THE lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas certainly isn’t cancelled as the theatre prepares for its popular festive offering.…
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Festive family entertainment at Oldham Choral Society’s Christmas Concert
THERE will be festive entertainment for all generations as Oldham Choral Society’s annual Family Christmas Concert returns. All are warmly invited to this year’s event…
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Stylish new apartments available in Diggle under discount scheme
A SELECTION of brand new, energy-efficient apartments are available in Diggle through a discount scheme that aims to get local people onto the property ladder.…
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Uppermill Stage Society presents festive show ‘A Christmas Cracker’
ENJOY an evening of music and merriment as Uppermill Stage Society presents ‘A Christmas Cracker’. The event takes place on Friday, December 5, starting at…
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Santa stops off at Saddleworth Museum
ENJOY a special visit from Santa at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill as he stops off for two days only. Appointments are now available on Saturday,…
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Christmas cheer to spread across Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FESTIVE cheer is coming to Lees, Springhead and Grotton with a host of Christmas events and fundraising. Grab some gifts and do some festive shopping…
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Saddleworth Santa Dash sets target of 3,000 runners in biggest event yet
A SEA of red suits will be back on the streets of Saddleworth as the popular annual Santa Dash returns. Event organisers Saddleworth Round Table…
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Uppermill fell runner pens book to help free others from technology
AN UPPERMILL-BASED fell runner has launched a bold new book to help others free themselves from technology and fall in love with nature again. John…
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Festive fun and Christmas shopping at Uppermill’s winter fair
MEET Santa as well as do some Christmas shopping at a Winter Fair at Uppermill Cricket Club. The event will be held on Saturday, December…
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Saddleworth choirs unite for festive ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concert in Uppermill
ENJOY a musical afternoon as Saddleworth’s talented choirs and groups come together for a special ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concert. The event takes place for the first…
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Greenfield dog club hosts Christmas fair with Santa and 35+ stalls
THERE will be festive fun for all the family – and your four-legged friends – at a Christmas Fair in Greenfield. The event will take…
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Christmas fair at Saddleworth Rangers to raise funds for U16s International Tour
ENJOY festive food, drinks and shopping at a Christmas Fair hosted by Saddleworth Rangers on Sunday, November 30. The fair will be held at the…
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Hulme Grammar School showcases contribute to community in Impact Report
THE significant positive contribution that Hulme Grammar School makes to the local community and cross-sector education are highlighted in its new Public Benefit Impact Report.…
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Pearson Solicitors call for better funding in face of family court delays
PEARSON Solicitors has called for more funds to help couples facing separation and divorce in order to reduce delays in the family court. Emma Kendall,…
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Take flight with Uppermill Band’s ‘The Snowman’
TAKE flight with Uppermill Band this Christmas as they offer live music alongside popular film ‘The Snowman’. The special Christmas event will see the popular…
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Station to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph Station
By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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Week of inspiration and achievement celebrated at Mahdlo Youth Zone
MAHDLO Youth Zone has enjoyed a week of celebration and inspiration, showcasing the power of youth work, teamwork, and community spirit across Oldham. The week…
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Saddleworth to shine with Christmas cheer at switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH villages are set to come alight with Christmas cheer and festivities as they host various switch-on events. All are welcome to join in the…
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Community stalwart and former Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander dies
POPULAR community stalwart and former councillor and Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander has passed away. The news was announced by her husband Adrian Alexander in…
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Saddleworth to shine with festive cheer for Illuminations competition
SADDLEWORTH’S homes, shops and businesses will shine brightly with festive cheer as the community’s Christmas Illuminations Competition returns. The popular annual event is run by…
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Saddleworth remembers with services across community
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth turned out in force to pay their respects at numerous services on Remembrance Sunday. There were services and parades across the villages…
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Saddleworth Rangers calls on community to back appeal for Jamaica hurricane victims
KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth Rangers is calling on the community to support their collection of supplies to send to hurricane victims in Jamaica. The rugby club, based…
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Dobcross Beer Festival to delight with line-up of ales, food and music
THERE will be beer, music, food, crafts and more beer at a special two-day family-friendly event in Dobcross. Dobcross Beer Festival returns for a second…
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National Theatre Live delivers entertaining ‘The Fifth Step’ to Delph
A CRITICALLY acclaimed and subversively funny new play is coming to the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. ‘The Fifth Step’…
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Oldham Council offers support as cost of living pressures worsen in winter
HELP and advice are available this winter from Oldham Council as the high cost of living continues to affect households across the borough. Support is available for anyone…
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Award-wining Rosamund Brass Quartet takes centre stage in Delph
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING young brass quartet will showcase their talents at a special evening at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. The Rosamund Brass Quartet will take…
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New chapter for restored Oldham’s Old Library and Art Gallery
THE HISTORIC Old Library and Art Gallery building at Gallery Oldham has opened its doors for a new chapter following a restoration. The Grade II…
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Saddleworth mourns the loss of beloved cancer advocate Jo Taylor
A much-loved breast cancer campaigner and advocate from Diggle, known for her courage and determination, has died. Jo Taylor was first diagnosed with breast cancer…
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National Theatre Live brings ‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’ from West End to Delph
AWARD-WINNING actors are bringing West End live theatre to Delph thanks to special film nights. On Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, ‘Mrs Warren’s…
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Celebration Concert to mark milestone 175 years of Delph Band
PLAYERS past, present and future will take to the stage for a special Celebration Concert as Delph Band marks 175 years. All are welcome to…
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Creatives invited to put forward original projects for Crafted 2026
OLDHAM Coliseum is inviting creatives to submit original projects that are fresh and full of character for Crafted 2026. Submissions are now being accepted as…
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£75,000 grants to boost community spaces and groups
GRANTS up to and over £75,000 will give much-needed boosts to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Oldham. The money is available…
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Talented young performers sought for Coliseum’s Christmas production
TALENTED singers and dancers are being sought to join a Young Person Ensemble for Oldham Coliseum’s festive production. The Coliseum is looking for young people…
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Film Society brings knife-edge drama to Delph big screen
A KNIFE-EDGE drama is the latest showing as Saddleworth Film Society continues its programme of films from around the world. ‘To A Land Unknown’ will…
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