NEW event space The Loom is helping to weave a brighter future as part of Oldham’s £450million town centre transformation. Guests gathered to celebrate the…
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A62 closed at Standedge as emergency crews tackle fire near Diggle
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire on the A62 in the Standedge area, forcing a full road closure between Diggle and Marsden. Fire…
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Pub run by Saddleworth butcher celebrates mystery TV win after filming
A SADDLEWORTH butcher who runs a pub in Ashton-under-Lyne has revealed it has won a television competition after hosting a film crew last week. The…
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‘Residential institution’ plan for Denshaw hotel
A DENSHAW hotel will be converted into what is termed as a ‘residential institution’ if planning permission is granted. But the latest proposal for Clough…
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Saddleworth rowing hero’s documentary scoops film festival award
A DOCUMENTARY charting the remarkable Atlantic journey of Saddleworth businessman Frank Rothwell has won a prestigious prize at a major film festival. The film, The…
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Clough Manor convenience store plan refused
PLANS to place a convenience store and coffee shop at the site of a former Denshaw hotel have been refused. Sophia Hartwell, of Saddleworth Holdings…
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New Saddleworth-shot documentary shines light on isolation and power of creativity
A NEW documentary filmed in Saddleworth is putting a spotlight on how creativity can bring people together – even in the face of isolation, unemployment…
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Local hospice invites new voices to help guide future care
PEOPLE from across Oldham are being encouraged to step forward and help shape the future of end-of-life care as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice looks to welcome…
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‘100 Apprentices in 100 Days’ challenge across Oldham
AN AMBITIOUS new initiative aims to help young people take their first steps into work while supporting businesses across the borough to grow their future…
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Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening
AFTER months of wondering, worries and even rows, Oldham’s new market is officially open for business. And if the queue of people snaking around the…
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Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are polishing their clogs and dusting down their eye-catching waistcoats and sashes as they prepare to launch their 2026 season with their…
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Saddleworth councillors to call for an end to Oldham’s spin cycle
SADDLEWORTH councillors are to press the Oldham borough authority to ‘cut the spin.’ Opponents of the ruling Labour group say they are braced for a…
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Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…
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Air ambulance called as emergency services respond to building collapse in Oldham
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, have descended on King Street in Oldham town centre this afternoon following reports of a building collapse. Police, fire…
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Oldham Council states objection to huge Saddleworth rail project
OLDHAM Council has officially objected to way a multi-billion pound rail project will be handled through Saddleworth. The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will see the…
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The impact of a 30-year-old Saddleworth centre
A WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth arts group is celebrating a major milestone this year, as Saddleworth Drama Centre turns 30. Based in Springhead, the centre has spent…
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Saddleworth FC given permission for new home pitch
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service SADDLEWORTH Football Club has been given the go ahead to turn a disused pitch into its new home…
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Saddleworth Councillor calls for axing of fuel duty rise
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor is leading the local call to scrap a fuel duty raise that will hit people on his doorstep in the pocket. The…
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Diglea holiday lodge plan lodged
A DIGGLE property would be converted into holiday lodge, with an outside seating area and car parking, if planning permission is granted. Paul Merrington, of…
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Spirit of Saddleworth Award winners announced
VOLUNTEERS who go above and beyond to make Saddleworth a better place have been recognised for their service. A total of 11 individuals and five…
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Popular Saddleworth eatery Delve closes with immediate effect
A popular Saddleworth restaurant has announced its sudden closure, just months after being placed on the market. Delve, based in Delph, confirmed it has shut…
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New neighbourhood sergeant appointed for Saddleworth and Lees
Residents in Saddleworth and Lees are being introduced to their new neighbourhood sergeant, as he sets out his priorities for working closely with the community.…
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MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…
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Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…
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Closed Uppermill restaurant goes on the market
A MUCH-LOVED Uppermill restaurant whose closure stunned the community has been officially put on the market. Dinnerstone, on the village’s High Street, closed its doors in January…
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War Memorial initiative welcomed in Austerlands
THE AUSTERLANDS community has welcomed the solution to a ‘longstanding problem’ at their Great War Memorial. The Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes has designed and…
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New generator to give Saddleworth community groups more power
SADDLEWORTH’S community groups can now power up after the purchase of a new generator. Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes, decided the equipment was needed for…
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Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening
OLDHAM’S new market – which is described as ‘a bold new chapter for traders, residents and the future of the town itself’ – is to…
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New landlady set to take over much loved Saddleworth pub
A well-known Saddleworth pub is preparing for a fresh chapter as a new landlady steps in to take the helm. The Three Crowns, in Scouthead,…
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Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has backed the news that bus pass holders will be able to use them before 9.30am. One of the main complaints about…
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A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield
GREENFIELD is to be home to a new coffee destination as a brand that has made its name in Stalybridge moves in. Nonna’s, which has…
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Grandson charged with grandfather’s murder following Springhead incident
THE GRANDSON of a man who died following reports of a serious assault in Springhead has been charged with his murder. Kenneh Turner, 82, passed…
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Hypothermic walker rescued after late-night search near Dovestones
A MAJOR late-night search operation was launched in Saddleworth after two people were reported missing in the Dovestones area. Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team…
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Between Earth and Voice secure £1,952 at Mossley SOUP
A TEAM of young local creatives has secured nearly £2,000 of community backing after winning the first Mossley SOUP event of 2026. Between Earth and…
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