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Author: Adam Higgins

News

Speak to your local police at Saddleworth pop-up surgeries

Adam Higgins January 25, 2024 GMPLeesOldhamSaddleworthsurgery

POLICE in Saddleworth are inviting local residents to raise any concerns with them at their latest pop-up surgeries. The Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team…

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Entertainment

TV theme for Diggle Scarecrow Trail

Adam Higgins January 25, 2024 DiggleFriends of Diggle Schoolhalf-termOldhamSaddleworthscarecrcow trailtv theme

THE ever popular Diggle Scarecrow Trail will be back over Easter and this year’s theme is all things television. It’s organised by the Friends of…

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Business

Advice on making your next property move this year

Adam Higgins January 25, 2024 advicenewsOldhamPearson Solicitors and Financial Adviserspropertyvictoria marshall

JANUARY is traditionally when people switch their focus from the festivities to thinking about what the year ahead might look like for them. It’s also…

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Business

Law firm’s warning to drivers in wintry weather

Adam Higgins January 25, 2024 businessdrivingnewsPearsonwinter weather

AN award-winning Oldham law firm is warning motorists about running the risk of being fined when driving in wintry weather. The early weeks of 2024…

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Oldham Youth

Inspirational Oldham teenager’s 18th birthday wish comes true

Adam Higgins January 23, 2024 18th birthdayIbrahim Yousaf Civic Appreciation AwardnewsOldhamwishyouth

AN inspirational teenager has achieved his mission of raising £1,818 for two Oldham charities to celebrate his 18th birthday. Ibrahim Yousaf, more commonly known as…

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Entertainment

Soprano’s story plays out in ‘hilarious’ comedy at Delph theatre

Adam Higgins January 23, 2024 DelphgloriousMillgate Arts CentremusicalSaddleworthsaddleworth playerstheatre

A “LUNATICALLY funny” play based on a true story promises to keep audiences at a Delph theatre “very happy”. Saddleworth Players will be performing Glorious!…

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Featured Lifestyle

Fundraising dinner at Dobcross pub serves up boost for charity

Adam Higgins January 19, 2024 brain injurycharityDinnerDobcrossian millsnewsOldhamSaddleworththe navigation

A FUNDRAISING dinner at a Saddleworth pub has generated a significant boost to a charity helping advances in neurology and neurosurgery. The evening at The…

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Featured Lifestyle

Local WI’s campaign to stop violence against women

Adam Higgins January 19, 2024 Dovestone WInewsOldhamSaddleworthviolence against women

A SADDLEWORTH branch of the Women’s Institute has launched a campaign of its own in a bid to prevent violence against women locally. At a…

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News Oldham

Have your say on Oldham Council’s spending plans

Adam Higgins January 19, 2024 20232024newsoldham council budget plansSaddleworth

PEOPLE who live, work or travel all across Oldham are being encouraged to have their say as the council prepares its budget for 2024/25. The…

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Breaking News Featured News

Speed watch volunteers sought in Saddleworth

Adam Higgins January 18, 2024 DenshawGMPnewsPoliceSaddleworthspeedingvolunteers

POLICE are looking for volunteers to help monitor the speed of drivers on local streets. Greater Manchester Police says it is acting on the concerns…

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Featured Lifestyle

Volunteers sought to help create new wildflower meadow at Dove Stone

Adam Higgins January 16, 2024 GreenfieldOldhamRSPB DovestoneSaddleworthvolunteerswantedwildflower meadow

THE homes of vital and endangered birds, bees and bugs are set to be protected and restored through the creation of a new wildflower meadow…

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News

Stark figures show extent of festive drug and drink driving in Greater Manchester

Adam Higgins January 16, 2024 drinkdrivingdrugGMPnewsOldhamSaddleworth

MORE than 500 drink and drug drivers were arrested across Greater Manchester over the festive period, police have revealed. From December 1 to New Year’s…

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News Oldham

Have your say on draft plan to determine Oldham’s future

Adam Higgins January 16, 2024 consultationfuturehave your saynewsOldhamOldham CouncilplansSaddleworth

RESIDENTS and businesses across Saddleworth can have their say on a variety of topics to help shape the future of Oldham over the next 15…

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Lifestyle

Step back in time with Saddleworth Historical Society

Adam Higgins January 16, 2024 eventsMuseumnewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Historical SocietyUppermill

TWO fascinating talks will be central to the forthcoming meetings of the Saddleworth Historical Society. If you have no plans for Valentine’s Day, head down…

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Youth

Oldham Sixth Form College sees Oxbridge record

Adam Higgins January 13, 2024 educationnewsOldhamoldham sixth form collegeoxbridge resultsSaddleworth

THE future is bright for students from Oldham Sixth Form College, where a record number this year have been interviewed by Oxbridge universities. Of the…

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Business Featured

Thriving accountancy firm sets up home in Saddleworth

Adam Higgins January 13, 2024 accountantsbuisinessFreeman accountancyLeesnewsOldhamSaddleworth

AN accountancy firm has seen an increase in business since expanding by buying a permanent base in Saddleworth. Freeman Accountancy has bought its office on…

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Breaking News Lifestyle News

Diamond year for Oldham’s heroes on the hills

Adam Higgins January 13, 2024 60 yearsdiamond annoversarynewsOldhamOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

THE diamonds who keep the communities of Saddleworth and Oldham safe on our hills are celebrating their diamond anniversary this year. 2024 marks 60 years…

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Breaking News Featured News

How a Dobcross club will save energy with help from hydro grant

Adam Higgins January 11, 2024 dobcross band clubenergyhydronewsOldhamSaddleworth

SMALL steps have the potential to make a huge difference in the ongoing battle to save the planet and become more environmentally friendly. Operating for…

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Saddleworth Illuminations competition winners revealed

Adam Higgins January 11, 2024 2023ChristmascompetitionillumonationslightsOldhamSaddleworth Parish Councilwiunners

THERE was a festive twinkle all around Saddleworth in the run-up to Christmas – with a competitive edge too. Every year, the parish council runs…

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Breaking News Featured News

Greenfield café closes after eight years in business

Adam Higgins January 9, 2024 CafeclosedGreenfieldOldhamSaddleworthscona

A MUCH-LOVED café in Greenfield has served its last refreshments after eight years in business. Scóna Coffee House specialised in freshly baked scones, cakes and…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Kip McGrath Saddleworth support children to fulfil their potential

Adam Higgins January 4, 2024 businessclare dunkerleyeducationenglishjames dunkerleykip mcgrathmathsOldhamSaddleworthstation roadtuition

Kip McGrath Saddleworth offers the best in private tuition in the core subjects of English and Maths to school children across Saddleworth and Tameside.   It’s…

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Lifestyle

Mum and daughter enjoy dream cruise as lucky hospice lottery winner

Adam Higgins January 3, 2024 2023dr kershaw's hospicelotterynewsOldhamSaddleworthwin

A MUM and daughter enjoyed a dream trip on a cruise after scooping the star prize in a local hospice’s anniversary lottery draw. There were…

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Entertainment

Mossley venue unveils latest musical line-up

Adam Higgins January 3, 2024 artslive musicMossleySaddleworththe valevenue

A MOSSLEY arts centre which has recently stepped up its live music offering has revealed what it has lined up for the first quarter of…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Dovestone WI members pledge to go greener

Adam Higgins January 2, 2024 Dovestone WIecoGreennewsOldhamSaddleworthwomens institue

A SADDLEWORTH branch of the Women’s Institute came up with an entertaining way of encouraging its members to live their lives in a greener way.…

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Featured News

Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund shows solidarity with people caught up in conflict

Adam Higgins January 2, 2024 fundraisingGazanewsOldhamsaddleworth palestian womens group

SOLEMNITY dominated as Saddleworth put on a show of solidarity with Palestine. More than 100 people gathered for a Breakfast for Palestine, organised by the…

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Lifestyle

Saddleworth Rotarians help to keep struggling families fed over Christmas

Adam Higgins January 2, 2024 charityChristmasfoodbanknewsOldhamsaddleworth rotary club

SADDLEWORTH Rotary Club played its part in helping local families to have a better Christmas amid these challenging times. The kind-hearted Rotarians donated supermarket vouchers…

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Breaking News Entertainment Featured

Saddleworth Christmas tractor run raises thousands for charity

Adam Higgins January 2, 2024 2023charitychristmas eveOldhamsaddleworth newssaddleworth tractor group

THE familiar and spectacular array of festive-looking tractors parading through Saddleworth on Christmas Eve has raised another fantastic amount for charity. Organised by Saddleworth Tractor…

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Breaking News Featured News

Greenfield business teases New Year changes

Adam Higgins January 2, 2024 businessChew Valley RoadGreenfieldhealth honeynewsOldhamSaddleworth

A HEALTH focused cafe in Greenfield has closed its doors but the business has exciting plans for the new year. Health Honey, a cafe and…

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Entertainment

Be part of Saddleworth Players cast for unique production

Adam Higgins December 31, 2023 auditionsDelphlizzy darcy and janeMillgate Arts theatreOldhamSaddleworth

A LOCAL theatre group is casting for a unique production next year where Jane Austen pits her wit and will against her greatest adversary and…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Popular Greenfield cafe seeks new owner

Adam Higgins December 31, 2023 Chew Valley RoadGreenfieldnewsOldhamRETIRESaddleworthsellstation brew

A COSY cafe opposite Greenfield train station is looking for a new owner to take it over. The Station Brew on Shaw Hall Bank Road…

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Featured Lifestyle

Charity supported in Saddleworth and Oldham publishes new book

Adam Higgins December 22, 2023 A worthwhile errorbookDobcrossFrancis HousehospiceOldhamRev David IrelandSaddleworth

A NEW book will feature stories from people across Saddleworth and Oldham who have contributed to the history of a Greater Manchester charity. A Worthwhile…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Saddleworth-based company celebrates double awards success

Adam Higgins December 20, 2023 businessDobcrossJane DronsfieldK&M Globalnewsnews awardsOldhamSaddleworth

A COMPANY based in Saddleworth, which supplies truck and van parts all over the world, is celebrating a double success at a national awards ceremony.…

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