THERE is plenty to keep Saddleworth audiences entertained before we say goodbye to 2026. Films, live music, theatre, wine tasting, mediumship and the return of…
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Saddleworth solicitor earns place in prestigious Legal 500 Hall of Fame
A SADDLEWORTH solicitor has been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, recognising his longstanding expertise and reputation in employment law. Alan Lewis, partner…
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Saddleworth police sergeant sets out priorities as crime falls
SADDLEWORTH’S police sergeant has outlined his priorities for the area – including tackling speeding and improving safety around Dove Stone Reservoir. Andy Holian, who took…
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Saddleworth bakery founder honoured at Oldham Business Awards
A SADDLEWORTH man who turned his own experience of prison into a mission to help others build a better future has been recognised at the…
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WellFest brings free mental health and wellbeing activities to Oldham
OLDHAM residents will be able to try everything from yoga and meditation to Pilates and health checks at a free mental health and wellbeing event…
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Oldham youngsters bring zombie outbreak to life in new film
MORE than 50 young people have swapped the youth zone for the film set to create their own zombie movie – complete with acting, special…
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M60 drivers face weekend closures as major Simister Island works continue
MOTORISTS travelling towards Manchester face two weekends of disruption as work continues on the M60 at the Simister Island Interchange. Local drivers heading towards the…
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Oldham teacher wins national award for pioneering use of AI in classroom
A HULME Grammar School teacher has been recognised for helping pupils and colleagues make better use of artificial intelligence in education. Hulme Grammar School’s Head…
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Oldham students get hands-on route into careers in sport and fitness
YOUNG Oldham students are getting the chance to swap the classroom for the sports field as part of a new scheme aimed at helping them…
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Oldham theatre fans urged to help others see Macbeth for free
A £15 donation could help someone who has never been able to afford a theatre ticket experience Shakespeare in Oldham this autumn. That is the…
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Oldham voices of recovery to lead new Northern Roots audio trail
A NEW audio trail featuring the voices of people in recovery from substance use is set to offer a different perspective on Oldham’s people, places…
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Oldham theatre launches playwriting competition with cash prizes up for grabs
ASPIRING playwrights are being invited to put pen to paper as Oldham’s Lyceum Theatre prepares to launch the second edition of its one-act playwriting competition. …
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TV stars to lead Oldham Coliseum’s radical new production of Macbeth
TWO acclaimed North West actors will take centre stage in a bold new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth coming to Oldham this autumn. Andrew Sheridan, known…
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Crompton House pupils celebrate strong GCSE results in school’s centenary year
STUDENTS at Crompton House are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results as the Shaw school marks its 100th anniversary. The school, based on Rochdale…
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Saddleworth pupils help Rishworth School achieve GCSE success
PUPILS from the Saddleworth area have played their part in a successful year for Rishworth School. Year 11 students at the independent school achieved an…
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Top grades and bright futures for Royton & Crompton Academy students
STUDENTS at E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy were celebrating on GCSE results day as their Year 11 cohort prepared for the next stage of their…
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Royton students celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS, parents and staff gathered to celebrate their GCSE results as Year 11 pupils at E-ACT The Oldham Academy North marked the end of their…
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Macbeth to take over popular Oldham nightclub
SHAKESPEARE’S Macbeth is being given a dramatic Oldham makeover as the Coliseum Theatre launches this year’s autumn-winter programme. The new adaptation will see audiences enter…
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Canal running through Saddleworth to benefit from new lock gates
A HISTORIC waterway running through Saddleworth is set to benefit from a major programme of improvements. That’s because new lock gates are to be installed…
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Uppermill nursery celebrates first Ofsted report after transformation
A NURSERY that reopened less than two years ago after standing empty since the Covid-19 pandemic is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors awarded it top marks. …
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Oldham GP welcomes Burnham’s pledge to make ending rough sleeping a priority
AN OLDHAM GP, councillor and charity founder has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to making the ending of rough sleeping a priority for…
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Uppermill canal walks and boat trips featured in days out guide
UPPERMILL’S canalside walks and historic attractions have been highlighted in a guide promoting some of the North West’s top waterside destinations. The Canal & River…
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Forest Friends celebrates strong first Ofsted report
A FOREST school pre-school and nursery in Grotton is celebrating after inspectors awarded it strong marks across all areas in its first Ofsted report. Forest…
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Motorists can take a test drive and help raise money for hospice
LOCAL drivers are being invited to get behind the wheel of a new Ford model while helping raise vital funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The…
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Saddleworth dance school invites community to summer open day fundraiser
A SADDLEWORTH community dance school is inviting families and local residents to join a summer open day. It will feature free classes, performances and entertainment…
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Walker suffers suspected broken leg at Dovestone Reservoir
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team was called out after a walker suffered a suspected broken leg at Dovestone Reservoir. The incident happened on Friday afternoon (19…
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Oldham primary pupils discover future career possibilities
MORE than 200 primary school pupils from across Oldham explored the world of work at a careers fair designed to inspire the next generation. Hosted…
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Family’s heartfelt thanks to hospice after dad’s final Father’s Day
A DAUGHTER has shared how Dr Kershaw’s Hospice helped her family create a treasured final memory with her dad. Sue McEwan’s father, Brian Swann, was…
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Oldham business figure celebrates 25 years at Pearson Solicitors
ONE of Oldham’s best-known financial advisers is celebrating a major career milestone after reaching 25 years with Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers. Richard Eastwood, a…
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Uppermill office proves success for Pearson Solicitors one year on
A YEAR after opening its doors in the heart of Uppermill, Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers says its Saddleworth venture has exceeded expectations. The firm…
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Volunteers save more than £548,000 as hospice highlights funding gap
HUNDREDS of volunteers have helped save Dr Kershaw’s Hospice more than half a million pounds over the past year, as the local charity continues to…
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Oldham dad loses four stone after heart attack scare changed his life
A FATHER from Oldham who spent a year afraid to leave his room after suffering a heart attack has revealed how he lost four stone…
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Local couple share powerful impact of early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis
A LOCAL couple are speaking out about the devastating reality of early-onset Alzheimer’s in the hope it encourages others to seek help sooner. Andy Cragg…
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Local writer turns Peter Pan story into chilling thriller
A CARE worker has swapped case notes for crime fiction after writing a dark psychological thriller inspired by grief, online influence and the hidden struggles facing young…
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