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Featured Sport

Businesses boost Oldham Netball Club with sponsorship

Gary Carter February 17, 2026 newsoldham netball clubSaddleworthsport

SADDLEWORTH businesses are doing their bit to make sure Oldham’s netball aces remain among the country’s best with new sponsorship deals. Dobcross-based Bladen Electrical will…

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Uppermill FC launches bid to enter English pyramid

Gary Carter February 17, 2026 footballnewsOldhamSaddleworthUppermillUppermill FC

A SADDLEWORTH football club has launched a bid to join the English pyramid system. Uppermill FC currently play in the Manchester League Premier Division. But…

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Breaking News Featured Sport

How Saddleworth siblings’ rivalry can help Warrington in Super League

Gary Carter February 13, 2026 Josh Thewlisnewsrugby leagueSaddleworthsportwarrington wolves

JOSH Thewlis may have his sights set on becoming a wonder at Warrington, but his ambitions are grown in Grasscroft. For the Saddleworth rugby league…

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Roughyeds facing liquidation

Gemma Carter February 2, 2026 Mike Fordnewsoldham rugny leagueSaddleworthsporttameside

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues. Rumours have been…

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Featured Sport

Roughyeds appear in crisis as Mike Ford quits

Gary Carter February 1, 2026 bill quinnnewsoldham rugby leagueORLFCRoughyedssport

OLDHAM Rugby League Club appears to be in chaos after director of rugby Mike Ford resigned. And the Saddleworth-based former player admitted ‘the direction of…

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Featured Sport

Burnham plans special powers to fast track £70m revamp of Oldham

Gary Carter February 1, 2026 andy burnhamnewsoldham sports townSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham. The Greater…

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Sport

Tips for Following UK Horse Racing Meetings Like a Pro

Gemma Carter January 24, 2026

Race days attract thousands of spectators across the UK every week. From smaller tracks to major courses, the action brings together fans who follow horses,…

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Sport

Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal

Gary Carter January 22, 2026 newsoldham netball clubSaddleworthsport

OLDHAM’S title-winning netball club will now look the part after scoring an exclusive three-year partnership with performance sportswear brand VX3. The current national Premier League…

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Sport

Free Latics tickets up for grabs as kids go on hero walk at Boundary Park

Adam Higgins January 12, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicefree ticketsnewsOldhamOldham AthleticSaddleworth

YOUNG football fans can bag free tickets to an Oldham Athletic match while supporting a local charity, thanks to a new fundraising event taking place…

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Featured Sport

Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge

Gary Carter January 11, 2026 Darrell rogersKevin SinfieldMNDnewsOldhamrugby leagueSaddleworthsport

KEVIN Sinfield heading out on another physical challenge so soon after finishing one? His pal says do not rule it out. For Darrel Rogers believes…

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Former professional footballer Dan Gardner inspires pupils at Oldham special school

Gemma Carter December 22, 2025 EdStartOldham Athletic newsSaddleworthsport

After nearly two decades in professional football, former Celtic, Oldham, Wigan and Doncaster midfielder Dan Gardner has swapped the pitch for the classroom, where he…

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Kevin Sinfield set to be back on Saddleworth’s street after latest fundraising challenge

Gary Carter December 8, 2025 7 in 7fundraisingKevin SinfieldleedsMNDsaddleworht newssport

KEVIN Sinfield could be forgiven for wanting to give his legs a rest after completing his latest mammoth fundraising challenge. But expect him back on…

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Breaking News Featured Sport

Saddleworth’s first boxing club hopes to prove a knockout

Gary Carter November 30, 2025 GreenfieldnewsSaddleworthsportYFG BOxing club

Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH can now punch its weight after the area’s first boxing club opened its doors. YFG has set up in what…

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Featured Sport

New off-field dawn for Uppermill FC

Gary Carter November 30, 2025 footballnewsnorth west counties leaguem uppermill FCSaddleworthsport

A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club is taking the next step in its development by going legal. Uppermill FC may be close to the top of life…

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Saddleworth spirit helps Kevin Sinfield ahead of latest physical challenge

Gary Carter November 27, 2025 charotyKevin SinfieldMNDnewsRob BurrowSaddleworthsport

IT MAY be hilly all the time. It may be cold, wet and windy a lot of the time, but Saddleworth’s warmth has given Kevin…

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Sport

Christmas fair at Saddleworth Rangers to raise funds for U16s International Tour

Aimee Belmore November 25, 2025 ChristmasFairnewsrugby leagueSaddleworth Rangers

ENJOY festive food, drinks and shopping at a Christmas Fair hosted by Saddleworth Rangers on Sunday, November 30. The fair will be held at the…

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Featured Sport

Redrow offers support to young athletes in Diggle

Gemma Carter November 25, 2025 broadstone manorDiggleRedrow homesSaddleworthSaddleworth Olympics

HOMEBUILDER Redrow is turning dreams into reality –on and off the field – by supporting an athletics team aiming for victory at next year’s Saddleworth…

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Featured Sport

Saddleworth Rangers calls on community to back appeal for Jamaica hurricane victims

Aimee Belmore November 14, 2025 jamaicanewsrugby leagueSaddleworthSaddleworth Rangerssport

KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth Rangers is calling on the community to support their collection of supplies to send to hurricane victims in Jamaica. The rugby club, based…

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Sport

Oldham Athletic sign former England under-18 international Dynel Simeu

Gemma Carter November 14, 2025 newsOldham Athleticsport

OLDHAM have snapped up 23-year-old defender with League Two experience after a spell in Albania at Teuta Former Carlisle United defender Dynel Simeu has made…

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Featured Sport

Rugby legends – plus surprise guest – help Mahdlo with Tales from the Locker Room

Gary Carter November 7, 2025 MahdlonewsOldhamPaul Scholesrugby leagueSaddleworth

OLDHAM paid tribute to many of its rugby league greats as Mahdlo Youth Zone echoed to Takes from the Locker Room. Supporters were given the…

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Uppermill FC curries favour with new sponsorship deal

Gary Carter November 7, 2025 newsSaddleworthshalimarsportUppermillUppermill FC

A SADDLEWORTH football club has linked up with one of the area’s culinary institutions in a new sponsorship deal. Uppermill FC will now feature the…

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Featured Sport

Book detailing lost Oldham rugby league club updated

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 bookfitton hillmalcolm woodnewsOldhamrugby leagueSaddleworth

A BOOK detailing the history of a lost Oldham rugby league club has an update that is raising more funds for charity. Fitton Hill ARLFC…

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Featured Sport

Oldham RLFC looking ahead after season of progress

Gary Carter October 1, 2025 newsOldhamoldham rugby leagueRoughyedsSaddleworth

OLDHAM RLFC is already looking to the future, even though the dust is just settling on the 2025 season. The Roughyeds finished fourth in the…

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Strikers hit fundraising goal in Saddleworth to Snowdon challenge

Adam Higgins September 29, 2025 Saddleworthsaddleworth strikerssnodenTom Capper

TWO coaches from a grassroots football team have proved their stamina off the pitch as well as on it.  They have run, cycled and climbed…

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Featured Sport

Uppermill ends up smiling after bowling success

Gary Carter September 24, 2025 newsOldhamSaddleworthsportUppermill Bowling Club

A SADDLEWORTH team has bowled over the opposition to get its hands on a prestigious trophy. Uppermill Bowling Club’s B side headed into Tameside to…

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Featured Sport

No Dodging the success of Saddleworth Village Olympics with new club

Gary Carter August 17, 2025 newsSaddleworth Dodgerssaddleworth village olympicssport

SADDLEWORTH’S famed Village Olympics has seen spin-off success with the creation of the area’s own dodgeball team. And as the event approaches its 40th anniversary,…

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Saddleworth teen swings to success on the golf course

Adam Higgins August 14, 2025 golfLancashirenewsoliver chapmanSaddleworthsport

A SADDLEWORTH teenager is making his mark in the world of junior golf. Oliver Chapman, 14, is now competing at county level after being selected…

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Uppermill FC sees Inspiral Carpets shirt raise funds at home as it is sold away

Gary Carter August 11, 2025 clint boonfootballinspiral carpetsnewsSaddleworthsportUppermill FC

A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club has scored a hit at home and away with a shirt sponsored by legendary band Inspiral Carpets. Uppermill FC has sold…

View More Uppermill FC sees Inspiral Carpets shirt raise funds at home as it is sold away
Featured Sport

Oldham Athletic manager’s message before Football League return

Gary Carter August 2, 2025 Boundary ParkEFLleague 2Mickey MellonMike FondopOldham Athletic

MICKY Mellon has delivered a message to excited Oldham Athletic supporters ahead of their Football League return – back us when times get tough. The…

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Sport

Enjoy a Summer of Hockey with Oldham Hockey Club

Gemma Carter July 29, 2025 newsOldhamoldham hockey clubopen day 2025Saddleworth

Following last years’ successful Summer Open Day, Oldham Hockey Club are opening their doors once again and inviting you to a free, fun session of…

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Sport

Lazzat Could Be Set for Sprint Cup at Haydock

Gemma Carter July 29, 2025

Sprint Cup Day at Haydock Park is one of the biggest Flat meetings in the North West of England, and many horse racing fans from…

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Featured Sport

Friarmere Cricket Club hits new heights with opening of modern training nets

Gemma Carter July 28, 2025 DenshawFriarmere Cricket ClubnewsSaddleworthsportTraining Nets

By Amelia Parslow FRIARMERE Cricket Club held the official opening of their new training net facility on Friday, July 25. Players from all teams joined…

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Former Rangers player to coach next generation of Norway rugby players

Aimee Belmore July 24, 2025 lars haighnewsnorwayOldhamrugby leagueSaddleworth Rangerssport

A FORMER Saddleworth Rangers star is helping to develop the next generation of young rugby players in Norway. Lars Haigh, whose Norwegian-born mother Anne lives…

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Sport

Mossley 10K proves a soggy spectcular

Gary Carter July 23, 2025 Mossleymossley 10ksaddloewrth

THE RAIN may have put a dampener on the day but it did not swamp the spirits of runners as the Mossley 10K proved another…

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