Category: Business

GLASSES ARE being raised to a much-loved Dobcross pub after it was crowned Newcomer of the Year in the North. The Swan Inn clinched the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

View More Kitchen’s ultra cool features

A NEW menu, an award-winning guest chef and another with 14 years’ experience aim to be the recipe for success for one of Saddleworth’s most…

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A FLOURISHING Greenfield author has penned his second book as he looks to brighten the lives of children with excitement and drama. Allan Graham, 58,…

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AS ITS stained glass windows dapple light on state-of-the art facilities, one of Saddleworth’s most unique conference and wedding venue, is celebrating its fifth year of…

View More Celebrating five years of success