TWO STAPLES of the Saddleworth calendar are to be put forward for national recognition. For the Whit Friday Band Contest and Rushcart Festival are to…
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Moorgate Halt fight taken direct to Government
THE FIGHT to save a Saddleworth level crossing proposed for closure in a multi-billion pound rail project has gone to the very top. For three…
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Dobcross mill building cordoned off after roof collapse
A DOBCROSS mill building has been declared unsafe to enter after part of its roof collapsed. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) cordoned off…
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Santa stops off at Saddleworth Museum
ENJOY a special visit from Santa at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill as he stops off for two days only. Appointments are now available on Saturday,…
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Saddleworth gift shop celebrates its third year in business
AN UPPERMILL gift shop shows no sign of being partied out as it feels festive after celebrating its third birthday. Wild Strawberry, on the village’s…
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Oldham council leader condemns ‘racist and malicious’ deepfake videos shared online
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham council leader Cllr Arooj Shah has condemned a series of “racist and malicious” AI-generated videos of her…
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Saddleworth police launch festive drop-off day for toy appeal and food banks
Residents are being invited to support local families this Christmas as Saddleworth Police open their front desk for a special community drop-off day. On December…
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Saddleworth Round Table’s duvet donation brings warmth to local families
FAMILIES facing a tough winter will soon be sleeping a little easier, thanks to the kindness of Saddleworth Round Table. The organisation has delivered two…
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New 20mph zones planned across Saddleworth and Oldham to tackle speeding hotspots
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter SEVERAL new 20mph zones are set to be introduced on roads across Oldham — with Diggle and Springhead…
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Locals warn new Uppermill footpath is “unsafe” as former Moorgate route remains closed
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The path keeps giving way beneath walkers’ feet. After several days of rain, layers of leaves and sludge…
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Ashton/Oldham residents group demands traffic action
RESIDENTS in an area which straddles the border of Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham have called for urgent action on “intolerable and life-threatening” traffic danger. A public…
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£31.5m secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development
OLDHAM is set to receive a major boost after £31.5 million was committed to the Prince’s Gate development as part of Greater Manchester’s newly launched…
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Moorgate Halt closure plan slammed by Saddleworth campaign group
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save a Saddleworth level crossing have hit out at bosses of a multi-billion pound rail project for ‘ignoring everyone’s advice.’ Moorgate Halt…
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Oldham Council’s leader named best in the country at awards ceremony
OLDHAM is now home to the best leader of a council in the country. For Cllr Arooj Shah has won the Leader of the Year…
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Health centre hope for former Saddleworth School suffers setback
THE FORMER site of Saddleworth School appears to have been ruled out as the location of a much-discussed health centre. An architect was commissioned to…
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Tributes flood in after Saddleworth-based businessman’s death
SADDLEWORTH is rallying around after a business owner whose products became nationally known died suddenly. Charles Barlow, who formed Greenfield-based Barmy Flags, passed away ‘peacefully…
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Saddleworth councillor leads call for more action on e-bikes
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has led the call for more police funding to tackle the problem of e-bikes and scooters. And Alicia Marland has gained support…
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Saddleworth councillor escapes severe punishment over recording leak of meeting
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has avoided major punishment after being found to have covertly recorded a meeting involving Oldham’s leader. And opponents believe Mark Kenyon got…
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Oldham set for ‘game changing’ police power regarding domestic abuse
OLDHAM is set to become subject to a ‘game changing’ police power that has helped dozens of domestic violence victims. Currently, the area is one…
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Community stalwart and former Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander dies
POPULAR community stalwart and former councillor and Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander has passed away. The news was announced by her husband Adrian Alexander in…
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Saddleworth remembers with services across community
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth turned out in force to pay their respects at numerous services on Remembrance Sunday. There were services and parades across the villages…
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Saddleworth Councillor leads local opposition to any Post Office cuts
SADDLEWORTH may find itself caught up in apparent plans to close Post Offices. Proposals believed to be under consideration could see up to half of…
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Hunt on to find owner of Saddleworth’s ‘Mystery Machine’
THE HUNT is on to find ‘Scooby, Shaggy and the gang’ after the ‘Mystery Machine’ was slapped with a removal order after it was seemingly…
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Saddleworth ice cream parlour to get makeover
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service A DIGGLE ice cream parlour and café will get a makeover after planning permission was granted. The current…
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Saddleworth Councillor calls for legal challenge to migrant accommodation contracts
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor is to press for a challenge to contracts over accommodation for asylum seekers. Authorities in Essex’s Epping Forest and Great Yarmouth in…
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Oldham set to shine as Christmas lights switch-on returns
OLDHAM town centre will come alive with festive colour and cheer on Saturday, November 15, as the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On Show returns. The main…
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Oldham Council offers support as cost of living pressures worsen in winter
HELP and advice are available this winter from Oldham Council as the high cost of living continues to affect households across the borough. Support is available for anyone…
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New chapter for restored Oldham’s Old Library and Art Gallery
THE HISTORIC Old Library and Art Gallery building at Gallery Oldham has opened its doors for a new chapter following a restoration. The Grade II…
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Saddleworth train passengers to get simpler fares structure
TRAIN passengers in Saddleworth will be among the first in the country to benefit from a simpler and more convenient fare scheme. For the area…
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Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough
OLDHAM will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 9, with a series of services and parades across the borough, paying tribute to those who have served…
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Saddleworth mourns the loss of beloved cancer advocate Jo Taylor
A much-loved breast cancer campaigner and advocate from Diggle, known for her courage and determination, has died. Jo Taylor was first diagnosed with breast cancer…
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Outcry over Denshaw hotel HMO plan
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service PLANS to convert part of a Denshaw hotel into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been met…
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Major takes the lead in fight for fairer parking at Royal Oldham Hospital
A DECORATED Oldham veteran has taken the helm of a growing local campaign calling for fairer and more accessible parking at the Royal Oldham Hospital.…
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Money for Diggle Clock Tower set to be withdrawn by Oldham Council
A SADDLEWORTH landmark faces having the £1 million it had allocated to restore it taken away and the money used for another scheme. Money was…
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