THE entrance to Dobcross Village will be blooming bright and beautiful thanks to a new planter and a community effort. Dobcross Village Society donated funds…
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Heritage contractor helps bring Oldham Coliseum back to life
THE renowned Oldham Coliseum is another step closer to re-opening as its extensive refurbishment gets underway. Oldham Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to lead on…
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Saddleworth Rotary Club donation helps put food on table at Mahdlo Youth Zone
A £1,000 donation to Mahdlo Youth Zone’s Christmas Appeal will help ensure that young people have access to evening teatime free meal provision during the festive season.…
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Oldham Active helps keep workforce healthy with free workplace checks
OLDHAM Active is helping to keep the borough’s workforce healthy by delivering free workplace health checks and encouraging more employers to join the scheme. The…
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Cheers to 10 years at The Waggon Inn
A POPULAR pub in Uppermill has thanked customers and the community for being part of their ‘incredible journey’ as they celebrate 10 years since their…
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Flourishing In My Shoes Theatre Group seeks Creative Support Volunteers
CREATIVE and dedicated volunteers are invited to join the ranks of In My Shoes Theatre Group as they expand their offering. The group welcomes young…
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Election in Greenfield after veteran councillor steps down
AN election will be held to find a new Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Greenfield after Mavis Bingley stood down due ill health. Veteran councillor Mrs…
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Centenary celebrations for Royal British Legion Saddleworth branch
THE COMMUNITY and special guests came together for a special centenary service to mark 100 years of the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion.…
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Pool proposal is modern touch for gothic Wharmton Tower
A GRADE II listed Victorian home in Grasscroft is hoping to add a modern twist to its luxuries if a planning application is approved by…
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Top comedians bring Christmas laughter to Greenfield
FOUR top comedians will bring festive cheer and laughter to Greenfield this Christmas season. On Sunday, December 29, Mick Ferry, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and…
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Tractors to take to streets for fundraising Christmas Eve Parade
A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…
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Villagers brave weather to bring Christmas spirit to Springhead
A WET and windy night did not spoil the Christmas spirit as Springhead came together for their village lights switch-on. There was a great turn…
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£300 boost for Street Pastors to help nighttime safety in Uppermill
‘STREET ANGELS’ who work to improve community safety in Uppermill on Saturday nights have received a £300 boost towards their initiative. Saddleworth Street Pastors were…
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Businesses burst with festive joy thanks to children’s decorations
BUSINESSES in Lees, Springhead and Grotton are bursting with festive joy and decorations thanks to the creativity of local children. Christmas flags are flying high…
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Libraries to help Oldhamers stay warm this winter
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are once again available this winter as warm spaces for people to make use of. Individuals can use the facilities…
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Santa helps Lydgate light up for Christmas
THERE was festive music and fun as well as a special visit from Santa at Lydgate’s Christmas lights switch-on event. Villagers gathered in The White…
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Uppermill Advent brings festive cheer to village windows
FESTIVE displays are filling the windows of businesses and homes as the popular Uppermill Advent returns. Each day from December 1 to 24 a new…
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Christmas glow shines in Greenfield after Lighting Up ceremony
VILLAGERS were in fine voice as they came together for carols and the tree Lighting Up ceremony in Greenfield. Well-known local businessman, Frank Rothwell, was…
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Switch-on brings Christmas cheer to Dobcross
Pictures thanks to Photography by Marie Whitehead CHRISTMAS has arrived in Dobcross as the village is shining bright with festive cheer after their lights switch-on.…
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Festive fun to fill Uppermill with Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland
UPPERMILL’S Winter Wonderland will bring a day of festive fun with the annual Santa Dash and lights switch-on on Saturday, December 7. Organisers Saddleworth Round…
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Community springs into action with bulb planting to brighten villages
MORE THAN 2,500 daffodil bulbs have been planted by the community to brighten up Lees, Springhead and Grotton next spring. Councillor Alicia Marland was joined…
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Christmas Fayre raises more than £7,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
MORE than 600 people enjoyed festive games, shopping, food and drink at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Christmas Fayre to help raise £7,699 for patient care. The…
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Friezland Primary pupils bring smiles to Reach Out community event
THERE was community spirit and smiles all around as Friezland Primary School made a special visit to Lido House in Grotton for the latest Reach…
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Folk Night raises more than £2,300 for Palestinian Women’s Education
A FOLK NIGHT hit all the right notes to raise more than £2,300 for the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. More than 100 supportive attendees…
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Special service to mark centenary of Royal British Legion Saddleworth branch
A SPECIAL centenary service will be held in Uppermill to mark 100 years of the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion. All are welcome…
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Grand Opening weekend to show off new look at The Peels Arms Springhead
AN exciting line-up of live entertainment is in store as The Peels Arms Springhead holds a Grand Opening weekend after extensive works. The pub, on…
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When doves fly: The Mancunian Birder looks at an unusual visitor to the borough
MANCUNIAN modern-day blues band Doves recently announced big news about their new album and tour. To celebrate, Royton-based birder and Doves fan James Walsh, also…
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Festive fun as children’s Christmas Scavenger Hunt returns
GET searching high and low across Lees, Springhead and Grotton as their Christmas Scavenger Hunt returns. Children are invited to grab their competition sheet from…
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Saddleworth’s Year 8 rugby team ‘Rains’ on opponent’s parade
AN IMPRESSIVE display by Saddleworth School’s Year 8 rugby league team saw them beat Rainford School 26-0 in the NW Champion Schools’ competition. Tries from…
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New Medical Negligence Department for expanding O’Donnell Solicitors
A NEW Medical Negligence Department is boosting the offering from Saddleworth-based O’Donnell Solicitors. The law firm, which has offices in Uppermill and Grasscroft, has launched…
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Tributes paid after death of Reclamation Room’s Emma Givvons
TRIBUTES are pouring in after the death of popular café owner Emma Givvons, the founder and ‘heart and soul’ of Reclamation Room in Uppermill. Emma,…
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Donation from Saddleworth Rotary helps keep Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying
THE INVALUABLE work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance was presented to Saddleworth Rotary Club as they made a £500 donation to the charity. Angela Vyas from…
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Call for contributions as Mahdlo ‘Shop and Drop’ appeal targets 500 Christmas gifts
KIND-HEARTED shoppers are being asked to buy a bit extra this Christmas to help Mahdlo Youth Zone gift 300 pyjamas and more than 200 hampers…
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‘Inspiring evening’ celebrates Saddleworth School’s GCSE pupils
SADDLEWORTH School celebrated the academic success as well as personal growth and challenges students have overcome at their GCSE Certificate Presentation Evening. Parents, teachers, and…
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