THE next phase of consultation for Northern Roots, which is creating a new urban farm and country park at Snipe Clough in Oldham, is now…
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Oasis academies sign Pledge to Peace and plant saplings from Hiroshima
PUPILS from four Oasis academies in Oldham have signed the Pledge to Peace and planted saplings that survived the 1945 Hiroshima A-bomb. Community members from…
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Bill of fare! Diggle Hotel to benefit from Bucks’ fizz
THERE’S a new landlord at the Diggle Hotel but Bill Buckley needs little introduction to many members of the Saddleworth community. Bill, 62, from Delph,…
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ASPECT IT: Windows 11 – is it worth upgrading?
By Peter Dorotiak, Director: Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. Find out more online www.aspectit.co.uk…
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Business boost thanks to first Oldham Expo
THE date is already in the diary for the next Oldham Expo event after the successful debut took place in October – despite being cancelled…
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Cornerstone joins Rio Ferdinand Foundation and partners to inspire the next generation
AN event designed to boost the aspirations and career prospects of young people across the borough has been put on by local businesses, groups and…
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Community comes together through new app
DO you wish you could have local information about events, businesses and council services at your fingertips in just a few clicks? Well now you…
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Doors open at new Furniture Hub
THE doors are now open at a new furniture store launched by Dr Kershaw’s so the community can purchase high quality new and used furniture…
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Councillor ward surgeries restart
DO you have something you’d like to discuss with your local councillor? Ward surgeries are restarting across the area following the Covid-19 pandemic. Just drop…
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Get trendy this Christmas with Housing Units
A GROTTO of festive delights is in store at Housing Units with everything you need for your home this Christmas. Not only are you presented…
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Straight talking legal advice from O’Donnell Solicitors
OVER the last five years, O’Donnell Solicitors has flourished into a bustling firm offering straight talking legal advice for both businesses and individuals. The firm,…
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Christmas is all around as Dovestone WI markets return
IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so Dovestone Women’s Institute is getting ready to welcome everyone back to their popular Family Christmas Markets.…
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Design team to create new Oldham Coliseum venue
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council is appointing a design team to create a new venue for the Oldham Coliseum in Grade Two…
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Ghoulish fun for riding group
THERE was ghoulish fun for all as Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) held its first social get-together after the Covid-19 pandemic. Riders of…
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Three new arrivals at Bromleys to continue recruitment drive
THREE new recruits are boosting law firm Bromleys as part of its ongoing expansion amid increasing demand for its services. Associate solicitor Francesca Rigby has…
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Family business thanks customers for FAB support during pandemic
THE FAB Salon and Clinic in Grotton is one of many businesses that was forced to close its doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as…
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You shall go to the Snow Ball!
FOOD, music and dance-what’s not to like? Put the three together to raise funds for a cancer care charity and Maggie’s Snow Ball promises to…
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Family of a man killed in crash in Delph pay tribute
THE family of a man killed in crash in Delph pay tribute to loving brother, partner and son. Karl Edward Young, 34, died from his…
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Employer open evening at Oldham College
OLDHAM College is hosting a special Employer Open Evening on Wednesday, November 24. This short event is designed to show employers of all shapes and…
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Oldham Town Deal Board elects New Chair and Vice Chair
A NEW Chair and Vice Chair has been elected by Oldham Town Deal Board. William Lees-Jones, Managing Director of JW Lees, is Chair and Maggie…
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Mayor set to host Christmas shopping extravaganza
ENJOY a pre-festive season Shopping Extravaganza supporting the Mayor of Oldham’s charities. The event is in the Chadderton Suite of Oldham Civic Centre at 7pm…
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Lees and District RBL war memorial cycle challenge raises Poppy Appeal funds
A FUNDRAISING cycle challenge around the borough raised £1085 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The RBL Lees and District Branch decided to tackle…
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Oldham Coliseum to welcome Audio Tour of Papatango New Writing Prize winners
THREE award-winning new audio plays are coming to Oldham Coliseum as part of a national tour from the thirteenth annual Papatango New Writing Prize. In a…
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Christmas cheer comes to villages
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. The first village to turn on…
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Lest We Forget: Services across Saddleworth mark Remembrance Sunday
SADDLEWORTH fell silent on Remembrance Sunday as services and ceremonies took place across the villages in honour of the fallen. Residents of all ages, members…
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Former funeral director from Uppermill jailed for defrauding grieving victims
A FORMER funeral manager from Uppermill has been jailed for two years and one month after defrauding her grieving victims out of over £15,500. Sharon…
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Scouthead home care business looks to boost work force to achieve ambitious plans
A SCOUTHEAD home care business has ambitious plans to recruit dozens of people to join their expert care at home services. And until the end…
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Cornerstone DM thrilled to be shortlisted for two regional marketing awards
LEES-BASED marketing agency Cornerstone DM has been shortlisted for two accolades in this year’s Prolific North Marketing Awards. The full service agency is a finalist…
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Hiroshima sapling planted at Oldham Sixth Form College
A SAPLING whose seeds were brought to the borough from Hiroshima by survivors of the atom bombs dropped there in 1945 has been planted at…
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‘Remembrance rocks’
IF you see brightly painted stones on the wall outside Greenfield Methodist Church, then feel free to pick up one and take it home. The…
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Temporary traffic lights in Uppermill
EXPECT short delays as multi-way traffic light signals are in place at the junction of Oldham Road and Chapel Road on the edge of Uppermill.…
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Queen and Dukes mark Remembrance Day at Austerlands
SADDLEWORTH’S oldest Great War Memorial, in Austerlands, saw a large turnout on Remembrance Sunday as residents were privileged, once again, to receive the Queen’s Wreath.…
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Oldham College stars ready for WorldSkills UK finals
OLDHAM College has four super-talented learners competing for prestigious national titles at this month’s WorldSkills UK finals. Rabbani Khan, Lily Hardiker, Ben Catherall, and Daniel…
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Oldham Choral Society returns with ‘glorious’ concert
THERE is a glorious programme of music in store as Oldham Choral Society is back in concert this month. Like most groups, the choir was…
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