Building setbacks delay return of popular Lees pub
A POPULAR Lees pub will remain closed for several more months after unexpected complications with renovation work forced its reopening to be pushed back until…
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Entries invited for Saddleworth’s annual Christmas illuminations competition
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth are being encouraged to get creative with their festive decorations as the Parish Council prepares for its annual Christmas Illuminations Competition. Saddleworth…
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Referendum date set for Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
SADDLEWORTH’S neighbourhood plan is ready to go to the people after passing its final administrative stage. The document will form the vision of how the…
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Oldham’s restored library wins two national construction awards
OLDHAM’S restored former library has secured two prestigious national awards in recognition of its transformation into a modern civic and cultural hub. The Grade II-listed…
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Oldham to light up with free autumn and winter events
OLDHAM is set to host a spectacular programme of free events this autumn and winter, with fire performances, fireworks, festive characters and the return of…
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Extra parking spaces to open in Oldham ahead of festive season
AROUND 126 additional parking spaces are set to become available at Oldham’s Town Square Car Park ahead of the busy festive trading period. The extra…
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Delph Library urgently appeals for volunteers to keep village service running
A COMMUNITY-RUN library in Delph is appealing for new volunteers to help secure its future. Delph Library, which relies entirely on volunteers to operate, is…
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Light Up Denshaw appeals for donations to cover Christmas lights costs
ORGANISERS of Denshaw’s Christmas lights display are appealing for financial support, with up to £600 still needed to cover the costs of this year’s festivities.…
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Historic Uppermill Whit Friday band contest at risk unless more volunteers come forward
ONE of Saddleworth’s oldest and most treasured traditions could disappear after organisers warned that this year’s Uppermill Whit Friday Band Contest may have been its…
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Former Oldham Reform UK leader Lewis Quigg resigns as councillor and quits politics
By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter Reform’s first leader in Oldham Lewis Quigg has announced he is leaving politics altogether citing ‘immense pressure’ on…
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New chapter for historic Dobcross pub as couple take over The Navigation Inn
ONE of Saddleworth’s best-known pubs is preparing to welcome customers once again after a husband-and-wife team announced they are taking over The Navigation Inn in…
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Spooktacular fun in store as Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail returns
ENJOY some spooktacular fun this half-term as the popular Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail returns. This year’s event is one of the biggest to date as…
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New lamppost poppy appeal to create special tribute in Austerlands
THE COMMUNITY is invited to be part of Austerlands’ Remembrance commemorations through a new lamppost poppy appeal. The appeal has been launched by the Scouthead…
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Live comedy brings acclaimed line-up to Greenfield
ENJOY a night of laughter and entertainment as Off The Rails Comedy Club brings live comedy back to Greenfield. The popular fixture is returning to…
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Charity team takes on Scafell Pike to help restore wildfire-hit Dove Stone
A TEAM from a local homelessness charity has raised more than £600 to help restore wildlife habitats at Dove Stone Reservoir after tackling one of…
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Saddleworth firm launches Christmas appeal to bring festive cheer to vulnerable residents
A SADDLEWORTH business is hoping to make Christmas a little brighter for older and vulnerable residents by delivering festive hampers and offering some much-needed companionship.…
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New Harvest Queen crowned at St Thomas’ Church in Lees
A LONG-STANDING church tradition has continued in Lees as St Thomas’ Leesfield welcomed its 12th Harvest Queen at a special crowning ceremony. Family, friends and…
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Redevelopment of Greenfield mill complex earmarked for approval
PLANS to redevelop a historic Greenfield mill site into housing for over-55s have been redrawn, with fewer properties. Tanner Bros Ltd’s hybrid application to convert…
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OSFC student ready to show skills on the dancefloor in nightclub play
AN OLDHAM student will be hitting a nightclub dancefloor for a very different reason after being cast in a pioneering production. Amy Bent will play…
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Sir Kevin Sinfield receives royal honour for fundraising efforts
OLDHAM rugby legend Sir Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in recognition of his remarkable sporting career and tireless fundraising efforts for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).…
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Did Dobcross man write Scouthead pub’s lost anthem?
DID A Dobcross man write a Scouthead pub’s lost anthem? That was the question posed by Austerlands resident David Needham at a ceremony to unveil…
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Oldham solicitors help long-standing client secure Stockport investment
AN OLDHAM law firm has helped a long-standing client expand its property portfolio with the purchase of a commercial building in Cheadle Hulme. Pearson Solicitors…
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Victorian Christmas fayre coming to Uppermill in new Rotary Club event
A TOUCH of Victorian Christmas magic is coming to Uppermill as Saddleworth Rotary Club launches a new festive event for the whole family. The club,…
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Oldham school opens new wellbeing centre in memory of former pupil
AN OLDHAM school has opened a new centre focused on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing, with support from a best-selling author and a local education…
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Classical quartet and jazz concerts set to bring music to Delph
FROM timeless classical masterpieces to toe-tapping jazz standards, music lovers can look forward to four nights of live performance in Saddleworth. Saddleworth Concerts Society has…
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Oldham Choral Society to perform moving modern Requiem at concert
A CELEBRATED modern Requiem and a dramatic work by one of opera’s greatest composers will feature in a special afternoon of music next month. Music…
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Family announcement: Nicholas Charles Bennett
Nicholas Charles Bennett Much loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who died as a result of an accident on 16th October 1990. You will always…
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Roman Discovery in Saddleworth Shows How People Travelled
Excavations in Saddleworth aim to explore the annexe that’s attached to an ancient Roman fort, while shedding light on how people travelled through the north…
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End of an era as historic Delph chippy goes up for sale after more than 50 years
A LANDMARK fish and chip shop in the heart of Delph has been put up for sale after more than half a century in the…
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Music, films, theatre and panto coming up at Millgate Arts Centre
THERE is plenty to keep Saddleworth audiences entertained before we say goodbye to 2026. Films, live music, theatre, wine tasting, mediumship and the return of…
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Saddleworth solicitor earns place in prestigious Legal 500 Hall of Fame
A SADDLEWORTH solicitor has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, recognising his longstanding expertise and reputation in employment law. Alan Lewis, partner…
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Oldham writer to Detail more than three decades of life
A WRITER from Oldham is set to release a deeply personal collection of his work, bringing together more than 30 years of memories, writing and…
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Community creations needed to secure Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail
ORGANISERS of the Diggle Spooky Scarecrow Trail are calling for more ghoulish and creepy entries to make sure the event goes ahead. The annual trail…
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Gym Bunnies brings messy play sessions to Diggle following Royton success
A POPULAR children’s activity group has expanded into Saddleworth, giving babies and toddlers the chance to explore, learn and get messy through sensory play. Gym…
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