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‘Unforeseen issues’ force up costs of new Saddleworth School in Diggle
OLDHAM cabinet chiefs have agreed to spend millions more on the long-delayed new site for Saddleworth School, in a decision made behind closed doors, writes…
Owners of ‘isolated house’ in greenbelt denied planning permission by council
A COUPLE living completely ‘off-grid’ in a remote farmhouse on the moors above Greenfield have been denied permission to construct a utility building because it…
New ‘customer’ for Greenfield supermarket
THIS little visitor has been brightening up shopping trips for customers to Tesco, Greenfield. And the Chew Valley Road store’s resident Robin appears to have…
Dobcross community ready to help fight crime
DOBCROSS residents will be the eyes and ears of the community as a new Neighbourhood Crime Watch group is launched in the village.Around 100 people…
Hundreds gather at events across community as Saddleworth remembers
By Ken Bennett and Aimee Belmore HUNDREDS of people trekked up to the iconic memorial at Pots and Pans to pay tribute in the bright…
Council calls for ‘savage’ bus service cuts to be suspended after changes without consultation
‘SAVAGE’ cuts to local bus services should be suspended immediately, says Saddleworth Parish Council following changes by First Manchester. The alterations introduced on October 27…
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Rugby pitch repairs are held up by bad weather
YOUNGSTERS, inspired by England’s rugby union World Cup exploits, will have to wait to show off their skills on one particular Saddleworth pitch. The surface…
Right said Fred – let’s get some of this super fan prize money spent
FRED Halliwell ensured Oldham finished with a second end of season honour following the Roughyeds’ League One promotion win over Newcastle Thunder. As thousands of…
Masterclass helps Saddleworth cheerleaders dance up a Storm
MEMBERS of Saddleworth Storm were dancing with delight after being given a stunt masterclass in cheerleading. Fifty girls from Saddleworth School’s cheer squad were out…
Rugby league returns to Bower Fold
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has confirmed that home games next season on promotion to the Betfred Championship will be played at the Bower Fold home…
Saddleworth School netballers shoot way to third in county tournament
SADDLWORTH School’s year eight netball team shot its way to third place in a new county tournament. The festival, organised by the Greater Manchester Netball…
Rugby success for Saddleworth School teams
SADDLEWORTH School’s year eight rugby team won through to the quarter finals of the North West Counties Champion Schools’ Competition with a perfect record. The…
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Happily ever after following surprise proposal
A WHITE silk walkway scattered with red rose petals ran under a delicate archway of flowers with candles flickering gently nearby to set the perfect…
Strachan’s Chemist offer advice on coughs and colds
Graham Hibbins, from Strachan’s Chemist, looks at the cases of coughs AT this time of year, there is an increase in the amount of customers…
Lees and Springhead Spooky Scarecrow Trail raises £230 for Whit Friday band contests
By Maddie Zygmunt THERE were Halloween goodies for the winners of the Lees and Springhead Spooky Scarecrow Trail, which raised £230 for Whit Friday band…
Lees remembers: Poppies, flags and silhouettes fill village for Remembrance Day
LSG Business Hub worked hard to adorn Lees with poppies, flags and silhouettes of soldiers for Remembrance Day. The poignant silhouettes were made by Simon Mound…
Kelly brings in the sunshine with Remembrance events
THE songs of yesteryear filled the air to help create special Remembrance Day events at care homes across the borough. Singer Kelly Tracey, who performs…
Funeral Notice: Kenneth Wood
Funeral Notice via Harold P. Heywood Wild & Brierley T Collins & Son A collection box option will be available at the Church for donations…
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Manchester Christmas lights events opens the festive season with a bang
DEANSGATE was transformed this evening into the city’s biggest pop venue to celebrate the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on show. Thousands of people joined the crowds…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oldham
WITH everything ‘yule’ need this Christmas on your doorstep, there’s no better place to be than Oldham at the most wonderful time of year. That…
Dancers take to the floor as Strictly Kershaw’s returns in aid of hospice
THE sequins and glitterballs will be out as Strictly Kershaw’s returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham on November 22 in aid of Dr Kershaw’s.…
What’s on at Saddleworth Museum
THERE is a host of events lined up at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. On Sunday, November 10 is the monthly Farmers Market from 9am to…
Who’s the face in Uppermill?
WHO’S Next frontman Karl Moulden is guaranteeing plenty of ‘chaos and confusion’ as his top tribute band heads to Uppermill Civic Hall on Friday, November…
Concerts of Remembrance
SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir will present its annual Concert of Remembrance at the Civic Hall, Uppermill, on Saturday, November 9 at 7.30pm.In the first half,…
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Don’t be sheepish: pick up bargain at Woolyknit’s closing down sale
THIS yarn of Christmas present does not have a future just one of Christmas last. And ewe better move fast to secure a bargain and…
Jason and the Juggernauts new beer rolls out of Greenfield brewery
JASON Stephenson did not need much persuading when asked on his birthday if he fancied running his own brewery. He was walking around Dovestone Reservoir…
CAMRA puts Saddleworth drinking spots in Good Beer Guide
CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2020, dubbed the beer drinker’s bible, is out and pubs across Saddleworth are well represented in its 1,060 pages. Indeed, the…
Wedding dreams come true at Windy Harbour
IF your dream wedding includes a venue with rolling hills and delicious home-cooked food right on your doorstep, then look no further than Windy Harbour…
Oh Danny joy! Barber of the Year accolade for local cutter
UPPERMILL barber Danny Robinson really is a cut above the rest after scooping two awards at the prestigious Salon International hairdressing convention in London.His stylish…
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Oldham College releases community christmas single
LOCAL musicians, institutions and people from all walks of life have secretly been working together on this extraordinary project for the past nine months. The…
Little Princess: Alice is cut above for children’s charity
A KIND-HEARTED 10-year-old girl has cut off her lovely locks as well as raising £1,700 to help make wigs for poorly children who have lost…
More trophies for young dancers at Stand Out UK
YOUNG dancers have pulled out their best moves once more to come away with trophies at a national competition. Saddleworth Dance took along two teams…
IT: a small word with big implications for youngsters’ futures at St Anne’s
YOU are never too young these days to learn computer skills as youngsters at St Anne’s C of E Primary, Lydgate are discovering. And thanks…
Annie takes Harvest Queen crown
A SPECIAL community celebration was held at St Thomas’s Leesfield as the Harvest Queen’s crown was passed on for the next recipient to continue the…
Alice faces the chop to help children’s charity
AFTER two years of letting her hair grow long and free, 10-year-old Alice Winfield is finally facing the chop to help a children’s charity. Determined…
