Village split over new parking restrictions
BRIGHT YELLOW and white lines painted on historic cobbles in the heart of a village community have caused a stir among residents and businesses. The…
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Search for new school site begins
THE HUNT for a new site for Saddleworth’s only secondary school has unleashed both excitement and concern as the community battles to secure the best…
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‘Year of fortune’ promised for local charities
THE COLLATERAL damage caused by scrapping the legendary Saddleworth Beer Walk was revealed by the new chairman of a charity fundraising club. But Ian Eardley…
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Rangers hop to it and create frog pond
NATURE-LOVING YOUNGSTERS are getting hands-on to help with conservation projects at one of the area’s most-loved reservoirs. Oldham Youth Council has teamed up with the…
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Breathtaking Wiggett Homes hit new Heights
By Christina Stocks AWARD-WINNING, family-owned Wiggett Homes will unveil its latest development of bespoke Saddleworth properties this month. Following the success of its Greenfield developments…
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Choose Talking Point for the perfect wedding
THE CAKE, the venue, the flowers, the car, and of course the dress… there are many big decisions that go into making a bride’s special…
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Why we should be kind to bees
FIGHT TO save the taste of honey DESPITE BEING a species threatened by pesticides and disease, bees have been a life-long passion for one Lydgate…
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Oldfield make a splash with their new bathroom
A TOP Saddleworth construction and property development company is building up its community ties as well as taking on ambitious projects across the area. Oldfield…
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Planning approvals: May
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Planning Committee recommended approval for a series of planning applications at their April meeting. They included: Mrs Merilainen, Diglea, Diggle: Demolition of…
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Whit Walk celebrations
AS SADDLEWORTH prepares to celebrate Whit Friday, Father Christopher Halliday looks at the origin of the historic tradition. ON FRIDAY May 24 the villages of…
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By Dave MacDougall – Business Development Consultant at Think4 IT Solutions WHAT IS Business Continuity? Is it just another name for Disaster Recovery? These are…
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Stan’s strange but true: May
STAN BOWES, from Diggle, has uncovered some more interesting and entertaining, strange but true facts for us – you just couldn’t make them up. IN…
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Half-mast flag row
THE LEADER of Oldham council has defended a decision not to fly the union flag at half-mast at Uppermill park to mark the death of…
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Kids Car Boot is a hit
PARTING WITH a beloved toy or teddy can be heart-breaking – but exciting events at Saddleworth School are making it fun and profitable for the…
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A BIRTHDAY celebration with a difference takes place next month as a fun-loving Saddleworthian marks her 50th with a massive custard pie fight for charity.…
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Village identity rekindled by new community group
THE IDENTITY of two of Saddleworth’s smallest villages is being rekindled by a brand new community group. Austerlands, which has just two shops and a…
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Bridges: Housing help
BRIDGES ESTATE AGENTS in Uppermill looks at how the property market is changing as the warmer weather arrives. SPRING HAS finally arrived and brought with…
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SADDLEWORTH PLAYERS are bursting into song with their first musical production for 13 years next month. The Players last performed a musical – Gigi –…
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Food: Tips from The Three Crowns
ANTHONY BYROM, new executive head chef at the Three Crowns Restaurant and Inn at Scouthead, has put pen to paper to share his seasonal recommendations.…
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Corkmaster: Rosé rules
WINE EXPERT Bob Marshall reveals what you should be looking for in the perfect rosé… PINK WINES, rosé wines, blush wines – call them what…
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Healthy and Beauty: With The Face and Body Shop
The Face and Body Shop in Grotton answers your health and beauty questions. (Send in your health and beauty questions for The Face and Body…
View More Healthy and Beauty: With The Face and Body ShopHealth matters: Suntan and suncreens
Uppermill pharmacist Ian Strachan examines: Suntans and sunscreens SUNBURN IS caused by exposure to sun’s rays – namely Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Too much sun causes…
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Healthy and Beauty: Teeth whitening
EVERYONE STARTS off with beautiful white teeth but strongly coloured foods and drinks like coffee, tea and Cola can discolour the surface of your teeth.…
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Cornet player Mark Rodgers, tutor and conductor of the Delph Youth Band and Training Bands, gives us an insight into the band world with his…
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All thanks to a foot
HAYLEY WILD, an instructor at Saddleworth and District Pony Club, looks back at the history of the horse… Recently, Oldham Gallery hosted a talk on…
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History: No smoke
IT WAS Fred Dibnah who as a steeplejack in his series on television, with his enthusiasm for mill chimneys, made people look above eye level…
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Nicola’s on her way to Rio
LOCAL HOCKEY player Nicola White is on the road to Rio after being selected for the senior international women’s programme. The 25-year-old, who began her…
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Magnificent marathon effort by local heroes
TWO FEET and three wheels were the contrasting modes of taking part in the Virgin London Marathon and Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon for…
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Adam follows in Mo’s footsteps
TEENAGE ATHLETE Adam Howard has followed in the footsteps of double Olympic Games gold medallist Mo Farrah in winning the National Cross-Country Championships. Adam, who…
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Snow joke, the season finally tees off
THE SEASON is finally in full swing at Saddleworth Golf Club after a fortnight’s delay due to the unexpected snowfall in late March. The Captain’s…
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Saddleworth School scoops yet more honours
SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL hosted a launch event for the ‘Sports Council’- a project being delivered by Saddleworth and Lees District Partnership. The aim of the project…
View More Saddleworth School scoops yet more honoursFascinating facts: winter weather
Royce Franklin, a life member of the Association of Football Statisticians, digs up yet more fascinating facts about football. WITH THE unexpected cold snap at…
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OLDHAM RUGBY League Club has only two games this month – away to Hemel Stags on Sunday, May 12 and at home to Gateshead Thunder on Sunday,…
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ANDY SANDS believes there is still a lot more to come from newly-promoted Waterhead ARLC. It has been a satisfactory start for Waterhead who have…
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