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Category: Lifestyle
How Hosts Are Rethinking Modern Celebrations
In a world where traditions blend with innovation, modern celebrations are evolving fast. Hosts today are reimagining how we gather, celebrate milestones and create unforgettable…
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Oldham residents urged to rediscover their libraries in National Year of Reading
Oldham residents are being encouraged to fall back in love with reading as 2026 is officially named the National Year of Reading – a nationwide…
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Mossley author’s acclaimed debut crime novel set for paperback release
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…
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Pioneering Stepping Forward fostering campaign to support local children
A PIONEERING fostering campaign has been launched by Oldham Council to support children living in residential care to move into loving foster homes. The Stepping…
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Transport Solutions for Saddleworth Families with Mobility Challenges
Families living in Saddleworth who face mobility challenges often encounter barriers that go beyond daily inconvenience. The area’s steep gradients, historic village layouts, and rural…
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Local academy marks 10 years of turning local talent into TV stars
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…
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New Saddleworth group out to tackle digital exclusion
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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United Utilities offers advice to protect pipes ahead of upcoming cold snap
With a wintry cold snap predicted to hit over the weekend, United Utilities is offering help and advice to residents and businesses across Greater Manchester…
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Festive fayre raises thousands for hospice care
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…
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Oldham housing chief receives OBE from The King
A LOCAL housing association chief has received an OBE from The King at Windsor Castle. Mark Gifford, chief executive of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO),…
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Purple patches set to bloom across Oldham in fight to eradicate polio
Bright purple displays are set to appear across Oldham in the new year as part of a long-running international campaign to eradicate polio, led locally…
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Recycle your Christmas tree to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice patients
RECYCLE your Christmas tree as well as providing valuable help to hospice patients thanks to Dr Kershaws. The Royton-based hospice is collecting and recycling…
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Christmas Trees twinkling brightly for St Thomas Leesfield Festival
A COLOURFUL array of twinkling Christmas Trees is on display at St Thomas Leesfield to spread some festive cheer. A total of 40 trees, each…
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Oldham teens land festive work experience at Manchester Christmas parade
When it comes to work experience, most teenagers expect to spend a week in an office, factory or shop. For a group of creative young…
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Christmas health advice issued as NHS Greater Manchester encourages residents to plan ahead
As Christmas and New Year approach, NHS Greater Manchester is urging residents to plan for their health needs and familiarise themselves with available services to…
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Decades of dedication celebrated at local housing association
STAFF members at First Choice Homes Oldham have been recognised for an extraordinary collective contribution of hundreds of years’ service. Nearly 30 employees – whose…
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How Saddleworth inspired – and inspires – one of the country’s finest economic historians
SADDLEWORTH calls itself home to many things – it can now add one of Britain’s foremost economic historians to a lengthy list. And Dr Victoria…
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Oldham Coliseum brings festive cheer with ‘A Christmas Fair’
THE lights might be dimmed at the Oldham Coliseum for now, but Christmas certainly isn’t cancelled as the theatre prepares for its popular festive offering.…
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Stylish new apartments available in Diggle under discount scheme
A SELECTION of brand new, energy-efficient apartments are available in Diggle through a discount scheme that aims to get local people onto the property ladder.…
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Saddleworth stitchers create crocheted Christmas cheer for Oldham
A GROUP of crafty Saddleworth stitchers have added Christmas cheer to one of Oldham’s main landmarks by creating a crocheted tree. Members of the Shhh……
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Health Support Groups Grow in Popularity Across Saddleworth
Health support groups across Saddleworth are attracting residents who want community-based approaches to wellness. Local organisers note that meetings focused on weight management often include…
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Uppermill fell runner pens book to help free others from technology
AN UPPERMILL-BASED fell runner has launched a bold new book to help others free themselves from technology and fall in love with nature again. John…
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Greater Manchester ahead of global HIV targets as World AIDS Day approaches
Greater Manchester continues to make progress on HIV testing, treatment and care ahead of World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. National figures from the…
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Charity haircut day in Springhead to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
A Springhead barbershop is preparing to host a community fundraising event in support of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, with residents invited to take part and help…
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Why shower design matters for guest experience in hospitality
When you think about what makes a hotel stay memorable, the shower probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it should be.…
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Station to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph Station
By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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Week of inspiration and achievement celebrated at Mahdlo Youth Zone
MAHDLO Youth Zone has enjoyed a week of celebration and inspiration, showcasing the power of youth work, teamwork, and community spirit across Oldham. The week…
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Oldham Art Fair debuts with strong local talent
The first-ever GO! Artists – Oldham Art Fair has been hailed a success after bringing together local talent, student creators and supporters of the arts…
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Emmaus Mossley kicks off the Festive Season
It’s that time of year when the much-loved secondhand superstore, Emmaus Mossley, transforms into a festive wonderland for its annual Community Christmas Celebration. The occasion…
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Musician and artist unite after song sparks creative reaction
A CHANCE listen has led to an unexpected artistic partnership between a local songwriter and a Saddleworth artist. The debut album of Kieran McMahon –…
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Uppermill Co-op launches Christmas toy appeal in support of Oldham Athletic
UPPERMILL Co-op has once again teamed up with Oldham Athletic for its annual Christmas toy appeal – now in its third year – and is…
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Oldham charity helping 20,000 families nominated for national accolade
An Oldham charity dedicated to keeping children warm and supporting struggling families has been nominated for a national award recognising outstanding community impact. Community Wardrobe…
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Blooming great way for Saddleworth’s children to learn through art
SADDLEWORTH’S children have a new arty way to exert their energy after a new playgroup was set up. Blooming Artists Saddleworth is the brainchild of…
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