IN My Shoes Theatre Group is celebrating an ‘incredible’ journey as it reaches its fifth birthday. The disability-led theatre group for young adults aged 18+,…
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Saddleworth Parish Council to go greener with solar panel project
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is to go greener after voting to go through with a solar panel project. Now Uppermill’s Civic Hall building will have them…
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Greenfield Primary recognised for Summer Reading Challenge success
GREENFIELD Primary School has been recognised for its outstanding participation in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, alongside two other Oldham schools. Royton Hall Primary and…
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Christmas lights switch-on dates announced for villages across Saddleworth
THE countdown to Christmas is underway in Saddleworth, with dates confirmed for festive lights switch-on events across nine villages. Communities will be coming together from…
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Delph residents look into land purchase
A GROUP of people living in Delph is looking into buying an area of land that is going under the hammer. Three plots, straddling the…
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Doorstep location providing more for Saddleworth from Becketts Financial Services
THE VISION of a financial services company is paying off, literally, after moving into Saddleworth. For having that local, face-to-face access on the doorstep means…
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Mossley wildlife campaign wins boost from community crowdfunding event
A CAMPAIGN fighting to protect Mossley’s wildlife from a controversial housing development has secured a £1,910 cash boost, thanks to the generosity of local residents.…
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Oldham law firm expands medical negligence team
A LOCAL law firm has strengthened its medical negligence department, with a solicitor who began his career at the firm promoted to head up the…
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Award-winning brass musicians to send sweet sound through Manchester venue
THE SWEET sound of brass music will echo around one of Manchester’s most iconic venues at a special daytime concert. A4 Brass, a multi-award winning…
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Saddleworth Councillor calls for area’s fair share of roads money
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor believes the area should receive some of the more than £5 million Oldham Council has received for work on its roads. The…
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White poppy event in Uppermill to remember all victims of war
A POIGNANT white poppy remembrance event will be held in Uppermill to remember all victims of war and highlight a commitment to peace. All are…
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Saddleworth and Lees residents invited to meet local police officers at Lydgate event
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth and Lees are being invited to meet their local police officers and raise concerns about issues affecting their communities. The Saddleworth and…
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Man dies following fire at Oldham commercial building
A MAN has died following a fire at a commercial building in Oldham. Emergency services were called to Bell Street at around 2.20pm on Monday,…
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Three youths identified following anti-social behaviour complaints in Greenfield
POLICE have identified three youths following a series of complaints about anti-social behaviour in Greenfield, with officers promising continued patrols to tackle the problem. Greater…
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Saddleworth Parish Council calls for Annie Kenney blue plaque to be moved
A CALL has been made to move a blue plaque honouring one of Saddleworth’s most famous faces – Annie Kenney. The suffragette is currently celebrated…
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Walker rescued near Dove Stone Reservoir after falling ill
MOUNTAIN rescue volunteers were called to Dove Stone Reservoir for the second time in a week after a walker became unwell near Ashway Memorial Cross. …
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End of an era for Lees fashion boutique The Velvet Hanger after three years
A POPULAR Lees fashion boutique which earned a reputation for its eye-catching window displays and sustainable clothing has closed after three years of trading. The…
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Millgate Arts Centre brings classic tale of Wind in the Willows to the stage
A MUCH-LOVED children’s classic is set to take to the stage at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre as local performers bring the adventures of Mole, Ratty,…
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Oldham school founder takes on Ironman challenge to break ADHD stigma
THE FOUNDER of a specialist school has taken on one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges to show that ADHD should never be a barrier…
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Royton North by-election to be held following Lewis Quigg resignation
VOTERS in Royton North are set to return to the polls after former Reform UK group leader Lewis Quigg resigned from Oldham Council. The by-election…
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£1.3million+ campus transformation creates more opportunities for Oldham College learners
MORE than £1.3million of funding has helped to refurbish and transform Oldham College’s Rochdale Road campus and create more opportunities for learners. The Greater Manchester…
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Saddleworth musician takes on incredible gig challenge for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
A SADDLEWORTH musician is preparing to perform 100 gigs in just seven days across Oldham in an ambitious fundraising challenge for a charity close to…
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Hundreds of handmade poppies transform Lydgate village in tribute to fallen heroes
HUNDREDS of handmade poppies have transformed a Saddleworth church into a moving tribute to those who lost their lives in the two World Wars, thanks…
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Oldham children invited to help switch on town centre Christmas lights
ONE lucky child could be given the chance to take centre stage alongside Santa and switch on Oldham’s Christmas lights this year. Oldham Council has…
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Saddleworth to host Remembrance events across villages
A VARIETY of poignant events will be held across Saddleworth to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 8. Residents are invited to attend any of these…
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First phase of Tommyfield Park opens in Oldham town centre
A new park has officially opened in Oldham town centre, transforming the former sports centre site into a green space for residents, workers and visitors.…
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‘I stopped counting at 200’: Oldham woman honoured for 35 years of fostering
A FOSTER carer who has helped hundreds of children and young people over more than three decades has been recognised for her dedication at Oldham…
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Uppermill businesses’ Christmas lights display ‘entirely untenable’ as problems revealed
UPPERMILL will not have a formal Christmas lights display involving its businesses after arranging it became ‘entirely untenable’ for volunteers. For five years, Saddleworth Round…
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Litter Busters answer community call this Halloween in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FORGET Ghostbusters… it’s all about the Litter Busters this Halloween in Lees, Springhead and Grotton! Dedicated volunteers from LSG Litter Heroes are inviting the community…
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No Christmas lights for Uppermill as Round Table reveals lack of support
UPPERMILL will be without its traditional Christmas lights this year after Saddleworth Round Table confirmed it can no longer provide the display without greater support…
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Building setbacks delay return of popular Lees pub
A POPULAR Lees pub will remain closed for several more months after unexpected complications with renovation work forced its reopening to be pushed back until…
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Entries invited for Saddleworth’s annual Christmas illuminations competition
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth are being encouraged to get creative with their festive decorations as the Parish Council prepares for its annual Christmas Illuminations Competition. Saddleworth…
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Referendum date set for Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
SADDLEWORTH’S neighbourhood plan is ready to go to the people after passing its final administrative stage. The document will form the vision of how the…
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Oldham’s restored library wins two national construction awards
OLDHAM’S restored former library has secured two prestigious national awards in recognition of its transformation into a modern civic and cultural hub. The Grade II-listed…
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