Families living in Saddleworth who face mobility challenges often encounter barriers that go beyond daily inconvenience. The area’s steep gradients, historic village layouts, and rural…
View More Transport Solutions for Saddleworth Families with Mobility Challenges
A Saddleworth hotel has found itself firmly in the national spotlight after appearing on Coronation Street – and locals couldn’t believe their eyes. The Saddleworth…
View More Saddleworth hotel steals the spotlight in Coronation Street appearance
Saddleworth has a lot of things to be proud of, but the Off The Rails Comedy Club is arguably a crowning jewel. Indeed, there are…
View More Saddleworth’s Famous Comedy Club Will Continue to Thrive Long into the Future
A WELLBEING studio that has quietly become a cornerstone of its local community is celebrating a major milestone, as Nurture Yoga & Therapy Centre marks…
View More Nurture Yoga & Therapy centre marks Six Years with move to Uppermill
With a wintry cold snap predicted to hit over the weekend, United Utilities is offering help and advice to residents and businesses across Greater Manchester…
View More United Utilities offers advice to protect pipes ahead of upcoming cold snap
If there’s one thing I’ve been reminded of this year, it’s that reading is far from a dying art. If anything, it’s thriving, just in…
View More ‘Read between deadlines’ – my top book recommendations from 2025
Bright purple displays are set to appear across Oldham in the new year as part of a long-running international campaign to eradicate polio, led locally…
View More Purple patches set to bloom across Oldham in fight to eradicate polio
A powerful new exhibition at Gallery Oldham is celebrating the contribution of women across a wide range of trades and professions, challenging traditional ideas of…
View More Gallery Oldham celebrates women at work in powerful new exhibition
Hulme Grammar School and its specialist innovation hub, the Brenda Mills Institute of Innovation and Technology (BMIIT), have successfully hosted a high-energy 12-hour hackathon, bringing…
View More Hulme Grammar School’s Brenda Mills Institute (BMIIT) Champions Future Tech Talent with ‘AI-Native’ 12-Hour Hackathon for 100 Oldham Pupils
After nearly two decades in professional football, former Celtic, Oldham, Wigan and Doncaster midfielder Dan Gardner has swapped the pitch for the classroom, where he…
View More Former professional footballer Dan Gardner inspires pupils at Oldham special school
Colleagues at Manchester Airport have donated more than £10,000 worth of gifts to local people, to be distributed by more than a dozen community centres,…
View More Airport staff turn Christmas elves as they donate £10,000 worth of presents for neighbouring communities
The North West Regional Language Network – comprising the Kinder, Etherow, and Lakes Language Networks – is pleased to announce the launch of Language Fest…
View More North West Schools to Benefit from New Regional Language Festival in 2026
Train operator Northern has published a travel advice calendar setting out how rail services will run over the Christmas and New Year period, helping passengers…
View More Northern releases festive travel advice calendar
Oldham’s flagship employment support programme, Get Oldham Working, has secured national recognition after winning a prestigious award at the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Employability…
View More Oldham employment support service wins national award at ERSA awards
Homeless Friendly has visited The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy to collect Christmas donations generously given by students and their families as part of…
View More Students support local homeless charity with Christmas donations
When it comes to work experience, most teenagers expect to spend a week in an office, factory or shop. For a group of creative young…
View More Oldham teens land festive work experience at Manchester Christmas parade
As Christmas and New Year approach, NHS Greater Manchester is urging residents to plan for their health needs and familiarise themselves with available services to…
View More Christmas health advice issued as NHS Greater Manchester encourages residents to plan ahead
PLANS for the new Eton Star Oldham sixth form college will now proceed, Oldham Council has confirmed, after the government completed its national review of…
View More Eton Star Oldham sixth form to go ahead after government review
Health support groups across Saddleworth are attracting residents who want community-based approaches to wellness. Local organisers note that meetings focused on weight management often include…
View More Health Support Groups Grow in Popularity Across Saddleworth
Greater Manchester continues to make progress on HIV testing, treatment and care ahead of World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. National figures from the…
View More Greater Manchester ahead of global HIV targets as World AIDS Day approaches
A Springhead barbershop is preparing to host a community fundraising event in support of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, with residents invited to take part and help…
View More Charity haircut day in Springhead to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
In a world of rising costs, uncertain pensions, and volatile job markets, it’s never been more important to have a strong financial head on your…
View More Real World Stock Market Skills for Everybody
When you think about what makes a hotel stay memorable, the shower probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it should be.…
View More Why shower design matters for guest experience in hospitality
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham council leader Cllr Arooj Shah has condemned a series of “racist and malicious” AI-generated videos of her…
View More Oldham council leader condemns ‘racist and malicious’ deepfake videos shared online
Residents are being invited to support local families this Christmas as Saddleworth Police open their front desk for a special community drop-off day. On December…
View More Saddleworth police launch festive drop-off day for toy appeal and food banks
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter SEVERAL new 20mph zones are set to be introduced on roads across Oldham — with Diggle and Springhead…
View More New 20mph zones planned across Saddleworth and Oldham to tackle speeding hotspots
HOMEBUILDER Redrow is turning dreams into reality –on and off the field – by supporting an athletics team aiming for victory at next year’s Saddleworth…
View More Redrow offers support to young athletes in Diggle
Oldham Council is kicking off a season of free family fun in the town centre this winter with its new “Festive Saturdays” programme. The series…
View More Oldham Council rolls out festive Saturdays in town centre
A new food hall has opened near Saddleworth and is just a ten-minute drive from the area. The Egyptian Room opened up in Oldham’s Old…
View More Inside the Egyptian Room Food Hall- Just 10 minutes from Saddleworth
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The path keeps giving way beneath walkers’ feet. After several days of rain, layers of leaves and sludge…
View More Locals warn new Uppermill footpath is “unsafe” as former Moorgate route remains closed
THE Saddleworth Panto is back for 2025 with its seventh production – Hansel & Gretel at Millgate Arts Centre. Running from December 6 through to…
View More Saddleworth Panto returns with Hansel & Gretel
For many homeowners, a property isn’t just a place to live – it’s one of the most powerful financial assets they’ll ever own. Rising house…
View More Unlocking property value: How homeowners can use home equity to reshape their finances
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