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Saddleworth volunteers to be celebrated with new award
PEOPLE from Saddleworth who go above and beyond the call of duty can now be nominated for a civic award. For the area’s Parish Council…
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Saddleworth School stunned by head’s departure
SADDLEWORTH School has been rocked by the sudden departure of its headteacher. Mike Anderson left the role he had held for five-and-a-half years as its…
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Young creatives bag funds at Mossley SOUP
The first Mossley SOUP event of 2026 provided a cash boost of £1,952 to a team of young creatives, thanks to community support. On Thursday…
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People in Denshaw raise fears after weeks without mobile phone signal
PEOPLE in Denshaw say they fear for the worst after being left without a mobile phone signal for weeks. Those living in Saddleworth’s most isolated…
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A Warm Welcome Awaits at Bluebells Day Care Centre
Advertisement feature Tucked away in the heart of Oldham, Age UK Oldham’s Bluebells Day Care Centre in Moorside is a place full of smiles, friendship…
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Diamond days as Saddleworth running event returns
ONE OF Saddleworth’s most popular physical challenges is back on the calendar as the Dovestone diamond returns. The multi-terrain 10km race will see up to…
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Conversion plan for Strinesdale barn lodged
A BARN would be converted into a four-bedroomed house if planning permission is granted. And the applicants believe it should be allowed, even though the…
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Uppermill restaurant responds after customer becomes aggressive towards staff
An Uppermill restaurant has issued a statement after an aggressive incident involving a customer who refused to pay for food and drinks and became threatening…
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White Hart in Lydgate honoured for long-running Good Beer Guide success
A Saddleworth pub has been recognised for its long-running place in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide as part of a special anniversary celebration. As part…
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Businesses boost Oldham Netball Club with sponsorship
SADDLEWORTH businesses are doing their bit to make sure Oldham’s netball aces remain among the country’s best with new sponsorship deals. Dobcross-based Bladen Electrical will…
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Local hospice backs campaign highlighting gifts in Wills
WITH many warning they may have to scale back services due to funding pressures, Oldham’s hospice is backing a national push to secure their future…
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Saddleworth teen tells young people ‘a career in the arts is within reach’
A SADDLEWORTH teenager is encouraging young people across Oldham not to write off a future in the arts as ‘an impossible dream’. Alex Lane, 18,…
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Oldham signs deal with AI dental start-up to tackle children’s oral health crisis
AN ORAL health programme backed by Oldham Council is set to bring cutting-edge AI tooth-brushing technology into local schools and homes. The local authority has…
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Uppermill FC launches bid to enter English pyramid
A SADDLEWORTH football club has launched a bid to join the English pyramid system. Uppermill FC currently play in the Manchester League Premier Division. But…
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Say cheese….Signs appear for new business in Uppermill
Signs have appeared in the windows of the former Veloce premises on Uppermill High Street, suggesting a new business will soon be moving into the…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue assists injured walker on Valentine’s Day
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was called out on Valentine’s Day, after a walker injured their ankle in woodland below Alphin Pike. The incident occurred…
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Police warn residents after two vehicle thefts in Saddleworth
GREATER Manchester Police have issued a warning to residents after two motor vehicles were stolen in the Saddleworth South area within 24 hours. The first…
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How Saddleworth siblings’ rivalry can help Warrington in Super League
JOSH Thewlis may have his sights set on becoming a wonder at Warrington, but his ambitions are grown in Grasscroft. For the Saddleworth rugby league…
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Oldham College partnership supports local joinery apprentice
OLDHAM College’s partnerships with local employers which creates opportunities for young people to step into skilled careers is being highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW).…
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Mahdlo fights financial cuts as 15th anniversary approaches
MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling for long-term investment in young people as it approaches its 15th year despite financial pressures. The centre, which supports young…
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Saddleworth councillor furious at budget plan ‘blocking’
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has hit out at what he says is the blocking of an attempt to freeze council tax. The Labour-led borough authority is…
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Lights, Coffee, Action. Pick me Up Co Coffee’s Exciting New Chapter.
A much-loved local coffee business is stepping into an exciting new era as Pick Me Up Co Coffee officially expands into a new permanent home…
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Fundraising Winter Meal is heart-warming for veterans
AN AFTERNOON of great food and entertainment raised £840 to help veterans across the community. The ‘Veterans’ Winter Warmer Meal’ was organised by Sarah’s Community…
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Lees pub under threat of closure after owners decide to leave
A LEES pub may close for good after its owners decided to leave. The Angel Inn, on Nicholson Street, will not open from Monday to…
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Millgate’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Wigan’ brings Northern Soul to life
Millgate Arts Centre delivers a sharply observed, beautifully performed snapshot of Wigan’s iconic soul‑fuelled subculture. Review by Ian Cheeseman Having never been to Wigan Casino,…
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Diggle dad’s mission in Wales to support charity close to home
A FATHER-OF-THREE from Saddleworth is getting ready to take on a 100‑mile coastal run to raise funds for a local hospice. Paul Gladwell, a teacher…
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Oldham Council praised for ‘good’ adult social care services
OLDHAM Council has been praised for its work after its adult social care services were rated as good. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the…
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All generations gather to remember at Holocaust Memorial event
AROUND 40 people of all ages gathered for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day event which had the theme of ‘Bridging Generations’. The event, organised annually…
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Roughyeds facing liquidation
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues. Rumours have been…
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Dobcross Village Store looks towards next steps with survey
DOBCROSS’ hit Village Store is putting itself to public opinion after launching a survey to find out what comes next. Since the community took on…
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Roughyeds appear in crisis as Mike Ford quits
OLDHAM Rugby League Club appears to be in chaos after director of rugby Mike Ford resigned. And the Saddleworth-based former player admitted ‘the direction of…
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Burnham plans special powers to fast track £70m revamp of Oldham
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham. The Greater…
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Greater Manchester taxis in line for multi-million fund – but only those licensed locally
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter Taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are to receive millions to upgrade their dirty cars — but only if…
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