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Rising rugby star kicks off professional career
A TALENTED student from Oldham has taken the first step in her fledgling career as a rugby player. Olivia Webb, a Year 13 Sport student…
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Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell sets one-word target for Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM Athletic are working to a one-word target for the coming football season – promotion. And there are more reasons why getting back into the…
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Saddleworth Rangers make an impact on historic Jamaica tour
A TOUR by Saddleworth Rangers Rugby League Club’s under-15s side has been hailed as historic. After a huge fundraising effort, players from Greenfield’s Shaw Hall…
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Grasscroft’s Josh Thewlis looking forwards after Wembley woe
FOR every winner at Wembley, there is also a loser and Josh Thewlis was left cursing. But the Grasscroft-based Warrington winger will not mope and…
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By Eck: Springhead’s Zach earns Challenge Cup glory at Wembley
THE FINAL score at Wembley officially read Warrington 8 Wigan 18 – it could also have been Springhead 1 Grasscroft 0. For Zach Eckersley’s try…
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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE passes away at 41
LEEDS Rhinos have confirmed the passing of their former player, Rob Burrow CBE, at the age of 41. Burrow, who had been living with Motor…
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More footballing success for Saddleworth clubs
FOOTBALLING success was spread across Saddleworth this season as more teams lifted trophies. Uppermill FC may be celebrating their Manchester League glory but on the…
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Uppermill FC toasts centenary with historic league title
UPPERMILL FC has the ultimate centenary memento – sealing its first ever Manchester League title. Now for the ‘sleeping giant’ of a football club to…
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Saddleworth rugby league star banned for drink driving
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league star has been banned from driving after making a ‘stupid decision he will regret.’ Fenton Rogers, who plays for Super League…
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Tour of Britain women’s race route revealed
By Nick Jackson – Local Democracy Reporter THE FINAL route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester…
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Teenage swimmer Lucas makes a splash with new records
A TALENTED TEENAGE swimmer from Saddleworth is setting new personal and club records – and already has his sights on more. Lucas Jackson, 19, recently…
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Remembering 30 Years Since Oldham Athletic’s Last Premier League Season
THE 2023/24 season has been one of quiet evolution at Oldham Athletic, with Frank Rothwell instilling a sense of calm as club owner – compared…
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Ultra runner aiming for history with Greater Manchester journey
AN INTREPID ultra runner is ready to write his name into the history books by becoming the first man to run the whole of a…
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Waterhead lad Harry ready to take on Europe’s best, including his clubmate
HARRY Barker is ready to take what he has learned in Saddleworth on to the national rugby league stage after making the England Community Lions…
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The caps fit Saddleworth rugby league players ahead of historic Caribbean tour
Images by GGC Media TEENAGE rugby league players heading on a groundbreaking tour to Jamaica now have something else to remember it by after councillors’…
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Take to the water for Discover Sailing Day at Dovestone
ANYONE considering taking up sailing can come along and discover the sport with Dovestone Sailing Club in Greenfield on Saturday, April 27 from 10am-4:30pm. The…
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Tyrer threatens record in statement Oldham win
WINGER Cian Tyrer produced the most devastating individual performance from an Oldham player in 64 years as his six-try haul helped the Roughyeds move top…
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Saddleworth Rangers RLFC apply to add building to Greenfield ground
SADDLEWORTH Rangers RLFC hopes to add a new building to its ground as it looks to broaden its base. The Greenfield-based outfit has applied to…
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Oldham Athletic Determined to Keep Fighting for Play-off Spot
WITH the exception of the Premier League, top-level English football’s inclusion of the play-off system has meant that several teams have a lot to play…
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Uppermill FC looks for many reasons to celebrate reaching 100
WHAT better way for a football club to celebrate its centenary than winning the league? That is what Uppermill FC is aiming for. But eyes…
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‘Valuable’ Saddleworth lad Tom hailed by rugby league legend Sam Burgess
TOM Whitehead has received the ultimate praise as he makes his way in professional rugby league – the seal of approval from Sam Burgess. The…
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Roughyeds bid for significant milestone one year since takeover
OLDHAM are anticipating their biggest home league crowd in 16 years for Sunday’s Betfred League One derby with Rochdale, just 12 months since the takeover…
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Saddleworth rugby league player Fenton Rogers suspended after police charge
FENTON Rogers has been suspended by Super League side Huddersfield Giants after being charged with drink driving and bailed on suspicion of assaulting a police…
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Saddleworth ready for its March of the Day
SADDLEWORTH is set to play host to a group of walkers on their March of the Day as they raise funds for and awareness of…
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Delph and Dobcross Cricket Club calls for community support
DELPH and Dobcross Cricket Club is gearing up for an essential few days of maintenance work, and they’re reaching out to the community for support.…
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Roughyeds’ resurgence begins at home for Saddleworth’s Josh Johnson
OLDHAM’S route back to rugby league’s top table starts on the club’s doorstep, Austerlands’ Josh Johnson believes. For making the club more attractive to the…
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‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth School U15s crowned netball National Champions
AN ‘outstanding’ Saddleworth School Under 15s netball team has clinched the title of Sisters in Sport National Champions. The girls competed against teams from across…
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Cross-code rugby legend to come to Oldham
OLDHAM RLFC is set to host a special dinner to celebrate the heritage of rugby league in the borough. The League One club has announced…
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Three Racecourses Within Driving Distance from Saddleworth
ON the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Saddleworth, most sports fans aren’t truly blessed with a plethora of sporting options and there…
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North West Stars Looking For Success At Grand National Meeting
MANY horse racing fans from Saddleworth make the annual short trip to Aintree in Merseyside for the Grand National Meeting in April. The fixture takes…
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Saddleworth School nets final place in prestigious competition
SADDLEWORTH School is courting attention for its sporting brilliance after reaching a prestigious netball final. The Diggle establishment’s Under-15s side saw off competition from Ashville…
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Saddleworth School rugby team reach regional semis
SADDLEWORTH is renowned for its rugby talents, with Grasscroft’s Kevin Sinfield CBE a high-profile example. There’s no exception at Saddleworth School, whose current crop could…
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Oldham’s Ryan Kent Eyeing Silverware on Shock Turkish Adventure
WHEN Ryan Kent was coming through the ranks at Liverpool FC, he would have no doubt dreamt of lifting some of football’s most coveted trophies.…
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