A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Saddleworth School, with the role set to be taken up later this year. Sheldon Logue has been confirmed…
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Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has been told a leasing agreement is delivering improvements to Uppermill Park. Max Woodvine questioned whether the deal with Grandpa Greene’s, which…
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Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead
A NEW leadership team has been appointed at Saddleworth Round Table as the group prepares for another year of charity work and community events. Ryan…
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Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog may only be two years young but they are already taking the dancing world by storm. The side was formed…
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‘Residential institution’ plan for Denshaw hotel
A DENSHAW hotel will be converted into what is termed as a ‘residential institution’ if planning permission is granted. But the latest proposal for Clough…
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Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening
AFTER months of wondering, worries and even rows, Oldham’s new market is officially open for business. And if the queue of people snaking around the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are polishing their clogs and dusting down their eye-catching waistcoats and sashes as they prepare to launch their 2026 season with their…
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Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…
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Oldham Council states objection to huge Saddleworth rail project
OLDHAM Council has officially objected to way a multi-billion pound rail project will be handled through Saddleworth. The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will see the…
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Diglea holiday lodge plan lodged
A DIGGLE property would be converted into holiday lodge, with an outside seating area and car parking, if planning permission is granted. Paul Merrington, of…
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Spirit of Saddleworth Award winners announced
VOLUNTEERS who go above and beyond to make Saddleworth a better place have been recognised for their service. A total of 11 individuals and five…
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Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…
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MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…
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New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross
A CHARMING new traditional tearoom has launched inside a historic Saddleworth pub. The Swan Inn, a Grade II-listed pub overlooking Dobcross Square, is offering locals…
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Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…
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O’Donnell Solicitors reflects on a decade of growth – with further ambition
A SADDLEWORTH solicitors is celebrating 10 years of excellence. But if you think O’Donnell is slowing down, think again. Its aim of providing benefits on…
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Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has backed the news that bus pass holders will be able to use them before 9.30am. One of the main complaints about…
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A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield
GREENFIELD is to be home to a new coffee destination as a brand that has made its name in Stalybridge moves in. Nonna’s, which has…
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Hypothermic walker rescued after late-night search near Dovestones
A MAJOR late-night search operation was launched in Saddleworth after two people were reported missing in the Dovestones area. Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team…
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged Springhead assault
A MAN has been arrested on suspicious of attempted murder after an alleged incident in Springhead. Officers from the Greater Manchester force were called to…
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Parish Council fumes at Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan delay
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has criticised the decision to delay the adoption of the area’s Neighbourhood Plan until next year. But the Oldham borough authority is…
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People in Denshaw raise fears after weeks without mobile phone signal
PEOPLE in Denshaw say they fear for the worst after being left without a mobile phone signal for weeks. Those living in Saddleworth’s most isolated…
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Conversion plan for Strinesdale barn lodged
A BARN would be converted into a four-bedroomed house if planning permission is granted. And the applicants believe it should be allowed, even though the…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue assists injured walker on Valentine’s Day
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was called out on Valentine’s Day, after a walker injured their ankle in woodland below Alphin Pike. The incident occurred…
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Police warn residents after two vehicle thefts in Saddleworth
GREATER Manchester Police have issued a warning to residents after two motor vehicles were stolen in the Saddleworth South area within 24 hours. The first…
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How Saddleworth siblings’ rivalry can help Warrington in Super League
JOSH Thewlis may have his sights set on becoming a wonder at Warrington, but his ambitions are grown in Grasscroft. For the Saddleworth rugby league…
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Diggle dad’s mission in Wales to support charity close to home
A FATHER-OF-THREE from Saddleworth is getting ready to take on a 100‑mile coastal run to raise funds for a local hospice. Paul Gladwell, a teacher…
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Homes plan for former mill’s social club given go ahead
A FORMER Greenfield social club is set to be demolished and replaced by four homes after planning permission was granted. The building associated with Greenfield…
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Old Bell Inn retains AA Rosette for 13th year
A SADDLEWORTH hotel and restaurant is celebrating once again after it retained its prestigious AA Rosette for the 13th consecutive year. The Old Bell Inn…
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Uppermill’s Our Place proving a hit for many
AN UPPERMILL café is proving the latest popular addition to its thriving food and drink scene. Our Place, on the village’s High Street, is the…
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Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a…
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Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has delivered a simple message to people in the area – ‘Don’t be a tosser.’ That is do not toss away rubbish…
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Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project
HISTORIC roadside milestones across Saddleworth are being given a new lease of life as volunteers and councillors work together to preserve a unique piece of…
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