Online shopping has changed how people buy and send gifts, but damaged or poorly presented parcels remain a persistent problem. Gift boxes and protective packaging…
View More Why Some Online Orders Arrive Looking Worse Than Expected
Across the East Midlands, more business owners are turning to property to fund growth. Instead of unsecured loans or overdraft extensions, they are borrowing against…
View More How East Midlands SMEs Are Using Property to Fund Business Growth
Improving tourist infrastructure and becoming more inviting to visitors has long been a primary goal for Saddleworth. Back to the release of the Saddleworth Paris…
View More Often Met by Limitations, Saddleworth is Gradually Moving to Improve Tourist Infrastructure
OLDHAM Council has been left in chaos after a Mayor could not be agreed, with talk of a ‘shambles.’ That also leaves the authority without…
View More Oldham Council stalemate leaves Borough without Mayor or Leader
THE MAN who defeated a sitting Saddleworth Councillor at the local elections has pledged to get the basics right. And Peter Klonowski says putting what…
View More New Saddleworth Councillor vows to ‘get the basics right’
Saddleworth Annual Charity Beer Festival is set to return on Saturday, July 4, helping raise funds for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Saddleworth Rushcart…
View More Saddleworth Beer Festival to toast Rushcart’s 50th anniversary
MILLGATE Arts Centre has unveiled a major upgrade to its stage lighting after receiving funding from Theatres Trust. The grant has enabled the Delph venue…
View More Millgate Arts Centre secures grant for major lighting upgrade
When it comes to bringing a home together beautifully, practically and without compromise, scale, expertise and value matter just as much as style. That is…
View More Built around your house: Why Housing Units continues to stand apart
Advertisement feature Residents and businesses across Tameside, Oldham and Saddleworth are set to enjoy cleaner, fresher-smelling streets thanks to the launch of new family-run business,…
View More “Green Cleen” launches across Greater Manchester to keep wheelie bins clean, fresh and hygienic
Property feature in partnership with West Riding Positioned on one of Grasscroft’s most sought-after roads, this exceptional home presents a rare lifestyle opportunity combining generous…
View More Grasscroft home on Burnedge Lane listed for £850,000
The Saddleworth Singers will present an evening of musical theatre and film favourites on Saturday 11 July, starting at 7.30pm at Mossley Methodist Church (OL5…
View More Rhythm and rhapsody – songs of stage and screen
DIFFICULT conversations around death, grief and end-of-life care were brought into the spotlight across Oldham during this year’s Dying Matters Week. The national campaign, led…
View More Dr Kershaw’s Hospice urges families to keep talking after Dying Matters Week
OLDHAM College is celebrating a ‘fantastic achievement’ after its learners were named overall winners of the MEI Further Education Maths Challenge 2026. The Further Education…
View More ‘Fantastic achievement’ as Oldham College students win national maths crown
Green-fingered growers, talented bakers and crafty creators are being invited to take part in the 95th Annual Show hosted by the Delph Horticultural and Craft…
View More Delph Horticultural and Craft Society prepares for 95th annual village show
AN INAUGURAL Saddleworth Garland Day will see Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog side dancing in the streets – with the special addition of their new…
View More ‘Morris Beast’ will be star of inaugural Saddleworth Garland Day
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has come out in opposition to the latest planning proposal at a Denshaw hotel. Saddleworth Holdings Ltd, which has been behind several…
View More Denshaw hotel plan opposed by Saddleworth Parish Council
A PIONEERING ‘REACH’ exercise referral programme between Oldham Active and NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is celebrating 20 years of transforming lives. Since its launch,…
View More 20-year milestone for Oldham Active’s ‘lifesaving’ REACH programme
SOME of the most talked-about alternative acts from Saddleworth and Oldham will come together for a live music showcase in Mossley. In Our Backyard 3…
View More Saddleworth and Oldham bands to take centre stage at local music showcase
THE MOSSLEY company at the centre of an animal welfare row says police are investigating circumstances over another social media video. Hartshead Meats, based on…
View More Police said to be investigating what caused Mossley ‘river of blood’ video
A weekend walk above Dovestones turned into a lengthy rescue on Sunday morning after a member of a four‑person walking group suffered a painful fall…
View More Walker airlifted after fall on Ashway path
GREENFIELD Whit Friday Band Contest has unveiled its official logo for 2026 – and this year’s winning design comes from Isabelle Hardy of St Mary’s…
View More Greenfield Whit Friday Band Contest reveals winning logo for 2026
PEOPLE working at a Mossley company at the centre of a row over alleged animal slaughter malpractices have had their paperwork suspended or removed. Hartshead…
View More Mossley firm at centre of animal welfare row sees action taken
Two decades, countless clients and one big celebration ahead. Salsa Beauty Rooms in Mossley is turning 20 and everyone is invited to join the party.…
View More Mossley’s Salsa Beauty Rooms marks 20 years with open door celebration
THE MAN that has turned part of Saddleworth teal says he will do all he can to make sure his area ‘gets its fair share…
View More Saddleworth Reform Councillor to fight for ‘fair share’
Anticipation builds each year as Aintree prepares for its most recognised race. Attention often turns to the size of the field, the unique fences, and…
View More Planning for Aintree: Key Things Fans Should Look Out For
A MOVING and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage will capture audiences in…
View More Women’s fight for education highlighted in moving play at Millgate
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor believes the departure of Oldham’s borough leader is the culmination of ‘ignoring residents.’ And Max Woodvine believes the way forward must involve…
View More Saddleworth Councillor calls for ‘collaboration’ as Oldham seeks new leader
THE sound of the famous theatre bell is once again echoing around Delph after its return to the Millgate Arts Centre was warmly welcomed by…
View More Bell rings again at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre as theatre tradition returns
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter THE leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, has confirmed she will be stepping down from her post…
View More Oldham Council leader to step down, ending 15 years of Labour rule
You Matter has just celebrated its second birthday as a community interest company in Saddleworth, offering nature-based activities in a restored woodland setting to help…
View More Community woodland project You Matter marks two years of supporting Saddleworth’s mental wellbeing
A HISTORIC former Dobcross warehouse will be converted into a home if planning permission is granted, But applicant Chris Johnston insists the character of the…
View More House plan for historic Dobcross warehouse
SADDLEWORTH woke up to a dramatically changed political landscape following the local elections, after Reform UK secured major breakthroughs across the parish. The party claimed…
View More Reform sweeps into Saddleworth as local politics enters uncertain new era
Saddleworth is waking up with a teal tinge after Reform UK took two of the area’s wards in Oldham’s local elections. Peter Klonowski ousted sitting…
View More Reform UK makes Saddleworth breakthrough with two ward wins
Voters can cast their ballots between 7am and 10pm. Important information for voters: • You will need to bring valid photo ID to vote •…
View More POLLING STATIONS ARE OPEN across the area for today’s elections.
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