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Take a tip – don’t dump it, visit recycling centre
OLDHAM’S household waste recycling centre is operational again but fly tipping continue to blight Saddleworth and other parts of the borough. The Independent has reported…
Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized
Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized following a raid at a property in Oldham. At 8.20am on…
Slow down warning Speeding motorists targeted
MOTORISTS across Saddleworth have been warned to slow down or face the consequences following a clampdown on speeding.Officers from GMP Saddleworth & Lees have already…
Northern to introduce new timetables for essential travel only
Northern is to introduce amended timetables from Monday (18 May) to continue to help key workers and those making essential journeys get where they need…
New Rambler route under fire as bus services axed
A BUS introduced exclusively to serve Saddleworth two years ago has received a ticket to ride across Oldham and Tameside – but some people are…
€25,000 boost for Local Communications Limited from Emergency Fund
Local Communications Limited is delighted to have been awarded €25,000 from the European Journalism Covid-19 Support Fund to help us continue to provide important and…
Mayor of Oldham ‘very excited’ to have another year in role after coronavirus disruption
THE Mayor of Oldham is ‘very excited’ to have another 12 months to work with charities and groups across the borough after she was invited…
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Oldham celebrates 125 years
OLDHAM Athletic recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their appearance at Wembley in the final of the Littlewoods Cup. It was also 30 years since…
Snookered! No imminent return for charity pool league
THERE will be no imminent return to action in the Saddleworth Charity Pool League. A decision of re-starting the league has been pushed back to…
Former Friarmere player and local umpire Philip Bantam dies aged 61
FORMER Friarmere player and respected local umpire Philip Batham, who has died aged 61, was described as somebody who lived for cricket. Philip, remembered as…
New kit sponsors for 3D Dynamos
SADDLEWORTH-BASED 3D Dynamos have found four new kit sponsors for the 2020-21 season. Football, like most things, is currently in lockdown but club officials are…
‘Head of the game – ambitious club goes from strength to strength
WHEN the 2019-20 Manchester League season was curtailed due to coronavirus, Springhead AFC were placed fifth in the premier division, 10 points off top but…
14 miles for 14 smiles: Uppermill FC organises fundraising challenge for NHS
UPPERMILL FC is fundraising for NHS hospitals and charities in Greater Manchester. They have organised a 14 miles running/walking challenge over a seven-day period in…
Thank you to my life savers – Oldham rugby league coach returns home
BRENDAN Sheridan, Oldham Rugby League Club’s assistant coach, is back home after making a full recovery from the Covid-19 virus.Shez spent three weeks in Pinderfields…
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Applause for care home workers from police and OMRT
RESIDENTS of a Saddleworth retirement and care home were treated to a rousing rendition of the ‘Clap for Carers’ salute as staff joined forces with…
Satellite Centre closed to public but online sessions available
THE Satellite Centre in Greenfield is closed until further notice but some of its user groups are continuing to hold sessions online. Mike Rooke, the…
Night to remember for Arthurs’ Round Table virtual handover
AN innovative virtual AGM ensured the changing of the chairman for the Saddleworth Round Table went ahead almost as planned. Andrew Rothwell, outgoing chairman, was…
Saddleworth WI rallies during Covid-19 outbreak
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Institute has pulled together in these challenging times to support each other and the community. With their meetings and groups on hold, some…
Just wild about flowers!
SCARRED pieces of grass on the Pennine Bridleway in Greenfield will soon be transformed into oases of colour. Several areas of parched looking ground had…
Light at end of tunnel in ownership search
A DISUSED railway tunnel connecting Grasscroft and Grotton is said to be in a “sorry state” after a recent inspection. Responsibility for maintenance of the…
Memories of the Delph Donkey line by Denise Fraser
THE Delph Donkey anniversary brought back memories of the train’s final journey for Independent reader Denise Fraser. A former Uppermill librarian, Denise even has a…
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Be a part of Gallery Oldham’s Lockdown Museum
Gallery Oldham is inviting residents to be a part of its new digital project to collect a snapshot of what life is like in the…
Virtual music lessons and gigs in gardens have ensured music continues to be played in Oldham
THE band has continued to play for Oldham’s young musicians as they have been digitally supported through the covid-19 crisis by the Oldham Music Service.…
Popular Party in the Park cancelled
ORGANISERS of the popular Party in the Park have reluctantly cancelled this year’s event, which was due to take place on September 19 in Delph.Wake…
Rock Choir ready for 24-hour fundraising extravaganza in aid of Mental Health Awareness Week
ROCK Choir is showing its support for Mental Health Awareness Week by hosting a 24-hour fundraising event. The #RockChoir24 event will take place on the…
VE Day: Fly the flag high as Saddleworth celebrates 75th anniversary
FLAGS flew high and the sound of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ filled the air as the community celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day. It was…
The Yanks could still be back in Saddleworth
YANKS – Saddleworth’s annual step back in time to World War II – could still take place this year. The two-day military show and vehicle…
Saddleworth author turns to internet to launch fourth book
A SADDLEWORTH author is getting creative to make sure the coronavirus outbreak does not delay the launch of her fourth novel. Phaedra Patrick had planned…
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Solicitors use video calls to help clients with wills
AS the current lockdown continues, O’Donnell Solicitors have adapted to ensure they remain here for you. The firm has temporarily closed both offices in Saddleworth…
Kobe Café reopens in Uppermill for takeaways in try-ing times for rugby brothers
THE lockdown has proved a try-ing time for rugby playing brothers George and Joe Ford. Not only have their rugby careers been put on hold,…
Pearson’s proud to support NHS and emergency service workers
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers is proud to offer a 10 per cent discount on legal fees for all NHS and Emergency Services workers. The…
Aspect IT: Cyber Essentials can help you protect your business and its remote workers
Advertisement feature By Peter Dorotiak, Director at Aspect IT SINCE March 23, the UK has been in lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic and this…
Oldham Council celebrates local businesses rising to the challenge
Oldham Council has shone a spotlight on the many local businesses which have gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic. The council has been celebrating companies…
Oldham MPs hold successful business support webinar
OLDHAM MPs Jim McMahon and Debbie Abrahams held an online support session for more than fifty local businesses to offer help and advice during the…
Kutchenhaus – more than a kitchen
IT is not exactly business as usual for a recently established kitchen retailer. But while the new Kutchenhaus showroom in Holmfirth is closed, doors remain…
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Chalk one up to George Youngster does his bit for NHS
LOCKED down youngsters might be driving parents up the wall but one considerate six-year-old used his spare time to colour one in instead. But creative…
Laps the way to do it! Twins ride for heroes
UNLIKE Proclaimers Charlie and Craig Reid who walked 500 miles, a pair of Austerlands twins are each cycling 500 laps for NHS workers. Jack and…
Mum’s capital idea gives Zara long distance challenge
ZARA Greenhalgh is on course to complete her first ever marathon and she is only seven years old. Already the St Chad’s School pupil has…
Little Eva’s marathon effort for NHS
INSPIRED by fundraiser supreme Captain Tom Moore a Springhead youngster is going the extra mile herself for NHS staff.Eva Hewitt, a pupil at Knowsley Junior…
Saddleworth children’s group to Sing a Rainbow for the NHS
Hartbeeps Saddleworth and Tameside is one of over 100 Hartbeeps groups that will be aiming to raise money for the NHS this week. Inspired by…
Mahdlo announces death of CEO Mike Doran from coronavirus ‘with saddest of hearts’
MIKE Doran, CEO of Mahdlo Youth Zone, has died after a three-week battle against Covid-19. Chris Wareing, Chairman of the Board at Mahdlo, announced the…
Schools work together through coronavirus outbreak disruption
THE ‘Dunkirk spirit’ has been evident for all to see at Saddleworth School over the recent very challenging weeks. The team at the school has…
