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Breaking News Featured News

Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield

Gary Carter April 26, 2026 bomb squadGreenfieldSaddleworth

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…

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Featured Lifestyle

Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters

Aimee Belmore April 25, 2026 canalside craft and chateventnewsSaddleworth MuseumUppermill

A GROUP celebrating more than 20 years of creative making and friendship is inviting budding and established needlecrafters to join their weekly get-togethers. Canalside Craft…

View More Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters
Featured News

Appreciation Award for dedicated founder of Saddleworth Carers

Aimee Belmore April 25, 2026 Awardeamonn O'dalyeddie mooresnewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Carers

THE DEDICATED founder of Saddleworth Carers Group has received a much-deserved Appreciation Award from the Mayor of Oldham. Doctor Eamonn O’Daly, from Uppermill, launched the…

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Breaking News Featured Sport

Oldham scoops national netball glory

Gary Carter April 25, 2026 Oldham Netball Under 13s Champions (2)Saddleworthsport

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
Entertainment Featured

Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill

Aimee Belmore April 23, 2026 model railwayMuseumnewsOldhamSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH Model Railway Exhibition is steaming back into Uppermill bigger and better than ever before. This year’s charity event, first launched in 2020, will take…

View More Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 Conservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLocal Elections. SaddleworthOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworth South. Labour Party

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 
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 BoteConservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLoval ElectionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth 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 North
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 COnservatuve PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal Democratslocal electionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth West and Lees

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 
Breaking News Featured News

New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Schoolsheldon logue

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…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 max woodvinenewsOldham CouncilsaddleworhUppermill

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
Featured Sport

Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Legends volleyball club CICnewsOldhamSaddleworthsportvolleyball

A FAST-RISING volleyball club from Oldham is heading to the national stage after a remarkable debut season. Legends Volleyball Club CIC have reached the final…

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Featured News

Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Dr Owen WilliamsnewsRoyal Oldham HospitalSaddleworth

THE man in charge of the trust overseeing The Royal Oldham Hospital has announced he will step down later this year. Owen Williams, chief executive…

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Featured News

Donation to support future Saddleworth Art Trail transport plans

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 donationnewsryan smithSaddleworth Round Table

Organisers of the Saddleworth Art Trail have received a funding boost to help improve accessibility for future events. Saddleworth Round Table has donated £1,000 towards…

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Featured Youth

Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 blooming artists saddleworthGreenfieldgroupsnews

THE NEXT generation of budding Saddleworth artists have been showing off their skills as a group exhibited their work. Greenfield’s Methodist Church turned into a…

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Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages

Aimee Belmore April 20, 2026 arteventnewsSaddleworthsaddleworth Art trail

EXPLORE a vibrant trail of art, crafts, and creativity in studios, cafés, bars, restaurants and local businesses during this year’s Saddleworth Art Trail. The event…

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Featured Lifestyle

Quacking success as Lydgate hosts first-ever “dry” duck race fundraiser

Gemma Carter April 19, 2026 duck raceeventLydgatenewsParish HallSaddleworth

There were plenty of laughs and a few feathered favourites as Lydgate hosted its first-ever duck race – with a twist. Held at the Lydgate…

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Entertainment Featured

A breath-stopping thriller lights up Delph: Wait Until Dark at Millgate Arts Centre

Gemma Carter April 19, 2026 Millgate Arts CentreOldhamreviewSaddleworththeatrewait until dark

The Saddleworth Players have delivered a gripping and assured production of Wait Until Dark at the Millgate Arts Centre, a masterclass in tension that keeps…

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Featured News

Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 newsSaddleworthveterans

By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter Armed forces veterans sleeping rough are to be offered ‘fast track access’ the region’s Bed Every Night programme.…

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Featured Lifestyle

Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Adam Higgins April 16, 2026 charitydr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworthstrictly come dancing

SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…

View More Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Featured News Youth

Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 Brass Banddobcross youth bandNational youth OrchestranewsSaddleworth

YOUNG musicians from Dobcross are celebrating after taking part in a prestigious national competition in Birmingham. Members of Dobcross Youth Band travelled to compete in…

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Business Featured

Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first

Gemma Carter April 15, 2026 businessGreenfieldnewsRobert ScottSaddleworth

A CLEANING manufacturer based in Greenfield has introduced what is believed to be a first for the UK industry with a new biodegradable mop component.…

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Featured News

Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones

Gemma Carter April 15, 2026 DovestonesOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist three walkers after one became unable to continue at Dovestones. The incident, which took…

View More Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones
Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026 charitynewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Round Table

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
Breaking News Elections Featured News

Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026 electionsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

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
Featured News

Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given

Gary Carter April 13, 2026 demolitionfriezland stationnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A FORMER Saddleworth railway station building looks set to be demolished and replaced with a new structure after planning permission was granted. But first Paul…

View More Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given
Featured News

Lost walkers rescued from Birchen Clough after dark

Adam Higgins April 13, 2026 birchen cloughOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

THREE walkers who became disoriented in the dark sparked a late-night rescue in Saddleworth after getting lost on the rugged paths of Birchen Clough. Eighteen…

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Featured News Oldham

‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture

Aimee Belmore April 13, 2026 newsOldham CouncilOldham town of cultureSaddleworth

A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…

View More ‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture
Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm

Aimee Belmore April 13, 2026 morris ringnewsSaddleworthsaddleworth womens morris and clogtradition

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…

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Featured Properties

Historic Delph home with riverside setting on the market

Gemma Carter April 10, 2026 Delphnewsspringwood HouseUppermillWest Riding

A striking period property in the heart of Delph has come to market, offering buyers the chance to own a character-filled home set within picturesque…

View More Historic Delph home with riverside setting on the market
Entertainment Featured

Easter fun and games at Grotton Circus and Spring Market

Aimee Belmore April 10, 2026 circuseasterGrottonnewsSaddleworth

ENJOY Easter fun and games at a Circus and Spring Market event at The Grotton Pavilion on Saturday, April 11. The event, hosted by Grotton…

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Entertainment Featured

‘Wait until Dark’ thriller brings twists and turns to Millgate audiences

Aimee Belmore April 10, 2026 DelphMillgate Arts CentrenewsOldham Saddleworththeatrewait until dark

A CLASSIC thriller full of twists and turns will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as Saddleworth Players present ‘Wait until Dark’. The…

View More ‘Wait until Dark’ thriller brings twists and turns to Millgate audiences
Featured News

New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham

Aimee Belmore April 10, 2026 newsOldham Counciloldham town centrethe loom

NEW event space The Loom is helping to weave a brighter future as part of Oldham’s £450million town centre transformation. Guests gathered to celebrate the…

View More New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham
Featured Lifestyle

Appeal for Dobcross Whit Friday volunteers

Gary Carter April 10, 2026 dobcross whit fridaynewsSaddleworthvolunteers

THE CALL has gone out for more volunteers to make sure Dobcross’ Whit Friday goes swimmingly. As well as the brass band contest on May…

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Featured News

A62 closed at Standedge as emergency crews tackle fire near Diggle

Gemma Carter April 7, 2026 A62amrsdenDigglefirenewsSaddleworth

Emergency services are currently responding to a fire on the A62 in the Standedge area, forcing a full road closure between Diggle and Marsden. Fire…

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