A MAJOR late-night search operation was launched in Saddleworth after two people were reported missing in the Dovestones area. Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team…
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Between Earth and Voice secure £1,952 at Mossley SOUP
A TEAM of young local creatives has secured nearly £2,000 of community backing after winning the first Mossley SOUP event of 2026. Between Earth and…
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged Springhead assault
A MAN has been arrested on suspicious of attempted murder after an alleged incident in Springhead. Officers from the Greater Manchester force were called to…
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Parish Council fumes at Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan delay
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has criticised the decision to delay the adoption of the area’s Neighbourhood Plan until next year. But the Oldham borough authority is…
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Reconnect with your creativity with yoga writing course
TWO creative companies in Saddleworth are coming together to offer a unique experience – a Yoga With Creative Writing course. First Ten Pages Writing School…
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Saddleworth volunteers to be celebrated with new award
PEOPLE from Saddleworth who go above and beyond the call of duty can now be nominated for a civic award. For the area’s Parish Council…
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Saddleworth School stunned by head’s departure
SADDLEWORTH School has been rocked by the sudden departure of its headteacher. Mike Anderson left the role he had held for five-and-a-half years as its…
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People in Denshaw raise fears after weeks without mobile phone signal
PEOPLE in Denshaw say they fear for the worst after being left without a mobile phone signal for weeks. Those living in Saddleworth’s most isolated…
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Conversion plan for Strinesdale barn lodged
A BARN would be converted into a four-bedroomed house if planning permission is granted. And the applicants believe it should be allowed, even though the…
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Uppermill restaurant responds after customer becomes aggressive towards staff
An Uppermill restaurant has issued a statement after an aggressive incident involving a customer who refused to pay for food and drinks and became threatening…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue assists injured walker on Valentine’s Day
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was called out on Valentine’s Day, after a walker injured their ankle in woodland below Alphin Pike. The incident occurred…
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Police warn residents after two vehicle thefts in Saddleworth
GREATER Manchester Police have issued a warning to residents after two motor vehicles were stolen in the Saddleworth South area within 24 hours. The first…
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Mahdlo fights financial cuts as 15th anniversary approaches
MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling for long-term investment in young people as it approaches its 15th year despite financial pressures. The centre, which supports young…
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Saddleworth councillor furious at budget plan ‘blocking’
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has hit out at what he says is the blocking of an attempt to freeze council tax. The Labour-led borough authority is…
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Lees pub under threat of closure after owners decide to leave
A LEES pub may close for good after its owners decided to leave. The Angel Inn, on Nicholson Street, will not open from Monday to…
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Inspectors find progress in delivery of SEND provision in Oldham
OLDHAM Council has been told significant improvements have been made in the delivery of support to children and young people with special educational needs and/or…
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Oldham Council praised for ‘good’ adult social care services
OLDHAM Council has been praised for its work after its adult social care services were rated as good. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the…
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Gala dinner brings together Oldham and Tameside conservative clubs
CONSERVATIVE clubs from across Tameside and Oldham joined fellow members from the region on January 31 for the North West Area Conservative Clubs Advisory Committee’s…
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Roughyeds facing liquidation
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues. Rumours have been…
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Dobcross Village Store looks towards next steps with survey
DOBCROSS’ hit Village Store is putting itself to public opinion after launching a survey to find out what comes next. Since the community took on…
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Greater Manchester taxis in line for multi-million fund – but only those licensed locally
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter Taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are to receive millions to upgrade their dirty cars — but only if…
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Answers wanted over commercial game shooting on Saddleworth moorland
A SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillor has criticised United Utilities for allowing commercial game shooting to take place on open moorland near Dove Stone Reservoir. The sound…
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Homes plan for former mill’s social club given go ahead
A FORMER Greenfield social club is set to be demolished and replaced by four homes after planning permission was granted. The building associated with Greenfield…
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Saddleworth to host civic service with a difference
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is set to break from the norm by holding its civic service away from Uppermill. Current chair Helen Bishop will have her…
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Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer
By Ethan Davies- Local Democracy Reporter ANDY Burnham has rubbished reports that he knew his bid to become Gorton and Denton MP would be blocked,…
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Old Bell Inn retains AA Rosette for 13th year
A SADDLEWORTH hotel and restaurant is celebrating once again after it retained its prestigious AA Rosette for the 13th consecutive year. The Old Bell Inn…
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Uppermill’s Our Place proving a hit for many
AN UPPERMILL café is proving the latest popular addition to its thriving food and drink scene. Our Place, on the village’s High Street, is the…
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Have your say in Oldham Council budget consultation
LOCALS who live, work or travel in the borough are invited to put forward their views as Oldham Council begins the process of setting the…
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Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election
ANDY Burnham is set to be surprisingly blocked from standing to become Denton’s next MP. The Mayor of Greater Manchester applied for permission to be…
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Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a…
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Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…
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Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’…
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Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting
DENSHAW Is to get a chance to highlight issues in its area as Saddleworth Parish Council holds its forthcoming meeting in its most outlying village.…
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Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has delivered a simple message to people in the area – ‘Don’t be a tosser.’ That is do not toss away rubbish…
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