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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth Councillor calls for ‘collaboration’ as Oldham seeks new leader

Gary Carter May 11, 2026 arooj shahLabour Partymax woodvinenewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH Councillor believes the departure of Oldham’s borough leader is the culmination of ‘ignoring residents.’ And Max Woodvine believes the way forward must involve…

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Bell rings again at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre as theatre tradition returns

Gemma Carter May 11, 2026 bellchimesclockDelphmillagte arts centreSaddleworth

THE sound of the famous theatre bell is once again echoing around Delph after its return to the Millgate Arts Centre was warmly welcomed by…

View More Bell rings again at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre as theatre tradition returns
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Oldham Council leader to step down, ending 15 years of Labour rule

Gemma Carter May 11, 2026 arooj shahelectionsLabour PartynewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter THE leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, has confirmed she will be stepping down from her post…

View More Oldham Council leader to step down, ending 15 years of Labour rule
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Community woodland project You Matter marks two years of supporting Saddleworth’s mental wellbeing

Georgia Spratt May 10, 2026 newsSaddleworthUppermillyou matter

You Matter has just celebrated its second birthday as a community interest company in Saddleworth, offering nature-based activities in a restored woodland setting to help…

View More Community woodland project You Matter marks two years of supporting Saddleworth’s mental wellbeing
Breaking News Featured News

House plan for historic Dobcross warehouse

Gary Carter May 10, 2026 DobcrossnewsOldhamplansSaddleworthwool rpad

A HISTORIC former Dobcross warehouse will be converted into a home if planning permission is granted, But applicant Chris Johnston insists the character of the…

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Breaking News Elections Featured News

Reform sweeps into Saddleworth as local politics enters uncertain new era

Adam Higgins May 10, 2026 electionsnewsOldham CouncilReformSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH woke up to a dramatically changed political landscape following the local elections, after Reform UK secured major breakthroughs across the parish. The party claimed…

View More Reform sweeps into Saddleworth as local politics enters uncertain new era
Breaking News Elections Featured News

Reform UK makes Saddleworth breakthrough with two ward wins

Gemma Carter May 8, 2026 electionsnewsOldhamReform UKSaddleworth

Saddleworth is waking up with a teal tinge after Reform UK took two of the area’s wards in Oldham’s local elections. Peter Klonowski ousted sitting…

View More Reform UK makes Saddleworth breakthrough with two ward wins
Breaking News Elections Featured News

POLLING STATIONS ARE OPEN across the area for today’s elections.

Gemma Carter May 7, 2026 2026electionsnewsOldhamSaddleworth

Voters can cast their ballots between 7am and 10pm. Important information for voters: • You will need to bring valid photo ID to vote •…

View More POLLING STATIONS ARE OPEN across the area for today’s elections.
Featured News

New road markings to tackle congestion at Dovestones

Aimee Belmore May 5, 2026 congestionDovestone ReservoirGMPGreenfieldkeep clear

NEW ‘keep clear’ road markings are sending a strong message to drivers near Dovestones Reservoir as authorities try to prevent a repeat of recent congestion.…

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Firework warning after discarded casings found at beauty spot

Adam Higgins May 2, 2026 DovestoneGreenfieldSaddleworth

POLICE have issued a warning after discarded firework casings were discovered in one of the upper fields at Dovestones, raising fresh concerns about fire risks…

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Saddleworth couple Set For Life with National Lottery win

Gary Carter April 27, 2026 denby and sam sinclairDenshawDigglenational lotterynewsSaddleworthwin

A SADDLEWORTH couple is in the money after winning £10,000 every month for a year in a National Lottery competition. Denby and Sam Sinclair, of…

View More Saddleworth couple Set For Life with National Lottery win
Breaking News Featured News

Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield

Gary Carter April 26, 2026 bomb squadGreenfieldSaddleworth

PEOPLE living in Greenfield have been evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a ‘suspicious device.’ Police at the scene in Greenfield Bomb squad…

View More Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield
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Appreciation Award for dedicated founder of Saddleworth Carers

Aimee Belmore April 25, 2026 Awardeamonn O'dalyeddie mooresnewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Carers

THE DEDICATED founder of Saddleworth Carers Group has received a much-deserved Appreciation Award from the Mayor of Oldham. Doctor Eamonn O’Daly, from Uppermill, launched the…

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Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 Conservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLocal Elections. SaddleworthOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworth South. Labour Party

PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South 
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 BoteConservative PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal DemocratsLoval ElectionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth North

PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth North
Breaking News Elections Featured News Oldham

Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 

Gary Carter April 22, 2026 COnservatuve PartyGreen PartyLabour PartyLiberal Democratslocal electionsOldham CouncilReform UKSaddleworthSaddleworth West and Lees

PEOPLE in Saddleworth get the chance to decide who they want to represent them on Oldham Council as the area goes to the polls on…

View More Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth West and Lees 
Breaking News Featured News

New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Schoolsheldon logue

A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Saddleworth School, with the role set to be taken up later this year. Sheldon Logue has been confirmed…

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Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 max woodvinenewsOldham CouncilsaddleworhUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has been told a leasing agreement is delivering improvements to Uppermill Park. Max Woodvine questioned whether the deal with Grandpa Greene’s, which…

View More Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done
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Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Dr Owen WilliamsnewsRoyal Oldham HospitalSaddleworth

THE man in charge of the trust overseeing The Royal Oldham Hospital has announced he will step down later this year. Owen Williams, chief executive…

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Donation to support future Saddleworth Art Trail transport plans

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 donationnewsryan smithSaddleworth Round Table

Organisers of the Saddleworth Art Trail have received a funding boost to help improve accessibility for future events. Saddleworth Round Table has donated £1,000 towards…

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‘Real achievement’ as Sholver volunteers remove 40 bags of rubbish during Great British Spring Clean

Aimee Belmore April 19, 2026 oldham first choice homessholverspring clean

AROUND 20 volunteers teamed up to remove 40 bags of litter in Sholver during a Great British Spring Clean event. The community litter pick, partly…

View More ‘Real achievement’ as Sholver volunteers remove 40 bags of rubbish during Great British Spring Clean
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Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 newsSaddleworthveterans

By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter Armed forces veterans sleeping rough are to be offered ‘fast track access’ the region’s Bed Every Night programme.…

View More Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester
Featured News Youth

Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 Brass Banddobcross youth bandNational youth OrchestranewsSaddleworth

YOUNG musicians from Dobcross are celebrating after taking part in a prestigious national competition in Birmingham. Members of Dobcross Youth Band travelled to compete in…

View More Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships
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Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones

Gemma Carter April 15, 2026 DovestonesOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist three walkers after one became unable to continue at Dovestones. The incident, which took…

View More Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones
Breaking News Elections Featured News

Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026 electionsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas…

View More Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7
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Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given

Gary Carter April 13, 2026 demolitionfriezland stationnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A FORMER Saddleworth railway station building looks set to be demolished and replaced with a new structure after planning permission was granted. But first Paul…

View More Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given
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Lost walkers rescued from Birchen Clough after dark

Adam Higgins April 13, 2026 birchen cloughOldham Mountain RescueSaddleworth

THREE walkers who became disoriented in the dark sparked a late-night rescue in Saddleworth after getting lost on the rugged paths of Birchen Clough. Eighteen…

View More Lost walkers rescued from Birchen Clough after dark
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Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth

Gemma Carter April 13, 2026 car theftsGMPnewsSaddleworth

Residents in Saddleworth are being urged to remain vigilant following a series of vehicle thefts reported over recent days. Greater Manchester Police said three vehicles…

View More Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth
Featured News Oldham

‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture

Aimee Belmore April 13, 2026 newsOldham CouncilOldham town of cultureSaddleworth

A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…

View More ‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture
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New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham

Aimee Belmore April 10, 2026 newsOldham Counciloldham town centrethe loom

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…

View More New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham
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A62 closed at Standedge as emergency crews tackle fire near Diggle

Gemma Carter April 7, 2026 A62amrsdenDigglefirenewsSaddleworth

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…

View More A62 closed at Standedge as emergency crews tackle fire near Diggle
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Pub run by Saddleworth butcher celebrates mystery TV win after filming

Gemma Carter April 7, 2026 broadoak pubDavid HarropnewsSaddleworth

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…

View More Pub run by Saddleworth butcher celebrates mystery TV win after filming
Breaking News Featured News

‘Residential institution’ plan for Denshaw hotel

Gary Carter April 6, 2026 Clough ManorDenshawplansSaddleworthwapart 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

Gemma Carter March 31, 2026 filmFrank RothwellGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworth

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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