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Business

Local Food Producers Tackle Strict Hygiene Standards

Gemma Carter November 14, 2025

Across the UK, food producers are under increasing pressure to meet higher standards of hygiene. Whether they operate small-scale bakeries or large manufacturing facilities, every…

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Business

How Tracking Tech Is Helping Small Businesses Thrive

Gemma Carter November 7, 2025

Small businesses often face the challenge of doing more with less: smaller teams, tighter budgets, and limited resources. Yet many are now finding ways to…

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Cloud-based VPNs: The new backbone of UK remote work teams

Gemma Carter November 6, 2025

The shift to remote and hybrid work has transformed how UK companies operate. Teams now collaborate across cities and even time zones, relying on a…

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Business Featured

Saddleworth coffee shop on the market – eight months after opening

Gary Carter November 2, 2025 blocbusinessCoffee ShopnewsUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH café bar is back up for sale, less than a year after opening. Bloc, on Uppermill’s High Street, has been a success since…

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Business Featured

Uppermill boutique seeks new owner after five successful years

Gemma Carter October 30, 2025 clothing shopfor salenewsSaddleworthUppermillwhite wall clothing company

A WELL-KNOWN women’s fashion boutique in Saddleworth has gone on the market, as the current owner looks to step back from day-to-day operations. White Wall…

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Business Featured

Lees curry restaurant celebrating being simply the best

Gary Carter October 30, 2025 2025Curry AwardsLeesLees Spice LoungenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH restaurant is celebrating after being named the best in the north west. Lees Spice Lounge, on the area’s High Street, won the prestigious…

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Business

Pearson employment team among North West’s top six in The Legal 500

Aimee Belmore October 25, 2025 businessLegal FinancialnewsPearson Solicitors

Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are celebrating after their Employment Team was again named in the prestigious The Legal 500 alongside two individual accolades. The…

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Business

Sophie Coggins Yoga Brings Calming and Empowering Classes to Greenfield

Gemma Carter October 25, 2025 GreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthsophie coggins yoga

Local residents looking to improve their wellbeing and find calm in their weekly routine can now join Sophie Coggins Yoga, held every Monday at Greenfield…

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Business

How Genuine VW Transporter Alloy Wheels Improve Ride & Fuel Efficiency

Gemma Carter October 23, 2025

Upgrading parts of a van usually brings more than just a visual change. One practical change that really affects how the VW Transporter drives is…

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Business

Valuation isn’t the same as pricing strategy, say Uppermill estate agents

Gemma Carter October 20, 2025 businessestate agentsnewsSaddleworthUppermillWest Riding

HOMEOWNERS across Saddleworth are being urged to understand the difference between a property valuation and a pricing strategy before putting their homes on the market.…

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OBA winners line up on the stage after the presentations

Aimee Belmore October 15, 2025 awardsnewsOldhamoldham businesssaddleworth newswinners

SADDLEWORTH entrepreneurs and companies were among those scooping top accolades at this year’s prestigious Oldham Business Awards. Twelve categories celebrated the business excellence, acumen and…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Specialist physiotherapy practice to raise funds for charity at silver jubilee dinner

Gary Carter October 7, 2025 businessColin Greenday one traumanewsOldhamPhysio MattersRoytonSaddleworth

A SPECIALIST physiotherapy practice is marking 25 years of treating patients with brain injuries and debilitating conditions by raising funds for a vital charity at…

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Business

The Stone Artisan – Paving the Way to Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Gemma Carter October 6, 2025 ManchesterOldhampavingSaddleworththe stone artisan

A multi award-winning paving and stonework company, The Stone Artisan is transforming outdoor spaces across Saddleworth and beyond with its bespoke designs and expert craftsmanship.…

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Pearson Solicitors plant roots at new Uppermill office

Aimee Belmore October 3, 2025 newspearson legal and financialSaddleworthsolicitorsUppermill

PEARSON Solicitors is bloomin’ great with their recent expansion into a new Uppermill office – and they have marked the occasion with the planting of…

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Business

Local Business Planning Strategies for Uncertain Times

Gemma Carter October 3, 2025

Economic uncertainty presents unique challenges for small business owners. Shifting customer habits, supply chain issues, and unpredictable market conditions mean that local enterprises must be…

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Business

Why you should pay more than the minimum credit card payment

Gemma Carter October 1, 2025

When you get your monthly credit card statement, the minimum payment often seems like an easy way out. It’s the least you’re required to repay,…

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Business

Have you fallen victim to a medical error? Here’s what to do about it

Gemma Carter October 1, 2025

Mistakes in medical treatment can be deeply upsetting – especially since we regard reliable healthcare to be an essential part of modern life. In the…

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Local Businesses Adjust to New Hiring Regulations

Gemma Carter September 30, 2025

The employment situation for local businesses is shifting rapidly as new hiring regulations come into force across the region. Small and medium enterprises in Saddleworth…

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Business Featured

Dr Kershaw’s teams up with local solicitors for Will Month

Aimee Belmore September 29, 2025

A PARTNERSHIP between Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and local solicitors means people can access affordable will-writing services this autumn as well as donate to vital patient…

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Business

Local Tutor Helps Saddleworth Students Excel in French

Gemma Carter September 8, 2025 aspire languageseducationfrench tuitionnewsSaddleworth

  A local language tutor is helping local students boost their confidence and achieve success in French. Sarah Shaw, founder of Aspire Languages, offers personalised…

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Business Featured

Support children’s hospice by making a Will with Oldham law firm

Adam Higgins September 6, 2025 francis house hospicemake a will monthnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A LOCAL firm of solicitors is giving residents the chance to sort out their Wills while also supporting a children’s hospice. Wrigley Claydon in Oldham…

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Business

Hulme Grammar School Invites Families to Open Day

Gemma Carter September 5, 2025 hulme grammarOldhamSaddleworth

Hulme Grammar School, one of the region’s leading independent schools, is pleased to announce its Whole School Open Day on Saturday 13th September 2025, from…

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Business

Local Tutor Helps Students Build Confidence in Science

Gemma Carter September 4, 2025 businessdr tashasaddleworth newsscience tutuorthat science tutor

Parents looking for extra support with their child’s GCSE Science studies now have access to expert-led online group sessions designed to build confidence and raise…

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Business Featured News

Dr Kershaw’s lauds latest Government funding

Gary Carter September 3, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A HOSPICE which provides vital care for people in the area is celebrating after receiving more than £250,000 of Government funding. Dr Kershaw’s, on Turf…

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Business Featured

Support offered to Saddleworth tourism and hospitality businesses

Gary Carter September 2, 2025 businesshospitalitynewsOldhamSaddleworth

TOURISM and hospitality businesses in Saddleworth will be able to access support and advice as a successful programme is spreading to the area. After an…

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Business

Find your next career move at Oldham Jobs Fair

Aimee Belmore August 29, 2025 newsOldham Counciloldham Jobs FairSaddleworth

RESIDENTS looking for their next career move are invited to meet local and regional employers, discover job opportunities, and get expert advice at this year’s…

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Business

Road Safety Essentials for the Everyday Driver

Gemma Carter August 29, 2025

It’s easy to fall into a routine behind the wheel. However, each trip comes with its own risks, regardless of if you’re running errands or…

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Business Featured

25-year award for dedicated HPP employee Jason Hilton

Aimee Belmore August 28, 2025 Hills PanelsHPPnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A HARD-WORKING employee is celebrating after clocking up 25 years at Hill’s Panel Products (HPP). CNC drill and machine operator Jason Hilton is the latest…

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Breaking News Business Featured

New owners bring new look and feel to familiar Saddleworth business

Gary Carter August 11, 2025 buisinessCaffe Grande AbaconewsPhil AlliganSaddleworthUppermill

NEW owners mean a new look for a familiar Saddleworth establishment – after falling in love with how it was. Phil Allingan and wife Lisa…

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Business Featured

Lydgate home to new salon and education provision that can provide Glow

Gary Carter August 8, 2025 Glow AcademyLydgatenewsOldhamSaddleworth

LYDGATE is home to more than just a new hair salon – but a place that will educate the next generation. Glow Academy Hair and…

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Business Featured News

Kip McGrath Saddleworth plans to expand into Tameside

Adam Higgins August 5, 2025 businesseducationkip mcgrathnewsSaddleworthtamesidetuition

KIP McGrath Saddleworth is going from strength to strength – so much so that it’s now setting its sights on expanding into Tameside with a…

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Business

Saddleworth investors warned about pitfalls of technology

Gary Carter August 4, 2025 Andrew youngBecketts financialnewsOldhamSaddleworth

ADMIT IT, we all wonder what technology can do, what certain gizmos are for and how they work. It has also made it far easier…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Want something specific for your home? Look no further than Saddleworth’s Studio & Store

Gary Carter August 4, 2025 alison cassonbusinessDelphfurnioturegatehead millnewsSaddleworthstudio and store

Advertisement feature LOOKING for that one specific item that will finish off your home? One Saddleworth business may just have it. And Alison Casson is…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Uppermill’s new dog grooming salon is family affair

Aimee Belmore August 4, 2025 businesscanalside caninesdog grooming salonnewsOldhamplatts yardSaddleworthUppermill

AN UPPERMILL dog lover is keeping it in the family as she opens the doors of her new dog grooming salon in the village. Professional…

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