Category: Business

PARTING WITH a beloved toy or teddy can be heart-breaking – but exciting events at Saddleworth School are making it fun and profitable for the…

View More Kids Car Boot is a hit

THE RECESSION has had a devastating impact on businesses across the country – and Saddleworth’s own Ann Long fell victim as her family construction company…

View More Longs forced to close down after 35 years

A DREAM business that became a reality for a Greenfield couple is celebrating two successful years of helping and healing others. Susan and Marcus Henthorn…

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TWO PROFESSIONAL caterers are throwing a party of their own after winning national competition Smart Apprentice of the Year. Angeline Ingham, 24, and Helen Stevenson,…

View More Manns Wharf duo scoop Smart Apprentice of Year Award

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL mother has swapped court rooms for arts and crafts and launched her own personalised gifts and bespoke embroidery company. Becky Nowell, 35, left…

View More Up front and personal

A RESOLUTE mother and her son decided to keep it in the family when they took over a  newly refurbished village pub. Now cheery Kath Tarkenter…

View More The Clarence is a family affair

JOVIAL PETER Percival has retired from the legendary Greenfield Real Ale Brewery. Peter’s brewing experience began 16 years ago in the very early days of…

View More Peter bows out of brewery

CAMPAIGNING MP Debbie Abrahams has won an accolade for a major initiative to help small companies.  Debbie, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, received the first ever Grassroot Diplomat…

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A DYNAMIC Saddleworth businesswoman is set to take centre stage at a keynote conference this month. Doctor Nicola Jeffrey-Sykes will not only be attending this year’s…

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BUSINESSMAN James Wells crossed the bands of time in his search for something unique to celebrate refurbishing his stylish kitchen. Eventually, after lots of soul…

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