Families are being invited to take part in this year’s Diggle Scarecrow Trail, with just days to go until the popular community event returns. Running…
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New neighbourhood sergeant appointed for Saddleworth and Lees
Residents in Saddleworth and Lees are being introduced to their new neighbourhood sergeant, as he sets out his priorities for working closely with the community.…
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Businesses urged to get on the green for hospice fundraiser
LOCAL firms are being invited to dust off their clubs and take a swing at supporting a much-loved Oldham charity. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is preparing…
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Hulme Grammar marks 30 years of musicals with Legally Blonde
A LOCAL school is marking three decades of musical theatre with a milestone production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Hulme Grammar will stage the show…
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Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth
A POPULAR walking group will keep on moving as it marks its 40th anniversary. The Wednesday Walkers are a regular feature of Saddleworth life and…
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Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…
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MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…
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New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross
A CHARMING new traditional tearoom has launched inside a historic Saddleworth pub. The Swan Inn, a Grade II-listed pub overlooking Dobcross Square, is offering locals…
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Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…
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Solidary Stroll to help fund scholarships for Palestinian women
STEP out on a Solidarity Stroll around Saddleworth’s beautiful scenery in aid of the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. The spring fundraiser event will take…
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Uppermill artist takes locals on journey All Around The World
AN Uppermill artist is taking locals on a journey around the globe with her exhibition of vibrant paintings and installations inspired by places both near…
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10-year milestone for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Home service
DR Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care across Oldham. The free service was set up in 2016 to…
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Carters Solicitors celebrate 2 years in Delph
CARTERS Solicitors opened their Delph office in March 2024, with Solicitor & Director Claire Egerton heading up the office. Having been established in Pontefract for…
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Closed Uppermill restaurant goes on the market
A MUCH-LOVED Uppermill restaurant whose closure stunned the community has been officially put on the market. Dinnerstone, on the village’s High Street, closed its doors in January…
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O’Donnell Solicitors reflects on a decade of growth – with further ambition
A SADDLEWORTH solicitors is celebrating 10 years of excellence. But if you think O’Donnell is slowing down, think again. Its aim of providing benefits on…
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Uppermill FC to wear kit chosen by public vote
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club has put itself to the vote with a poll deciding next season’s kit. If Uppermill FC is successful with its application,…
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War Memorial initiative welcomed in Austerlands
THE AUSTERLANDS community has welcomed the solution to a ‘longstanding problem’ at their Great War Memorial. The Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes has designed and…
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New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows
FLAT cap. Small boat. Big flippin’ ocean. That’s the verdict of a new documentary charting the daring exploits of a Greenfield businessman rowing solo across…
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New generator to give Saddleworth community groups more power
SADDLEWORTH’S community groups can now power up after the purchase of a new generator. Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes, decided the equipment was needed for…
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Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening
OLDHAM’S new market – which is described as ‘a bold new chapter for traders, residents and the future of the town itself’ – is to…
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New landlady set to take over much loved Saddleworth pub
A well-known Saddleworth pub is preparing for a fresh chapter as a new landlady steps in to take the helm. The Three Crowns, in Scouthead,…
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Delph’s That Wine Cellar to close its doors because of cost increases
A MUCH-LOVED Delph business has announced it is closing its premises because of price rises blighting the hospitality industry. That Wine Cellar has become a…
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Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has backed the news that bus pass holders will be able to use them before 9.30am. One of the main complaints about…
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A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield
GREENFIELD is to be home to a new coffee destination as a brand that has made its name in Stalybridge moves in. Nonna’s, which has…
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Major arts funding win aims to grow Oldham’s cultural scene
A LOCAL arts organisation says a significant funding award represents a major boost for Oldham’s “cultural power”. Carnival arts organisation Global Grooves is celebrating after…
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Grandson charged with grandfather’s murder following Springhead incident
THE GRANDSON of a man who died following reports of a serious assault in Springhead has been charged with his murder. Kenneh Turner, 82, passed…
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Hypothermic walker rescued after late-night search near Dovestones
A MAJOR late-night search operation was launched in Saddleworth after two people were reported missing in the Dovestones area. Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team…
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Between Earth and Voice secure £1,952 at Mossley SOUP
A TEAM of young local creatives has secured nearly £2,000 of community backing after winning the first Mossley SOUP event of 2026. Between Earth and…
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Saddleworth dance school hosts community workshop
DANCERS from across the North West descended on Uppermill to take part in a class with a difference. Saddleworth School of Dance created a vibrant…
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Oldham’s future netball talent given masterclass by homegrown legend
A HOMEGROWN legend has given the next generation of Oldham’s netball talent a glimpse of what it takes to get to the top. England Roses’…
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged Springhead assault
A MAN has been arrested on suspicious of attempted murder after an alleged incident in Springhead. Officers from the Greater Manchester force were called to…
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Saddleworth motor racing ace Chases next step after scholarship win
A SADDLEWORTH speed demon is loving the thrill of the Chase after taking the next step of his career by winning a prestigious scholarship. Chase…
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Parish Council fumes at Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan delay
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has criticised the decision to delay the adoption of the area’s Neighbourhood Plan until next year. But the Oldham borough authority is…
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Discover Studio + Store: Delph’s new monthly vintage Open Day
Vintage lovers and design enthusiasts are invited inside Studio + Store as it launches a new monthly Open Day in Delph. The stylish destination for…
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