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Marshals set to return to Saddleworth beauty spot
NEW MARSHALS will be patrolling Dovestone Reservoir in a bid to further enforce Peak District National Park rules. The Dovestones Marshals Scheme swings into action…
Damaged cash machine in Lees will be replaced
A CASH MACHINE in Lees will be replaced after rumours its removal meant a former bank had been sold. The ATM had been pulled out…
Roadworks completion is delayed
A DELAY completing long-standing roadworks on Standedge Road has been partially blamed on “exceptionally cold weather.” Work on the Acker Hall Farm retaining wall project…
Improved lighting set to shine at Greenfield park
IMPROVED lighting is set to illuminate Greenfield park after concerns were raised by local residents and business owners. As reported in last month’s Independent, Tony…
Have your say on Oldham Town Centre Conservation Plan
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say as Oldham Council holds a consultation on a Draft Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan…
Pupils (and teachers) warned over dropping litter after residents’ complaints
A CRACKDOWN on pupils dropping litter has been promised after fed up residents dumped four bags of rubbish at the entrance to Saddleworth School. Teachers…
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Semi-final defeat for Saddleworth year seven
SADDLEWORTH School’s year seven rugby team lost 20-6 to Standish Community School in the quarter finals of the North West Counties Cup. Having forced a…
Culinary queen Julie hangs up her apron
IT IS the end of an era at Saddleworth Rangers where head chef Julie has hung up her apron. For more than 20 years volunteer…
When a golden goal is not a golden goal
OLDHAM Athletic have been criticised by the Independent Football Ombudsman in a row over a ‘winning’ golden goal ticket. Though Ombudsman Professor Derek Fraser insists…
Hat-trick for ref Hicks
SADDLEWORTH rugby league referee Robert Hicks has notched a hat-trick after being placed in charge of Sunday’s World Club challenge. The official, whose father Ray…
Former Manchester United legend Scholes confirmed as Oldham Athletic manager
Oldham Athletic have confirmed former Manchester United and England legend as their new first-team manager on an 18-month deal. Scholes will be assisted by Mick…
Great Britain senior debut for Olivia
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green last week made her full international debut for the Great Britain modern pentathlon team in Hungary. The 19-year-old, part of a 12-strong…
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Spring-like: Your Saddleworth weather snapshot
We had a taste of early Spring last week and it is set to return. This time last year we were getting ready for Storm Emma and…
Remembering Christine Music charity event raises substantial sum for Maggie’s
A SELLOUT concert to remember a Diggle mum and grandmother has enabled her husband to present a cheque for more than £17,000 to an Oldham…
Brave reason behind Saddleworth’s Big Bandana Bake
A DELPH woman hopes to raise as much money as possible for the charity that helped her get over a brain tumour that saw her…
Samantha Jones markets set out their stalls
DEDICATED fundraisers are setting out an exciting array of new stalls and products as they continue their markets in aid of The Samantha Jones Trust.…
Let’s get growing! Free event coming to Oldham
A free, family friendly community event is taking place in Oldham to help bring together people interested in growing. The Community Growing Conference takes place…
Write your will to help leave a lasting legacy to Oldham’s youth
CARING Oldham solicitors are teaming up for the third Annual Will Week in aid of Mahdlo Youth Zone. Held from March 4-8, local residents are…
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Gripping courtroom drama The Verdict to take centre stage at Oldham Coliseum
FOLLOWING a successful world premiere tour, Middle Ground Theatre Company brings its gripping courtroom sensation The Verdict to Oldham Coliseum Theatre. The production will be on stage…
Late-night arts festival to ‘illuminate’ Oldham town centre
SEE Oldham in a new light as four of the town centre’s most iconic venues play host to the borough’s late-night arts festival, Illuminate, on…
Black comedy to bring death and drama to Oldham Coliseum
Quentin Tarantino meets Father Ted in BAFTA and Academy Award-winning Martin McDonagh’s black comedy A Skull in Connemara. The show comes to Oldham Coliseum on…
Get exploring Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel
THIS February half term, why not take the kids to experience Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel? Yes, that’s right – we’re talking about…
Oldham Coliseum announces studio programme of independent plays and musicals
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre’s popular studio programme returns for its third year this spring with a mix of comedy, drama, new writing and musicals from artists…
Little comfort for ground-breaking ‘creatures’ of the Playhouse
By John Rigby PLAYHOUSE Creatures (Millgate Arts Theatre, until February 9) is a thoughtful and sympathetic exploration into the lives and careers of the first…
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Cleaning up-company’s changing sign of the times
A GREENFIELD company is marking Random Act of Kindness Day (RAKD) by sprucing up company language with new cleaning signage. With input from their Clean…
A look through the keyhole into the Ian McConnell’s Veterinary Practice
Ian McConnell Veterinary Practice was established in Mossley in the year 2000. Due to recent major changes within the veterinary industry, it remains one of…
Eye-Deal Day Spec-tacular opening for new optician
AN award-winning family opticians, with a good ear as well as good eye for musicians, has expanded its business into Saddleworth. Less than two years…
Pelican is on the move with Talent in Logistics
AN UPPERMILL public relations company has been appointed to deliver an integrated marketing campaign for the UK’s leading training and development event. Talent in Logistics…
For all your upholstery needs this Mossley company has it covered!
BOMBARDED with seemingly year-long advertising campaigns to buy that dream sofa or seductive bedroom furniture? There is another option closer to home than might have…
Springhead business gives Liverpool FC Disabled Supporters Association stepping stone for growth
A SPRINGHEAD based tech firm in Greater Manchester has donated a new website to the Liverpool FC Disabled Supporters Association (LDSA). The LDSA is run…
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Oldham Youth Council crowned runners-up at National Youth Voice Star Awards
By Hannah Wilson OLDHAM Youth Council was proud to named runners-up after being nominated for four awards at the British Youth Council’s Youth Voice Star…
Mark is top of the class with British Education Award
A GREENFIELD student is top of the class after winning a prestigious British Education Award. Mark Barrow, who graduated from Bangor University in 2018, won…
Youngsters are dancing with delight after successful 2018
TALENTED youngsters are dancing with delight after impressive performances at recent championship events. Members of Saddleworth Dance took part in five street dance competitions throughout…
Greenfield student makes his Mark on British Education award shortlist
GREENFIELD student Mark Barrow, who graduated from Bangor University this year, has been nominated for a British Education Award (BEA). These awards promote excellence in…
Saddleworth pupils inspired to positive state of mind and health
JIMMY Gittins from the State of Mind charity delivered an emotional and inspirational presentation to year 11 students at Saddleworth School to raise awareness of…
Saddleworth Youth Committee unveils ambitious plans to tackle mental health problems
AMBITIOUS plans to help raise awareness and tackle mental health problems among young people will be launched by Saddleworth Youth Committee in the new year.…
