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Author: Gemma Carter

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 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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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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Business Featured

Say cheese….Signs appear for new business in Uppermill

Gemma Carter February 17, 2026 cheese shophigh streetSaddleworthtyromancerUppermillveloce

Signs have appeared in the windows of the former Veloce premises on Uppermill High Street, suggesting a new business will soon be moving into the…

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Breaking News Featured News

Oldham Mountain Rescue assists injured walker on Valentine’s Day

Gemma Carter February 16, 2026 alphin pikenewsOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was called out on Valentine’s Day, after a walker injured their ankle in woodland below Alphin Pike. The incident occurred…

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Breaking News Featured News

Police warn residents after two vehicle thefts in Saddleworth

Gemma Carter February 16, 2026 car theftGMPnewsSaddleworth

GREATER Manchester Police have issued a warning to residents after two motor vehicles were stolen in the Saddleworth South area within 24 hours. The first…

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Lifestyle

North West families urge NHS to recognise Congenital Heart Disease as a lifelong condition

Gemma Carter February 11, 2026 congenital heart diseasenewsPPVSaddleworth

Families across Tameside, Saddleworth and the wider North West are joining a growing call for the NHS to formally recognise Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) as…

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Properties

Huddersfield Road, Delph: A closer look at one of Saddleworth’s most sought-after addresses

Gemma Carter February 9, 2026 DelphHuddersfield RoadnewspropertySaddleworth

We’ve teamed up with West Riding to bring you the latest on the property market across Saddleworth  HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, DELPH, SADDLEWORTH £820,000 – view online…

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News

Gala dinner brings together Oldham and Tameside conservative clubs

Gemma Carter February 3, 2026 conservative clubsnorth westSaddleworthtamesideUppermill

CONSERVATIVE clubs from across Tameside and Oldham joined fellow members from the region on January 31 for the North West Area Conservative Clubs Advisory Committee’s…

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Featured News Sport

Roughyeds facing liquidation

Gemma Carter February 2, 2026 Mike Fordnewsoldham rugny leagueSaddleworthsporttameside

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues. Rumours have been…

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Business

Presentation and Influence Training for Early Career Professionals in the UK

Gemma Carter January 28, 2026

If you’re early in your career, you’re expected to present clearly, explain your thinking, and contribute ideas in meetings. Those skills aren’t just nice to…

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Featured News

Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer

Gemma Carter January 27, 2026 andy burnhamnewsoldham electionsSaddleworth

By Ethan Davies- Local Democracy Reporter ANDY Burnham has rubbished reports that he knew his bid to become Gorton and Denton MP would be blocked,…

View More Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer
Breaking News Featured News

Old Bell Inn retains AA Rosette for 13th year

Gemma Carter January 27, 2026 AA Rosette AwardDelphnewsOld Bell InnSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH hotel and restaurant is celebrating once again after it retained its prestigious AA Rosette for the 13th consecutive year. The Old Bell Inn…

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Lifestyle

How Hosts Are Rethinking Modern Celebrations

Gemma Carter January 25, 2026

In a world where traditions blend with innovation, modern celebrations are evolving fast. Hosts today are reimagining how we gather, celebrate milestones and create unforgettable…

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Sport

Tips for Following UK Horse Racing Meetings Like a Pro

Gemma Carter January 24, 2026

Race days attract thousands of spectators across the UK every week. From smaller tracks to major courses, the action brings together fans who follow horses,…

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Featured News

Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 breast unitenewsOldhamRoyal Oldham Hospital

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’…

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