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‘Less is more’ – disappearing litter bins part of plan for cleaner streets
LITTER bins across Saddleworth are being removed as part of Oldham Council’s new borough wide approach to rubbish collection! Residents have already noticed the disappearance…
Response to Census 2021 exceeds expectations as deadline approaches
THE response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count. For those…
Cllr Arooj Shah to be elected as new leader of Oldham Council
Cllr Arooj Shah has been elected as the new leader of Oldham’s Labour Group. With Labour being the largest group on Oldham Council, holding 40…
Election 2021: Vacancies on Saddleworth Parish Council filled by Conservative and Independent candidates
The results are in for the Saddleworth Parish Council by-election, Greenfield ward… The two vacant seats are filled by Donna Simpson (Con) and Helen Bishop…
Election 2021: Saddleworth South seat won by one of borough’s youngest councillors
THE votes are in! Max Woodvine (Con) is now Saddleworth South’s representative on Oldham Council – making him one of the borough’s youngest ever ward…
Election 2021: Narrow victory sees Lib Dems gain seat in Saddleworth West and Lees
The seat in Saddleworth West and Lees now belongs to Mark Kenyon (Lib Dem) who won the seat with 975 votes – just 42 votes…
Election 2021: Luke Lancaster gains Saddleworth North for Conservatives
Luke Lancaster (Con) is Saddleworth North’s new representative on Oldham Council after defeating incumbent Garth Harkness (Lib Dem). Cllr Lancaster, who also sits on Saddleworth…
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Future is bright for Saddleworth starlet Josh
SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league talent Josh Thewlis has been tipped to have a bright future in the sport by his boss at Super League side Warrington…
Doro banned over years old bet
FORMER Saddleworth Rangers rugby league prospect Eribe Doro has been banned from the sport for a month for breaking betting rules. But the 20-year-old revealed…
Title triumph for Tommy
MANCHESTER City’s pursuit of a treble of Premier League, Carabao Cup and Champions League continues. But there has been another less publicised triumph as City…
Raise your glasses as barman hits hole in one
THE drinks would have been on barman Paul Brammer had the clubhouse at Saddleworth Golf Club been open after the 20-year-old scored a hole-in-one during…
‘Keepin it Renal’ to remember Ricky
THE ‘Keepin it Renal’ event, organised by the Ricky Casey Trust to help raise awareness of the rare and aggressive kidney cancer that claimed his…
Gareth walking with a Spring in his step
GARETH Coombe can certainly not be accused of putting his feet up and taking it easy as Springhead AFC negotiate the football season. He would…
Bowled over by a return to playing
THE 12 bowling teams from Dobcross Band Club are ready for a long-awaited return to competitive action. Having lost the whole of the 2020 season…
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Chew better believe it! Grotton man ‘cycles’ up Everest
KEEN cyclist Des Thorpe has completed a two-wheeled ascent of the world’s tallest mountain – all without leaving Saddleworth. In 21 hours, Des, a retired…
Litter picker – proud Pauline goes animal crackers over College ‘zoo’
PAULINE Elliott spent her first day out for more than a year in a pig sty… and she couldn’t have been happier. Pauline, 55, admitted…
Parishioners put best feet forward for CAFOD challenge
A LEES church raised nearly £6,000 for charity after challenging its congregation to walk 10,000 steps a day for 40 days during Lent. The efforts…
Saddleworth WI reflects on keeping going during an unusual year in 2020
IT was certainly a year to reflect on as Saddleworth Women’s Institute looked back over 2020 at their annual meeting. The event in March was…
Store plans memorial garden as tribute to former staff
A MEMORIAL garden is to be created at Tesco Greenfield as a mark of respect for former staff of the Chew Valley Road store. Last…
‘WAGs’ walk 23 million steps virtually around globe in aid of The Christie
A DEDICATED group of women have walked 23 million steps on a virtual trip around the world to raise £4,194.25 for The Christie. The walking…
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Saddleworth Museum prepares for re-opening after 15-month closure due to Covid pandemic
THE doors at Saddleworth Museum are finally reopening to the public in May after being closed for 15 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. A…
Gear up for epic Motorsport Festival
A NEW Motorsport Festival is coming to Yorkshire for the first time ever this June. The Yorkshire Motorsport Festival (YMSF) was meant to make its…
Real-life stories from health workers at Royal Oldham Hospital explored in A Broken Family, Together
REAL-LIFE stories of healthcare workers at The Royal Oldham Hospital are explored in Dare to Know Theatre’s digital verbatim play A Broken Family, Together. The play…
Pets Corner: Meet Freddie and Oscar
IT is clear to us that the people of Saddleworth really do love their animals – and we’ve been loving all of the furry friends…
True Grit Peak practice makes perfect for climber Graham
CHEW Valley and Dovestone have never been as popular as day trip destination for thousands of visitors. The scenic area holds different attractions for different…
Camera Club keeps on clicking despite Covid
COVID-19 has not stopped the cameras of keen photographers clicking across the borough as they have adapted to carrying on during the pandemic. Oldham Camera…
Going live! Curtain to rise again at the Millgate
THE curtain will go up again at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre from September with a programme of entertainment arranged to suit every taste. From Kate…
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Nothing crumbling at Crumbles
SHARON Cullen is counting down the hours until she can finally do what she intended to do – open her tearoom as a tearoom! In…
DIY wills can often lead to inheritance and will disputes
Find Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers at 31 Queen Street, Oldham or call 0161 785 3500 or go online: www.pearsonlegal.co.uk (advertisement feature) WHILE it might…
Forward thinking family business keeps taking home improvements to next level
A POPULAR third-generation family business is opening another door to success after taking over its first base on Uppermill high street. Forward-thinking AWC Windows and…
Double boost for O’Donnell Solicitors as they mark fifth anniversary
SADDLEWORTH-BASED O’Donnell Solicitors have added a double boost of experience and talent to their team. Associate solicitor Katrina Fox has joined the law firm’s commercial…
Enterprising Greenfield business recognised with Queen’s Award
GREENFIELD based glasshouse and greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has received the royal seal of approval. Founded in 1938, the Wellington Road business is now the…
New salon is making waves in Saddleworth
TWO talented hairdressers are bringing their creativity, experience and expertise under one roof at a new salon in Greenfield. Rachael Ann Whitehead and Amelia Heyes…
Taking the plunge – Hillside pool reopens for swim tuition and more
THERE is a new look and a new face for the fresh start to swimming tuition at Saddleworth’s stunning indoor pool with a view. Manor…
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Applications open for MP’s virtual Working for Your Community Summer School 2021
APPLICATIONS are now open for the eighth annual Working for your Community Summer School to help participants learn more about politics and helping their area.…
Mahdlo calls on young people to get creative for minibus design competition
MAHDLO Youth Zone is inviting young people across the borough to get creative for their minibus design competition. Last year, the Mahdlo minibus was stolen…
Cadet Grace helps make Easter egg-stra special for veterans and care home residents
A COMMUNITY-SPIRITED cadet’s latest fundraising efforts helped make Easter an egg-stra special time for veterans, the elderly and vulnerable across Saddleworth and beyond. Grace Whalley,…
Oldham College student designs winning ‘We Got This’ concept for city-region travel safe campaign
AN Oldham College student has taken her first steps towards an exciting career in the creative industries after coming up with the winning concept for…
Lees primary school receives online safety savvy accreditation accolade
HEY With Zion has successfully completed a comprehensive online safety training programme demonstrating its commitment to keeping children and young people safe online. The Lees…
Little Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral award
A SPRINGHEAD youngster, inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore, has received civic recognition for her own outstanding contribution to charity and the…
Children invited to spring into action and celebrate nature for photography competition
SPRING into action and get closer to nature this April with a children’s photography competition. The ‘Celebrate Nature’ competition is being run by LSG Business…
