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RSPB raise alerts following arson attempt at Dovestone Reservoir
A DEDICATED wildlife trust has raised an alert after young arsonists sparked illegal blaze threats at a top beauty spot. The fires were reported by…
MP supports Earth Hour across Saddleworth and Oldham
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, will be supporting Earth Hour by taking part in the global lights-out event on Saturday, March 30 between 8:30pm and 9.30pm. …
Vision for St Chads unveiled
A VISION to save Saddleworth’s iconic church in Uppermill has been revealed as the community is invited to a consultation meeting on Tuesday March 26.…
Oldham Council is becoming smoke free
OLDHAM COUNCIL is becoming smoke free from April 1, helping to safeguard staff, residents and other visitors from the harms caused by smoking. It means…
Scholes son found guilty of Uppermill assault
THE SON of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes faces a fine or community penalty after punching a former friend. Arron Scholes landed blows on ex-school…
New firefighting equipment to help protect beauty spot from more blazes
SPECIALIST all-terrain firefighting equipment will be part of a task force this year to help protect a local beauty spot from the threat of moorland…
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Latics appoint Pete Wild until end of the season
OLDHAM ATHLETIC have appointed Denshaw raised Pete Wild as head coach until the end of the season. Interim academy manager Wild, who lives in Royton,…
Scholes stuns Oldham Athletic by quitting after just 31 days
PAUL Scholes has stunned Oldham by quitting as manager after just 31 days in charge. The former Manchester United star, who won just one of…
Saddleworth Tennis Club serves up treat for future players
MEMBERS of the public can take the first steps towards becoming kings of the court after a tennis club teamed up with a coaching services…
Are you a rugby league super fan? You can bet on being a winner at Betfred
BOOKMAKERS Betfred, title sponsors of Super League, Championship and League One, have launched a search for rugby league’s super fan. And there’s a £10,000 cash…
Lewis sets sights on top 100
TAME Valley’s Lewis Doughty has broken into the world’s top 200 squash players. The 28-year-old, who competes for the Greenfield club in the North West…
Team O’Donnell to take on the Tour of Tameside for Emmaus
O’Donnell Solicitors is delighted to announce their support and participation in the 2019 Tour of Tameside. Several members of team O’Donnell will participate in four-day…
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Your support will make a difference
THE Satellite Centre’s Body Mind and Well-being programme is now in the customer vote for a Bags of Help grant from Tesco. It is a…
Saddleworth urged to remember tragic events of Peterloo Massacre
A SADDLEWORTH resident has joined the calls for recognition of the part played by Saddleworth participants before and during the Peterloo massacre. This year marks…
Make a date with George
THE success in identifying and then re-locating a piece of Saddleworth history prompted the Independent to search for other pieces of local antiquity. And a…
Car review: New Civic Type R – a wolf in wolf’s clothing?
By Steve Berry THERE is a word for a car that belies its true nature. It is an alternative to the phrase “wolf in sheep’s…
Dinner dance still a delight 100 years on
IN January 1919, glamorous guests were dressed to the nines as they rolled up in carriages to Café Monica for the Oldham and District Master…
Help Grotton Residents keep the village tidy
HELP Grotton Residents Association keep the village tidy by joining them on their Annual Spring Clean Up of litter on Saturday, April 13. The event…
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Oldham’s Family History Festival
DISCOVER your past and trace your ancestors as part of this week’s Oldham’s Family History Festival, until March 29. With various sessions taking place across…
Wrestlers are ready for a Royal Rumble at Queen Elizabeth Hall
OLDHAM’S Queen Elizabeth Hall is ready to be rocked as wrestlers take part in an over-the-top-rope ‘Royal Rumble’ match. Fans can boo the bad guys…
Mayor making – Rachael takes on challenging role for Players debut
RUTH Ellis was a good time girl from North Wales whose life ended on the end of a hangman’s noose in a London prison. Ellis…
Award-winning playwright brings new razor sharp drama to Oldham Coliseum
A BRAND new, razor sharp drama from award-winning taxi driver-come-playwright Ishy Din is coming to Oldham Coliseum Theatre. Approaching Empty tells how in a scruffy…
Saddleworth – definitely not Pointless answer from Patti
ENTERTAINER and charity worker Patti Boulaye unwittingly put Saddleworth on the national map during a recent appearance on a celebrities edition of popular quiz show,…
Band of the Grenadier Guards heading for unique concert in Uppermill
MANY a band has marched down Uppermill High Street over the years – but it will be a historic first when the Band of the…
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Financial futures are in safe hands with top planner Jade
FOUR years of hard work including 18 exams and hundreds of hours studying has paid off for a Greenfield-based financial planner who is now one…
Caffè Grande Abaco is raising the Bar
UPPERMILL’S premier café bar has made some dramatic changes over the last few months, including opening two new floors and creating four lovely spaces to…
Allegro Optical scoop business award and have sights on further accolades
HOT on the heels of opening their new practice in Greenfield, the team at Allegro Optical is celebrating again. This time the optical group raised…
Springhead IT firm appoints new Technical Support Engineer
SPRINGHEAD-BASED tech firm Aspect IT has appointed Technical Support Engineer Rob Reeves following their continued business expansion. Founded in 2003, Aspect IT provides an array…
Tax year end planning A top 10 checklist by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers
WITH tax year end just around the corner, it is time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances, writes…
Aspect IT: Common causes of data loss
By Danielle Skinner, Marketing Executive at Aspect IT Businesses may occasionally experience data loss, whether through accidently deleting files or something more malicious such as a…
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Wash and go Wembley beckons for Diggle School youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at Diggle Primary School set themselves a fund-raising goal as part of their road to Wembley experience. Around 50 pupils have signed up for…
Holy Trinity Dobcross is excited to expand with new pre-school
EXCITEMENT is in the air for both pupils and staff at Holy Trinity CE Dobcross School as they look forward to the opening of their…
Backing for the Futures – new school to be built in Greenfield
A “Forever home” in Saddleworth for pupils with autism has received the green light from Oldham Council’s planning committee. Councillors unanimously agreed plans to provide…
Millie’s make a mark on Swan Meadow Nursery
AN outstanding nursery in Delph is certainly making its mark after receiving a prestigious award for going above and beyond to keep their children safe.…
Wash and go….Wembley beckons for Diggle School youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at Diggle Primary School have set themselves a fund-raising goal as part of their road to Wembley experience. Around 50 pupils have signed up…
Oldham Youth Council crowned runners-up at National Youth Voice Star Awards
By Hannah Wilson OLDHAM Youth Council was proud to named runners-up after being nominated for four awards at the British Youth Council’s Youth Voice Star…
