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Man arrested following police pursuit through Oldham
A MAN from Manchester has been jailed after being arrested following a pursuit through Oldham. At around 7.30pm on Monday 11 March 2019, there was…
Greenfield Rail Action Group still on track despite change in transport use
GREENFIELD Rail Action Group (GRAG) will still fight for improvements to local services and trains despite considerable changes to public transport use due to Covid-19,…
Lines handed out to drivers for “irresponsibly” parked cars
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers have led to a Saddleworth village becoming the latest to see the introduction of new parking restrictions. Double yellow lines have been painted…
New measures introduced to combat Greenfield parking problems
GREENFIELD is to receive another coating of double yellow lines in an attempt to alleviate obstructive parking and allow social distancing. New temporary no waiting…
Bridge of sighs? Council bosses undecided if bridge will be replaced
OLDHAM Council bosses admit they are yet to decide if a bridge over a busy Uppermill road will be replaced.The structure over Church Road was…
No longer a bridge too far!
A DILAPIDATED footbridge has received temporary repairs after the Independent highlighted concerns over its poor condition in our June paper. The metal and timbered structure…
Saddleworth road closure: CHEW VALLEY ROAD
ROAD closure in place for resurfacing works between St Mary’s Drive and Manchester Road in Greenfield. Diversions in place via Shaw Hall Bank Road, Well-i-Hole…
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New workout regime at Rangers
IT is far removed from training as we know it as Saddleworth Rangers are gradually returning to action after the easing of lockdown restrictions. With…
European Tour golfers to tee off at Saddleworth?
EUROPEAN Tour professionals could be teeing off soon at Saddleworth Golf Club. Saddleworth is hosting an 1836 Tour event on Friday, July 17 with players…
Safety first for Saddleworth 3Ds
SADDLEWORTH 3Ds resumed “limited training sessions” on Monday, July 6 having been making plans since early June to bring back football safely. With some of…
Saddleworth Village Olympics cancelled for first time ever
AFTER much deliberation the Saddleworth Village Olympics Organising Committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
Ashworth to join Fish at Seel Park
GRASSCROFT’S Lee Ashworth is the new assistant manager at Mossley. The 36-year-old schoolteacher has been appointed as David Fish’s number two.The pair have worked together…
Latics Latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings news from Oldham Athletic FC
A MAJOR rebuild has begun at Oldham Athletic with Zak Dearnley agreeing a new two-year deal. The 21-year-old forward looks likely to be a key…
Cricketers’ 30-mile charity walk raises £5,000
CRICKETERS from Austerlands put their best feet forward completing a 30-mile charity walkathon. The group of 30 braved the wet on Saturday, July 4 to…
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Your Town needs you: Help Oldham mark 75th VJ Day Anniversary
RESIDENTS are invited to share their photographs, nostalgia and artwork to help Oldham commemorate Victory over Japan Day. Saturday 15 August marks 75 years since…
Dovestone WI has it covered as face masks raise over £4,000 for foodbanks
MORE than £4,000 has been raised for foodbanks by Dovestone WI through donations for their hand-made face coverings as they continue to help the community…
Literary apothecary Poetry Health Service opens virtual doors
A BRAND new, free creative service is prescribing contemporary poems as a tool for connection and healing. Founded by poet, playwright and performer Hafsah Aneela Bashir, the Poetry…
Don’t get the hump – it’s a Roman road
John Kirkbride takes a brief (and slightly personal) look at the road built between the Roman forts of Manchester and Castleshaw in AD 79 –…
Curlews and Conservation: At Dovestones with Kate Hanley
A SERIES of weekly ecoEvents online is offering an informative and helpful insight for everyone interested in sustaining and improving the local environment. The first…
Nicola to be remembered at new memorial
THE father of a Saddleworth officer murdered in the line of duty took part in a ceremony to mark the construction of a new national…
University Campus Oldham bucks national trend on student satisfaction – and performs best locally
UNIVERSITY Campus Oldham (UCO) is celebrating its best-ever set of results that rank it in the top ten per cent nationally – and best locally…
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All hail Yorkshire Day!
SADDLEWORTH’S annual celebration of all things White Rose will take place this weekend.A socially distanced version of Yorkshire Day is planned for Sunday, August 2.…
New normal for Saddleworth Museum and Gallery
AFTER being closed for more than three months, Saddleworth Museum and Gallery is looking forward to re-opening soon to the public.The museum, on Uppermill High…
Print Factory! New exhibitions planned for Weavers but not until 2021
A TREASURED arts space in Uppermill has decided to stay ‘locked down’ until next year. As the nation moves closer to normality after the coronavirus…
‘Big’ decision to be made on Millgate pantomime but Night of Proms is off
DELPH’S Christmas pantomime has become an annual treat for Saddleworth audiences and beyond. Tickets for the 2020 show – Dick Whittington- went on sale even…
‘Adder’ stone to Diggle snake
A ‘SNAKE’ has been spotted in Diggle but not one to raise alarm or fear. In fact, the community is asked to help grow the…
Oldham Coliseum and DANC explore ‘Distance’ through experiences of disabled artists
Oldham Coliseum Theatre and TripleC/DANC have joined forces to commission, produce and present three short audio plays by disabled writers, based on the theme of ‘Distance’. Inspired by…
Musician helps brings cheer to street with live performances
A SPRINGHEAD musician has every right to blow his own trumpet – or sometimes his cornet – after putting on lockdown performances to bring community…
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Keys to your doors Former pub to be sold for houses
A 19TH CENTURY Saddleworth pub is on the market for £400,000 but any prospective buyer will need deeper pockets to transform its fortunes. However, the…
Dobcross welcome for new Swan tenant
GOOD luck to Joanne Caffrey after helping re-open the historic Swan pub in Dobcross. The famous 18th century hostelry, known locally as the Top House,…
Rioja on the menu after being put up for sale
AN UPPERMILL restaurant has gone on the market before it could reopen.Rioja on the village’s High Street is up for sale for a reduced fee…
Aspect IT: What do I need from an online booking system?
By Peter Dorotiak, Director at Aspect IT (advertisement feature) AS more businesses re-open their doors, many will require an online booking system to help manage…
Celebrating 15 years with Pearsons
FROM accounts junior to manager, it has a been a successful journey already for Rick Mills as he celebrates 15 years with Pearson Solicitors and…
Oldham Council distributes over £45m in business grants
Oldham Council has now distributed more than £45 million in cash grants to support businesses across the borough impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Over 4,000…
New arrivals as baby store reopens
THERE is not just one but two new arrivals at a popular babywear store in Uppermill as it extends its family of collections and re-opens…
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Marzia’s story inspires young people at MP’s summer school
A PROUD Oldhamer and former refugee has inspired local young people with her story of making a daring escape to the UK after the Taliban…
Young people honoured with Rotary Club of Oldham’s Student of the Year awards
YOUNG people’s contributions to school, family and the community are being celebrated again as the Rotary Club of Oldham announced the winners of its Oldham…
The students left behind
EVE Johnson-Jones, a student at The Blue Coat Sixth Form, looks at the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown on education and future prospects.…
Mr Speaker tells summer school participants ‘young people matter’
SPEAKER of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has told participants at MP Debbie Abrahams virtual summer school how he has spent years campaigning…
‘Get back in the zone’ as Mahdlo reopens to offer vital support after lockdown
By Eve Johnson-Jones THROUGHOUT lockdown Mahdlo Youth Zone was forced to close its doors but now as restrictions are eased some of its vital face-to-face…
Children’s group helps raise £4,042 for NHS by Singing a Rainbow
HARTBEEPS Saddleworth and Tameside was one of more than 100 Hartbeeps groups that raised £4,042 in total for the NHS by Singing a Rainbow.Inspired by…
Ryan releases moving musical memory to mark third anniversary of Arena attack
A BUDDING teenage musician from Greenfield has released a song to mark the third anniversary of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack that claimed the lives…
