POLICE are appealing for information after a woman with threatened with a hammer before her car was stolen at Tesco car park in Greenfield. They…
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White poppy wreath laid at Saddleworth’s peace pole in remembrance and commitment to peace
A WHITE poppy wreath was laid at the foot of Saddleworth’s peace pole in tribute to all the victims of war and as a commitment…
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Poppies displayed across villages thanks to ward councillors
BRIGHT red poppies are a poignant public tribute across Saddleworth villages ahead of Remembrance Day thanks to ward councillors. Cllrs Pam Byrne, Jamie Curley, Graham…
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REMEMBRANCE 2021: Villages’ tributes
AS Remembrance Day approaches, residents, businesses and community groups across Saddleworth are busy decorating the villages as a reminder of the fallen. A fantastic topper…
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Concert of Remembrance
A CONCERT of Remembrance will be put on by Saddleworth Male Voice Choir on Saturday, November 13. Following a long period of Zoom rehearsals and…
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Police investigate as two men die after road accident in Delph
TWO men have died following a collision involving one vehicle on Huddersfield Road in Delph. Police were called at around 8.40pm on Wednesday, November 10…
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Keep growing this winter in your Greenhouse
AS winter sets in, the garden can become a quiet place as many plants are dormant and the cold weather keeps people indoors. But for…
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Pearson proud to be shortlisted in prestigious property awards
THERE is double delight for the property team at law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers which has been shortlisted in two awards in the…
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HPP staff fundraise for cancer charities
TWO cancer charities have benefited from fundraising activities by staff at furniture components manufacturer and supplier, Hill’s Panel Products (HPP). The firm’s HR Manager Carole…
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Help Light Up Denshaw
DENSHAW is calling on the community to help raise £1,000 so the village can shine brightly again this Christmas. Light Up Denshaw is hoping for…
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Murder investigation launched following fatal stabbing in Oldham
A MURDER investigation has been launched following fatal stabbing in Oldham Officers were called just before 7pm on Monday, November 8 to reports a woman…
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Saddleworth Parish Council chairman ‘devastated’ to miss Remembrance events after contracting Covid-19
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council chairman Cllr Barbara Beeley said she is ‘devastated’ to be missing important events to mark Remembrance Day after contracting Covid-19. She said:…
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Saddleworth remembers with service in Uppermill
THE community gathered for a poignant service in Uppermill which was the first of many across Saddleworth to mark Remembrance Day. The evening service on…
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Coffee afternoons back on the table at Christ Church Friezland
RAISE a glass – or rather as mug and a cake – as the popular Coffee Afternoons have restarted at Christ Church Friezland following a…
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Green light for temporary school buildings for new Brian Clarke CE Academy
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE headteacher of a new school in Oldham said the utmost care has been taken to set up temporary…
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Well-i-Hole Road Bridge repairs after car collision
WORK to repair a bridge on a busy Greenfield road is to be carried out after it was damaged in a road traffic accident. On…
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Brave bears take on zipwire for church funds
BRAVE teddy bears faced their fears and zoomed down a zipwire right from the top of Saddleworth St Chads church tower to raise funds for…
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Handrail help after broken back accident
HANDRAILS have been installed on steep steps in Uppermill in response to a Good Samaritan’s appeals to Oldham Council after a lady fell and broke…
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Get on Board with Action Together in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside
LOCAL charity Action Together is celebrating Trustees’ Week (1-5 November) by offering passionate, experienced and skilled people the opportunity to join its board. Trustees act in…
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Dr Des O’Brien
O’BRIEN, Des (Dr) Passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2021, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Mark and Dan…
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Saddleworth Peace Group to hold white poppy remembrance event
WHITE POPPIES will be laid in Uppermill as Saddleworth Peace Group holds its remembrance event on Saturday, November 13. The event will start at 11am…
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Saddleworth remembers: ceremonies to go ahead on Remembrance Sunday
SILENCE will fall across Saddleworth and Oldham at a number of services and ceremonies to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 14. Held in conjunction with…
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Cleanfield! Volunteers provide litter boost for village
VOLUNTEERS helped clear more than 20 bags of rubbish from the streets of a Saddleworth village. Members of Street Scene Greenfield teamed up with other…
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Good causes benefit from book sales
THREE good causes have received funding from the ongoing sale of second-hand books at Tesco Greenfield. The largest amount of £500 went to organisers responsible…
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Santa Claus is coming to town!
SADDLEWORTH’S streets will be filled with festive runners once more as the Santa Dash returns on December 4. The popular event, organised by Saddleworth Round…
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Gifts and decorations galore at Saddleworth Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair
Start your festive shopping early at a Christmas Craft Fair at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill on November 6 and 7 from 11am-3pm. There will be…
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Oldham film eligible for the Oscars
A SHORT film shot on location at spots across Oldham – including Diggle – has won best drama at the Out On Film festival in…
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Award-winning films from around the world come to Holmfirth Film Festival
THERE will be 25 award-winning films from around the world for audiences to enjoy during the Holmfirth Film Festival. The volunteer-run festival, in its 11th…
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Pilsner and Pie Fest in Uppermill
THERE was beer, brass and lederhosen aplenty at Uppermill Civic Hall as the popular Oktober Pie Fest returned and raised about £3,000 for local causes.…
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Top Rotary award for Frank
FRANK Rothwell has received Rotary’s top accolade in recognition of his achievements rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean and raising more than £1 million for…
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Music concert to support MIND
TWO musical talents are taking centre stage in Uppermill for an evening concert. The event at Uppermill Methodist Church on Friday, November 26 will celebrate…
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Debut production exploring race and identity comes to Oldham Library
MY Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored takes the audience to the centre of a discussion that asks ‘if you see something you do not…
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Power to the people Great Big Green Week events bring community action on climate change
HUNDREDS of people took part in a variety of events across Saddleworth to join in the Great Big Green Week’s nationwide celebration of action on…
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Autumn in Saddleworth by John Kirkbride
JOHN Kirkbride looks at Saddleworth in autumn and some of the things we can enjoy over this colourful season. Despite government attempts to create the…
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