UPPERMILL Band are striking all the right notes – from scooping national titles to finding themselves on the cast list of a major new Netflix…
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Takeaway Plans for former Oldham Chronicle building
PLANS have been lodged to convert part of the former Oldham Evening Chronicle building on Union Street into a restaurant and takeaway. The application, validated…
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Saddleworth-born broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
BROADCASTER and journalist John Stapleton, who was born in Oldham and grew up in Diggle, has died aged 79. Mr Stapleton, whose career in television…
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Delight in Dobcross as Silver Band crowned national champions again
DOBCROSS Silver Band is celebrating after hitting all the right notes and being crowned champions at the Third Section National Finals. The band clinched the title…
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Saddleworth arts centre unveils results of building improvement – oh yes it does
JUST A typical scene on a late Saturday morning in Delph – a pantomime dame walking through the village. Oh yes, she did. But this…
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Free bike check event for all the family in Saddleworth
RESIDENTS in Oldham are being invited to bring their bikes along for a free health check this weekend. Housebuilder Redrow has teamed up with Halfords…
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Saddleworth voter turnout to see election changes
VOTERS in Saddleworth are expected to get more opportunities to head to the polls after previously showing strong enthusiasm For four of the area’s Parliamentary…
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Oldham councillors make Reform UK defection
REFORM UK has its first councillors in Oldham after three sitting members defected. Conservative Lewis Quigg and Independents Mark Wilkinson and Sandra Hall have crossed…
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Full circle for Delph’s Jack: From childhood spectator to proud jockey of Saddleworth’s iconic Rushcart
SADDLEWORTH’S Rushcart Festival once more attracted hundreds of visitors to see the spectacle across the villages, bringing together generations across the community. Saddleworth Morris Men…
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Mountain Rescue reveal role in Uppermill emergency
MOUNTAIN Rescue personnel have revealed they were called to an Uppermill incident that sparked a large emergency services response. Saddleworth Independent told how the village’s…
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Kevin Sinfield opens 40th year of Saddleworth Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH received a sprinkling of stardust as its Olympics were opened – with local hero Kevin Sinfield doing the honours. And there was a nod…
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Spindles regeneration wins top innovation award
OLDHAM Council and the team behind the major transformation of the Spindles have been recognised with a prestigious regional award. The redevelopment was named winner…
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Emergency services descend on Uppermill following incident
UPPERMILL found itself at the centre of a large emergency services response following an early morning incident. Several police, fire service and ambulance vehicles descended…
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Three cheers at CAMRA delight for Dobcross Band Club
THERE were three cheers as Dobcross Band Club celebrated a trio of successes in the local and regional CAMRA Real Ale Awards. The Club, on…
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‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth nursery praised for work with children – and adults
A SADDLEWORTH nursery known to ‘form exceptionally warm and trusting relationships with children’ is officially outstanding. And Ofsted inspectors could not praise it highly enough.…
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Dr Kershaw’s lauds latest Government funding
A HOSPICE which provides vital care for people in the area is celebrating after receiving more than £250,000 of Government funding. Dr Kershaw’s, on Turf…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue help in hills after mountain biker fall
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) sprang into action once more on the Saddleworth hills to help assist a mountain biker. The team was called by…
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High ropes course and climbing tower at Saddleworth centre given go ahead
A SADDLEWORTH centre has been given the go ahead to get a climbing tower and ropes course reinstalled after three years. Bosses at Castleshaw, on…
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Severe bus disruption possible as staff balloted over strike action
BUS PASSENGERS in Saddleworth and Oldham may face severe disruption as workers are being balloted over strike action. More than 2,000 staff across the area’s…
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Moorgate Halt to close for six months
A SADDLEWORTH level crossing at the centre of much argument amid a multi-billion pound rail scheme is to close for six months. The future of…
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Saddleworth councillors question Oldham building renaming
SADDLEWORTH councillors have hit out at the renaming of an Oldham building after man they say has ‘absolutely no connection to our borough, nor the…
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Saddleworth councillors call for answers over Diggle 20mph zone
COUNCILLORS in Saddleworth have demanded a timescale on when a 20mph zone will be placed in Diggle. The Oldham authority has previously agreed a principle…
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All smiles at Saddleworth School as GCSE results exceed expectations
IT WAS all smiles at Saddleworth School as Year 11 pupils collected their GCSE results, with many surpassing expectations after months of anticipation. Headteacher Mike…
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Rushcart ready to roll through Saddleworth villages for annual Festival
CLOGS are being polished, hats weaved and decorated, and the final rushes put in place for this year’s Saddleworth Rushcart Festival. Saddleworth Morris Men will…
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Carved hedgehog theft sparks anger in Lees
THE alleged theft of a wooden hedgehog statue which was set to become part of a nature trail in Lees has sparked anger. The intricate…
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Woman dies after entering Saddleworth reservoir
A WOMAN has died after entering a Saddleworth reservoir. Emergency service responded to reports of a woman getting into difficulty in the water at Strinesdale,…
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New life-saving equipment installed in Delph
A SADDLEWORTH village has gained more valuable pieces of life-saving equipment. Another community defibrillator has been installed in Delph – this time housed alongside an…
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Councillor calls for Royal Mail U-turn on Post Box changes
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is urging Royal Mail to reconsider the change of traditional post boxes in three villages to digital parcel post boxes. Dobcross, Diggle…
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Community pays tribute following death of ‘Franky Fine Buys’
COMMUNITY tributes have poured in following the death of popular former Uppermill shop owner Frank ‘Franky Fine Buys’ Bradbury. Frank, who ran Fine Buys emporium…
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Police investigating woman’s death issue appeal to find cyclists
POLICE investigating an elderly woman’s death have issued images of two cyclists they would like to speak to. The 70-year-old woman was found unconscious on…
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Cattle chaos on busy Saddleworth road
POLICE faced an udderly unexpected challenge when two cows escaped from their field onto a busy Saddleworth road. The pair of cattle caused chaos along…
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Police appeal for information following woman’s Ashton/Oldham death
POLICE have appealed for information after a woman died after being found injured in Ashton-under-Lyne. The 70-year-old was discovered unconscious on Waggon Road – close…
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Dilapidated pub finally vanishes from the landscape
A ‘LANDMARK’ is disappearing as a derelict former pub and restaurant is being demolished. What was the Bull’s Head at Grains Bar, on the corner…
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Kip McGrath Saddleworth plans to expand into Tameside
KIP McGrath Saddleworth is going from strength to strength – so much so that it’s now setting its sights on expanding into Tameside with a…
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