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Theatre legend Alan steps back into spotlight with Queen’s Birthday honour
KENNETH Alan Taylor thought news of his British Empire Medal was an online scam… oh no, he didn’t! Actually, ‘oh yes, he did’ but recognition…
OBE for Lees mum who launched Chatty Café to combat loneliness
A YOUNG mother from Lees whose spearheaded a now nationwide scheme to combat loneliness and encourage social interaction has been awarded an OBE in the…
Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield honoured with OBE for fundraising efforts
KEVIN Sinfield may be the one who has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list but he is adamant it is not all…
Emergency work carried out at Dovestone to contain tree disease outbreak
FELLING of infected and exposed trees at Dovestone will begin during summer 2021 after a disease that has been spreading across the UK was found…
Hit and run victim demands action against speeding drivers
A GREENFIELD man who was left for dead after a hit and run incident is calling for action and measures to be put in place…
Royton ‘move’ to Saddleworth parliamentary constituency has ‘merit’ says Boundary Commission
THE current Oldham East and Saddleworth parliamentary constituency could include two new areas at any elections after 2023. The Boundary Commission of England (BCoE) don’t…
Uppermill-born scientist and his work to be recognised with plaque at Museum
A CAMPAIGN to recognise the ground-breaking work of an Uppermill-born physicist is nearing a successful conclusion. A permanent reminder of the pioneering achievements of Albert…
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Saddleworth Rangers clubhouse to host funeral of legendary coach Mick Coates
THE funeral of Saddleworth Rangers’ legendary coach Mick Coates will take place on Friday, June 18 at the clubhouse in Greenfield. Grotton-based Mick passed away…
Plain sailing as Ellia raises £2,000 for children’s hospital
GRASSCROFT’S Ellia Rhodes has raised more than £2,000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH). The 16-year-old took to the water for 10 hours at…
Teenage captain Xander delivers cricket orders to dad
TEENAGER Xander Selby found himself in the unusual position of captaining a Delph cricket team that included dad Jon. It happened in Delph’s win at…
Sinfield welcomes match funding boost for MND research
RESEARCH investigating potential treatments for motor neurone disease (MND) has secured a further funding boost, bolstered by the efforts of Grasscroft rugby league legend Kevin…
Saddleworth Rangers mourn legendary coach Mick Coates
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are in mourning after the sudden death of Mick Coates who has been described as one of the greatest figures in the club’s…
Berry adds to list of centuries
CRICKETER Mark Berry, Greenfield’s second-team captain, scored an early-season century. It came in the annual friendly for the North West Over-40s against Lancashire Over-60s. Berry,…
Adam’s hat-trick for Greenfield is in vain
WELL-KNOWN local player Adam Robinson, who celebrates his 40th birthday this year, had achieved a cricketing first in his long career. Greenfield’s captain claimed his…
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Art in focus at Woodend Mill with post lockdown exhibition
A GROUP of Mossley-based artists is celebrating the lifting of lockdown by hosting a summer exhibition at Woodend Mill later this month. Taking place on…
Councillors tackle five trigs to raise funds for Yorkshire Day
TWO Saddleworth Parish councillors have stepped out on the first part of a fundraising challenge to support this year’s Yorkshire Day Fayre. After receiving requests…
Volunteers get hands on in Uppermill for Great British Spring Clean
A BROKEN garden ornament, a slab of polystyrene and 10 bags of rubbish were collected by volunteers during a recent litter pick in Uppermill. Organised…
Food for thought – fall survivor’s praise for Rescue Team saviours
A GRATEFUL hill walker, who survived a horror fall on Saddleworth moors, recalled the drama as he said ‘thank you’ to the men who helped…
Car review: ProCeed to your Kia dealer for stand-out ‘shooting brake’
THE Kia ProCeed is the Korean company’s most sporty-looking model, after the excellent Stinger which redefined Kia’s sporting ambitions and garnered rave-reviews around the world,…
It’s out with the old, in with the new at OMRT
THERE’S a new member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team as the Greenfield based operation said its farewells to an old ‘friend’. A successful fundraising initiative…
Column: Graham Hibbins, from Strachan’s Chemist, takes a look at allergies
ALLERGIES are caused by your immune system responding to a harmless substance and reacting as if it is a potential threat to your body. The…
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Players’ new recovery season designed to show laughter is best medicine
IF laughter really is good for the soul then Saddleworth Players’ new recovery season starting in September should definitely hit the spot. When Jim Cartwright’s…
White rose to fly high for annual celebrations
THE white rose will be flying high to mark Yorkshire Day this year on Sunday, August 1. The celebrations will start as usual with a…
Step out over Three Peaks in aid of Mahdlo Youth Zone
LOCALS are invited to put their best foot forward as the ‘Three Peaks of Saddleworth’ walk returns in aid of Mahdlo Youth Zone on Saturday,…
New climbing centre brings fun for all the family to Oldham
A NEW climbing centre with an array of facilities suitable for all the family is due to open its doors in Oldham this August. The…
Podcast putting One Foot In Front Of The Other
NEW podcast series One Foot In Front of the Other explores health and wellbeing through the lens of walking. Walking has been a coping strategy for many…
New podcast helps ease Creative Block
WRITER’S block might be a problem from time to time for those in the creative industries – but one videographer and filmmaker from Greenfield has…
Saddleworth Captured: a look through your lens
AS everyone knows, the weather cannot make its mind up – snow in May anyone? But one thing that will never be in doubt is…
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It’s official: Oldham College is ‘Great Place to Work’
OLDHAM College is celebrating after achieving Great Place to Work Certification™. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Their unparalleled benchmark…
Exports are plain sailing for Dobcross business and its customers after new accreditation recognition
A PROGRESSIVE Dobcross-based family run business has moved up the gears to meet the extra demands of a post Brexit trading world. Bolstered by new…
Clinical Negligence team comes of age at Pearson Solicitors
Advertorial feature for Pearson’s Solicitors 2021 is a celebratory year for Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers as it is 21 years since the Oldham law…
Aspect IT: Does your small business need a computer network?
By Peter Dorotiak, Director MODERN day businesses rely heavily on IT and technology plays a key role for many organisations, regardless of their size. If…
Further growth for firm’s Private Client department
O’DONNELL Solicitors continues to trail blaze with another key appointment as Jill Waddington joins their Private Client department at the end of May. Jill, a…
New look but legacy continues at Uppermill women’s clothes shop
THE 40-year legacy of a popular women’s clothes shop on Uppermill High Street is continuing as new tenants are taking on the mantle and bringing…
Grotton nurse faces Dragons in search for investment for UK Sniffer Dogs
GROTTON veterinary nurse Rachel Bean came face to face with real-life dragons on Thursday night (May 20) on BBC One’s Dragon’s Den, hoping to help…
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Same amazing college, new look at Oldham Sixth Form
OLDHAM Sixth Form College is launching a new brand that marks the college’s 28 year evolution into its current position as one of the country’s…
Oldham College electrical apprentice surges to national final
AN OLDHAM College Electrical apprentice powered his way to an ‘exceptional performance’ at the Sparks Magazine Learner of the Year 2021 final. Adam Pitcher, a…
Students step out for DofE training weekend
SADDLEWORTH School students put their best feet forward for a two-day Duke of Edinburgh navigation training weekend in the Peak District. The group of 51…
Pupils graduate from The Brilliant Club
HARD-WORKING Year 10 students at Saddleworth School are celebrating their graduation from The Brilliant Club national Scholar’s Programme. The Brilliant Club is a charity which…
Something exciting is coming to Oldham Sixth Form College
AFTER almost 30 years of providing exceptional education to students, Oldham Sixth Form College is keeping its key purpose at heart as it undergoes a…
Waterhead Academy shortlisted for top educational award
WATERHEAD Academy has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2021 Tes Awards in recognition for its community initiatives during the past year. The Academy on Huddersfield…
Children spring into action for nature photography competition
BUDDING young photographers have been springing into action for children’s nature photography competition. The ‘Celebrate Nature’ competition was run throughout April by LSG Business Hub…
