AN OLDHAM Councillor has not commented on allegations he appears to describe the people of Saddleworth in disparaging terms. Footage purporting to show Marc Hince…
View More Oldham Councillor embroiled in Saddleworth social media rowAuthor: Gary Carter
Funding admission as Moorgate Halt replacement cost detailed at inquiry
HAVING to replace a Saddleworth level crossing with a footbridge would add millions of pounds to a multi-billion pound rail project’s cost. But those behind Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) admitted…
View More Funding admission as Moorgate Halt replacement cost detailed at inquirySaddleworth Councillor becomes Mayor of Oldham – but limbo remains
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is the new Mayor of Oldham after a move that can at least allow the borough’s authority to operate. Now to appoint a…
View More Saddleworth Councillor becomes Mayor of Oldham – but limbo remainsLees martial artist proving model pupil – and teacher
A TEENAGE martial artist is proving a big hitter while helping bring on the next generation. All while Jacob Carwright is balancing his schoolwork. The…
View More Lees martial artist proving model pupil – and teacherPrimary school awash with colour as fundraising mission starts
ST MARY’S Primary School in Greenfield found itself at the centre of an explosion of brightness as staff and teachers enjoyed their inaugural colour run.…
View More Primary school awash with colour as fundraising mission startsDelph fitness studio tells country of weight training benefits
A DELPH fitness studio has told the country about the benefits of weight training after featuring on a national TV show. New research, gathered from decades-long studies,…
View More Delph fitness studio tells country of weight training benefitsArise, officially, Sir Kevin Sinfield
SO NOW it is official. He really is Sir Kevin Sinfield. The Saddleworth rugby league legend has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List…
View More Arise, officially, Sir Kevin SinfieldFamiliar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
KEVIN Sinfield is running through home as his final fundraising challenge takes him across familiar territory. The rugby league legend, now skills and kicking coach…
View More Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealedUppermill FC in China Crisis mode with new kit
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football team has again linked up with the world of music by having a famous band sponsor its away kit. Uppermill FC attracted…
View More Uppermill FC in China Crisis mode with new kitSaddleworth PCSO helps save man’s life
A SADDLEWORTH police presence has told how his quick thinking helped save the life a man. PCSO Mike Lowther was conducting routine patrols on Ripponden Road in April when…
View More Saddleworth PCSO helps save man’s lifeSteps plan for Dobcross home
A SET of stone steps to a Dobcross house will be renovated and rebuilt if planning permission is granted. The flight, part of a listed terrace at…
View More Steps plan for Dobcross homePublic inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL multi-billion pound railway scheme through Saddleworth would cause ‘major disruption’, a public inquiry will hear. It may also place some of the area’s biggest events – the Whit Friday Brass Band Contests –…
View More Public inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail schemeSaddleworth Rangers to honour volunteer with vital new equipment
A DEDICATED volunteer at Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC, who gives up his time at the age of 80, is to be honoured by having a much-needed…
View More Saddleworth Rangers to honour volunteer with vital new equipmentOpen verdict on Saddleworth couple’s reservoir deaths
A SADDLEWORTH couple drowned in their car after it crashed through their property and into a nearby reservoir, an inquest has heard. But a definitive…
View More Open verdict on Saddleworth couple’s reservoir deathsHotel’s shepherd huts to stay after wheel-y good application
A SADDLEWORTH hotel has been allowed to keep three shepherd huts in its grounds after proving the wheels had not fallen off. Grains Bar was…
View More Hotel’s shepherd huts to stay after wheel-y good applicationSaddleworth Medical Practice celebrates ‘good’ rating
A SADDLEWORTH surgery is celebrating after it achieved a ‘good’ rating at its latest inspection. And the Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised Saddleworth Medical Practice’s…
View More Saddleworth Medical Practice celebrates ‘good’ ratingHistoric Dobcross mill to be converted to holiday lets and workspace
A DOBCROSS mill is to be converted into 11 holiday lets and a workspace because, simply, doing something is better than doing nothing. Brownhill Bridge,…
View More Historic Dobcross mill to be converted to holiday lets and workspaceCelebrations and realism as Uppermill FC elevated into non-league pyramid
SADDLEWORTH is now home to a club in football’s non-league pyramid after Uppermill FC were promoted. Now more hard work begins after years of it…
View More Celebrations and realism as Uppermill FC elevated into non-league pyramidSpringhead backing local lad Zach in Wembley cup quest
EXPECT A Springhead swarm heading towards Wembley as one of its own goes for glory. And Zach Eckersley has told how things he picked up…
View More Springhead backing local lad Zach in Wembley cup questSaddleworth church to be converted to restaurant and spa, with outdoor swimming pool
A FORMER Saddleworth church will be converted into a restaurant and spa, with a swimming pool created outside, after planning permission was granted. And its…
View More Saddleworth church to be converted to restaurant and spa, with outdoor swimming poolOldham Council stalemate leaves Borough without Mayor or Leader
OLDHAM Council has been left in chaos after a Mayor could not be agreed, with talk of a ‘shambles.’ That also leaves the authority without…
View More Oldham Council stalemate leaves Borough without Mayor or LeaderNew Saddleworth Councillor vows to ‘get the basics right’
THE MAN who defeated a sitting Saddleworth Councillor at the local elections has pledged to get the basics right. And Peter Klonowski says putting what…
View More New Saddleworth Councillor vows to ‘get the basics right’Denshaw hotel plan opposed by Saddleworth Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has come out in opposition to the latest planning proposal at a Denshaw hotel. Saddleworth Holdings Ltd, which has been behind several…
View More Denshaw hotel plan opposed by Saddleworth Parish CouncilPolice said to be investigating what caused Mossley ‘river of blood’ video
THE MOSSLEY company at the centre of an animal welfare row says police are investigating circumstances over another social media video. Hartshead Meats, based on…
View More Police said to be investigating what caused Mossley ‘river of blood’ videoMossley firm at centre of animal welfare row sees action taken
PEOPLE working at a Mossley company at the centre of a row over alleged animal slaughter malpractices have had their paperwork suspended or removed. Hartshead…
View More Mossley firm at centre of animal welfare row sees action takenSaddleworth Reform Councillor to fight for ‘fair share’
THE MAN that has turned part of Saddleworth teal says he will do all he can to make sure his area ‘gets its fair share…
View More Saddleworth Reform Councillor to fight for ‘fair share’Saddleworth Councillor calls for ‘collaboration’ as Oldham seeks new leader
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor believes the departure of Oldham’s borough leader is the culmination of ‘ignoring residents.’ And Max Woodvine believes the way forward must involve…
View More Saddleworth Councillor calls for ‘collaboration’ as Oldham seeks new leaderHouse plan for historic Dobcross warehouse
A HISTORIC former Dobcross warehouse will be converted into a home if planning permission is granted, But applicant Chris Johnston insists the character of the…
View More House plan for historic Dobcross warehouseTour de France to pass through Saddleworth
IT IS official, The Tour de France is coming to Saddleworth. Bike races coming through the area are nothing new, but in 2027 the women’s…
View More Tour de France to pass through SaddleworthSaddleworth couple Set For Life with National Lottery win
A SADDLEWORTH couple is in the money after winning £10,000 every month for a year in a National Lottery competition. Denby and Sam Sinclair, of…
View More Saddleworth couple Set For Life with National Lottery winResidents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield
PEOPLE living in Greenfield have been evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a ‘suspicious device.’ Police at the scene in Greenfield Bomb squad…
View More Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in GreenfieldOldham scoops national netball glory
OLDHAM is now home to more national champions after its future generation of netball stars claimed silverware. The town’s Under-13s side walked away victorious after…
View More Oldham scoops national netball gloryLocal elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South
PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…
View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth SouthLocal elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North
PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…
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