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
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…
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Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield
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…
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Appreciation Award for dedicated founder of Saddleworth 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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Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth South
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…
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Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth 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…
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Local elections 2026: Who you can vote for in Saddleworth 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…
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New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School
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
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…
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Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down
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
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
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…
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Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester
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.…
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Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships
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…
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Mountain rescue team called to assist stranded walkers at Dovestones
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…
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Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to vote in new representatives for their areas…
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Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given
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…
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Lost walkers rescued from Birchen Clough after dark
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…
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Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth
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…
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‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture
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…
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New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham
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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