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Breaking News

  • Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead

  • Oldham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates standing on May 7

  • Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm

  • ‘Residential institution’ plan for Denshaw hotel

  • Oldham’s new market an instant hit at grand opening

  • Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages

  • Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead

  • Featured News

    Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester

    By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter Armed forces veterans sleeping rough are to be offered ‘fast track access’ the region’s Bed Every Night programme.…

    Gemma Carter April 16, 2026
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  • Featured Lifestyle

    Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages

    EXPLORE a vibrant trail of art, crafts, and creativity in studios, cafés, bars, restaurants and local businesses during this year’s Saddleworth Art Trail. The event…

    Aimee Belmore April 16, 2026
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  • Featured Lifestyle

    Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

    SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…

    Adam Higgins April 16, 2026
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  • Featured News Youth

    Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships

    YOUNG musicians from Dobcross are celebrating after taking part in a prestigious national competition in Birmingham. Members of Dobcross Youth Band travelled to compete in…

    Gemma Carter April 16, 2026
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  • Business Featured

    Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first

    A CLEANING manufacturer based in Greenfield has introduced what is believed to be a first for the UK industry with a new biodegradable mop component.…

    Gemma Carter April 15, 2026
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Featured Lifestyle

Countdown begins for Diggle Scarecrow Trail as Disney theme revealed

Gemma Carter March 18, 2026 Diggle Scarecrow traildisneynewsSaddleworth

Families are being invited to take part in this year’s Diggle Scarecrow Trail, with just days to go until the popular community event returns. Running…

View More Countdown begins for Diggle Scarecrow Trail as Disney theme revealed
Featured News

New neighbourhood sergeant appointed for Saddleworth and Lees

Gemma Carter March 18, 2026 Andy HolianGMPnewsPoliceSaddleworthSergeant

Residents in Saddleworth and Lees are being introduced to their new neighbourhood sergeant, as he sets out his priorities for working closely with the community.…

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Featured Lifestyle

Businesses urged to get on the green for hospice fundraiser

Adam Higgins March 18, 2026 charitydr kershaw's hospicegolf dayOldhamSaddleworth

LOCAL firms are being invited to dust off their clubs and take a swing at supporting a much-loved Oldham charity.  Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is preparing…

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Entertainment Featured

Hulme Grammar marks 30 years of musicals with Legally Blonde

Gemma Carter March 17, 2026

A LOCAL school is marking three decades of musical theatre with a milestone production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Hulme Grammar will stage the show…

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Featured Lifestyle

Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth

Gary Carter March 17, 2026 DovestoneIdanewsSaddleworthUppermillWednesday walkers

A POPULAR walking group will keep on moving as it marks its 40th anniversary. The Wednesday Walkers are a regular feature of Saddleworth life and…

View More Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth
Lifestyle

Denshaw village hall becomes official house martin haven

Gemma Carter March 14, 2026 DenshawhousemartinnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A local village hall has become one of the first public buildings in the UK to be officially recognised as a Haven for house martins.…

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Breaking News Entertainment Featured

Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham

Gemma Carter March 14, 2026 brass band contestnewsSaddleworthwhit friday 2026

WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…

View More Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
Breaking News Featured News

MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death

Adam Higgins March 14, 2026 deathMPOldhamPhil WoolasSaddleworth

DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…

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Breaking News Business Featured

New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross

Gemma Carter March 13, 2026 DobcrossnewsSaddleworthtearoomthe swan

A CHARMING new traditional tearoom has launched inside a historic Saddleworth pub. The Swan Inn, a Grade II-listed pub overlooking Dobcross Square, is offering locals…

View More New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross
Lifestyle

Age UK Oldham seeks vital volunteers to help at sessions

Gemma Carter March 13, 2026 age uknewsOldhamvolunteers

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help a vital Oldham cause deliver its support. Age UK in the town is looking for friendly, reliable people to…

View More Age UK Oldham seeks vital volunteers to help at sessions
Breaking News Featured News

Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan

Gary Carter March 13, 2026 Dobcrossk and m globalnewsSaddleworthWall Hill Road

PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…

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Featured Lifestyle

Solidary Stroll to help fund scholarships for Palestinian women

Aimee Belmore March 13, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Palestine Women's Scholarship Fund

STEP out on a Solidarity Stroll around Saddleworth’s beautiful scenery in aid of the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. The spring fundraiser event will take…

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Featured Lifestyle

Uppermill artist takes locals on journey All Around The World

Aimee Belmore March 13, 2026 all around the worldGalleryLinda EdwardsOldham

AN Uppermill artist is taking locals on a journey around the globe with her exhibition of vibrant paintings and installations inspired by places both near…

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Featured Lifestyle

10-year milestone for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Home service

Aimee Belmore March 13, 2026 10 yearsdr kershaw's hospiceOldhamSaddleworth

DR Kershaw’s’ Hospice at Home service is celebrating 10 years of providing compassionate care across Oldham. The free service was set up in 2016 to…

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Business Featured

Carters Solicitors celebrate 2 years in Delph

Gary Carter March 13, 2026 businessCarters SolicitorsDelphnewsSaddleworth

CARTERS Solicitors opened their Delph office in March 2024, with Solicitor & Director Claire Egerton heading up the office. Having been established in Pontefract for…

View More Carters Solicitors celebrate 2 years in Delph
Business Featured News

Closed Uppermill restaurant goes on the market

Gary Carter March 12, 2026 businessDinnerstoneDinnerstone Uppermillfood and drinkpropertyrestaurantSaddleworthUppermill

A MUCH-LOVED Uppermill restaurant whose closure stunned the community has been officially put on the market.  Dinnerstone, on the village’s High Street, closed its doors in January…

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Breaking News Business Featured

O’Donnell Solicitors reflects on a decade of growth – with further ambition

Gary Carter March 11, 2026 legalnewso donnell solicitorsSaddleworthUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH solicitors is celebrating 10 years of excellence. But if you think O’Donnell is slowing down, think again. Its aim of providing benefits on…

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Featured Sport

Uppermill FC to wear kit chosen by public vote

Gary Carter March 10, 2026 newssaddleworth football kitUppermill FC

A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club has put itself to the vote with a poll deciding next season’s kit. If Uppermill FC is successful with its application,…

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Entertainment

Saddleworth Concerts Society 50th anniversary concert inspired by Ammon Wrigley

Aimee Belmore March 10, 2026 ammon wrigleyMillgate Arts CentrenewsSaddleworth Concerts Society

A SPECIAL concert evoking the landscapes, feelings and atmosphere of Saddleworth and its surroundings will commemorate Saddleworth Concerts Society’s 50th anniversary. Music for ‘When The…

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Entertainment

Outdoors come in for monochrome photo exhibition in Uppermill

Aimee Belmore March 10, 2026 exhibitionnewsSaddleworth MuseumUppermill

An eye-catching photographic exhibition is bringing the outdoors inside at Saddleworth Museum. The exhibition by the Yorkshire Monochrome Group bears the theme of allotments, parks…

View More Outdoors come in for monochrome photo exhibition in Uppermill
Featured News

War Memorial initiative welcomed in Austerlands

Aimee Belmore March 10, 2026 AusterlandsmemroialnewsOldhamPaul SykesSaddleworth

THE AUSTERLANDS community has welcomed the solution to a ‘longstanding problem’ at their Great War Memorial. The Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes has designed and…

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Entertainment Featured

New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows

Aimee Belmore March 10, 2026 documentaryFrank RothwellGreenfieldMillgate Arts CentrenewsSaddleworth

FLAT cap. Small boat. Big flippin’ ocean. That’s the verdict of a new documentary charting the daring exploits of a Greenfield businessman rowing solo across…

View More New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows
Featured News

New generator to give Saddleworth community groups more power

Gary Carter March 10, 2026 generatorLeesmayor of austerlandsnewsSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH’S community groups can now power up after the purchase of a new generator. Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes, decided the equipment was needed for…

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Featured News Oldham

Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening

Gary Carter March 10, 2026 newsOldham Counciloldham marketopeningSaddleworthTommyfield Market

OLDHAM’S new market – which is described as ‘a bold new chapter for traders, residents and the future of the town itself’ – is to…

View More Oldham’s new market set for spectacular opening
Featured News

New landlady set to take over much loved Saddleworth pub

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026 businessnewsSaddleworthScoutheadThree Crowns

A well-known Saddleworth pub is preparing for a fresh chapter as a new landlady steps in to take the helm. The Three Crowns, in Scouthead,…

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Business Featured

Delph’s That Wine Cellar to close its doors because of cost increases

Gary Carter March 9, 2026 closingDelphnewsSaddleworththat wine cellar

A MUCH-LOVED Delph business has announced it is closing its premises because of price rises blighting the hospitality industry. That Wine Cellar has become a…

View More Delph’s That Wine Cellar to close its doors because of cost increases
Entertainment

A mesmerising Macbeth at the Bolton Octagon

Ian Cheeseman March 9, 2026 boltn octagonMacbethSaddleworth

Superb performances and intimate staging make Shakespeare’s tragedy feel thrillingly alive. Ian Cheeseman reviews How lucky am I? I got to experience an acting masterclass…

View More A mesmerising Macbeth at the Bolton Octagon
Business

Why Local Financial Expertise Still Matters for Growing Businesses

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026

The value of proximity is often overlooked by companies using globalised digital platforms and automated accounting software. However, for SMEs across the North West of…

View More Why Local Financial Expertise Still Matters for Growing Businesses
Lifestyle

Why you should consider a cold-weather holiday

Gemma Carter March 9, 2026

Most of us tend to travel through Europe in the summer sunshine, planning holidays while picturing the likes of lavender in Provence, Italy’s rolling central…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth bus pass change welcomed by Parish Council

Gary Carter March 8, 2026 bus passnewsOldhamSaddleworth Parish Counciltfgm

SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has backed the news that bus pass holders will be able to use them before 9.30am. One of the main complaints about…

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Business

The Key to Building Resilient and Efficient Digital Workflows

Gemma Carter March 7, 2026

Digital workflows have become essential for organisations that want to remain competitive, adaptable, and productive. A digital workflow refers to the structured movement of tasks,…

View More The Key to Building Resilient and Efficient Digital Workflows
Entertainment

Swing into Spring with Oldham Choral Society

Aimee Belmore March 6, 2026 newsoldham choral societySaddleworthswing into spring

SWING into Spring with a lively concert from Oldham Choral Society. The group, with musical director Dr David Cane, invites you to their springtime event…

View More Swing into Spring with Oldham Choral Society
Entertainment

Pull on thinking cap for Millgate’s Murder Mystery Night

Aimee Belmore March 6, 2026 DelphMillgate Arts Centremurder mystery nightSaddleworth

GET your thinking cap on for an evening of murder and intrigue at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. If you fancy yourself as a…

View More Pull on thinking cap for Millgate’s Murder Mystery Night
Breaking News Featured News

A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield

Gary Carter March 6, 2026 Chew Valley RoadCoffeeGreenfieldnewsnonnasthe coal hut

GREENFIELD is to be home to a new coffee destination as a brand that has made its name in Stalybridge moves in. Nonna’s, which has…

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