THE community came together helped by the generosity of the Co-op and Dulux to give Grotton Pavilion a well-deserved lick of paint and makeover. Over…
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Two Oldham College learners shortlisted by AoC
TWO Oldham College learners are celebrating after being shortlisted for the Association of Colleges (AoC) Student of the Year 2021/22 awards. Ian Kenworthy, a BA…
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Grange Theatre closes temporarily after ‘significant faults’ found with electrics
THE Grange Theatre in Oldham is closing its doors temporarily with immediate effect after an inspection found ‘significant faults’ with the electrics and wiring. After…
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Be Authentic thanks to Uppermill shop’s new ranges
FROM motorbike bars to robot clocks and dragon incense burners, there’s not many shops around that are quite as quirky as Authentic in Uppermill. The…
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‘Bake a difference’ this November for people with cancer in Oldham
CANCER charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to get together around their kitchen table and fundraise on Friday, November 5 (or a date that works…
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Top brass! Queen’s honour for Whit Friday Band contests
AROUND 150 volunteers from the 11 contests in the Saddleworth and Oldham group of Whit Friday Band Contests celebrated their success as winners of the…
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Comedic Christmas Carol launches festive season at Millgate
SADDLEWORTH Players are already in festive mood with rehearsals underway for their Christmas comedic extravaganza. This spoof on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is long…
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Permission sought for extension at training club
PLANS have been submitted for an extension to a long-established dog training centre in Greenfield. If successful, the new building at the Northern Alsatian and…
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Come rain or shine in Saddleworth?
Jon Baylis gives a weather forecast for Saddleworth for the next few days… SEPTEMBER ended on a very wet note but overall it was another…
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Climbing centre takes community to new heights
OLDHAM’S new Summit Up climbing centre is ‘perfect’ for the community, says Great Britain climbing star Shauna Coxsey. Shauna visited the multi-million-pound centre, on Egerton…
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Atlantic rower to speak ‘frankly’ about adventures at Dr Kershaw’s event
FRANK Rothwell, who raised £1.1million by rowing solo across the Atlantic, will be talking about his adventures at a special event in aid of Dr…
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Help shape vision for UK’s largest urban farm and country park in Oldham
DISCOVER more about the new urban farm and country park coming to Oldham thanks to free site tours during the consultation period. Northern Roots is…
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Exciting new opportunities to get involved with The Civic, Holmfirth
LOCAL people and businesses are invited to find out more and get involved with future plans for The Civic, Holmfirth. The building is open again…
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Rotary award double delight for charity stalwarts
THERE was double delight as two top accolades were presented to community and charity stalwarts by Oldham Metro Rotary Club. The Paul Harris Fellowship, which…
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Gardening Sheila flourishes ahead of 91st birthday
KEEN gardener Sheila Cronley is blooming just as bright and beautiful as her garden as she celebrates her 91st birthday this year. The award-winning gardener…
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Flower shows are bloomin’ brilliant – Moorside and Sholver
FROM giant onions and cabbages to chutneys and picked seatrout, there was a whole host of eye-catching entries at Sholver and Moorside’s Flower and Vegetable…
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Flower shows are bloomin’ brilliant – Denshaw
EXHIBITS of all sizes, shapes, colours and tastes caught the eye at this year’s Denshaw Flower Show at the Village Hall. The show, which didn’t…
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Flowers funding from councillors
SADDLEWORTH will be blooming beautiful all year round thanks to funding of £2,145 from five councillors. The money from the Conservative councillors Pam Byrne, Max…
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Major TransPennine route upgrades continue between Manchester and Stalybridge
MAJOR TransPennine Route Upgrade work continues between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge this weekend (October 2-3). The latest stage of improvements include strengthening Williamson Street viaduct,…
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Roll up for End of the Pier show in aid of Maggie’s
ROLL up, roll up, for An End of the Pier Show which will raise the roof at Oldham Coliseum in aid of Maggie’s Oldham cancer…
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Saddleworth Show spectacle raises thousands for local causes
THE sun shone on Saddleworth Show as about 3,000 people enjoyed an afternoon of fun as well as helping to raise thousands of pounds for…
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Marsden Jazz Festival is bringing back live music this October
AFTER a tough 2020 which saw the first-ever cancellation of Marsden Jazz Festival in almost 30 years, the award-winning event is returning this October. Taking…
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Double-Ender comes to Coliseum with history you never learned at school
WHO owns history? And who gets to share it? A Manchester Tour guide and a leading expert on the lost language of gay men discuss…
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Year-long project to explore poverty in Oldham gets underway
THE Oldham Poverty Truth Commission has met for the first time to kick off a year-long exploration into the issue of poverty in Oldham. The…
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Play about lives of hidden young carers visits Oldham Coliseum during UK tour
A PLAY about young carers in Salford that “knocked MPs sideways” comes to Oldham Coliseum Theatre on October 6 and 7 as part of a…
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Dovestone WI has a ball for charity
A STUNNING Evening of Ice and Fire will see Dovestone Women’s Institute members and guests dressed to the nines for a charity ball. The event,…
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Mahdlo’s event with physicist Professor Brian Cox postponed
AN EVENT with world famous physicist and former Lydgate resident Professor Brian Cox organised by Mahdlo Youth Zone has been postponed until Spring 2022. The…
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Million-pound-fundraiser Frank is finalist in Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons
GREENFIELD’S million-pound-fundraiser Frank Rothwell is a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2021 in recognition of his charity row across the Atlantic Ocean.…
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Events and workshops to inspire borough’s budding writers
A SERIES of events and workshops are taking place to help aspiring writers across the borough. On Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October is Comma…
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Glamorous Ladies Day raises funds for Dr Kershaw’s
THERE were colourful hats and dresses galore as a glamorous Ladies Day raised £1502.50 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The annual popular fundraiser could not be…
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Police appeal for information after man hit by car in Lees
GREATER Manchester Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was hit by a car in Lees. Emergency services were called to the…
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Tractor run is poignant tribute for Steve
A CONVOY of tractors made a poignant journey from Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton to Dobcross Band Club in memory of popular local farmer Steve…
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Events and activities to celebrate Black History Month
A RANGE of live events and activities across the borough will celebrate Black History Month. Oldham Council’s Live@thelibrary team has organised a series of live…
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