A SADDLEWORTH Councillor believes the departure of Oldham’s borough leader is the culmination of ‘ignoring residents.’ And Max Woodvine believes the way forward must involve…
View More Saddleworth Councillor calls for ‘collaboration’ as Oldham seeks new leader
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter THE leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, has confirmed she will be stepping down from her post…
View More Oldham Council leader to step down, ending 15 years of Labour rule
A HISTORIC former Dobcross warehouse will be converted into a home if planning permission is granted, But applicant Chris Johnston insists the character of the…
View More House plan for historic Dobcross warehouse
SADDLEWORTH woke up to a dramatically changed political landscape following the local elections, after Reform UK secured major breakthroughs across the parish. The party claimed…
View More Reform sweeps into Saddleworth as local politics enters uncertain new era
Saddleworth is waking up with a teal tinge after Reform UK took two of the area’s wards in Oldham’s local elections. Peter Klonowski ousted sitting…
View More Reform UK makes Saddleworth breakthrough with two ward wins
Voters can cast their ballots between 7am and 10pm. Important information for voters: • You will need to bring valid photo ID to vote •…
View More POLLING STATIONS ARE OPEN across the area for today’s elections.
Organisers of the Diggle Scarecrow Trail have revealed this year’s winners after another successful event in Diggle. While the trail wrapped up at the end…
View More Diggle Scarecrow Trail raises £3,000 as winners announced
PEOPLE living in Greenfield have been evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a ‘suspicious device.’ Police at the scene in Greenfield Bomb squad…
View More Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield
OLDHAM is now home to more national champions after its future generation of netball stars claimed silverware. The town’s Under-13s side walked away victorious after…
View More Oldham scoops national netball glory
PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…
View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South
PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…
View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North
PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…
View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees
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…
View More New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School
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…
View More Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done
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…
View More Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas…
View More Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7
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…
View More Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm
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…
View More ‘Residential institution’ plan for Denshaw hotel
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…
View More Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening
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…
View More Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…
View More Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead
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…
View More Oldham Council states objection to huge Saddleworth rail project
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…
View More Diglea holiday lodge plan lodged
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…
View More Spirit of Saddleworth Award winners announced
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…
View More Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
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…
View More MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
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…
View More New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross
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…
View More Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
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…
View More O’Donnell Solicitors reflects on a decade of growth – with further ambition
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…
View More Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council
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…
View More A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield
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…
View More Hypothermic walker rescued after late-night search near Dovestones
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…
View More Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged Springhead assault
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…
View More Parish Council fumes at Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan delay
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