A SADDLEWORTH restaurant has left diners heartbroken by announcing its shock closure. But the hope is Dinnerstone can reopen and thrive under new ownership. The…
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Nurture Yoga & Therapy centre marks Six Years with move to Uppermill
A WELLBEING studio that has quietly become a cornerstone of its local community is celebrating a major milestone, as Nurture Yoga & Therapy Centre marks…
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Saddleworth cancer campaigner’s legacy sees new pioneering care strategy
A SADDLEWORTH woman’s tireless campaigning for better care for those living with a type of cancer has helped bring a pioneering strategy that is set…
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Funeral firm recognised with national award
A LOCAL funeral director has been named Independent Funeral Service of the Year after being selected by the Prestige Awards. Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral…
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Dobcross minister’s honour is a Bloomin’ Excellent Moment
A SADDLEWORTH minister has received royal acclaim by being awarded a British Empire Medal. The Rev David Ireland, who hails from Dobcross and is a…
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Saddleworth Councillor questions council tax collection rate
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor has blasted the ‘mismanagement’ of the Oldham borough authority’s finances. Particularly, the failure to collect more than £60 million of owed council…
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Morris Men close season for 50th year with Lordsmere Longsword dance
Saddleworth Morris Men are seeing out the year in style as they step out for their annual Lordsmere Longsword dance. The side will pull on…
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Inquest hears car involved in fatal Diggle crash was seen ‘travelling at speed’
A WOMAN died when the car she was travelling in was seen ‘driving at speed’ before colliding with a bungalow in Diggle, the opening of…
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Spa and swimming pools plan for former Saddleworth church and bridal shop
A FORMER Saddleworth church, recently known as a bridal shop, could become a spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, if planning permission is granted.…
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Worries that objections to Moorgate Halt closure are being ignored allayed
CONCERNS that objections to the planned closure of a Saddleworth level crossing as part of a multi-billion pound rail project are being ignored have been…
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Demand for more frequent trains from Greenfield Station
SADDLEWORTH Councillors have pushed the call for more frequent trains to run from Greenfield Station. Currently, just one service an hour runs between Saddleworth and…
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Tribute to much-loved nurse at Pennine Care awards
A MOVING tribute to a late Oldham nurse who cared for more than 50 years set an emotional tone at this year’s Pennine Care People…
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Saddleworth woman drives NHS cancer education in name of firefighter husband
A SADDLEWORTH woman has been left amazed after the charity set up in the name of her beloved firefighter husband made its biggest breakthrough yet.…
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Enquiries continue after passenger dies following Diggle collision
ONE PERSON has died and another has been left in a critical condition in hospital after a car travelled into a Diggle bungalow. The incident…
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Kevin Sinfield set to be back on Saddleworth’s street after latest fundraising challenge
KEVIN Sinfield could be forgiven for wanting to give his legs a rest after completing his latest mammoth fundraising challenge. But expect him back on…
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How Saddleworth inspired – and inspires – one of the country’s finest economic historians
SADDLEWORTH calls itself home to many things – it can now add one of Britain’s foremost economic historians to a lengthy list. And Dr Victoria…
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Iconic Saddleworth events to be pushed for national recognition
TWO STAPLES of the Saddleworth calendar are to be put forward for national recognition. For the Whit Friday Band Contest and Rushcart Festival are to…
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Saddleworth stitchers create crocheted Christmas cheer for Oldham
A GROUP of crafty Saddleworth stitchers have added Christmas cheer to one of Oldham’s main landmarks by creating a crocheted tree. Members of the Shhh……
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Moorgate Halt fight taken direct to Government
THE FIGHT to save a Saddleworth level crossing proposed for closure in a multi-billion pound rail project has gone to the very top. For three…
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Dobcross mill building cordoned off after roof collapse
A DOBCROSS mill building has been declared unsafe to enter after part of its roof collapsed. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) cordoned off…
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Saddleworth’s first boxing club hopes to prove a knockout
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH can now punch its weight after the area’s first boxing club opened its doors. YFG has set up in what…
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Saddleworth gift shop celebrates its third year in business
AN UPPERMILL gift shop shows no sign of being partied out as it feels festive after celebrating its third birthday. Wild Strawberry, on the village’s…
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Oldham council leader condemns ‘racist and malicious’ deepfake videos shared online
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham council leader Cllr Arooj Shah has condemned a series of “racist and malicious” AI-generated videos of her…
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Saddleworth Round Table’s duvet donation brings warmth to local families
FAMILIES facing a tough winter will soon be sleeping a little easier, thanks to the kindness of Saddleworth Round Table. The organisation has delivered two…
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New 20mph zones planned across Saddleworth and Oldham to tackle speeding hotspots
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter SEVERAL new 20mph zones are set to be introduced on roads across Oldham — with Diggle and Springhead…
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Oldham Council rolls out festive Saturdays in town centre
Oldham Council is kicking off a season of free family fun in the town centre this winter with its new “Festive Saturdays” programme. The series…
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Locals warn new Uppermill footpath is “unsafe” as former Moorgate route remains closed
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The path keeps giving way beneath walkers’ feet. After several days of rain, layers of leaves and sludge…
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Saddleworth Panto returns with Hansel & Gretel
THE Saddleworth Panto is back for 2025 with its seventh production – Hansel & Gretel at Millgate Arts Centre. Running from December 6 through to…
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Saddleworth to shine with Christmas cheer at switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH villages are set to come alight with Christmas cheer and festivities as they host various switch-on events. All are welcome to join in the…
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Ashton/Oldham residents group demands traffic action
RESIDENTS in an area which straddles the border of Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham have called for urgent action on “intolerable and life-threatening” traffic danger. A public…
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£31.5m secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development
OLDHAM is set to receive a major boost after £31.5 million was committed to the Prince’s Gate development as part of Greater Manchester’s newly launched…
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Moorgate Halt closure plan slammed by Saddleworth campaign group
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save a Saddleworth level crossing have hit out at bosses of a multi-billion pound rail project for ‘ignoring everyone’s advice.’ Moorgate Halt…
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Musician and artist unite after song sparks creative reaction
A CHANCE listen has led to an unexpected artistic partnership between a local songwriter and a Saddleworth artist. The debut album of Kieran McMahon –…
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Oldham Council’s leader named best in the country at awards ceremony
OLDHAM is now home to the best leader of a council in the country. For Cllr Arooj Shah has won the Leader of the Year…
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