A NEW Repair Café coming to Uppermill is looking for handy volunteers to join its ranks. The neighbourhood initiative, which runs worldwide and is organised…
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Category: Lifestyle
Villages spruced up by LSG Litter Heroes for Great British Spring Clean
THREE villages enjoyed a spruce up as volunteers of all ages turned out as part of the nationwide Great British Spring Clean. Rubbish was picked…
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Hospice’s dancing competition was Strictly sensational
A LOCAL hospice’s version of Strictly Come Dancing has tangoed its way to triumph, raising over £65,000 for patient care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice says it…
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Digital drive boosted by devices donation
AN INITIATIVE aimed at narrowing the digital gap in Oldham has been boosted by a bulk donation. The Donate IT campaign launched in early 2024…
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Saddleworth Property of the Week: Burnedge Fold Road, Grasscroft
The Saddleworth Independent has teamed up with West Riding to bring you the latest on the property market in the area. To view this property…
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Sarah puts blood, sweat and tears into charity boxing match
THERE has been ‘literally blood, sweat and tears’ as a determined fundraiser prepares for her next challenge – a white-collar boxing fight. Sarah Tate, who…
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Local hospice leaders head to Parliament to champion funding reform
THE CEO of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice joined hospice leaders at the Houses of Parliament this week, to ask MPs to support reforming the funding model…
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Help bring Love to Lydgate at AGM
ALL are welcome to share their ideas and get involved with village life at Lydgate’s Annual General Meeting. Residents’ group Love Lydgate is holding the…
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How to be hairless without waxing: the power of laser hair removal
LET’S face it – waxing isn’t for everyone. The pain, the upkeep, and the repetitive appointments can be enough to make anyone consider other options.…
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Uppermill: a brief history
By John Kirkbride The old days DID you know that Uppermill viaduct has 23 semi-circular arches with rusticated voussoirs and is supported on a rectangular…
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