GATES and doors were opened to gorgeous gardens across Dobcross, raising £5,300 for cancer charities. The two-day trail around the village was organised to raise…
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Shere inspiration Addy gives top businesswoman food for thought
AN Uppermill restauranteur has been singled out for praise by one of Britain’s most influential business people. Dr Nighat Awan OBE is the co-creator of…
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Fourth generation of Pearson celebrates 20-year milestone
HANNAH Pearson is celebrating 20 years as a solicitor and continuing a great tradition as she is the fourth generation of her family at the…
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Is outdated tech holding your business back?
By Hannah Dooley, Marketing Executive for Aspect IT WHEN was the last time you updated your business technology? Have you ever wondered why so many…
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Successful launch for ‘Petworking’ event
A veterinary nurse and canine first aid teacher hosted a successful ‘petworking’ event, bringing together pet professionals and owners from across the region. Rachel Bean…
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Oldham tops student satisfaction in higher education across Greater Manchester
UNIVERSITY Campus Oldham (UCO) is celebrating National Students Survey (NSS) 2022 results that rank it top across Greater Manchester for Overall Satisfaction. UCO, the Higher…
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Oldham Coliseum to stage revival of joyous and anarchic play Road
A POWERFUL game changing snapshot of Lancashire life during Margaret Thatcher’s Britain in the 1980s is coming to the stage at Oldham Coliseum Theatre this…
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Film Society returns to big screen with new season
THE big screen is back in Delph as Saddleworth Film Society re-launches after the Covid-19 pandemic. Only a handful of films have been shown since…
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‘Exceptional outcomes’ for Oldham Sixth Form College students as exam results revealed
OLDHAM Sixth Form College students have achieved ‘exceptional outcomes’ in their exams this year despite challenges over the last few years. Ninety-nine per cent of…
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The Blue Coat School ‘absolutely delighted’ with A Level results
IT was all smiles at The Blue Coat School as students and their families celebrated some excellent A Level results. Over a third of all…
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‘Resilience’ of Oldham Hulme Grammar pupils praised after A Level results
THE ‘resilience, ingenuity and good humour’ of pupils at Oldham Hulme Grammar School was praised by the principal as they celebrated their A Level results.…
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Springhead Art Group puts on eye-catching exhibition
THERE will be an eye-catching array of works on display at Saddleworth Museum as Springhead Art Group holds its latest exhibition. A preview date on…
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End of term-school says goodbye to popular staff member
IT was eyes down for an afternoon of fun at Bright Futures when the specialist Greenfield school marked the end of its summer term. Pupils…
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Rushcart returns to streets of Saddleworth
HUNDREDS of Morris dancers and musicians from across the country will descend on Saddleworth for the 46th annual Rushcart on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday…
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Marsden Jazz Festival is back for 30th year against all odds
MARSDEN Jazz Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary when it returns against the odds in October after a funding blow. There will be four days of…
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Fundraiser steps out on 30-mile challenge
A 30-mile walk in 12 hours is the latest challenge for a determined fundraiser. Sarah Tate, from Lees, is tackling the sponsored trek in aid…
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Community gathers for memorial vigil to mark Hiroshima Day and Nagasaki Day
THE COMMUNITY gathered for a poignant memorial vigil to mark Hiroshima Day and Nagasaki Day. Saddleworth Peace Group organised the event in front of Uppermill…
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Church members get knitting for ‘A Scarf For Lewy’
A SCARF measuring 55m has been knitted by members of Uppermill Methodist Church as part of an enormous woolly creation to wrap round the Royal…
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Season of 20th century classics at Lyceum
A NEW season at Lyceum Theatre Oldham is bringing something for everyone to the stage – with the chance to book all five plays and…
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On your marks for 37th Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH Village Olympics will be based at a new ‘home’ as it returns for its 37th year. Last year’s event saw nearly 800 children take…
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Yanks are back in town
THE usual Yanks Weekend events and parade may have been cancelled – but that didn’t stop locals getting into the 1940s war-time spirit. The weekend…
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Incredible Edible digging in across Saddleworth
INCREDIBLE Edible Saddleworth is blossoming nicely after setting up new bases across Saddleworth’s villages. The community group works on reclaiming unused pieces of land to…
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NHS workers battle the mud for Francis House Children’s Hospice
A GROUP of healthcare professionals from the Royal Oldham Hospital took on a 10-kilometre assault course to raise £1,680 for Francis House Children’s Hospice. Swapping…
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Five tips to make your phone battery last longer
By Hannah Dooley Marketing Executive for Aspect IT Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. Find…
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Daredevil caring team to tackle 120mph charity freefall
AN inspiring team from Home Instead Oldham and Saddleworth is tackling a 10,000ft skydive in memory of Howard, a friend and colleague, who passed away…
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Family fun at St Mary’s Festival
FROM hook-a-duck and bouncy castles to face painting and a barbecue, there was fun for all the family at Greenfield St Mary’s CE Primary School’s…
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Delph Scarecrow Trail raises £600 for Ukraine
FILM stars and celebrities paid a visit to Delph to help raise £600 for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The eye-catching and creative creations of well-known…
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£100 vouchers up for grabs for green-fingered residents
THE ‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ competition by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) returns for 2022 to celebrate green-fingered residents and their gardening efforts. FCHO customers can bag…
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New look for Springhead Congregational Church after extensive refurb
AN interior redesign and extensive refurbishment have been carried out to make Springhead Congregational Church ‘fit for a new decade of outreach and ministry’. The…
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Residents’ views invited on library services
RESIDENTS are being asked to let Oldham Council know what they think of local library services and how they can be improved. The consultation results…
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New exhibition is inspired by Saddleworth’s quarries
SADDLEWORTH’S quarries and their changes over time are the inspiration behind a popular local artist’s exhibition at Gallery Oldham. The ‘Land Marks’ show by Diana…
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Birthday celebrations marked five years of Maggie’s Oldham
THERE was cake, music and entertainment as Maggie’s Oldham celebrated five years of supporting people with cancer across the borough and beyond. The celebrations took…
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Emily loses locks for charity
A KIND-HEARTED young girl from Springhead has chopped off her long locks to raise £604 for charity. Emily Mannings, eight, decided to cut her hair…
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