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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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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LSG Litter Heroes to tackle Lees rubbish during summer clean-up
HELP to make a real difference to your community by joining a litter pick this summer. LSG Litter Heroes are holding their next event on…
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Saddleworth councillor proposes ‘Concord’ solution for Oldham authority
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is proposing a plan he feels can finally break the deadlock over who will lead Oldham Council. Put simply, every party will. Those serving on…
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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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Full destruction of Greenfield business fire revealed
THE HUGE devastation at a Greenfield business following a large blaze has been revealed. A full scale emergency services response was launched after the fire broke…
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High marks for Oldham College students
OLDHAM College is celebrating a third consecutive year of improvement in Level 3 achievement rates. The three-year growth represents a 12 per cent increase in achievement for 16- to 18-year-olds since 2024, reflecting the…
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Uppermill student ready to study the past after present day success
AN UPPERMILL student with an eye on history hopes to map out a future in a museum or an art gallery after present day A-Level exam success. …
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Another superb set of results at Crompton House
STUDENTS at Crompton House Sixth Form have once again showed their skill by surpassing last year’s best set of recent results. An impressive 53 per…
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Red letter day for Blue Coat students
THERE WERE plenty of success stories as students at Oldham’s Blue Coat School collected their A-Level results. Across the cohort, 30 per cent of all…
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Bear-y good fun as Emmaus Mossley celebrates Bear’s fourth birthday
FAMILIES, friends and teddy bears alike gathered for a bear-tastic afternoon as Emmaus Mossley celebrated its beloved mascot Bear’s fourth birthday in the much loved…
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Final sentencing after woman tortured on Saddleworth Moor
A TEENAGER has become the final person to be sentenced after an Oldham woman was dumped and tortured on Saddleworth Moor in a ‘disgusting and…
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Hulme Grammar commended for outstanding educational partnerships
OLDHAM’S Hulme Grammar School is officially one of the best in the country after being commended in the national Independent Schools of the Year awards for outstanding educational partnerships. The accolade…
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Saddleworth family farm celebrates prestigious Great Taste award
A SADDLEWORTH farm is celebrating national recognition after its Heritage Old Season Lamb Shoulder received a coveted two-star Great Taste Award. Ivy Cottage Pedigree Ryelands, a…
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Exclusion zone in place in Greenfield as fire breaks out at factory
Residents may be evacuated and Tesco cleared after hazardous materials fire in Greenfield People may be evacuated from their homes and Tesco in Greenfield has…
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Rose to Remember raises £25,000 for Dr Kershaw’s
A SEA of lilac roses transformed the gardens of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and helped raise more than £25,000 for patient care thanks to community support. A crowd of hundreds gathered…
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Why more Mancunians are choosing suburban living over city-centre apartments
Manchester’s city centre has changed dramatically over the past decade. New towers have reshaped the skyline, independent businesses have thrived and thousands of people have…
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Lees community champion to put Oldham on map for Baton of Hope tour
A LEES community champion is tackling her biggest challenge yet – being selected as project lead for Oldham for the nationwide Baton of Hope 2027.…
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Hulme Grammar sees great results of students’ determination and devotion
CELEBRATIONS, hugs and emotion filled the air as students celebrated A-Levels exam success at Oldham’s Hulme Grammar. The Chamber Road school saw results among the…
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Exam excellence means family glee for Megan
NO PRESSURE on Megan Rainton to achieve A-Level success at Oldham Sixth Form College – her mother works there. Thankfully, the Springhead student achieved that…
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Francesca hopes for animal magic after A-Level success
FRANCESCA Lloyd hopes her A-Level success can be welcomed by four-legged friends as she targets a career helping animals. The Grotton teenager graduated from Oldham…
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Great A-Level grades? It’s all (ancient) Greek to Daisy
A LEES student hopes to map out a fine future for herself, by looking into the past. Daisy Kershaw scored got an A in Ancient…
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Activists speak out at Hiroshima memorial
PEACE activists in Saddleworth have spoken out against Andy Burnham’s plans to invest in nuclear submarines. The Prime Minister announced that the government would…
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Saddleworth’s MP promises to hold people to account for the area’s good
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has told of her devastation at seeing the area scarred by moorland fire. But Debbie Abrahams has hopes it can benefit from the…
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Smiles for miles at Summer Fete
BLAZING sunshine, a patch of grass and a few cold drinks were all that was needed for Saddleworth’s latest Summer Fete – but it took…
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Terrorism investigation into Oldham-linked charity
AN INTERNATIONAL charity with a base in Oldham is being investigated by the Charity Commission for alleged links to Hamas. The Al-Khair Foundation, situated…
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Oldham artist brings wildlife to life in new Gallery Oldham exhibition
Self-taught wildlife artist Anne Bardsley will showcase a colourful new collection celebrating animals, conservation and community. Oldham wildlife artist Anne Bardsley is inviting visitors to…
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Charity golf day raises record £10,000 to support young people across Oldham
MAHDLO Youth Zone’s annual charity golf day raised a record £10,000 to support its work with young people across Oldham. The event, held at Saddleworth…
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Saddleworth milestones restored in heritage preservation project
A PROJECT to locate, restore and preserve a series of historic milestones across Saddleworth has been completed. The markers, which are made from cast iron…
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Grotton playground set for grand reopening after improvements
FAMILIES in Grotton are being invited to celebrate the reopening of their local playground following a series of improvements and new additions. The Grotton Residents…
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Murder arrest after woman’s body found in Mossley
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was discovered in Mossley. Emergency services were called to home on Winterford…
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