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Arrest made after guns seized at property in Oldham
AN arrest has been made after guns were seized at a property in Oldham. On Tuesday 7 August 2018 at around 7.30am, police executed a…
Seventeen vehicles damaged in Scouthead by lone vandal
SEVENTEEN vehicles had their rear windscreens shattered when a lone vandal attacked a row of parked cars in Scouthead. The vehicles, including many high end…
Delph roads reopen after major resurfacing works
PEACE has returned to a Saddleworth community after weeks of confusion and frustration caused by a major resurfacing works. The project unwittingly brought chaos to…
Bridge of sighs as way forward is sought for footpath impasse
A POPULAR but closed Dobcross footpath is a step closer to being re-opened. But key obstacles are still blocking the route to a positive conclusion…
MP welcomes changes to blue badge parking scheme for ‘hidden’ disabilities
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is welcoming ‘long overdue’ changes to the blue badge parking scheme to cover people with non-physical conditions,…
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Big-match preview – Oldham v Whitehaven clash
WITH five clubs chasing three Betfred League 1 play-off spots – and four of them on 26 points – Oldham can’t afford to slip up…
Uppermill Football Club new season preparations hit by vandals
UPPERMILL Football Club’s preparations for the new season were hit by vandals. Days before the big kick off, the dugouts at Churchill Playing Fields were…
Joy for junior supporters as Oldham Athletic unveils fan zone
JUNIOR supporters of Oldham Athletic were treated to a memorable opening to the new league season as they got their first taste of a fan…
Waterhead Academy BMX riders pedal to success at Summer Games
WATERHEAD Academy’s BMX riders pedalled their way to success at the Greater Manchester Summer Games. They fielded two teams in the BMX competition and finished…
Moorside motorcycle racer raring to go after technical problems
MOORSIDE motorcycle racer Ashley Beech is hoping to be back in National Superstock 1000 Championship action this weekend (Aug 3/5) at Thruxton. The 29-year-old was…
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Car Review: Stinger stands out in crowd
By Steve Berry When Kia unveiled their GT concept back in 2011, I assumed it would either never reach production looking like that or reach…
Muse to host fundraiser to help foodbank’s #nochildshouldgohungry appeal
By Lois Johnston Kind-hearted local residents Lisa Jane and Hannah-Leigh Savage have joined forces to help Hits Radio’s #nochildshouldgohungry appeal. Last month, Hits Radio, formerly…
Rallying call for peace as Saddleworth marks Hiroshima Day with peace vigil
A RALLYING call for peace was given by the Mayor of Oldham as he joined the Saddleworth community for an annual vigil to mark Hiroshima…
Tractors trundle through Saddleworth in charity run for disabled horse riders
TWENTY-THREE tractors trundled through the streets for a charity run raising more than £400 for the Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association. The eye-catching Saddleworth…
Yes minister: Audrey takes up new role at Ebenezer Church
AUDREY Lee spent nearly two decades as secretary of Ebenezer Congregational Church, writes Sarah Wilkinson. Now she has been ordained and inducted as new minister…
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Boarshurst Silver Band to raise brass with laughs in Greenfield
Boarshurst Silver Band are planning on raising both the roof and their own coffers when they hold their second fundraising comedy night at Greenfield’s Off…
All Dolled up for Yanks weekend in Dobcross
CATHERINE Hearne wasn’t even born when Hollywood descended on Dobcross to shoot scenes for World War II movie, Yanks. But she is relishing her part…
Yanks on the march as Saddleworth mobilises for World War II – again
SADDLEWORTH turns back the clock this month for its annual friendly weekend wartime invasion. The Yanks Are Back on August 11 and 12 complete with…
Critically acclaimed ‘Othello’ comes to Oldham Coliseum Theatre
VICTOR Oshin will star as Othello in the upcoming revival of Richard Twyman’s critically acclaimed production which comes to Oldham Coliseum this autumn as part of a…
60 years and still singing strong
Words by Matt Taylor THE hills were alive with the sound of music as Saddleworth Musical Society celebrated its 60th anniversary with a memorable concert…
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Shop Saddleworth made easy as local businesses unite to support exciting new initiative
‘CAN’T get to the village? Let the village come to you’ – that’s the motto of an expanding business concept designed to make shopping easier.…
Aspect IT: Why does a business need a website?
By Danielle Skinner, Digital Marketing Executive at Aspect IT A website gives your company both credibility and potential sales opportunities. For any business, whether your customers are…
Wilds things! Businesses in the swing for Mahdlo golf day
IT MIGHT not have been the Open at Carnoustie but 17 teams enjoyed a great day’s golfing at Saddleworth Golf Club raising £3,900 for Egerton…
Play your cards right and motor along to vintage vehicle collection and classic car themed cafe
THERE’S a fascinating window on the past open to visitors heading for Holmfirth and all without a wrinkled stocking in sight. This particular whiff of…
Home care company wins top recommendation award
A Saddleworth-based home care company been named one of the 20 most recommended providers following glowing recommendations from its clients, their families and friends. Home…
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Millie is just wild about her flowers
MOTORISTS driving along Delph New Road have community conscious Dobcross schoolgirl Millie Jones to thank for the vivid splash of colour to have appeared over…
North Stars hit right notes with popular musical
NORTH STARS Theatre Company is moving forward with flying colours after celebrating a hugely successful production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ at The…
Glowing Ofsted report for Christ Church CofE Primary
OLDHAM’S smallest and oldest primary school won’t rest on its laurels despite impressing Ofsted inspectors. Christ Church C of E Primary in Denshaw recently has…
There’s fun for all the family at summer fairs
THE sun shone down as Greenfield Primary School held their Summer Fair. There were fun and games including a mini arcade with Xbox games, beat…
Youngsters dig deep to help with balsam bashing session
COMMUNITY-SPIRITED scouts and cubs from Uppermill got hands on to help UCAN as they took on this year’s Himalayan balsam bashing. Over two evenings a…
