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Denshaw hotel plan opposed by Saddleworth Parish Council

Gary Carter May 16, 2026 apart hotelClough ManornewsOldham CouncilplansSaddleworth 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…

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Police said to be investigating what caused Mossley ‘river of blood’ video 

Gary Carter May 15, 2026 broadcarr lanehartshead meatsjonathan reynolds MPMossleyPolicetameside

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…

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Mossley firm at centre of animal welfare row sees action taken

Gary Carter May 14, 2026 hartshead meatsMossleynewsSaddleworthtameside

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…

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Saddleworth Reform Councillor to fight for ‘fair share’ 

Gary Carter May 13, 2026 DiggleIon Williamslocal electionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworth NorthSaddleworth School

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…

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Saddleworth Councillor calls for ‘collaboration’ as Oldham seeks new leader

Gary Carter May 11, 2026 arooj shahLabour Partymax woodvinenewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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…

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House plan for historic Dobcross warehouse

Gary Carter May 10, 2026 DobcrossnewsOldhamplansSaddleworthwool rpad

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…

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Featured Sport

Tour de France to pass through Saddleworth

Gary Carter April 27, 2026 2027DelphnewsSaddleworthsportTour de France

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…

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Saddleworth couple Set For Life with National Lottery win

Gary Carter April 27, 2026 denby and sam sinclairDenshawDigglenational lotterynewsSaddleworthwin

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…

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Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield

Gary Carter April 26, 2026 bomb squadGreenfieldSaddleworth

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…

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Oldham scoops national netball glory

Gary Carter April 25, 2026 Oldham Netball Under 13s Champions (2)Saddleworthsport

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…

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Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 Conservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLocal Elections. SaddleworthOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworth South. Labour Party

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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Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 BoteConservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLoval ElectionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth 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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Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 COnservatuve PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal Democratslocal electionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth West and Lees

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 West and Lees 
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Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 max woodvinenewsOldham CouncilsaddleworhUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has been told a leasing agreement is delivering improvements to Uppermill Park. Max Woodvine questioned whether the deal with Grandpa Greene’s, which…

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Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 blooming artists saddleworthGreenfieldgroupsnews

THE NEXT generation of budding Saddleworth artists have been showing off their skills as a group exhibited their work. Greenfield’s Methodist Church turned into a…

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Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given

Gary Carter April 13, 2026 demolitionfriezland stationnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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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Featured Lifestyle

Appeal for Dobcross Whit Friday volunteers

Gary Carter April 10, 2026 dobcross whit fridaynewsSaddleworthvolunteers

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

Gary Carter April 7, 2026 a grand day outnewsthe valeUppermill Bandwallace and grmoit

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

Gary Carter April 6, 2026 Clough ManorDenshawplansSaddleworthwapart 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

Gary Carter March 31, 2026 Clough ManorDenshawnewsOldhamOldham Coucnilsaddlewoth

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

Gary Carter March 30, 2026 DelphMillgate Arts CentrenewsSaddleworthVanyaWilliam Ash

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

Gary Carter March 29, 2026 arooj shahJim Mc MahonnewsOldhamOldham CouncilopeningThe MarketTommyfield Market

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

Gary Carter March 29, 2026

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

Gary Carter March 24, 2026 Cllr Helen Bishop and Alicia MarlandLib DemnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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

Gary Carter March 24, 2026 GreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworthsecretary of statetranspennine upgrade

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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Lifestyle

Age UK Oldham to relaunch LGBT+ group

Gary Carter March 24, 2026 age ukLGBTOldham Saddleworth

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

Gary Carter March 23, 2026 bishops parkfootballnewsSaddleworthsaddlewroth FC

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

Gary Carter March 23, 2026 cllr max woodvinenewsOldhamSaddleworth

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

Gary Carter March 23, 2026 DiggleDigleaholiday lodgeOldhamplanningSaddleworth

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

Gary Carter March 23, 2026 newssaddleworht parish councilspirit of saddleworth awards

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

Gary Carter March 23, 2026 authormonique turnernewsSaddleworthSpringhead

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

Gary Carter March 20, 2026 newsOldhampaper art workshopSaddleworth

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

Gary Carter March 17, 2026 DovestoneIdanewsSaddleworthUppermillWednesday walkers

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

Gary Carter March 13, 2026 Dobcrossk and m globalnewsSaddleworthWall Hill Road

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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