Oldham Council and its partners are urging people to act responsibly when visiting Dove Stone Reservoir and the countryside above the borough. It comes after…
View More ‘Stay safe and act responsibly’ – Oldham Council speak and act following fire at Dovestone
Firefighters are in attendance at Dovestone Reservoir after a blaze broke out at the Saddleworth beauty spot this afternoon. (Tuesday) The public is asked to…
View More ‘Stay away’ plea as fire crews attend blaze at Dovestone Reservoir
WATER bosses have urged consumers to help conserve supplies by implementing measures to reduce demand.Reservoirs water levels are visibly dropping because of the ongoing dry…
View More Conserve water in dry spell, urges United Utilities
Oldham Council is set to reintroduce car parking charges across the borough. It comes after the latest government announcement encouraging people back into work.Car park…
View More Car park charges to be reintroduced – including Dovestone Reservoir
THANKS to everyone who engaged with the ‘Where in Saddleworth’ feature in the April edition of the Independent. Well done to Susan Russell, Angela Moores…
View More Where in Saddleworth?
A SADDLEWORTH band has been included on a charity compilation album featuring many of Manchester’s best and most promising artists.In its first week of release,…
View More It’s a grower – Gardenback tune added to charity album
SINCE time immemorial, funerals have been important rituals that have brought comfort to grieving families and friends. In recent decades, services have evolved to incorporate…
View More Coronavirus: funerals beyond recognition
RESIDENTS of a Saddleworth retirement and care home were treated to a rousing rendition of the ‘Clap for Carers’ salute as staff joined forces with…
View More Applause for care home workers from police and OMRT
LOCKED down youngsters might be driving parents up the wall but one considerate six-year-old used his spare time to colour one in instead. But creative…
View More Chalk one up to George Youngster does his bit for NHS
UNLIKE Proclaimers Charlie and Craig Reid who walked 500 miles, a pair of Austerlands twins are each cycling 500 laps for NHS workers. Jack and…
View More Laps the way to do it! Twins ride for heroes
