDHAM Council has stopped charges at car parks and on-street bays for key workers and NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis. The authority has announced…
Thief smashes car window of Oldham health worker to steal hand gel
A GP has slammed ‘selfish’ thieves who smashed a health worker’s car window forcing them to miss work – all to steal one bottle of…
Saddleworth Round Table invites donations to help provide care packages for NHS staff
DEDICATED Saddleworth community champions have issued a heart-felt appeal for help to raise £5,000 to provide care packages for frontline hospital staff. Saddleworth Round Table…
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Saddleworth players get England call
TWO teenagers from Saddleworth have been named in the England Under-18 rugby league academy performance squad. Josh Thewlis, who has already played first-team rugby for…
Year eight girls hitting highs in the Greater Manchester Schools’ League
THE year eight girls’ basketball team from Saddleworth School is doing exceptionally well in the Greater Manchester Schools’ League.In the latest round of games hosted…
Rugby ace Kevin Sinfield runs streets of Saddleworth after Manchester Marathon cancellation
LEEDS Rhinos’ director of rugby Kevin Sinfield put on his Sunday best to complete a solo marathon effort in record breaking time. With his attempt…
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield to run marathon through Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is to run a marathon around his home streets to raise funds for big pal Rob Burrow. The Leeds…
Saddleworth School Year 10 through to National Cup quarters
SADDLEWORTH School’s year 10 rugby league team has won through to the quarter finals of the RFL’s National Schools’ Cup. It follows a 24-10 victory…
Ex-Oldham ace Kevin Taylor found dead at home
Former Oldham, England and Lancashire rugby league star Kevin Taylor has been found dead at his home in Garden Suburb, Oldham, where he lived alone.…
Marcus fights back with best result of his career
EUROPEAN Tour professional Marcus Armitage has fought back from the brink of bankruptcy to pull off the best result of his career. The 32-year-old, a…
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Footballers get to heart of the matter
MEMBERS of a walking football team have been given lessons in making sure they can deal with emergencies caused by heart problems – after seeing…
New advice to support mental health during Coronavirus outbreak
People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope, Mental Health…
Mayor of Oldham cancels all engagements during coronavirus outbreak
THE community-spirited Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has taken the ‘heart-wrenching decision’ to postpone every engagement for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus outbreak.…
Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
Oldham recycling centres all CLOSED until further notice
RECYCLE for Greater Manchester has announced that all refuse and recycling sites across the borough are closed to the public. Following on from the Prime…
Obituary: Brenda Tanner (Schofield)
Brenda Tanner (Schofield) Beloved Mother (and in-law), Nana and Aunty aged 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6 at Mulberry Court, York. Formerly of…
Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club suspends activities but is on hand to help community
DUE to the present COVID-19 crisis, Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club (SCCC) has suspended all activities, including club runs and their annual mountain time trial. Unfortunately, they…
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Oldham Coliseum goes online during coronavirus
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is taking its artistic and engagement activity online amid the coronavirus crisis. Since its closure to help slow the spread of the…
St Chad’s All Stars take stage to claim regional award
ST Chad’s All Stars took to the stage recently not to perform another fantastic show but to collect a prestigious regional award. The group, based…
Wellifest and Saddleworth Show cancelled
TWO more events in the 2020 ‘Saddleworth season’ have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Organisers of Wellifest and the Saddleworth Show, scheduled for…
Borough’s theatres close days due to coronavirus outbreak
Theatres across Oldham and Saddleworth have closed their doors as the coronavirus outbreak continues. Oldham Coliseum shut on Monday, March 16 and they confirmed the…
Cottoning on to steam train visit
HUNDREDS of steam train enthusiasts turned out to witness a mechanical visitor from a bygone age journey through Saddleworth. Young, old and plenty in between…
Wellifest auditions postponed until further notice
By Paul Grainger Tonight’s auditions at Saddleworth School have been postponed by Mr Watson at the school until further notice. We strongly agree with the…
Stepford Wives named in top 10 to watch in 2020
GIVEN the quality of competition Stepford Wives can be rightly proud of their placing as one of the “top 10 Manchester bands to watch for…
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‘End of era’ for Jill and Jim as shutters to come down on indie greengrocers
FOR nearly 35 years Jill Stanford and husband Jim have put the greens into Greenfield. They have also supplied generations of villagers with fresh vegetables,…
Stylish boutique with fashion for three generations opens in Grotton
A TREASURE trove of fashion to suit three generations has opened its doors in Grotton. White Wall Clothing Company unveiled its newly furbished boutique, located…
Shalimar serves up food treat for NHS staff
AN Uppermill restaurant has cooked up a tasty treat for hard-working National Health Service staff at the Royal Oldham Hospital. Courtesy of the family-owned Shalimar…
Generous staff at Saddleworth restaurants donate tips to help the homeless
KIND-HEARTED staff from two Saddleworth businesses are donating more than £3,000 to charities committed to helping rough sleepers and the homeless. The White Hart at…
Manns Wharf caterers turns to ‘meals on wheels’
A long-standing catering company with strong Saddleworth and Mossley roots has changed its name and re-structured its business model to keep people fed during the…
TV chef launches 30th birthday celebrations in support of Francis House Children’s Hospice
TV chef Simon Rimmer and business partner Simon Connolly have cooked up a plan to celebrate thirty years in business while supporting Francis House Children’s…
The Wellington pub offers assistance to help elderly and vulnerable during coronavirus
THE Wellington pub in Greenfield is offering assistance to elderly and vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis by offering to stockpile and drop off food…
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Mahdlo adapts services to keep open for young people
MAHDLO Youth Zone is adapting its offerings so it can keep its doors open to young people during the coronavirus outbreak. The centre on Egerton…
Coronavirus causes Oldham College to switch to online learning and remote working
OLDHAM College is switching to online learning and remote working to keep all its 6,000+ staff and students safe during the coronavirus outbreak. Oldham College…
Minister praise for Oldham Sixth Form during visit
A LEADING government minister has spoken of the “inspiring stories” she heard during an “amazing” visit to Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC). OFSC is the…
Knowsley Junior School turns back time for Victorian Week
THE cane was back at Knowsley Junior School – but thankfully only briefly as pupils and staff turned back time for Victorian Week. The annual…
Friezland Primary to hold ‘Wig Wednesday’ fundraiser in support of young pupil Jessica
A PRIMARY school in Friezland is rallying together in support of one of its students who is facing a battle for her life. Jessica Bowers,…
Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Saddleworth School youngsters
PRESTIGIOUS Duke of Edinburgh Awards were handed out to 66 Saddleworth School pupils in a special assembly. The pupils, who achieved bronze level as Year…
All good at St Agnes after Ofsted visit
A TINY church school in Lees, celebrating its 150th anniversary later this year, continues to impress Ofsted inspectors.St Agnes C of E Primary has been…
