UPPERMILL will not have a formal Christmas lights display involving its businesses after arranging it became ‘entirely untenable’ for volunteers. For five years, Saddleworth Round…
View More Uppermill businesses’ Christmas lights display ‘entirely untenable’ as problems revealed
SADDLEWORTH’S neighbourhood plan is ready to go to the people after passing its final administrative stage. The document will form the vision of how the…
View More Referendum date set for Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
PLANS to redevelop a historic Greenfield mill site into housing for over-55s have been redrawn, with fewer properties. Tanner Bros Ltd’s hybrid application to convert…
View More Redevelopment of Greenfield mill complex earmarked for approval
AN OLDHAM student will be hitting a nightclub dancefloor for a very different reason after being cast in a pioneering production. Amy Bent will play…
View More OSFC student ready to show skills on the dancefloor in nightclub play
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has vowed to not give up the fight to have face-to-face banking services in the area – despite ‘a real step forward.’ …
View More Parish Council promises to push for more banking services in Saddleworth
AN OLDHAM school has called on educational leaders to take immediate action through direct industry collaboration following a landmark report. Leading expert Sir Anthony Seldon…
View More Hulme Grammar principal urges immediate action on ‘AI revolution in education’
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor has written to the Prime Minister in opposition to proposed changes of planning rules. Andy Burnham’s administration is looking to bring in…
View More Saddleworth Councillor takes planning concerns to Downing Street
A DEFIBRILLATOR In Dobcross Is set to return to working order after the phone box it is stored in was wiped out. The facility in…
View More Dobcross defibrillator to have power restored after phone box replaced
AN OLDHAM school has marked its centenary with a special service of celebration and thanksgiving at Liverpool Cathedral. The Crompton House Church of England Academy,…
View More Crompton House marks centenary with service of celebration and thanksgiving
HE COULD be forgiven for putting his feet up, but do not expect Sir Kevin Sinfield to rest easy after completing his latest fundraising physical…
View More Sir Kevin Sinfield completes latest physical challenge – and plots next one
DOZENS of Saddleworth landmarks have been put forward to be included in a new heritage list. The Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service (GMAAS) is putting…
View More Saddleworth landmarks put forward for local heritage list
A GROTTON-BASED veterinary nurse is urging pet owners to speak up for frightened animals before the Government’s fireworks consultation closes. Rachel Bean, the UK’s leading…
View More Grotton veterinary nurse urges pet owners to speak up over fireworks fright
ONE SADDLEWORTH man and his very skilled dog have been rewarded for literally Making a Difference. PC Richard Beswick and Ace were winners in one…
View More Ace actions land Saddleworth policeman and his dog prestigious award
SADDLEWORTH did one of its own proud as one of its own does Saddleworth proud. Sir Kevin Sinfield ran through his home area as his…
View More Saddleworth turns out for Sir Kevin Sinfield
ONE THING is certain, Saddleworth will have a new Super League champion after the ‘Grasscroft Grand Final.’ In the red, white and blue corner is…
View More Saddleworth to get another rugby league champion in the ‘Grasscroft Grand Final’
HOMES in Delph and Dobcross are benefit from an £835,000 scheme that will deliver upgrades. Association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) will install triple glazed…
View More Upgrades for Delph and Dobcross homes
A FORMER Mayor of Oldham will stand down as a Councillor after 14 years in position. Zahid Chauhan oversaw borough council meetings as the authority…
View More Former Oldham Mayor to stand down from council
A NINE-YEAR wait for face-to-face banking services in Saddleworth is set to end. For Vernon Building Society is moving into the Uppermill home of Pearson…
View More Face-to-face financial services to return to Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH may have many things – but it does not have packs of dogs that chase after its knight of the realm, Sir Kevin Sinfield. …
View More A Knight’s tale: Saddleworth’s Sir Kevin Sinfield on training, recognition and hopes ahead of latest physical challenge
A SADDLEWORTH community group has helped others in the area with vital donations. The success of this year’s village fete has given people in Scouthead…
View More Village Fete success results in charity donations
PEOPLE in Oldham who have been diagnosed with cancer now have local access to a pioneering programme. Getting Started provides clear, practical information and support…
View More Pioneering cancer programme comes to Maggie’s Oldham
PEOPLE in Saddleworth have an exciting new visitor attraction on their doorstep after the first phase of Northern Roots opened. And Saddleworth North Councillor and…
View More All Roots are Northern with opening of Oldham attraction
A SADDLEWORTH man has been appointed to a powerful role at Oldham College. Adrian Barrass, who sits on the board of Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre…
View More Saddleworth man lands key role at Oldham College
THE SADDLEWORTH-BASED Mayor of Oldham has slapped down rowing Councillors by telling them: “We are not bigger than the public.” After five attempts to elect a leader…
View More Mayor’s warning as Oldham authority finally sees leadership breakthrough
A FORMER toilet block is set to be demolished and replaced with a building that will be used as a private garage and a study/workshop.…
View More Delph toilet block to be demolished and replaced
AN UPPERMILL restaurant that was devastated by fire has vowed to come back. Emergency services launched a major operation that saw the village’s High Street…
View More Uppermill restaurant promises to return after devastating blaze
FOUR more people have been charged with arson in relation to a moorland fire at Dove Stone Reservoir. Much of the area in Greenfield left…
View More Four more charged in relation to Dove Stone fire
OLDHAM Netball Club has struck ir rich by becoming the inaugural winners of an innovative new tournament. Competing under the name Team Suns, the group…
View More Oldham Netball Club works Fast for new title
SADDLEWORTH may be home to a new temporary campsite after planning authorities were notified. Land close to Brun Clough Reservoir, beside the main A62 route above Diggle, would…
View More New Saddleworth campsite plan sees opposition
A FIRE at a Greenfield business claimed the lives of several indirect victims – fish. Sachets, on Wellington Industrial Park – behind the village’s Tesco…
View More Greenfield fire fallout sees death of hundreds of fish
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is proposing a plan he feels can finally break the deadlock over who will lead Oldham Council. Put simply, every party will. Those serving on…
View More Saddleworth councillor proposes ‘Concord’ solution for Oldham authority
THE HUGE devastation at a Greenfield business following a large blaze has been revealed. A full scale emergency services response was launched after the fire broke…
View More Full destruction of Greenfield business fire revealed
OLDHAM College is celebrating a third consecutive year of improvement in Level 3 achievement rates. The three-year growth represents a 12 per cent increase in achievement for 16- to 18-year-olds since 2024, reflecting the…
View More High marks for Oldham College students
AN UPPERMILL student with an eye on history hopes to map out a future in a museum or an art gallery after present day A-Level exam success. …
View More Uppermill student ready to study the past after present day success
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