A VILLAGE church has won silver for going green. Or in the case of Christ Church, Friezland going greener. Parishioners already proud to be recognised…
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Rethink to make Clean Air Zone ‘fair to city-region’
BUSINESSES and residents have welcomed the decision for the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ) plans to be reassessed to ‘one that is fair to…
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Get round your kitchen table to support people with cancer
CANCER support charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to get together with their friends, families, communities and workplaces on Friday, March 25 to fundraise for…
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Pearson Solicitors expand with new premises in Saddleworth
A WELL-KNOWN building on Uppermill High Street is being given a new lease of life as Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers move back into Saddleworth.…
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COLUMN: Winter wanderings
By Chris Maylor, Saddleworth Discovery Walks ONE of things I love the most about winter is the cold, clear frosty days. On days such as…
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Shiver me timbers – Pirate King hits land to visit Delph
HE has not arrived via the Caribbean, but the Pirate King promises to deliver a swashbuckling musical adventure when he docks in Delph this half…
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Volunteers needed to keep Uppermill band contests going
THERE are 138 years of history for Uppermill Whit Friday Band Contest – and new volunteers are needed to make sure that can continue into…
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Volunteers sought for new allotment at eco friendly St Mary’s
A NEW community allotment is planned by the latest Saddleworth church to be recognised for its work caring for the environment. Working with Uppermill based…
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Charity aims to combat loneliness with free tea parties
RE-ENGAGE is inviting people aged 75 and over, who live alone across Manchester, to join its free monthly tea parties to help them form new…
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Haydn and seek! Quartet bring music through the ages to Millgate
AN evening of musical time travel is on the programme for a performance by concert prize winning Karski String Quartet at the Millgate Arts Centre,…
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Officers ‘tackle’ 13-hour sports challenge for charity
A CHALLENGING fundraising marathon over 13 hours saw local police and rugby league legends come face-to-face to raise money for Mahdlo Youth Zone. Chief Inspector…
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COLUMN: Leaving a digital legacy
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) WHILST bequeathing items…
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Saddleworth school pupils celebrate Duke of Edinburgh awards
CERTIFICATES and badges were presented to Saddleworth School’s Year 11 students who successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Awards.Mr Anderson, who presented the awards,…
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Every little helps. Saddleworth carers group benefit from cash donation
AN Uppermill based community initiative is celebrating after benefiting from a £500 donation. The welcome funds for Saddleworth Carers Group (SCG) have come from the…
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Saddleworth businesswoman named one of 2022’s most inspiring female founders
SADDLEWORTH-BASED businesswoman Susan Witterick has been named as one of the UK’s most inspirational and dynamic female entrepreneurs by the f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign. She started…
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COLUMN: When dating met technology by AspectIT
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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COLUMN: New office, new appointments and charity announcements
2022 has started off in a positive way for O’Donnell Solicitors with lots of exciting developments on the horizon for the coming 12 months. Firstly,…
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Bromleys staff raise £1,000 for foodbank
A FOODBANK which is providing parcels for a record number of families has received a £1,000 boost from Ashton-based law firm Bromleys. Tameside East Food…
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Road safety signs increased in Delph
NEW road safety measures have been introduced in Delph to help address long-standing worries around pain points at the High Street bridge and on Hill…
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Private baby scan clinic opens in Delph
By Aimee McKenna A NEW baby scan clinic in Delph will give parents-to-be special 3D and 4D glimpses of their new arrivals. Little Miracles private…
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Pop-up shop Oldham Made to open in Spindles
OLDHAM Council is making March a month of celebration for the independent businesses of Oldham, by transforming an empty retail unit in Spindles Town Square…
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Stamp it out! Posting a letter is set to change
POSTING a letter is set to change next year with the introduction of new barcoded stamps to enhance service security. As a result, the Royal…
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Hotel and Supermarket coming to Princes Gate, Oldham
A NEW town centre hotel and supermarket are coming to Oldham. Councillors have worked hard to ensure the development of a hotel and Lidl at…
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Oldham College star is Higher Education Student Of The Year
AN OLDHAM College student has been crowned as the Association of Colleges’ Higher Education Student of the Year 2021/2. Ian Kenworthy, 20, beat off stiff…
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Spring/Summer season brings world premiere and children’s classic to Oldham Coliseum
A NEW season including a world premiere, a modern adaptation of a children’s classic, two tours based on true stories and hard-hitting drama from across…
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Charity partnership to help families supported by Francis House Children’s Hospice
A NEW charity partnership will help raise vital funds to benefit families caring for a seriously ill child across Oldham and Greater Manchester. Supermarket giant…
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Award-winning gardener to share memories and expertise
A BBC Gardeners World presenter will be sharing his memories and expertise at a talk in Meltham in March. Adam Frost will be guest speaker…
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Station access improvements on Parish agenda
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has added its voice to calls for Greenfield railway station to become more accessible and ‘fit for purpose’ for the 21st Century.…
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Premier Automotive recognised in national Excellence Awards
PREMIER Automotive branches in Dukinfield and Rochdale have been recognised in the 2021 Kia Dealer Excellence Awards. Announced at the Kia UK National Dealer Conference,…
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Bus strikes end as First Manchester workers accept vastly improved pay offer
STRIKE action that has affected the entire First Manchester bus service has ended after drivers accepted a vastly improved pay offer. Eight days of strike…
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Sunday train services reduced due to strike action
RAIL users are advised to plan ahead if travelling over the coming weekends when strike action will be taking place. The Rail, Maritime and Transport…
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M62 coach bombing is remembered 48 years on
CADETS and Royal British Legion branches from Saddleworth, Oldham and beyond paid their respects at the 48th anniversary memorial service for the M62 coach bombing.…
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Go-ahead given for 77 homes in Diggle
THE green light has been given to plans to build more than 70 homes on land around Saddleworth’s new high school in Diggle despite ‘heartfelt’…
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Saddleworth Arts Club celebrates 56 years
SOME people associate art with painting and crafts – but that’s not the case for Saddleworth Arts Club. Arts for the group, which is celebrating…
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