POPULAR community stalwart and former councillor and Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander has passed away. The news was announced by her husband Adrian Alexander in…
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Saddleworth to shine with festive cheer for Illuminations competition
SADDLEWORTH’S homes, shops and businesses will shine brightly with festive cheer as the community’s Christmas Illuminations Competition returns. The popular annual event is run by…
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Saddleworth remembers with services across community
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth turned out in force to pay their respects at numerous services on Remembrance Sunday. There were services and parades across the villages…
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Saddleworth Rangers calls on community to back appeal for Jamaica hurricane victims
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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Dobcross Beer Festival to delight with line-up of ales, food and music
THERE will be beer, music, food, crafts and more beer at a special two-day family-friendly event in Dobcross. Dobcross Beer Festival returns for a second…
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National Theatre Live delivers entertaining ‘The Fifth Step’ to Delph
A CRITICALLY acclaimed and subversively funny new play is coming to the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. ‘The Fifth Step’…
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Oldham Council offers support as cost of living pressures worsen in winter
HELP and advice are available this winter from Oldham Council as the high cost of living continues to affect households across the borough. Support is available for anyone…
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Award-wining Rosamund Brass Quartet takes centre stage in Delph
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING young brass quartet will showcase their talents at a special evening at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. The Rosamund Brass Quartet will take…
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New chapter for restored Oldham’s Old Library and Art Gallery
THE HISTORIC Old Library and Art Gallery building at Gallery Oldham has opened its doors for a new chapter following a restoration. The Grade II…
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Saddleworth mourns the loss of beloved cancer advocate Jo Taylor
A much-loved breast cancer campaigner and advocate from Diggle, known for her courage and determination, has died. Jo Taylor was first diagnosed with breast cancer…
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National Theatre Live brings ‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’ from West End to Delph
AWARD-WINNING actors are bringing West End live theatre to Delph thanks to special film nights. On Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, ‘Mrs Warren’s…
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Celebration Concert to mark milestone 175 years of Delph Band
PLAYERS past, present and future will take to the stage for a special Celebration Concert as Delph Band marks 175 years. All are welcome to…
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Creatives invited to put forward original projects for Crafted 2026
OLDHAM Coliseum is inviting creatives to submit original projects that are fresh and full of character for Crafted 2026. Submissions are now being accepted as…
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£75,000 grants to boost community spaces and groups
GRANTS up to and over £75,000 will give much-needed boosts to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Oldham. The money is available…
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Talented young performers sought for Coliseum’s Christmas production
TALENTED singers and dancers are being sought to join a Young Person Ensemble for Oldham Coliseum’s festive production. The Coliseum is looking for young people…
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Film Society brings knife-edge drama to Delph big screen
A KNIFE-EDGE drama is the latest showing as Saddleworth Film Society continues its programme of films from around the world. ‘To A Land Unknown’ will…
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Modern Mumbai transported to Saddleworth screen by Film Society
AN AWARD-WINNING film capturing the frantic and heady atmosphere of modern Mumbai is next on the calendar for Saddleworth Film Society. ‘All We Imagine As Light’…
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Dobcross Silver Band brings Remembrance and 150th anniversary concerts to stage
A BUSY calendar of events is lined up for Dobcross Silver Band as it celebrates 150 years. The Band will present its popular annual Remembrance…
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Pay Remembrance tributes in Austerlands at Saddleworth’s oldest memorial
THE COMMUNITY is invited to Saddleworth’s oldest Great War memorial in Austerlands to pay tribute this Remembrance Sunday. Event organisers are appealing for locals to…
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Pearson employment team among North West’s top six in The Legal 500
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are celebrating after their Employment Team was again named in the prestigious The Legal 500 alongside two individual accolades. The…
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Fundraiser brings captivating event of apartheid stories to Friezland
AN AFTERNOON of captivating and moving stories from the apartheid is the latest fundraiser for Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. Their autumn event brings ‘Shedding Light:…
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Four-legged fun and fancy dress at fundraising Cavallo Dog Show
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all sizes, breeds and fancy dress outfits stole the show at Cavallo Coffee Box’s fundraising Charity Dog Show. The event, held at…
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‘Delicieux’ brings mouth-watering finale for Little French Cinema season
A MOUTH-WATERING finale to the season is in store for Little French Cinema as the group presents ‘Delicieux’. The film showing on Thursday, November 6,…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue team effort to help walker with head injury
A TEAM effort from Oldham Mountain Rescue over 3.5 hours ensured the safe recovery of a walker who suffered a head injury near Dovestone Reservoir.…
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Scarecrow trail brings spooky fun to Diggle
Hunt down a host of ghoulish and ghostly scarecrows across Diggle as the village’s popular Spooky Trail returns. The annual trail, organised by Friends of…
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Residents rally to keep Greenfield clean and green
HELP to keep Greenfield beautiful and tidy by joining a community litter pick on Saturday, October 18. The event has been organised by Street Scene…
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OBA winners line up on the stage after the presentations
SADDLEWORTH entrepreneurs and companies were among those scooping top accolades at this year’s prestigious Oldham Business Awards. Twelve categories celebrated the business excellence, acumen and…
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Get parenthood off to healthy start with new Oldham Active scheme
Oldham Active has launched special discounted programme ‘Active Start’ to support women through pregnancy and the first few months of parenthood. The scheme offers pregnant…
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Saddleworth Rotary Club donation to help Gap Kenya educate young people
A GENEROUS donation of £1,200 from Saddleworth Rotary Club will help boost the work of Gap Kenya to provide education to young people in Mombasa.…
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Grotton veterinary nurse brings expertise to Sri Lanka’s forgotten animals
A HIGHLY experienced veterinary nurse from Grotton has joined the mission to help change the lives of street dogs in Sri Lanka. Lucas Helps Dogs,…
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Oldham bikes in wheelie good condition for winter
BIKES across Oldham are now ready for winter thanks to a free safety check at Redrow’s Broadstone Manor development in Diggle. The ‘Gear up with…
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‘Successful and amazing year’ is icing on the cake as In My Shoes celebrates four years
IN My Shoes Theatre group gathered to celebrate another ‘successful and amazing year’ as they reached their fourth birthday. The disability led theatre group for…
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Oldham Active slashes fitness costs with ‘Bee Active’ scheme
Oldham Active is making health and fitness more accessible and affordable with its ‘Bee Active’ scheme. In partnership with Oldham Council, it is offering an…
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Support Mahdlo Youth Zone with spooktacular Halloween Half Marathon
PULL on your running shoes to tackle one of the UK’s toughest half marathons and also raise money to help give young people the opportunities…
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