My first Rushcart was weird, tiring, and completely alien. I cannot wait for the the next one
SADDLEWORTH’S Rushcart Festival may have been a staple on the calendar for 50 years and the traditions it upholds are far older than that. But…
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Saddleworth residents fear return of parking ‘nightmare’ as Dove Stone reopens
By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter People living close to Dove Stone Reservoir fear a ‘horrendous’ parking and traffic ‘nightmare’ could return now the…
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Oldham theatre launches playwriting competition with cash prizes up for grabs
ASPIRING playwrights are being invited to put pen to paper as Oldham’s Lyceum Theatre prepares to launch the second edition of its one-act playwriting competition. …
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Oldham secures funding to empower the next generation of creative talent
YOUNG people in Oldham are set to benefit from a new programme designed to open up careers in the creative sector and give the next…
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The Last Laugh review: A nostalgic tribute to British comedy greats
Ian Cheeseman finds plenty to enjoy at Buxton Opera House as Bob Monkhouse, Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper are brought warmly back to life in…
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The ‘endangered’ clog maker bringing all the bells and whistles to the Rushcart
MAKING shoes for Morris dancers is not all it is clogged up to be. That is according to Phil Howard, an ex-dancer turned clog…
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Levers chips in with new Oldham town centre shop after 30 years at Tommyfield
ONE OF Oldham’s best-known chippies is preparing to begin a new chapter after three decades serving customers from Tommyfield Market. Levers held a soft opening…
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My Secret House: A personal Saddleworth story built on family, history and pride
MY SECRET House is more than an interior design studio and boutique store – it is Deborah Hill’s deeply personal vision, rooted in Saddleworth’s history…
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Meet the artists bringing Oldham’s Town of Culture to life
A GREENFIELD-BASED arts group is among those selected to bring their creative ideas to life as Oldham celebrates its year as Greater Manchester Town of…
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Oldham Council deadlock means government intervention
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor has branded Oldham representatives’ failure to work together and break the leadership deadlock is “the definition of madness”. Government commissioners are now set to…
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Intrepid trekkers raise more than £25,000 for Saddleworth rare cancer charity
MORE THAN 300 people welcomed two dedicated trekkers home from a 560-kilometre walk as their fundraising total topped an incredible £25,000. Lee McAllister and Paul…
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Woman pleads not guilty to Dove Stone arson charges
THE WOMAN accused of starting a wildfire at Dove Stone Reservoir has denied charges of arson and aggravated arson. Shania Care-Slede, aged 20 and of…
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Pirates set to take over Uppermill canal for Bank Holiday weekend
Pirates will be taking to the water in Uppermill this Bank Holiday weekend as the popular Little Blue Boat returns with two days of special…
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TV stars to lead Oldham Coliseum’s radical new production of Macbeth
TWO acclaimed North West actors will take centre stage in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth coming to Oldham this autumn. Andrew Sheridan, known…
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Fifty years of folking for Lees musician
HE MAY not be a member of Gomez and he may not have tried to kill Princess Anne, but if there is one thing Ian…
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Gates open to new Grotton playground
GIDDY CHILDREN and adults alike abounded in Grotton – as Saddleworth Parish Council unveiled a new and improved play area in the local park. …
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Friends walk from Plymouth to Springhead in fight against rare cancer
A LOCAL charity is now walking hundreds of kilometres in memory of a man who died of a rare cancer. On Thursday, August 13, two members of…
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Why More Businesses Are Refurbishing Existing Premises Instead of Relocating
With commercial property costs, fit-out expenses, and potential operational disruption all heavy factors in business decision-making, many British organisations are choosing to refurbish and improve…
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How to Improve Security & Convenience Around the Home
There is no place more important than the home, which is why every homeowner needs to consider security and convenience. Taking steps to bolster your…
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Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school’s centenary year
STUDENTS at Crompton House are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results as the Shaw school marks its 100th anniversary. The school, based on Rochdale…
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Saddleworth pupils help Rishworth School achieve GCSE success
PUPILS from the Saddleworth area have played their part in a successful year for Rishworth School. Year 11 students at the independent school achieved an…
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Top grades and bright futures for Royton & Crompton Academy students
STUDENTS at E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy were celebrating on GCSE results day as their Year 11 cohort prepared for the next stage of their…
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Royton students celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS, parents and staff gathered to celebrate their GCSE results as Year 11 pupils at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North marked the end of their…
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Rushcart 2026: All you need to know as Saddleworth Morris Men mark 50th festival
The bells will be ringing, the roads will be lined and the famous cart will once again roll through Saddleworth this weekend as one of…
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Dove Stone reopens to visitors following devastating summer wildfires
Visitors are being welcomed back to Dove Stone today as the popular Saddleworth beauty spot reopens following the devastating wildfires which swept across the moorland…
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Cheers, tears and relief as Saddleworth School pupils celebrate GCSE success
Months of hard work, revision and anticipation came down to the opening of one envelope as students at Saddleworth School discovered their GCSE results. The…
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Mossley farm shop to stage first Pride celebration
A Mossley business which has placed community support at the heart of its ethos since opening is preparing to stage its first ever Pride celebration.…
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Saddleworth writer launches online writing school to help aspiring authors find their voice
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED writer, actor and university lecturer is launching a new online writing school designed to make high-quality creative writing tuition accessible to people wherever…
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Angels heralded for care beyond compare
A care company operating across Saddleworth has been rated Outstanding by health watchdogs, placing it among just four per cent of care providers in Britain…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks walkers double fundraising target to make bucket list dreams come true
SADDLEWORTH Medical Practice staff more than doubled their £1,500 fundraising target as they tackled the Saddleworth Three Peaks challenge to make the bucket lists of…
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Esteemed international award for former Greenfield resident Richard Knowles
FORMER Oldham Council Leader and Greenfield resident Professor Richard Knowles is ‘deeply honoured, humbled and delighted’ to receive an esteemed award from the International Geographical…
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How to Make Your MOT Booking in Derry Quick and Hassle-Free
Every driver knows the feeling: your MOT is due, life is busy, and finding time to sort it out feels like just another chore on an already long list. The…
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Greenfield fire fallout sees death of hundreds of fish
A FIRE at a Greenfield business claimed the lives of several indirect victims – fish. Sachets, on Wellington Industrial Park – behind the village’s Tesco…
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Road closures planned for Greenfield carriageway surfacing works
ROADS throughout Greenfield will be closed for up to nine days for carriageway surfacing works. J Hopkins is carrying out the work on Chew Valley…
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