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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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Show community love this Valentine’s with village litter pick
SHOW your love for your community this Valentine’s Day by taking part in a village litter pick. LSG Litter Heroes are holding their next community…
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North West families urge NHS to recognise Congenital Heart Disease as a lifelong condition
Families across Tameside, Saddleworth and the wider North West are joining a growing call for the NHS to formally recognise Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) as…
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New organiser needed for ‘Smarties’ playgroup in Denshaw
HIGHLY POPULAR playgroup ‘Smarties’ in Denshaw is looking for a new organiser. The group meets every Monday morning at Denshaw Village Hall and has provided…
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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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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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Help shape future of Oldham Coliseum over ‘brew and chat’
HAVE your say on the future of the much-loved Oldham Coliseum Theatre at a ‘brew and chat’ event. Join the theatre’s team at Spindles Shopping…
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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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Fundraising takes centre stage as Dr Kershaw’s Strictly returns
SEQUINS, salsa and a worthy cause are set to take centre stage as tickets sell fast for Dr Kershaw’s Strictly 2026. The popular event returns…
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Get involved with community business at GGRA’s AGM
ALL are welcome to get involved with community business at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association (GGRA). The meeting…
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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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