A popular monthly market at Saddleworth Marina in Greenfield has celebrated its first anniversary. Saddleworth Artisan Market drew visitors from across the area for a…
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Grandpa Greene’s to close Diggle site – before being rebuilt
A SADDLEWORTH business that has become something of an institution is to close its original Diggle site. But do not think Grandpa Greene’s is disappearing…
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Major incident stood down as Dovestone and Swineshaw wildfire response enters recovery phase
The major incident declared in response to the wildfires at Dovestone and Swineshaw has now been stood down following significant progress in bringing the blazes…
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Retailers urged to suspend disposable BBQ sales amid growing wildfire concerns
High Peak MP Jon Pearce is calling on major retailers across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable barbecues following a summer of devastating…
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Police thank residents for staying away from Dove stone during closure
Residents have been thanked for their support in staying away from Dove stone Reservoir as emergency services continue operations in the area. Andy Holian, Neighbourhood…
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Finalists revealed as Oldham Business Awards flourish with new categories
THREE new categories will give even more local companies the chance to shine at this year’s Oldham Business Awards. The line-up of finalists for this…
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Labour’s Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester
BEV Craig has been named the new Mayor of Greater Manchester after what even she described as “a long day.” The Labour candidate won the…
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Mayoral hopefuls accept tight-lipped defeat
HAVING COUNTED the winning Labour votes, it was time for the rest of the candidates to count their losses. The Conservatives, Green Party, Liberal Democrats,…
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How Lab Tests Help Track River Pollution Around Saddleworth
People in Saddleworth usually know when a familiar watercourse looks wrong. A brook that usually runs clear after a dry week can turn cloudy after…
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Rangersfest to bring festival atmosphere for whole family to Greenfield
THERE will be a brilliant festival atmosphere in Greenfield as ‘Rangersfest’ brings live music and family fun. On Saturday, September 12, Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club,…
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Dobcross Fairy Garden Trail hopes to make school playground dreams come true
ORGANISERS of this year’s Fairy Garden Trail across Dobcross are calling on the community to help them make it the most magical yet as they…
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Family Fun Day to score welcome boost for Saddleworth Football Club
A FAMILY Fun Day aims to hit the target and raise a welcome boost for Saddleworth Football Club and their new home at Bishop Park. The…
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University Campus Oldham scores above average grades
OLDHAM is seen as a place to develop high-performing students after the town’s University Campus rated above the average in the National Student Survey 2026. The centre,…
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Saddleworth learns who will be Mayor of Greater Manchester
PEOPLE in Saddleworth have cast their vote – now to find out who will be the next Mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham’s departure for…
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‘We must be more resilient to fires’, GM Mayoral candidates say
CANDIDATES running to be the next Mayor of Greater Manchester have agreed that more must be done to protect the area from wildfires. It comes…
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Morris Men’s 50th Rushcart is set to be record event
A RECORD number of Morris sides are set to help make Saddleworth’s Rushcart festival the biggest and loudest yet in its 50th year. The popular annual…
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Teenager arrested after high-speed moped pursuit across Greater Manchester
A teenager has been arrested following a high-speed police pursuit involving a stolen moped, an alleged machete offence and a number of other outstanding offences.…
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500 Oldham families benefit from uniform support
THEY SAY you are never fully dressed without a smile – and now thanks to the Oldham Credit Union, hundreds of local children are set…
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‘Determination, resilience and excellence’ earn Oldham student ‘Learner of the Year’ crown
AN Oldham College learner whose education journey has been ‘nothing short of extraordinary’ has been named 16-19 Learner of the Year at the GM Skills Awards…
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Zack Polanski says Greater Manchester needs change after Burnham
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter Andy Burnham has ‘damaged’ Greater Manchester with his ‘Manchesterism’, according to Zack Polanski. The Green Party leader believes…
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Residents win battle over controversial speed bump plans in Moorside
By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter Plans for speed bumps on an Oldham lane would have been ‘another nail in the coffin’ after a…
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GM Mayoral candidate sees what he can do for Saddleworth
A CANDIDATE to become Mayor of Greater Manchester has visited Saddleworth – the first to do so. Phil Eckersley will stand for the Conservatives in…
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Many Saddleworth voters unaware of upcoming Greater Manchester mayor election
By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter More than 500 years ago, the houses of York and Lancaster were locked in a bitter series of…
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Work set to begin on controversial 175-home Mossley development
By George Lythgoe – Local Democracy Reporter Work on the 175-home development in Mossley is expected to start soon, with homes going on sale from…
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Local adventurer takes on gruelling Colombian jungle expedition for charity
A LOCAL adventurer and deputy headteacher is preparing to take on one of his toughest challenges yet as he heads into the Colombian jungle to raise…
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Northern Roots reaches major milestone ahead of September opening
OLDHAM’S flagship Northern Roots project has reached a major milestone with the handover of the site’s new Welcome Building and Forestry Skills Centre ahead of…
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Macbeth to take over popular Oldham nightclub
SHAKESPEARE’S Macbeth is being given a dramatic Oldham makeover as the Coliseum Theatre launches this year’s autumn-winter programme. The new adaptation will see audiences enter…
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Halcyon days ahead for ‘Happy Hazel’
A FLORIST’S worth of flowers, a pile of Pandora and too many bottles of fizz to count were what awaited Hazel Dutton inside Uppermill’s Civic…
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Saddleworth estate agents raise more than £35,000 in memory of colleague
A TEAM from a Saddleworth estate agents has raised more than £35,000 after completing a 196-mile relay challenge in memory of a much-loved colleague. Then…
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Canal running through Saddleworth to benefit from new lock gates
A HISTORIC waterway running through Saddleworth is set to benefit from a major programme of improvements. That’s because new lock gates are to be installed…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks challenge to help youngsters’ bucket list dreams come true
THE BUCKET lists of two young children living with a rate genetic disorder are getting closer to becoming a reality thanks to Saddleworth Medical Practice staff who…
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Oldham Hockey Club invites families to free summer open day
OLDHAM Hockey Club is inviting people from across Saddleworth and Oldham to pick up a hockey stick and give the sport a go at its…
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Get crafty with watermelon needle felting workshop for Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund
EXPLORE the delightful art of needle felting and make your own miniature watermelon jewellery at a unique fundraising event. The workshop, on Saturday, September 5, has been…
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Book your duck for Saddleworth charity race
THE CALL to decide on a duck has gone out to Saddleworth ahead of a charity race. Greenfield will be the centre of competition on…
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