A FORMER Saddleworth railway station building looks set to be demolished and replaced with a new structure after planning permission was granted. But first Paul…
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Appeal for Dobcross Whit Friday volunteers
THE CALL has gone out for more volunteers to make sure Dobcross’ Whit Friday goes swimmingly. As well as the brass band contest on May…
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Uppermill Band to give Mossley A Grand Day Out
UPPERMILL Band is to treat people to A Grand Day Out at its latest concert. And Wallace and Gromit will again be the inspiration. Following…
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‘Residential institution’ plan for Denshaw hotel
A DENSHAW hotel will be converted into what is termed as a ‘residential institution’ if planning permission is granted. But the latest proposal for Clough…
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Clough Manor convenience store plan refused
PLANS to place a convenience store and coffee shop at the site of a former Denshaw hotel have been refused. Sophia Hartwell, of Saddleworth Holdings…
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Oldham actor ready to go it alone – on his doorstep
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED actor is ready to go it alone on his own doorstep, in front of many who know him. William Ash may be familiar…
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Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening
AFTER months of wondering, worries and even rows, Oldham’s new market is officially open for business. And if the queue of people snaking around the…
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Saddleworth Rotary makes egg-stra special Easter donation
SADDLEWORTH Rotary Club is spreading Easter cheer with a generous scheme. Members agreed to set aside £1,000 to ensure all children and young people in…
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Saddleworth councillors to call for an end to Oldham’s spin cycle
SADDLEWORTH councillors are to press the Oldham borough authority to ‘cut the spin.’ Opponents of the ruling Labour group say they are braced for a…
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Oldham Council states objection to huge Saddleworth rail project
OLDHAM Council has officially objected to way a multi-billion pound rail project will be handled through Saddleworth. The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will see the…
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Age UK Oldham to relaunch LGBT+ group
AN OLDHAM group that provides vital support to the older generations is restarting its focus on a section of the community. For Age UK Oldham…
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Saddleworth FC given permission for new home pitch
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service SADDLEWORTH Football Club has been given the go ahead to turn a disused pitch into its new home…
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Saddleworth Councillor calls for axing of fuel duty rise
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor is leading the local call to scrap a fuel duty raise that will hit people on his doorstep in the pocket. The…
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Diglea holiday lodge plan lodged
A DIGGLE property would be converted into holiday lodge, with an outside seating area and car parking, if planning permission is granted. Paul Merrington, of…
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Spirit of Saddleworth Award winners announced
VOLUNTEERS who go above and beyond to make Saddleworth a better place have been recognised for their service. A total of 11 individuals and five…
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Springhead-raised author takes in ‘last’ home visit
A SPRINGHEAD-RAISED author has taken a trip down memory lane in what could be her last look at home. Monique Turner visited her former secondary…
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Budding Saddleworth artists wanted to transform blank sheets of paper
WHAT DO you see when looking at a blank sheet of paper? Well, a renowned artist who proves it is not just something to write…
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Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth
A POPULAR walking group will keep on moving as it marks its 40th anniversary. The Wednesday Walkers are a regular feature of Saddleworth life and…
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Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…
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Carters Solicitors celebrate 2 years in Delph
CARTERS Solicitors opened their Delph office in March 2024, with Solicitor & Director Claire Egerton heading up the office. Having been established in Pontefract for…
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Closed Uppermill restaurant goes on the market
A MUCH-LOVED Uppermill restaurant whose closure stunned the community has been officially put on the market. Dinnerstone, on the village’s High Street, closed its doors in January…
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O’Donnell Solicitors reflects on a decade of growth – with further ambition
A SADDLEWORTH solicitors is celebrating 10 years of excellence. But if you think O’Donnell is slowing down, think again. Its aim of providing benefits on…
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Uppermill FC to wear kit chosen by public vote
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club has put itself to the vote with a poll deciding next season’s kit. If Uppermill FC is successful with its application,…
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New generator to give Saddleworth community groups more power
SADDLEWORTH’S community groups can now power up after the purchase of a new generator. Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes, decided the equipment was needed for…
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Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening
OLDHAM’S new market – which is described as ‘a bold new chapter for traders, residents and the future of the town itself’ – is to…
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Delph’s That Wine Cellar to close its doors because of cost increases
A MUCH-LOVED Delph business has announced it is closing its premises because of price rises blighting the hospitality industry. That Wine Cellar has become a…
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Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has backed the news that bus pass holders will be able to use them before 9.30am. One of the main complaints about…
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A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield
GREENFIELD is to be home to a new coffee destination as a brand that has made its name in Stalybridge moves in. Nonna’s, which has…
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Grandson charged with grandfather’s murder following Springhead incident
THE GRANDSON of a man who died following reports of a serious assault in Springhead has been charged with his murder. Kenneh Turner, 82, passed…
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Saddleworth dance school hosts community workshop
DANCERS from across the North West descended on Uppermill to take part in a class with a difference. Saddleworth School of Dance created a vibrant…
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Oldham’s future netball talent given masterclass by homegrown legend
A HOMEGROWN legend has given the next generation of Oldham’s netball talent a glimpse of what it takes to get to the top. England Roses’…
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged Springhead assault
A MAN has been arrested on suspicious of attempted murder after an alleged incident in Springhead. Officers from the Greater Manchester force were called to…
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Saddleworth motor racing ace Chases next step after scholarship win
A SADDLEWORTH speed demon is loving the thrill of the Chase after taking the next step of his career by winning a prestigious scholarship. Chase…
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Parish Council fumes at Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan delay
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has criticised the decision to delay the adoption of the area’s Neighbourhood Plan until next year. But the Oldham borough authority is…
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