INTRODUCED as a form of domestic abuse in late 2015, coercive and controlling behaviour comes under Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015. Coercive…
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Saddleworth artists bring Summer Showcase of new works to Uppermill
A SUMMER Showcase of new original artworks is coming to Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. The exhibition by Saddleworth Group of Artists runs from Saturday, June…
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The ‘truth’ about life on the farm by John Kirkbride
John Kirkbride takes a light-hearted look at the pros and cons of farming as an occupation IT may just be me, but I can’t help…
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History making women set to hit right notes at Saddleworth world premiere
A WORLD premiere comes to Delph next month, revealing a story of women’s emancipation more than 200 years before winning the right to vote. Singers…
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Mind Matters – Psychotherapist at Chrysalis, talks about loneliness
Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis MAY is mental health awareness month and this year’s theme, to be addressed during mental health awareness week…
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Step out for Solidarity Stroll
PULL on your walking boots and step out to join a Solidarity Stroll to raise funds for the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. The walk,…
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Co-op gets behind Dr Kershaw’s new Rose to Remember appeal
DR KERSHAW’S has launched a new ‘Rose to Remember’ summer appeal to give the community the opportunity to dedicate a rose plaque to their loved…
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Uppermill Stage Society set to entertain with busy programme
UPPERMILL Stage Society will entertain with a variety of shows and open air performances in the coming months. On May 26-27, they will present a…
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Triumphant story of actress’s cancer battle comes to Coliseum
THE triumphant real-life story of an actress’s battle with a fist-sized tumour in her head is taking centre stage at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. ‘We Should…
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UK award for Coliseum panto designer
OLDHAM Coliseum’s pantomime designer Celia Perkins has won Best Costume Design at the UK Pantomime Association Awards. She received the accolade for her work on…
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Diggle All Stars need you!
DIGGLE All Stars theatre society is looking for new members to join their ranks and help both onstage and behind the scenes. The group, formerly…
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Rip-roaring farce to raise roof at Lyceum
LYCEUM Theatre Oldham is ending its season of comedies on a high note with a rip-roaring farce. Following the success of the first three plays…
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Home dreams ‘guaranteed’ with Northwood
A FAMILY-RUN business is making sure your dream move or rental can still come true despite the challenges of Covid-19 and booming property market. Northwood…
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Walking their way to vital funds
SADDLEWORTH-BASED Oldham Mountain Rescue Team will benefit from intrepid fundraisers’ bid to literally walk across the country. Peter Keenan and Jay Hallows will set foot…
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Community invited to ‘Piece It Together’ with new jigsaw exchange drop-ins
THE pieces are falling into place nicely for a jigsaw exchange scheme which is launching new drop-in sessions in Springhead due to popular demand. Cheryl…
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Pearson Column: What to do when you buy a house
Find Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers at 31 Queen Street, Oldham or call 0161 785 3500 or go online: www.pearsonlegal.co.uk (advertisement feature) IN a chat…
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Saddleworth gym going from strength to strength
A NEW gym has had a successful launch in Delph and is attracting hundreds of members – despite opening a month later than planned due…
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MP starts search for ninth summer programme participants
THE SEARCH is on for young people aged 18-24 to take part in MP Debbie Abrahams’ ninth annual Working for Your Community summer programme. Since…
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HRT is hot topic as Law Firm offers to pay staff prescriptions
A CARING firm is backing its female staff by offering to pay hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription costs to help their female employees through the…
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New faces on council after local elections
TWO new faces join a stalwart councillor to represent Saddleworth on Oldham Council. Liberal Democrat Alicia Marland and Conservative Chris McManus have been voted in…
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Great British Spring Clean comes to Uppermill
VOLUNTEERS in Uppermill scoured the village armed with litter pickers as part of The Great British Spring Clean. Uppermill Community Action Network (UCAN) members are…
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Champions of Brass bring unique concert to Uppermill
A SPECIAL concert featuring some of the best brass band players around is coming to Uppermill next month. Champions of Brass formed only three months…
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KMK to headline as Party in the Park returns to Delph
PARTY in the Park is back in Delph this September – and popular Indie tribute band The Kaiser Monkey Killers are booked to top the…
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Weather forecast: What is on the way for Saddleworth?
Temperatures are set to rise and so will the humidity. Those mixed together does not always mean dry conditions. After a few warmer and dry…
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Exhibitions on show once more at Millyard Gallery
AN EYE-CATCHING exhibition is returning to the walls of Millyard Gallery in Uppermill for the first time in two years. ‘Printorium’ brings together the work…
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Successful start to year for Dobcross Silver Band
DOBCROSS Silver Band are hitting all the right notes this year, securing second place in the Regional Area Qualifiers in Blackpool followed by top spot…
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Story of unsung cyclist on route to Coliseum
THE remarkable true story of unsung champion cyclist Beryl Burton is coming to Oldham Coliseum. This inspirational tour-de-force, written by actress Maxine Peake, is fuelled…
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£10,000 raised to help Tehyah in just 10 weeks
A DETERMINED fundraiser who smashed her £10,000 target in just 10 weeks has even more challenges and events in the pipeline as she looks to…
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Roles reversed for a good cause at Knowsley
ROLES were reversed at Knowsley Junior School as the children and teachers dressed up as each other on Red Nose Day. The non-uniform day, along…
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Pupils delight on stage for poetry competition
FROM dancing dinner ladies to tongue-twisters, the sights and sounds of poetry were brought to life by primary school pupils on the Oldham Coliseum stage.…
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Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers Column: No Fault Divorce
Find Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers at 31 Queen Street, Oldham or call 0161 785 3500 or go online: www.pearsonlegal.co.uk (advertisement feature) SOLICITORS are braced…
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Community pharmacies offer free blood pressure checks
FREE blood pressure checks are now available at all Saddleworth’s community pharmacies for anyone over the age of 40 as the NHS rolls out the…
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O’Donnells Column: Heavy weight hire and further growth
SADDLEWORTH-BASED O’Donnell Solicitors has appointed Richard Dobson-Mason as Head of the firms Litigation and Dispute Resolution department as the firm continues to expand its teams.…
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