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Post Office says closure in Dobcross is only “temporary”
THE closure of Dobcross Post Office is only “temporary”, the Independent has been told. The Post Office and most recently Dobcross Village Store, both run…
Mountain man Mick collects Royal honour
THE EX-LEADER of Oldham’s Mountain Rescue Team has been hauled down to London by Royal appointment – to collect his MBE. And former colleagues of…
Fix our footpaths plea from residents after falls and trips
UPPERMILL pavements are in urgent need of repair, claim residents who are fed up of falling and tripping along the village High Street. The Independent…
Plans for community watches to be launched throughout Saddleworth
A PLAN to introduce village community watches in Saddleworth will be discussed at a public meeting later this month. Joe Wheeler, chair of the Saddleworth…
High Moor landfill sits serene after landscape transformation
IT was one of the most reviled landfill sites in Oldham with sustained campaigns by residents demanding its closure. But now High Moor landfill at…
Driven batty: Residents refuse to give up fight for removal of ‘pointless’ fence
CAMPAIGNERS fighting for the removal of a steel fence on Den Lane in Uppermill refuse to celebrate despite winning a concession from land owners Network…
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Delph seeks young players to continue run of success
DELPH Cricket Club is looking for new U11 players to maintain its run of success. The U11s won the Huddersfield and District League this summer,…
Expanding local badminton club forms new second team
TWO teams mean double the action each week for ever-expanding Saddleworth Badminton Club. The first match of the season was for Saddleworth ‘B’ who lost…
Kremner boxing clever
DELPH boxer Andy Kremner steps back into the ring later this month following an absence of almost seven months. The 26-year-old welterweight in on the…
Owen keeps captain’s armband
GARETH Owen will again captain a new-look Oldham in the 2019 Betfred League 1 campaign. The 26-year-old from Moorside has signed another one-year deal and…
Greenwood to make England debut
SADDLEWORTH rugby league product Joe Greenwood will make his England debut in Sunday’s Third Test against New Zealand. The Wigan Warriors star, who hails from…
Changing rooms work is to start
WORK will start imminently on new changing rooms at Greenfield Cricket Club in a development that will cost approaching a six-figure sum. Once grants are…
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Festive treats for all the family as WI’s Christmas Market returns
THERE are festive treats for all the family as Saddleworth Women’s Institute hold their popular Christmas Market on Sunday, December 2. First, the Wi is…
Spread festive cheer across Oldham by volunteering this Christmas
CHRISTMAS is the season of giving – and what better way to get in the festive spirit than by volunteering for a good cause in…
MP Debbie Abrahams plants trees at Alexandra Park to back forest conservation initiative
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is joining more than 500 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.…
Some Mothers Do: Three poets tell of love, life and motherhood
A POIGNANT collection of poems looking at life, love and motherhood is being published by three local ladies this month. ‘Some Mothers Do’ is a…
Bikers rev up £713 for charity
KIND-HEARTED motor bikers revved up £713 for Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled as they held their first ever fundraising night as a club. The Rifle…
Special delivery at Delph
THERE was a special delivery of cake and cheer at Delph Post Office on October 11 for their first birthday celebrations. Izhar and Oazmia Akhtar…
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Panto hits Saddleworth Oh yes it does!
DO you get tired of trudging to Oldham every year to take the kids to the panto? Their panto is good – but haven’t you…
Ex-Gladiator star to talk about turn to Christianity
A STAR from the hit TV show Gladiators is visiting Saddleworth on Friday, December 7 to share how his life changed drastically after taking turn…
End of fantastic era at Oldham Coliseum as Kevin Shaw moves on
Kevin Shaw, Chief Executive and Artistic Director, is to leave Oldham Coliseum this November after 17 tremendous years to pursue a freelance career in directing.…
Countdown to Christmas with fantastic Oldham Events
Count down to Christmas with a great line-up of events in Oldham town centre in the lead up to the big day. The first event…
1940s Variety Show in aid of The Christie
ENJOY ‘Sgt Dom’s 1940s Variety Show’ on Friday, November 9 in aid of The Christie Hospital. The event is the latest fundraiser by The Christie…
Remembrance Day: Commemorations in concert
THERE is a host of Remembrance Concerts taking place across the community. They include: • Friezland Brass Band is holding their Concert of Remembrance at…
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Saddleworth tech firm boosts staff productivity through yoga
A SPRINGHEAD based tech company has found a creative way to boost staff productivity by 12 per cent – a yoga-based well-being programme for employees.…
Lees Spice Lounge celebrates 10 years serving up an Indian treat
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Lees really is bringing the spice of life to the community as it celebrates ten years in business. Mr Raman…
Handelsbanken Oldham quiz raises over £1400 for the action Oldham fund
In September 2018, 20 teams entered a battle of the brains at the third Annual Charity Professionals Quiz, organised by the branch, which raised a…
Aspect IT: What is Cyber Essentials and does my business need it?
By Danielle Skinner, Digital Marketing Executive at Aspect IT OCTOBER marked Cyber Security Awareness month and its purpose was to educate businesses and individuals on the…
Looking good in Lees (with a little help from Alison Jackson)
LOOKING good has never been simpler thanks to a new aesthetic clinic in Lees that offers high quality treatments and therapies at affordable prices. Alison…
Vintage Ambiance hopes to serve up recipe for success
GREAT quality food, fantastic customer service and a stylish, welcoming environment – that’s the recipe for success according to Vintage Ambiance in Diggle. The new…
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Oldham Hulme are nurturing potential in ‘outstanding’ school
EVERY child should be given the opportunity to learn in an ‘Outstanding’ setting – and Oldham Hulme Grammar School is proud that this is provided…
British label brings a unique approach to children’s music
British label Cala Records has discovered an innovative and entirely natural way of soothing babies to sleep. Their award-winning concept is the brainchild of renowned…
Help bring festive cheer to youth at Mahdlo
YOU can bring smiles to the young faces at Mahdlo Youth Zone and help make this festive season one to remember – buy simply buying…
Competition: Policeman Pete and the hungry sheep
It was a cold day in January and it had been snowing in the little village of Diggle for over a week. The village school…
Students tackle politicians over local issues at Local Democracy Week event
Students from Oldham Sixth Form College tackled borough politicians over local issues that matter to them at a Local Democracy Week event in October. The…
Top guitar award for talented Alice
A TALENTED young guitar player is certainly hitting all the right notes as she has achieved the highest mark in the Oldham area in the…
