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Breaking News

  • Saddleworth ice cream parlour to get makeover

  • Uppermill Co-op launches Christmas toy appeal in support of Oldham Athletic

  • Oldham charity helping 20,000 families nominated for national accolade

  • Saddleworth Councillor calls for legal challenge to migrant accommodation contracts

  • Saddleworth train passengers to get simpler fares structure

  • Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough

  • Saddleworth mourns the loss of beloved cancer advocate Jo Taylor

  • Breaking News Featured News

    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…

    Gary Carter November 10, 2025
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  • Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

    Uppermill Co-op launches Christmas toy appeal in support of Oldham Athletic

    UPPERMILL Co-op has once again teamed up with Oldham Athletic for its annual Christmas toy appeal – now in its third year – and is…

    Gemma Carter November 10, 2025
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  • Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

    Oldham charity helping 20,000 families nominated for national accolade

    An Oldham charity dedicated to keeping children warm and supporting struggling families has been nominated for a national award recognising outstanding community impact. Community Wardrobe…

    Gemma Carter November 10, 2025
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  • Breaking News Featured News

    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…

    Gary Carter November 10, 2025
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  • Entertainment Featured

    Nell Gwynn brings bawdy laughs and big heart to Delph stage

    A FUN, funny and joy-filled production is coming to Delph as Millgate Arts Centre presents Nell Gwynn. Featuring a cast of 20, a live band,…

    Gemma Carter November 9, 2025
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Featured News

Frank Rothwell gets look into the future of Oldham’s scientists

Gary Carter October 30, 2025 Frank Rothwellhulme grammar schoolnewsOldhamSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH businessman Frank Rothwell has played a big part in helping Oldham’s scientists of the future achieve excellence. Hulme Grammar marked the launch of the…

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Entertainment

Film Society brings knife-edge drama to Delph big screen

Aimee Belmore October 30, 2025 a land unknownCinemaDelphMillgate Arts CentrenewsSaddleworth Film Society

A KNIFE-EDGE drama is the latest showing as Saddleworth Film Society continues its programme of films from around the world. ‘To A Land Unknown’ will…

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Entertainment

Modern Mumbai transported to Saddleworth screen by Film Society

Aimee Belmore October 30, 2025 cinema for allDelphmillgate art centreOldhamSaddleworth Film Society

AN AWARD-WINNING film capturing the frantic and heady atmosphere of modern Mumbai is next on the calendar for Saddleworth Film Society. ‘All We Imagine As Light’…

View More Modern Mumbai transported to Saddleworth screen by Film Society
Entertainment Featured

Dobcross Silver Band brings Remembrance and 150th anniversary concerts to stage

Aimee Belmore October 30, 2025 concert of remembrancedobcross silver bandnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A BUSY calendar of events is lined up for Dobcross Silver Band as it celebrates 150 years. The Band will present its popular annual Remembrance…

View More Dobcross Silver Band brings Remembrance and 150th anniversary concerts to stage
Lifestyle

Mahdlo CEO honoured for outstanding contribution to young people

Adam Higgins October 30, 2025 CEOLucy Leesmahdlo youth zonenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A FAMILIAR face in Oldham’s youth and community sector has been recognised for her years of dedication to the borough.  Lucy Lees, Chief Executive Officer…

View More Mahdlo CEO honoured for outstanding contribution to young people
Featured News

Pay Remembrance tributes in Austerlands at Saddleworth’s oldest memorial

Aimee Belmore October 28, 2025 AusterlandsnewsOldhamRemembranceSaddleworth

THE COMMUNITY is invited to Saddleworth’s oldest Great War memorial in Austerlands to pay tribute this Remembrance Sunday. Event organisers are appealing for locals to…

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Entertainment Featured

Saddleworth’s Christmas Eve Tractor Parade cancelled

Gary Carter October 28, 2025 christmas eve tractor paradenewssaddlworth

ONE OF the most eagerly awaited events of Saddleworth’s Christmas season has been cancelled. Thousands of people line the area’s streets to watch the festive…

View More Saddleworth’s Christmas Eve Tractor Parade cancelled
Breaking News Featured News

New Deputy Lieutenant hopes to boost Saddleworth links

Gary Carter October 28, 2025 ali Akobardeputy lieutenantGreater ManchesterMartin Paul rochenewsSaddleworththeatre

SADDLEWORTH can lay claim to being home to one of the most ceremonial positions in the region. For a man with close links to the…

View More New Deputy Lieutenant hopes to boost Saddleworth links
Featured News

TV gardener digs deep for charity on Daisy Nook visit

Adam Higgins October 28, 2025 daisy nook garden centreFailsworthfrances tophillnewsOldham

A RENOWNED TV gardening presenter swapped the studio for soil at a special community fundraising event at Daisy Nook Garden Centre.  Frances Tophill delivered a…

View More TV gardener digs deep for charity on Daisy Nook visit
Featured Sport

Book detailing lost Oldham rugby league club updated

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 bookfitton hillmalcolm woodnewsOldhamrugby leagueSaddleworth

A BOOK detailing the history of a lost Oldham rugby league club has an update that is raising more funds for charity. Fitton Hill ARLFC…

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Business

Pearson employment team among North West’s top six in The Legal 500

Aimee Belmore October 25, 2025 businessLegal FinancialnewsPearson Solicitors

Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are celebrating after their Employment Team was again named in the prestigious The Legal 500 alongside two individual accolades. The…

View More Pearson employment team among North West’s top six in The Legal 500
Lifestyle

Fundraiser brings captivating event of apartheid stories to Friezland

Aimee Belmore October 25, 2025 newsOldhamSaddleworthSaddleworth Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund- Committee

AN AFTERNOON of captivating and moving stories from the apartheid is the latest fundraiser for Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. Their autumn event brings ‘Shedding Light:…

View More Fundraiser brings captivating event of apartheid stories to Friezland
Business

Sophie Coggins Yoga Brings Calming and Empowering Classes to Greenfield

Gemma Carter October 25, 2025 GreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthsophie coggins yoga

Local residents looking to improve their wellbeing and find calm in their weekly routine can now join Sophie Coggins Yoga, held every Monday at Greenfield…

View More Sophie Coggins Yoga Brings Calming and Empowering Classes to Greenfield
Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth Parish Council to hold meeting in Lydgate

Gemma Carter October 25, 2025 lydgate parish hallmeetingnewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Parish Council

SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is heading to Lydgate for its October meeting in a bid to make local government more open and accessible to residents. The…

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Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth estate agent plays part in raising five-figure charity total

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 charityrelayRyder and DuttonSaddleworthUppermill

AN ESTATE agent with a branch in Saddleworth has raised a five-figure sum by walking, running and cycling over 180 miles across Lancashire and Yorkshire.…

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Breaking News Featured News

GO ahead given to demolish former Greenfield paper mill

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 demolishedfletchers paper millGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

MUCH of a former Greenfield paper mill, which was destroyed by fire, is to be demolished. The former warehouses, raw materials store and boiler house,…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth volunteer helping children read all about it in schools initiative

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 joanne lancasternewsOldhamsaddleworth schoolreadersvolunteers

A SADDLEWORTH woman is finding out words can speak as much as actions after swapping an IT career for helping children learn to read. Joanne…

View More Saddleworth volunteer helping children read all about it in schools initiative
Entertainment Oldham

Oldham Council unveils free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 bonfireeventsHalloweennewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

Oldham Council has announced its free Autumn/Winter events programme for 2025, featuring a blend of beloved traditions and exciting new attractions aimed at bringing the…

View More Oldham Council unveils free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025
Lifestyle

Discover low-cost family adventures on North West canals this October half term

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 canals and rivers trustnewsSaddleworthUppermill

FAMILIES looking for budget-friendly days out this October half term are being encouraged to explore the region’s canals – with a new free guide from…

View More Discover low-cost family adventures on North West canals this October half term
News Oldham

Oldham Council announces new taxi testing rules to cut waiting times

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 newsOldham CouncilSaddleworthtaxi service

OLDHAM Council has announced major changes to the way licensed vehicles are tested in the borough, in a move aimed at cutting waiting times and…

View More Oldham Council announces new taxi testing rules to cut waiting times
Breaking News Featured News

Group set up in bid to save Saddleworth’s Moorgate Halt

Ken Bennett October 24, 2025 campiagn groupMoorgate HaltnewsOldhamSaddleworthUppermill

PEOPLE opposed to the closure of a Saddleworth level crossing as part of a multi-billion pound rail project have launched a campaign to replace it…

View More Group set up in bid to save Saddleworth’s Moorgate Halt
Featured Lifestyle

Four-legged fun and fancy dress at fundraising Cavallo Dog Show

Aimee Belmore October 24, 2025 Castleshawcavallo coffee boxDelphdog shownewsSaddleworth

FOUR-LEGGED friends of all sizes, breeds and fancy dress outfits stole the show at Cavallo Coffee Box’s fundraising Charity Dog Show. The event, held at…

View More Four-legged fun and fancy dress at fundraising Cavallo Dog Show
News Oldham

Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis

Gemma Carter October 24, 2025 bankruptcynewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council has announced a borough-wide recruitment freeze as it battles to close a £23 million gap in…

View More Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis
Entertainment Featured

Spooky canal trips return with the little blue boat this Halloween

Gemma Carter October 23, 2025 eventhalf-termnewsSaddleworththe little blue boatUppermill

A SPOOKY Saddleworth favourite is back on the water this Halloween – and it promises fun for the whole family. The Little Blue Boat, run…

View More Spooky canal trips return with the little blue boat this Halloween
Business

How Genuine VW Transporter Alloy Wheels Improve Ride & Fuel Efficiency

Gemma Carter October 23, 2025

Upgrading parts of a van usually brings more than just a visual change. One practical change that really affects how the VW Transporter drives is…

View More How Genuine VW Transporter Alloy Wheels Improve Ride & Fuel Efficiency
Featured Lifestyle

Mossley SOUP’s milestone event raises record amount

Adam Higgins October 22, 2025 mossley soupnewsSaddleworthtameside

A MOSSLEY community crowdfunding initiative has celebrated its 20th event in style.  Mossley SOUP once again proved that people power can make great things happen,…

View More Mossley SOUP’s milestone event raises record amount
Featured Lifestyle

New audio tour brings Saddleworth’s ghostly legends to life

Gemma Carter October 21, 2025 audio tourghost walkmark whiteleynewsSaddleworthUppermill

SADDLEWORTH’S eerie past is being brought to life in a chilling new audio experience that promises to let listeners walk among the spirits said to…

View More New audio tour brings Saddleworth’s ghostly legends to life
Youth

Police visit Friezland Primary to share Halloween and Bonfire Night safety tips

Gemma Carter October 21, 2025 Friezland Primary SchoolGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

PUPILS  at Friezland Primary School received an important visit from GMP Saddleworth this week ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night. As part of Operation Treacle,…

View More Police visit Friezland Primary to share Halloween and Bonfire Night safety tips
Lifestyle

Women’s mental health group offers safe space to talk in Oldham

Gemma Carter October 20, 2025 anxietymental healthnewsOldhamSaddleworthshe mattersSpringheadsupportTop House

A NEW women’s mental health support group in Oldham is helping local women find comfort, connection and understanding. She Matters – Oldham was founded in…

View More Women’s mental health group offers safe space to talk in Oldham
Entertainment

Local indie band turns up the volume with emotional new single

Adam Higgins October 20, 2025 mercy kellymusicnewsOldhamSaddleworth

GREATER Manchester’s indie rock scene has a new anthem to rally round. The band Mercy Kelly have recently released their latest single called Breathe For…

View More Local indie band turns up the volume with emotional new single
Lifestyle

Children’s catch-up flu vaccination clinics in Greater Manchester this half term

Gemma Carter October 20, 2025 flu jabsnewsNHSOldhamSaddleworth

PARENTS and carers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to get children protected against flu this October half term, with a series of catch-up vaccination…

View More Children’s catch-up flu vaccination clinics in Greater Manchester this half term
Breaking News Featured News

Garage in Dobcross to go under the hammer

Gemma Carter October 20, 2025 auction houseDobcrossGarageManchesterSaddleworth

A SMALL garage in the heart of Dobcross village is set to attract plenty of interest when it goes up for auction this week. The…

View More Garage in Dobcross to go under the hammer
Business

Valuation isn’t the same as pricing strategy, say Uppermill estate agents

Gemma Carter October 20, 2025 businessestate agentsnewsSaddleworthUppermillWest Riding

HOMEOWNERS across Saddleworth are being urged to understand the difference between a property valuation and a pricing strategy before putting their homes on the market.…

View More Valuation isn’t the same as pricing strategy, say Uppermill estate agents
Breaking News Featured News

Legendary former Saddleworth Councillor officially becomes Alderman of Oldham

Gary Carter October 20, 2025 aldermanCllr John HudsonGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

GREENFIELD is now home to Oldham’s latest Alderman after John Hudson was officially handed the title. Family and friends from the village and neighbouring Uppermill…

View More Legendary former Saddleworth Councillor officially becomes Alderman of Oldham

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