A man from Oldham has been jailed after an investigation into historic child sexual abuse. The prosecution told the court how Mark Jones (13/09/73),…
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GMP launch the gift of advice this Christmas
GREATER Manchester Police are today launching the ‘Gift of Advice’ Christmas campaign for communities across Greater Manchester. This year we are looking at how we…
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Is snow on the way? Your Saddleworth weather snapshot
That’s our first winter cold snap out of the way. Didn’t last long but a few sharp frosts under our belt. There are a few…
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Chidren’s poet and author signs up to Oldham library service
AS part of his challenge to join every library authority in the UK, poet and author Joseph Coelho has visited Oldham Library to sign up…
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Saddleworth weather: rain, rain go away…
Rain was set to return around midweek but this has been held off by a ridge of high pressure.Although it’s been cold recently, with the…
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Oldham College releases community christmas single
LOCAL musicians, institutions and people from all walks of life have secretly been working together on this extraordinary project for the past nine months. The…
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The Big Bang Bonfire is back!
Tuesday 5 November, 5-8.30pm, free Join in reliving the epic story of the world-renowned Apollo 11 moon landing during this year’s Big Bang Bonfire –…
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Bags cash will help grow Forest School
A SPRINGHEAD school is turning blue into green with a large slice of help from hundreds of shoppers across Saddleworth.The green shoots of a new…
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Saddleworth weekend weather report
We’ve only had 2 dry days so far in October and although more rain is on the way it is in the form of showers…
View More Saddleworth weekend weather reportDate for the diary: Saddleworth Churches Together Christmas Fair
GRAB some early Christmas gifts and treats at the annual One World Christmas Fair at the Sacred Heart Centre, High Street, Uppermill.The event, organised by…
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GMP clamp down on tyre safety
ON Friday 11 October, GMP is starting the first of six road side operations in recognition of tyre safety month. This is the perfect time…
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Family affair as musical society presents Fiddler On The Roof
IT will be a real family affair when Saddleworth Musical Society stages Fiddler On The Roof later this month.For in the cast are husbands and…
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Family funfest heads to Diggle
DIGGLE band club will once again throw open its doors this weekend for ‘Diggle family funfest’. The event will be open to the public from…
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BIG Kid Circus this year visits Boundary Park, Oldham Athletic F.C. Car Park with a new bright and vibrant show. They are presenting some amazing…
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Roughyeds roar into Promotion Final
By Roger Halstead Revved-up Roughyeds roared into the Promotion Final on Sunday, October 6 with a high-octane performance in Sunday’s play-off semi-final against Doncaster at…
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Don’t get caught napping World premiere of new Sleeping Beauty
A NEW musical based on a traditional fairytale will have its world premiere in Mossley this December. And writer Ian Curran is confident Sleeping Beauty…
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Council to introduce £400 on the spot fines for fly tippers
FLY tippers can now be issued with £400 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) under new rules designed to stop our neighbourhoods being blighted by waste. As…
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Adult learners celebrate GCSE success
IT wasn’t just the borough’s young people who recently celebrated GCSE success. Adult learners from Oldham Lifelong Learning Service have received their English and Mathematics…
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GMP news: Man charged with murder following fight outside pub
A MAN has been charged with murder after a large fight outside a pub in Failsworth. Sean Mhango (30/10/1999), of no fixed address, has been…
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Pistols and Ramonas to pack ‘em in at Civic Hall
THEY are described as the world’s foremost tribute to the Sex Pistols and are back in Uppermill this month for a night of punk nostalgia.The…
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Lorry sheds load in Lees
MOTORISTS in Lees were disrupted on Tuesday September 3 when a lorry shed a load of scrap metal on St John Street, Lees close to…
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House struck by HGV in Dobcross
Emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic accident in the Square at Dobcross. (September 3) A house at the corner of Platt Lane…
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Fatality on train line causes delays to services
British Transport Police has confirmed at 1:46pm today (August 29) they were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Milns Viaduct on…
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Autumn is coming! Your Saddleworth weather snapshot
As Summer comes to a close, I hope you enjoyed the short hot and sunny spell, which saw temperatures reach 29°C on Sunday and some…
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Rushcart weekend weather forecast
Welcome news. Summer is returning, after what has been a poor August to say the least. Warmer, drier and sunnier weather on the way. One…
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Over 870 drivers caught speeding after first week of enforcement campaign
GMP is halfway through a national speed enforcement campaign led by the NPCC and has currently caught 874 drivers who have been speeding. The two-week-long…
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Northern launches 10p Advance Purchase fares
Northern’s journey to a better customer experience is gathering pace – with tens of thousands of Advanced Purchase 10p tickets up for grabs. There are…
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Evening of brass and voices for North West Air Ambulance
A HIGH Crompton based choir has been asked to take part in a fund-raising concert for the North West Air Ambulance. Inharmony, a mixed voice,…
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Going back to the 80’s at annual ‘Colour Blast’
Dr Kershaw’s is going ‘Back to the 80’s’ for this year’s annual Colour Blast on Sunday 22nd of September 2019. Bring your family, friends and…
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Whats Appening? Villages looking to fight back against the criminals
TWO more Saddleworth villagers are looking towards increased community engagement to help reduce crime. Lee Hudson, one of the driving forces behind the Greenfield Neighbourhood…
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Record temperatures could cause train travel disruption
By Andy Lloyd SADDLEWORTH train commuters have been warned by Network Rail of possible travel disruptions due to record high temperatures this week. Network Rail…
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Oldham Council to cancel library fines
LIBRARY fines were abolished at the meeting of Oldham Council’s Cabinet on Monday 22 July. This means that library users will no longer be fined…
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Saddleworth School congratulated for success in rugby league
THE congratulations of everyone at Oldham RLFC go to Saddleworth School on their magnificent achievements at two senior levels in the schools’ rugby league season…
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Council announces £100k boost for local youngsters
YOUTH services across Oldham are to receive a £100,000 boost, creating new opportunities and support for young people in the borough. Following consultation with thousands…
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