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Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return

Gary Carter January 24, 2026 andrew gwynneandy burnhamDebbie AbrahamsLabour PartynewsOldhamparliamentsaddleweorth

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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Business Featured

Greenfield coffee shop makes the move to Delph

Georgia Spratt January 23, 2026 Coffee ShopGreenfieldnewsPick Me Up CoSaddleworth

By Georgia Spratt A POPULAR Greenfield coffee shop has relocated to Delph. The Pick Me Up Company, previously located on Chew Valley Road, can now…

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Featured News

Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year

Gary Carter January 23, 2026 Council taxnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…

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Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 breast unitenewsOldhamRoyal Oldham Hospital

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’…

View More Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount
Business Featured

The Velvet Hanger: ‘The best window in Lees’

Megan Bond January 23, 2026 businessLeesnewsOldhamSaddleworthshopthe velvet hanger

A LEES store is proving a hit as it provides something missing from the online world – the chance to try things on. Marketplaces like…

View More The Velvet Hanger: ‘The best window in Lees’
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Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting

Gary Carter January 22, 2026 DenshawDenshaw village hallmeetingnewsOldhamsaddleworth parish cpuncil

DENSHAW Is to get a chance to highlight issues in its area as Saddleworth Parish Council holds its forthcoming meeting in its most outlying village.…

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Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’

Gary Carter January 22, 2026 Alicia marlanddont be a tossernewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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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Featured News Oldham

Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’

Gemma Carter January 20, 2026 newsOldhamSaddleworthtown of culture

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’…

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Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project

Gemma Carter January 20, 2026 milestonenewsOldham CouncilrestorationSaddleworth

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…

View More Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project
Business Featured

Community favourite Delve up for sale after ‘challenging year’

Gemma Carter January 19, 2026 businessDelphdelvefor salenewsSaddleworth

A much‑loved Saddleworth restaurant has revealed it is preparing to change hands, only weeks after publicly urging diners to stop making last‑minute cancellations and failing…

View More Community favourite Delve up for sale after ‘challenging year’
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Self Protection course to help empower Saddleworth women

Aimee Belmore January 19, 2026 amazoniaclassesJessLydgatenewsSaddleworthwomen self defence

A UNIQUE opportunity for women to learn self protection is coming to Saddleworth. Jessica Jones, who owns and runs Amazonia School of Self Protection, is…

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Poignant concert and cheque presentation is boost for OMRT

Aimee Belmore January 17, 2026 chequeGreenfield methodist churchnewsOldham Mountain Rescue

THERE was a poignant air to a fundraising concert for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team as one of the audience members was rescued by the team.…

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Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme

Gary Carter January 17, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Parish Counciltranspennine upgradetru upgrade

SADDLEWORTH Parish Council believes work on a multi-billion pound rail project must not begin in the area as it stands. A public inquiry has been…

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Featured Lifestyle

Mossley author’s acclaimed debut crime novel set for paperback release

Adam Higgins January 15, 2026 bookMossleynewsSaddleworthtamesidethe margaret code

AN AWARD-WINNING Mossley author is set to see his debut novel reach an even wider audience this month as it is published in paperback. Richard…

View More Mossley author’s acclaimed debut crime novel set for paperback release
Entertainment Featured

Northern Soul to be brought to life at Millgate

Adam Higgins January 15, 2026 DelphMillgate Arts CentreNorthern SoulSaddleworththeatre

MILLGATE Arts Centre is set to transport audiences back to the electrifying heart of 1970s Northern Soul when Once Upon a Time in Wigan takes…

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Breaking News Featured News

Historic Mossley pub placed up for sale

Gary Carter January 13, 2026 for saleMossleynewspubSaddleworthtamesidetollemache Arms

THE FUTURE of a popular Mossley pub is at the centre of uncertainty after it was placed up for sale. Many people who frequent the…

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Public Inquiry called for Saddleworth rail scheme

Gary Carter January 13, 2026 Greenfieldnewspublic inquirySaddleworthtranspennine upgrade

OPPONENTS to work proposed by a muti-billion pound rail project will get their chance to voice their displeasure after a public inquiry was announced. The…

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Featured News

Greenfield Station accessibility issues leave Andy Burnham stunned

Gary Carter January 12, 2026 andy burnhamGreenfieldrailway stationSaddleworth

PASSENGERS’ experiences of getting off at Greenfield station left Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham amazed, he has revealed. Documents from the Greater Manchester Combined…

View More Greenfield Station accessibility issues leave Andy Burnham stunned
Featured News

Saddleworth Councillor insists meeting recording was ‘the wrong thing for the right reasons’

Gary Carter January 11, 2026 mark kenyonnewsOldhamSaddleworthSpringheadSpygate

THE SADDLEWORTH councillor found to have recorded a private meeting that was leaked on social media admits he ‘did the wrong thing for the right…

View More Saddleworth Councillor insists meeting recording was ‘the wrong thing for the right reasons’
Entertainment Featured

Saddleworth hotel steals the spotlight in Coronation Street appearance

Gemma Carter January 11, 2026 Coronation Streetnews TVsaddleworth hotel

A Saddleworth hotel has found itself firmly in the national spotlight after appearing on Coronation Street – and locals couldn’t believe their eyes. The Saddleworth…

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Featured Sport

Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge

Gary Carter January 11, 2026 Darrell rogersKevin SinfieldMNDnewsOldhamrugby leagueSaddleworthsport

KEVIN Sinfield heading out on another physical challenge so soon after finishing one? His pal says do not rule it out. For Darrel Rogers believes…

View More Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge
Entertainment Featured

Contemporary take on ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph screen

Aimee Belmore January 9, 2026 DelphHamletMillgate Arts Centrenational theatre livenewstheatre

A CONTEMPORARY take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National Theatre…

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Featured Lifestyle

Local academy marks 10 years of turning local talent into TV stars

Adam Higgins January 8, 2026 newsSaddleworthsarah jbyrne acting academy

AN ACTING academy founded by Shameless and The Apprentice star Sarah Byrne is celebrating a decade of nurturing young performers from across Greater Manchester and…

View More Local academy marks 10 years of turning local talent into TV stars
Featured News

Historic honour for former Oldham mayor

Adam Higgins January 7, 2026 Cllr Zahid ChauhannewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

Former Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, has become the first Asian person to receive the borough’s highest civic honour.  The title of…

View More Historic honour for former Oldham mayor
Breaking News Featured News

Uppermill mum’s simple café idea helps 30,000 people tackle loneliness

Adam Higgins January 6, 2026 newsSaddleworththe chatty cafeUppermill

A SIMPLE idea sparked in a café has gone on to help an estimated 30,000 people across the UK feel less lonely in under a…

View More Uppermill mum’s simple café idea helps 30,000 people tackle loneliness
Featured Lifestyle

New Saddleworth group out to tackle digital exclusion

Gary Carter January 6, 2026 cllr alicia marlandDigital exclusionnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A NEW group hopes to tackle a growing issue in Saddleworth – digital exclusion. The world may be moving online and paperless, but not everyone…

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Breaking News Featured News

Shock closure of popular Saddleworth restaurant announced

Gary Carter January 4, 2026 Charles BrierleycloseDinnerstonenewsSaddleworththe white hartUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH restaurant has left diners heartbroken by announcing its shock closure. But the hope is Dinnerstone can reopen and thrive under new ownership. The…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Nurture Yoga & Therapy centre marks Six Years with move to Uppermill

Gemma Carter January 4, 2026 pilatesSaddleworththerapyUppermillyoga

A WELLBEING studio that has quietly become a cornerstone of its local community is celebrating a major milestone, as Nurture Yoga & Therapy Centre marks…

View More Nurture Yoga & Therapy centre marks Six Years with move to Uppermill
Business Featured

Lees bar announces shock closure

Gary Carter January 4, 2026 businessclosureLeesnewsOldhaSaddleworththe venue

A LEES bar has announced it has closed as people prepared for New Year’s Eve. The Venue, on High Street, had been trading for three…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth cancer campaigner’s legacy sees new pioneering care strategy

Gary Carter January 4, 2026 abc diagnosisambassadorcancerGreater Manchesterjo taylornews

A SADDLEWORTH woman’s tireless campaigning for better care for those living with a type of cancer has helped bring a pioneering strategy that is set…

View More Saddleworth cancer campaigner’s legacy sees new pioneering care strategy
Featured News

Dove Stone Reservoir path to close for resurfacing

Gary Carter January 2, 2026 Dovestone ReservoirGreenfieldnewsSaddleworthUnited Utilities

WALKERS around one of Saddleworth’s main attractions face days of diversions. United Utilities will be resurfacing the area over the dam between Dove Stone and…

View More Dove Stone Reservoir path to close for resurfacing
Featured Lifestyle

Festive fayre raises thousands for hospice care

Adam Higgins January 2, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

MORE than 700 people braved the rain to pack out Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s annual Christmas Fayre.  The recent festive fundraiser helped to raise over £7,500…

View More Festive fayre raises thousands for hospice care
Entertainment Featured

Hospice Christmas concert raises the roof

Adam Higgins January 2, 2026 Christmasdr kershaw's hospicenewsOldham

OLDHAM Parish Church was filled with festive music as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice staged its annual Christmas concert. There was a strong turnout for the evening…

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Breaking News Business Featured

Funeral firm recognised with national award

Adam Higgins January 2, 2026 anthony bartonbusinessfuneral directorsnewsSaddleworthtami peel

A LOCAL funeral director has been named Independent Funeral Service of the Year after being selected by the Prestige Awards. Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral…

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