TAKE A close look at this picture … Can you see the figure of a lady kneeling at a graveside? Respected landscape photographer Alan Bishop…
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Author: Aimee Belmore
Where do you read yours…?: April
ON LAND, at sea, in the air – wherever loyal Independent readers travel, they always make sure to take a copy of Saddleworth’s favourite newspaper…
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STAN’S Strange but true: April
Stan Bowes from DIggle has uncovered some more interesting and entertaining strange but true facts for us – you just couldn’t make them up TONY…
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Longs forced to close down after 35 years
THE RECESSION has had a devastating impact on businesses across the country – and Saddleworth’s own Ann Long fell victim as her family construction company…
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Out of this world
A DREAM business that became a reality for a Greenfield couple is celebrating two successful years of helping and healing others. Susan and Marcus Henthorn…
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Manns Wharf duo scoop Smart Apprentice of Year Award
TWO PROFESSIONAL caterers are throwing a party of their own after winning national competition Smart Apprentice of the Year. Angeline Ingham, 24, and Helen Stevenson,…
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Up front and personal
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL mother has swapped court rooms for arts and crafts and launched her own personalised gifts and bespoke embroidery company. Becky Nowell, 35, left…
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Couple’s grand designs for The Diggle
AN HISTORIC public house at the heart of a community is set to gain a fresh lease of life as its new landlords plan exciting…
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Join this band, they’re a hoot
AN HISTORIC public house at the heart of a community is set to gain a fresh lease of life as its new landlords plan exciting…
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Shop local was a winner
BUSINESSES AND organisations showcased their products to more than 600 visitors at the third Shop Local Festival at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. Hosted by…
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Dazzling dance profiles history
SADDLEWORTH’S RICH cultural history was brought to life by more than 150 youngsters as they explored the area’s heritage through performance. Thanks to a £9,800…
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Don’t fence us OUT
CONCERNED RAMBLERS are fighting to keep access to one of the area’s most-loved trails after claiming it was blocked off without explanation. The ‘Delph Donkey’…
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Diggle’s green fight
A VILLAGE is fighting a two-pronged battle to save its green spaces. Diggle Community Association is combatting plans by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to build two houses – despite them being approved…
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Helen’s No10 Mission
By Tom Paterson A DOBCROSS woman visited Downing Street to highlight her role as a Dementia Friends Champion and how she can make a difference…
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Dobcross coffee morning
A SIMPLE coffee morning served up overwhelming success for one village community as more than 120 residents flocked to the first event. Dobcross Band and…
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Get crafty this Spring
AFTER A successful Christmas festival, The Saddleworth Creative Network is offering more crafty delights at their next event. The Spring Craft Festival, at the Uppermill…
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A POPULAR village pub is fast becoming the centre of music, theatre and entertainment. Locals at The Swan Inn, Dobcross, are being treated to a…
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Go giddy at Gringos gig
A SPRING Salsa Fiesta will bring the Uppermill Civic Hall to life on Saturday, March 30 as the Giddy Gringos team up with Saddleworth Parish…
View More Go giddy at Gringos gigBand club hits the right note
TALENTED MUSICANS are bringing Diggle Band Club to life on the last Saturday of each month to help keep the club at the centre of…
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‘Love Oldham’ says Mayor-elect
SADDLEWORTH MUST learn to love its neighbours and join forces if it wants to move forward, says Parish Councillor and Oldham Mayor-elect John Hudson. Cllr…
View More ‘Love Oldham’ says Mayor-electPlanning approvals: March
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Planning Committee recommended approval for a series of planning applications at their February meeting. They included: Saddleworth Medical Practice, Delph Clinic, Gartside Street,…
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All round good guys
KIND-HEARTED WORKERS at a top Saddleworth building and construction company are juggling their busy schedules with rigorous training for a charity triathlon. Three staff members…
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Planning a DIY project? Call Holmebuild
Where do you go for your DIY and building supplies? Do you travel out of Saddleworth to one of the large DIY outlets? If so…
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New allotments concerns
CONCERNED RESIDENTS who rallied against plans for new allotments in Uppermill are worried about disruption as the project unfolds. Saddleworth Parish Council will construct and…
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SPRING IS upon us and we all will see evidence of this now in the fattening buds in the hedgerows and the weeds in our…
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Luxury life down on the farm
A PICTURESQUE family farm is venturing into pastures new after converting its cattle barns into luxury eco-friendly holiday cottages. Nigel and Abigail Shaw decided to…
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Bold as brass
DIGGLE BRASS bandsman Lawrence Bradshaw has tales galore after returning from a fascinating trip to Belgium with the band. The popularity of Saddleworth Whit Friday…
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PEGASUS – the racing tipster the bookies fear – is back and raring to go for CHELTENHAM This month sees the annual return of the finest…
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Jackman sets sights on good start
SADDLEWORTH RANGERS’ first team can get off to a flying start in the National Conference League 2013 believes coach Emmerson Jackman. The campaign season kicks…
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Albert, 90, is local schoolboy’s hero
By Mark Shales AN UPPERMILL schoolboy is celebrating the heroics of Oldham’s only remaining Atlantic convoy veteran for his school project. Elliot Jones, 9, brushed…
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STAN BOWES, from Diggle, has uncovered some more interesting and entertaining, strange but true facts for us – you just couldn’t make them up. POLICE…
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Tasting the difference
A NEW menu, an award-winning guest chef and another with 14 years’ experience aim to be the recipe for success for one of Saddleworth’s most…
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BUSINESS GURU Kieron Hill offers some timely expert help on how to grow business this year. Maybe I’m a witless optimist (certainly my wife thinks…
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Come and listen to the bands – again
DELIGHTED BANDSMEN will march at Scouthead and Austerland’s Whit Friday contest after authorities agreed there will be no repeat of last year’s restrictions which threatened the event’s…
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