Category: News

SADDLEWORTH AIR  Cadets are hoping for lift off after landing  a new headquarters in the heart of Diggle. The opening of the refurbished Diggle Day Nursery and Education Centre…

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TOP LOCAL chef Mark Pemberton is aiming to claim some top accolades with his cooking at the newly re-furbished Inn. Mark is head chef at The Old Bell…

View More Mark’s menus ring the bell

SADDLEWORTH MUST learn to love its neighbours and join forces if it wants to move forward, says Parish Councillor and Oldham Mayor-elect John Hudson. Cllr…

View More ‘Love Oldham’ says Mayor-elect

CONCERNED RESIDENTS who rallied against plans for new allotments in Uppermill are worried about disruption as the project unfolds. Saddleworth Parish Council will construct and…

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A PICTURESQUE family farm is venturing into pastures new after converting its cattle barns into luxury eco-friendly holiday cottages. Nigel and Abigail Shaw decided to…

View More Luxury life down on the farm

DIGGLE BRASS bandsman Lawrence Bradshaw has tales galore after returning from a fascinating trip to Belgium with the band. The popularity of Saddleworth Whit Friday…

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By Mark Shales AN UPPERMILL schoolboy is celebrating the heroics of Oldham’s only remaining Atlantic convoy veteran for his school project. Elliot Jones, 9, brushed…

View More Albert, 90, is local schoolboy’s hero

THIS IS the dedicated team of snowbusters who have declared war on winter – working round the clock to keep Saddleworth’s highways and byways open.…

View More Beating the winter blues

THE INFLUENTIAL British Insurers Brokers  Association warns motorists not to leave vehicles unattended with the engine running while defrosting the windscreen, as many insurers will not…

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A TOP windscreen repair company has issued tips for drivers to ensure safe journeys in poor weather conditions. Initially – particularly ahead of long distance…

View More Key checks for safe winter driving

SHRUG OFF those icy Wintry blasts and head for some excellent comfort food in one of Saddleworth’s great eateries. Because Saddleworth residents are spoiled for…

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TWO LOCAL councillors are demanding an inquiry into why thousands of Saddleworth households where left a month without refuse and recycling collections. John McCann, Saddleworth…

View More What a load of rubbish

DELIGHTED BANDSMEN will march at Scouthead and Austerland’s Whit Friday contest after authorities agreed there will be no repeat of last year’s restrictions which threatened the event’s…

View More Come and listen to the bands – again

FOR ALMOST a century, the overseas graves of two World War One heroes remained unvisited – until their Saddleworth descendent fulfilled her wish of getting…

View More Audrey’s quest

GENEROUS FUNDRAISERS from the Saddleworth Women’s Institute presented cheques of £1,250 to each of their chosen charities for 2012 after a successful year of fundraising.…

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THE UNPREDICTABLE snows that brought havoc to Saddleworth provided an unexpected bonus for amateur photographers. Because alongside the day to day drama of moving round…

View More The first snows of winter…have you got a prize-winning picture?

OUTSTANDING TEENAGERS who devote their time and talents to the community have been awarded the annual Lord Rhodes prize by the Saddleworth Parish Council. Will…

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STANDING TALL, these are the courageous, unassuming men and woman who could be our community’s life-savers this Winter. Last year, between January 1 and December…

View More We’re ready for ‘The Shout’

CATHERINE HANKINSON has been appointed new Divisional Commander for GMP’s Oldham division. She takes over from Tim Forber who is leaving his current role but…

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A TRANSPORT boss said rail services to Manchester from Greenfield in the future will improve with up to two stopping trains an hour. The revelation…

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A SPRINGHEAD woman who has clocked up 100 hours volunteering says young people have given her the most precious gift of all – smiles and…

View More Ingrid’s winning recipe

A SADDLEWORTH mountaineering legend paid tribute 50 years ago to the day that two brave climbers died in a place they call Wilderness Gully. The…

View More Dead climbers remembered

WHEN THE kind-hearted members of Saddleworth Round Table staged their Christmas party for the community’s old folk they made it a family affair. Because in addition to the…

View More …And the kiddies came too

MORE THAN £1,000 was raised at The Navigation All Star Brass Band concert for Help for Heroes at their tenth annual fundraising concert. Organised by…

View More 187 years experience helps fundraiser