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Author: Gemma Carter

Featured Properties

Historic Delph home with riverside setting on the market

Gemma Carter April 10, 2026 Delphnewsspringwood HouseUppermillWest Riding

A striking period property in the heart of Delph has come to market, offering buyers the chance to own a character-filled home set within picturesque…

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Featured News

A62 closed at Standedge as emergency crews tackle fire near Diggle

Gemma Carter April 7, 2026 A62amrsdenDigglefirenewsSaddleworth

Emergency services are currently responding to a fire on the A62 in the Standedge area, forcing a full road closure between Diggle and Marsden. Fire…

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Featured News

Pub run by Saddleworth butcher celebrates mystery TV win after filming

Gemma Carter April 7, 2026 broadoak pubDavid HarropnewsSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH butcher who runs a pub in Ashton-under-Lyne has revealed it has won a television competition after hosting a film crew last week. The…

View More Pub run by Saddleworth butcher celebrates mystery TV win after filming
Business

How Oldham Traders Handle Tech Breakdowns Without Closing the Till

Gemma Carter April 7, 2026

A till freezes mid-transaction. Stock system down, Saturday noon, queue at the door. Close up or scramble. Those are the options most Oldham traders know.…

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Featured News

Saddleworth rowing hero’s documentary scoops film festival award

Gemma Carter March 31, 2026 filmFrank RothwellGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A DOCUMENTARY charting the remarkable Atlantic journey of Saddleworth businessman Frank Rothwell has won a prestigious prize at a major film festival. The film, The…

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Business

Why local firms struggle when their paperwork piles up faster than revenue

Gemma Carter March 27, 2026

Small businesses across the UK often find themselves caught in a familiar bind. Revenue trickles in steadily enough, but the administrative burden grows faster. Invoices…

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Entertainment

Lydgate gears up for its first community duck race

Gemma Carter March 26, 2026 duck raceeventLove LydgatenewsParish HallSaddleworth

Residents are being invited to take part in a fun-filled day as Lydgate prepares to host its very first duck race. The event will take…

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Business

Understanding the Tools That Protect Your Online Privacy

Gemma Carter March 26, 2026

The digital landscape has become more complex than ever. With the rapid integration of sophisticated AI into search engines and social media, alongside a significant…

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Breaking News Featured News Oldham

Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead

Gemma Carter March 24, 2026 newsOldhamOldham CouncilPrince's Gate

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…

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Featured News Oldham

Air ambulance called as emergency services respond to building collapse in Oldham

Gemma Carter March 24, 2026 building collapseking streetOldhamSaddleworth

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, have descended on King Street in Oldham town centre this afternoon following reports of a building collapse. Police, fire…

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Featured Youth

Thousands of acts of kindness shared by pupils in ‘Big Serve’ initiative

Gemma Carter March 24, 2026 epworth trusthey with zionkindnessnewsOldhamSaddleworthSchool

Pupils and staff at Hey with Zion CofE/Methodist Primary School and Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy have been spreading kindness across their communities as part of…

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Business

How to handle unexpected expenses without derailing your budget

Gemma Carter March 23, 2026

Even a well-managed budget can unravel quickly when something unexpected arrives. A boiler breakdown, a car repair or a sudden dental bill doesn’t wait for…

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Entertainment

Saddleworth Male Voice Choir to host charity concert in support of MS Society

Gemma Carter March 20, 2026 charityLydgatenewsOldhamSaddleworthSaddleworth Male Voice ChoirSpring

Music lovers are being invited to an evening of live performance in Saddleworth, as the Saddleworth Male Voice Choir prepares to host a special charity…

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Featured News

Popular Saddleworth eatery Delve closes with immediate effect

Gemma Carter March 19, 2026 closureDelphdelvediggle locknewsSaddleworth

A popular Saddleworth restaurant has announced its sudden closure, just months after being placed on the market. Delve, based in Delph, confirmed it has shut…

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Featured Lifestyle

Countdown begins for Diggle Scarecrow Trail as Disney theme revealed

Gemma Carter March 18, 2026 Diggle Scarecrow traildisneynewsSaddleworth

Families are being invited to take part in this year’s Diggle Scarecrow Trail, with just days to go until the popular community event returns. Running…

View More Countdown begins for Diggle Scarecrow Trail as Disney theme revealed
Featured News

New neighbourhood sergeant appointed for Saddleworth and Lees

Gemma Carter March 18, 2026 Andy HolianGMPnewsPoliceSaddleworthSergeant

Residents in Saddleworth and Lees are being introduced to their new neighbourhood sergeant, as he sets out his priorities for working closely with the community.…

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Entertainment Featured

Hulme Grammar marks 30 years of musicals with Legally Blonde

Gemma Carter March 17, 2026

A LOCAL school is marking three decades of musical theatre with a milestone production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Hulme Grammar will stage the show…

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Lifestyle

Denshaw village hall becomes official house martin haven

Gemma Carter March 14, 2026 DenshawhousemartinnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A local village hall has become one of the first public buildings in the UK to be officially recognised as a Haven for house martins.…

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Breaking News Entertainment Featured

Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham

Gemma Carter March 14, 2026 brass band contestnewsSaddleworthwhit friday 2026

WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…

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Breaking News Business Featured

New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross

Gemma Carter March 13, 2026 DobcrossnewsSaddleworthtearoomthe swan

A CHARMING new traditional tearoom has launched inside a historic Saddleworth pub. The Swan Inn, a Grade II-listed pub overlooking Dobcross Square, is offering locals…

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Lifestyle

Age UK Oldham seeks vital volunteers to help at sessions

Gemma Carter March 13, 2026 age uknewsOldhamvolunteers

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help a vital Oldham cause deliver its support. Age UK in the town is looking for friendly, reliable people to…

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Featured News

New landlady set to take over much loved Saddleworth pub

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026 businessnewsSaddleworthScoutheadThree Crowns

A well-known Saddleworth pub is preparing for a fresh chapter as a new landlady steps in to take the helm. The Three Crowns, in Scouthead,…

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Business

Why Local Financial Expertise Still Matters for Growing Businesses

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026

The value of proximity is often overlooked by companies using globalised digital platforms and automated accounting software. However, for SMEs across the North West of…

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Lifestyle

Why you should consider a cold-weather holiday

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026

Most of us tend to travel through Europe in the summer sunshine, planning holidays while picturing the likes of lavender in Provence, Italy’s rolling central…

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Business

The Key to Building Resilient and Efficient Digital Workflows

Gemma Carter March 7, 2026

Digital workflows have become essential for organisations that want to remain competitive, adaptable, and productive. A digital workflow refers to the structured movement of tasks,…

View More The Key to Building Resilient and Efficient Digital Workflows
Business Featured

Discover Studio + Store: Delph’s new monthly vintage Open Day

Gemma Carter February 28, 2026 Delpheventgatehead millOldhamOpen DaySaddleworthstudio and store

Vintage lovers and design enthusiasts are invited inside Studio + Store as it launches a new monthly Open Day in Delph. The stylish destination for…

View More Discover Studio + Store: Delph’s new monthly vintage Open Day
Featured Youth

St Edward’s RC Primary School scoops pioneering mental health award

Gemma Carter February 28, 2026 Leesmental health awardnewsSaddleworthst edwards

St Edward’s RC Primary School in Lees has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental…

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Featured Lifestyle

Young creatives bag funds at Mossley SOUP

Gemma Carter February 26, 2026 Emmausmossley soupnewsSaddleworth

The first Mossley SOUP event of 2026 provided a cash boost of £1,952 to a team of young creatives, thanks to community support. On Thursday…

View More Young creatives bag funds at Mossley SOUP
Featured Lifestyle

A Warm Welcome Awaits at Bluebells Day Care Centre

Gemma Carter February 26, 2026 age uk oldhamBluebellsDaycareMoorsidenewsSaddleworth

Advertisement feature Tucked away in the heart of Oldham, Age UK Oldham’s Bluebells Day Care Centre in Moorside is a place full of smiles, friendship…

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Lifestyle

How to Choose a Trusted Provider for Wegovy in the UK

Gemma Carter February 26, 2026

Wegovy has gained attention across the UK as a prescription treatment to support weight loss. Demand has risen quickly, and so has the number of…

View More How to Choose a Trusted Provider for Wegovy in the UK
Lifestyle

Understanding the Causes of Thinning Hair and What You Can Do About It

Gemma Carter February 25, 2026

Thinning hair can feel quite unsettling, especially when it seems to happen without rhyme or reason at an early age. In reality, however, hair shifts…

View More Understanding the Causes of Thinning Hair and What You Can Do About It
Business

How Businesses Can Reduce Downtime Through Smarter Toner Management

Gemma Carter February 19, 2026

For many businesses, printers are the silent workhorses of daily operations. From producing reports and invoices to marketing materials, they keep information flowing across departments.…

View More How Businesses Can Reduce Downtime Through Smarter Toner Management
Featured News

Uppermill restaurant responds after customer becomes aggressive towards staff

Gemma Carter February 17, 2026 Cafe Grande AbaconewsSaddleworthUppermill

An Uppermill restaurant has issued a statement after an aggressive incident involving a customer who refused to pay for food and drinks and became threatening…

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Business Featured

White Hart in Lydgate honoured for long-running Good Beer Guide success

Gemma Carter February 17, 2026 businesscamraLydgatenewsSaddleworthwhite hart inn

A Saddleworth pub has been recognised for its long-running place in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide as part of a special anniversary celebration. As part…

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