PUPILS have been warned of the dangers of substance misuse after a number of Saddleworth School youngsters fell ill after inhaling from an e-cigarette. Police…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
Where Rimmon meets Gandhi you’ll find new clothing range
A FIGURE from Saddleworth legend and two iconic former world statesmen are inspirations for a new eco-friendly clothing brand. The brainchild of Steven Lees, the…
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Meet the face of a new campaign promoting health and wellbeing
AN Uppermill youngster is the face and voice of a new national television campaign promoting better mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activity. The powerful…
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Residents confused by second application for 265 homes – before decision on first appeal
RESIDENTS have been left confused and concerned after a second application for 265 homes in Lees, Springhead and Grotton was submitted – before a final…
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Saddleworth Scenes: Window on the past
IN our increasingly fast paced lives, head down scurrying to make meetings, keep appointments or run errands, we can often overlook little clues to Saddleworth’s…
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Saddleworth School students crowned among best in Oldham by Rotary Club
TALENTED Saddleworth School pupils were among the winners at the Oldham Student of the Year Awards 2019. The accolades are organised annually by the Rotary…
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Mountain bikers gear up for 24-hour Dovestone ride in support of Alzheimer’s research
WHO doesn’t love a gentle stroll round Dovestone Reservoir or even a more occasional run round the Greenfield beauty spot? But the thought of riding…
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Corrie stars at Dovestone Reservoir on location shoot
SOAP fans have been getting in a lather over recent Coronation Street episodes. And eagle-eyed viewers have confirmed Saddleworth has again been used for location…
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Landlord Jason calls time on pub trade
THE search is on for a new landlord at The Royal George pub after landlord Jason Worthington’s departure. The award-winning publican is also set to…
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British Empire Medal for Love Lydgate’s Jennifer Greenwood
A SADDLEWORTH woman has been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. And Jennifer Greenwood says of her newly acquired British Empire Medal: “It’s the sort…
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