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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 Lifestyle

Community group funding boosts by outgoing Mayor of Austerlands

Aimee Belmore April 7, 2026 charitymayor of austerlandsPaul SykesSaddleworth

COMMUNITY groups and organisations received welcome donations from the outgoing Mayor of Austerlands after his successful year in office. Paul Skyes handed over the reins…

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Hidden Hero award for FCHO’s inspirational 84-year-old volunteer

Aimee Belmore March 31, 2026 first choice homesnewsOldhamSaddleworth

AN 84-year-old volunteer who is a ‘true inspiration’ for her work with First Choice Homes Oldham’s (FCHO) has been named the housing association’s March Hidden…

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Villagers gear up for historic Maundy Thursday Road End Fair

Aimee Belmore March 30, 2026 Greenfieldnewsroad end fairSaddleworth

A HISTORIC village tradition is being kept alive as Greenfield’s Maundy Thursday Road End Fair will return this Easter. The event, which reportedly dates back…

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Mayor of Austerlands tradition continues to soar with former RAF squadron leader

Aimee Belmore March 30, 2026 mayor of austerlandsnewsRob KnottsSaddleworthtradition

A long‑standing 70‑year‑old community tradition is reaching new heights with the appointment of a former RAF squadron leader as the new Mayor of Austerlands. Robert…

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Featured Lifestyle

Mossley charity launches new shopping space at Spring Fayre

Adam Higgins March 30, 2026

A HOMELESSNESS charity in Mossley celebrated the launch of a new shopping space at its Spring Fayre.  Emmaus Mossley welcomed local residents and supporters to…

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Saddleworth Rotary makes egg-stra special Easter donation

Gary Carter March 29, 2026

SADDLEWORTH Rotary Club is spreading Easter cheer with a generous scheme. Members agreed to set aside £1,000 to ensure all children and young people in…

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Nightbird Project brings art-based therapeutic sessions to Dr Kershaw’s

Aimee Belmore March 26, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicenewssaddleworth oldahm

A FREE art-based therapeutic group will allow people with serious and life-limiting illnesses to share their stories and create new memories. The Nightbird Project, run…

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Age UK Oldham to relaunch LGBT+ group

Gary Carter March 24, 2026 age ukLGBTOldham Saddleworth

AN OLDHAM group that provides vital support to the older generations is restarting its focus on a section of the community. For Age UK Oldham…

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‘Forgotten Army’ exhibition honouring South Asian war heroes

Adam Higgins March 24, 2026 artnewsOldhamthe forgotten army

AN EXHIBITION shining a light on the often-overlooked role of South Asian soldiers in the World Wars is set to open in Oldham. The ‘Forgotten…

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Springhead-raised author takes in ‘last’ home visit

Gary Carter March 23, 2026 authormonique turnernewsSaddleworthSpringhead

A SPRINGHEAD-RAISED author has taken a trip down memory lane in what could be her last look at home. Monique Turner visited her former secondary…

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Budding Saddleworth artists wanted to transform blank sheets of paper

Gary Carter March 20, 2026 newsOldhampaper art workshopSaddleworth

WHAT DO you see when looking at a blank sheet of paper? Well, a renowned artist who proves it is not just something to write…

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Countdown begins for Diggle Scarecrow Trail as Disney theme revealed

Gemma Carter March 18, 2026 Diggle Scarecrow traildisneynewsSaddleworth

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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Businesses urged to get on the green for hospice fundraiser

Adam Higgins March 18, 2026 charitydr kershaw's hospicegolf dayOldhamSaddleworth

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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Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth

Gary Carter March 17, 2026 DovestoneIdanewsSaddleworthUppermillWednesday walkers

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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Denshaw village hall becomes official house martin haven

Gemma Carter March 14, 2026 DenshawhousemartinnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A local village hall has become one of the first public buildings in the UK to be officially recognised as a Haven for house martins.…

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Age UK Oldham seeks vital volunteers to help at sessions

Gemma Carter March 13, 2026 age uknewsOldhamvolunteers

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help a vital Oldham cause deliver its support. Age UK in the town is looking for friendly, reliable people to…

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Solidary Stroll to help fund scholarships for Palestinian women

Aimee Belmore March 13, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund

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

Aimee Belmore March 13, 2026 all around the worldGalleryLinda EdwardsOldham

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

Aimee Belmore March 13, 2026 10 yearsdr kershaw's hospiceOldhamSaddleworth

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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Lifestyle

Why you should consider a cold-weather holiday

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026

Most of us tend to travel through Europe in the summer sunshine, planning holidays while picturing the likes of lavender in Provence, Italy’s rolling central…

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Major arts funding win aims to grow Oldham’s cultural scene

Adam Higgins March 5, 2026 arts awardglobal grrovesnewssaddleworht

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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Music, bargains and more at Emmaus Mossley’s Spring Fayre

Adam Higgins March 4, 2026 Emmaus Mossleynewsspring fayretameside

A HOMELESSNESS charity in Mossley is throwing open its doors for a day of live music, street food and second-hand treasures this month. On Saturday,…

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Saddleworth dance school hosts community workshop

Gary Carter March 4, 2026 newsSaddleworthsaddleworth school of danceUppermillworkshop

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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Lifestyle

Oldham charity offers house as competition prize

Gary Carter March 2, 2026 newsOldhamPOINT< win our houseSaddleworth

AN OLDHAM charity is offering people the chance to win a house by simply buying a £2 ticket and answering a question. POINT, which supports…

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Young creatives bag funds at Mossley SOUP

Gemma Carter February 26, 2026 Emmausmossley soupnewsSaddleworth

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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A Warm Welcome Awaits at Bluebells Day Care Centre

Gemma Carter February 26, 2026 age uk oldhamBluebellsDaycareMoorsidenewsSaddleworth

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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How to Choose a Trusted Provider for Wegovy in the UK

Gemma Carter February 26, 2026

Wegovy has gained attention across the UK as a prescription treatment to support weight loss. Demand has risen quickly, and so has the number of…

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Understanding the Causes of Thinning Hair and What You Can Do About It

Gemma Carter February 25, 2026

Thinning hair can feel quite unsettling, especially when it seems to happen without rhyme or reason at an early age. In reality, however, hair shifts…

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Local hospice backs campaign highlighting gifts in Wills

Adam Higgins February 17, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworthwills

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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Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth teen tells young people ‘a career in the arts is within reach’

Adam Higgins February 17, 2026 alex laneGlobal GroovesnewsSaddleworth

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

Aimee Belmore February 13, 2026 Leeslitter pickLSG groupnewsSaddleworth

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

Gemma Carter February 11, 2026 congenital heart diseasenewsPPVSaddleworth

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

Aimee Belmore February 11, 2026 Denshawnewssaddlworthsmarties play group

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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