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Long-awaited Oldham CSE report may not be published until two years after it was commissioned
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A LONG-AWAITED report into child sexual exploitation in Oldham may not be published until two years after it was commissioned,…
Springhead and Grasscroft named as region’s Covid hotspots as cases soar across Greater Manchester
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter SPRINGHEAD and Grasscroft have emerged as the region’s Covid hotspot as cases continue to soar across Greater Manchester. The…
Coronavirus cases in Oldham hit all time high
CORONAVIRUS cases in Oldham have now hit a new recorded high of 788 per 100,000 exceeding the previous high point of 754 per 100,000 from…
Oldham Council unveils new Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre
Oldham Council has unveiled plans to transform the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre and save the town centre and kickstart recovery. Lots of ideas and…
Last call for resident ideas to improve Oldham through £500,000 fund
SADDLEWORTH and Oldham residents are being encouraged to contact their local councillors in a final push for ideas that could improve the area they live…
Museum welcomes new exhibit to recognise Saddleworth scientist
A CAMPAIGN to recognise a celebrated Saddleworth-born scientist has led to new insight into his background from proud family members. A plaque in memory of…
Yobs slammed for mindless vandalism at basketball facility
AN anti-litter campaigner has called for increased police intervention after a Saddleworth village suffered its latest case of anti-social behaviour. And Green activist Brian Banawich…
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Tributes to larger-than-life local cricketer Nigel Heap
NIGEL Heap, a larger-than-life local cricketer, has died at the age of 70 following a battle against cancer. A formidable all-rounder, Nigel spent 44 years…
Oldham Community Leisure centres to see Covid restrictions eased
COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted at Oldham Community Leisure centres – including Saddleworth – from Monday, July 19 in line with the government’s stages for…
Saddleworth 3Ds look forward to normality returning
AS the curtain came down on a long and difficult season, Saddleworth 3Ds reflected on the good and bad of 2020-21. Another season blighted by…
Sailing club looking for beginners
AFTER a lengthy period when training courses were not allowed, Dovestone Sailing Club is restarting its popular Royal Yachting Association, (RYA), level one and two…
Local football clubs to feature in new book
FOLLOWING the success of John Gilder’s first book on amateur football in Oldham, which sold out in 14 days, he is publishing a second volume…
Late finish for Uppermill FC
IT will be a much shorter summer break than usual for Uppermill FC due to the extended season because of the impact of Covid-19. Some…
Youngsters crowned county champions
GREENFIELD Cricket Club’s Under-13s have been crowned Lancashire county champions. And on Sunday, July 11 they will be bidding for another title, northern area champions.…
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Dr Kershaw’s Hospice named as finalist in national 2021 Nursing Times Awards
DR Kershaw’s Hospice has been shortlisted as a finalist in The Nursing Times Awards 2021 in recognition of the support its Home Team provides to…
Mental health foundation launched in the name of promising young student
ON what would have been his 23rd birthday, a Saddleworth-based foundation named after computing student Andrew Gidney was officially launched on May 18. Pending registration…
Happy Hazel celebrates 25 years in Parish role
COUNCILLORS have come and gone, so too have a handful of clerks – but there has been one constant for 25 years at Saddleworth Parish…
Gimme Shelter? Jagger ‘house’ quickly snapped up in Greenfield
A HOUSE in Greenfield gave almost instant satisfaction after it was listed for sale. The property on Chew Valley Road was the former home of…
Wonderful women bow out after 27 years’ fundraising brings £151,000 boost to local charities
TWENTY-SEVEN years of fantastic fundraisers have raised £151,143.45 for local charities and causes – but now the Woman of Oldham Committee is calling time on…
Blanket invitation to join new crocheting group
JUST to put you in the loop – there’s a new group in Saddleworth dedicated to crocheting and knitting. So, get weaving down to Grotton…
Get Together goes great to raise over £1,000 for charities
TUG of war, brass bands, dancing and a penalty shootout were just some of the games and entertainment to enjoy at The Great Saddleworth Get…
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Get ready for Summer Show spectacle
THERE will be fun and games for all the family as the Saddleworth Show is set to return later this year. The annual event, organised…
Drama, comedy, music and magic in store with Oldham Coliseum’s autumn/winter season
THERE is heart-warming and thought-provoking drama alongside comedy, music, magic and dance – plus the much-loved annual pantomime – as Oldham Coliseum Theatre announces its…
Oldham Pride celebrations come to Coliseum
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is thrilled to celebrate Oldham Pride with three events in July. Provocative, tender, truthful, funny, political and personal, pulling no punches, hilarious…
Saddleworth Captured: looking through your lens
WHISPER it but we think – barring the odd rainy blast – summer may finally be here. And with the early morning and late night sunshine, there…
On your marks – Saddleworth Village Olympics in starting blocks after forced COVID-19 break
AS TEAM GB competitors look forward to competing at a delayed Tokyo 2020, Saddleworth youngsters are also on their marks for the return of their…
Marsden Jazz Festival hopes crowdfunding support will secure spectacular return
MARSDEN Jazz Festival is asking audiences to help them return to live music this October by supporting their Crowdfunding campaign to raise £10,000. Yorkshire Pennines-based…
Beerwalkers raise a pint, or two, as they step out for charity
BEERWALKERS raised a pint, or two, as they stepped out for charity during the 10th Unofficial Saddleworth Beer Walk. The event was organised by brother…
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Oldham Council opens new business grant for travel agents, events, leisure and night-time economy sector
OLDHAM Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the…
ASPECT IT: How a Password Manager could improve security for your small business
Advertisement feature by ASPECT IT. By Peter Dorotiak, Director LOTS of people re-use passwords for multiple accounts or use common password that could be hacked.…
Husteads riding school hits gold
A POPULAR Saddleworth riding school is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with a special poster that depicts a menagerie of past and present steeds in the…
Rachel steps up to secure future of Lees shoe shop
AN historic piece of the Lees High Street has been saved thanks to one woman’s determination to make her dream of owning a children’s shoe…
O’Donnell Solicitors secure second office in Uppermill
O’Donnell Solicitors are pleased to announce that, following further expansion, they have completed the acquisition of a new office building at 44 High Street, Uppermill.…
Recruitment drive underway as Bromleys sees surge in demand
LAW firm Bromleys has embarked on a recruitment drive amid increasing demand for its services with the end of the Covid lockdown and restrictions on…
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‘Royal’ opportunity leads Angel to take gap year
A FORMER Oldham College student is taking a gap year from her degree to be a costume trainee on the set of Netfilx global hit The Crown. Angel…
Mayor Andy Burnham tells Summer School participants their generation will ‘put right the chaos in politics’
MAYOR of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told participants at MP Debbie Abrahams’ Working for Your Community Summer School that they will ‘put right the chaos…
MP Debbie Abrahams welcomes Summer School participants
MP Debbie Abrahams said she hopes to ‘nurture the next generation of community activists’ as her eighth annual Summer School begins. The MP for Oldham…
Community steps out over Saddleworth’s Three Peaks to raise £15,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone
By Sabiha Uddin A RECORD turnout of more than 240 people from the local community and businesses put their best foot forward over Saddleworth’s Three…
Oldham College named Edufuturists’ FE College of the Year 2021
OLDHAM College has been crowned “FE College of the Year” at the national Edufuturists Awards 2021. The accolade, which was revealed in an online ceremony,…
Tia ‘honoured’ to take up role as Oldham Youth Mayor
A SADDLEWORTH-RAISED youngster has been sworn in as Oldham’s 12th Youth Mayor. Tia Henderson from Diggle succeeds Samah Khalil who became the youngest person to…
Forest fun comes to Friezland
THERE was a day of forest fun at Friezland Primary School as pupils and staff swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors. The ‘Outdoor Learning…
