CONCILLORS are set to be given an update on Saddleworth School when they meet in a few days’ time. Cabinet will be given more information…
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OCL wins funding to help reduce social isolation
OLDHAM Community Leisure (OCL), has been awarded Social Action Funding from Oldham Cares, the town’s recently formed health and social care service. The £272,957 in…
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Oldham Athletic sack young player jailed after high speed police chase
OLDHAM Athletic have terminated the contract of footballer Callum Dolan who has been jailed for eight months after he tried to outrun police in a…
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Beauty and the best! Panto returns to Millgate
AFTER last year’s success of Jack and the Beanstalk, Saddleworth’s own pantomime returns to the Millgate Arts Centre, Delph this December.For Idle Jack in 2018,…
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Get creative at Gin Academy
GIN lovers can get hands on to create their own tipple at a new Gin Academy at an award-winning distillery in Lees. Defiance Distillery, producer…
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Unspoilt Albanian mountains captivate hospice trekkers
A GROUP of 18 trekkers are expected to raise more than £20,000 for Francis House Children’s Hospice after completing an incredible trekking adventure through the…
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Smokies promise a Christmas cracker!
A CHRISTMAS cracker lies in store for all ages at Smokies Park Hotel this festive season. And the Independent has teamed up with the popular…
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Brexit Party announces candidate for future general elections
PAUL Taylor has been announced as prospective parliamentary candidate for the Brexit Party in Oldham East and Saddleworth. A local resident of 20 years, Mr…
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Moors visitors face fines of £100 if caught lighting barbecues or fires
PEOPLE are now banned from taking barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns on to Saddleworth Moor – and can be fined £100 if caught.Oldham Council has…
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Movers sell their properties quicker thanks to help from Jones Homes
BUYERS moving to the Heather View development in Hade Edge, Holmfirth, can reduce the time it takes to sell their property by weeks thanks to…
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