Don’t fence us OUT
CONCERNED RAMBLERS are fighting to keep access to one of the area’s most-loved trails after claiming it was blocked off without explanation. The ‘Delph Donkey’…
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New moves at Independent
AIMEE HOWARTH is taking over the Editor’s chair and becoming Publisher of the Saddleworth Independent which celebrates its third birthday this month. Aimee, 22, from…
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Diggle’s green fight
A VILLAGE is fighting a two-pronged battle to save its green spaces. Diggle Community Association is combatting plans by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to build two houses – despite them being approved…
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Strangled to death?
TWO BUSES were stranded for nearly two hours at night and police were called to sort out parking problems in a pretty Saddleworth village. Locals…
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Helen’s No10 Mission
By Tom Paterson A DOBCROSS woman visited Downing Street to highlight her role as a Dementia Friends Champion and how she can make a difference…
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Dobcross coffee morning
A SIMPLE coffee morning served up overwhelming success for one village community as more than 120 residents flocked to the first event. Dobcross Band and…
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Get crafty this Spring
AFTER A successful Christmas festival, The Saddleworth Creative Network is offering more crafty delights at their next event. The Spring Craft Festival, at the Uppermill…
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The slimmer blue line…
SADDLEWORTH is losing two of its most familiar police officers in a major streamlining operation but Uppermill police station will remain open. The moves were…
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Cub dancing… morris style
Young Greenfield cubs have not been inspired by the thoughts of reaching for the stars and dancing like screen hero Billy Elliot… Instead they have…
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Dave’s on the road to success
Dave Morris is hoping to whistle up a star part in a new block-buster film. Dave, the world‘s champion whistler from Dobcross, is following in…
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First woman Rotarian
A mother of five has become Saddleworth Rotary Club’s first-ever woman member. Gail Hunter, 41, was inducted into the club by Rotary’s national president, John…
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Dog owners’ dilemma
A DOG-LOVING couple’s act of kindness has landed them with an eye-watering vets bill. Their problems began after Stephen Battersby stopped on a busy main…
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A POPULAR village pub is fast becoming the centre of music, theatre and entertainment. Locals at The Swan Inn, Dobcross, are being treated to a…
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Heart’s desire of pub couple
PUBLICAN TOM Harrop and his wife Janette are famed for reaching out and identifying needy causes in the local community. But their latest fund-raising initiative has touched the…
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Addy calls time on his birthday for charity
A GENEROUS-SPIRITED pub landlord has been praised after he sacrificed his own personal 60th birthday celebrations – and gave the money to charity. Popular Addy…
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The Clarence is a family affair
A RESOLUTE mother and her son decided to keep it in the family when they took over a newly refurbished village pub. Now cheery Kath Tarkenter…
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Peter bows out of brewery
JOVIAL PETER Percival has retired from the legendary Greenfield Real Ale Brewery. Peter’s brewing experience began 16 years ago in the very early days of…
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MP’s small business award
CAMPAIGNING MP Debbie Abrahams has won an accolade for a major initiative to help small companies. Debbie, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, received the first ever Grassroot Diplomat…
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Nicola to entertain VIPs
A DYNAMIC Saddleworth businesswoman is set to take centre stage at a keynote conference this month. Doctor Nicola Jeffrey-Sykes will not only be attending this year’s…
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Go giddy at Gringos gig
A SPRING Salsa Fiesta will bring the Uppermill Civic Hall to life on Saturday, March 30 as the Giddy Gringos team up with Saddleworth Parish…
View More Go giddy at Gringos gigBand club hits the right note
TALENTED MUSICANS are bringing Diggle Band Club to life on the last Saturday of each month to help keep the club at the centre of…
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Madness on the moor
AN INVESTIGATION by the Independent has revealed chaos caused by thoughtless drivers at the height of a raging blizzard on one of Saddleworth’s most notorious roads.…
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Lydgate: the centre of the Universe?
THEY CAME… they pondered in homage to the boyish new ‘Master of the Universe.’ Brian Cox, The People’s Professor was in town and the audience…
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New nursery is home for high-fliers
SADDLEWORTH AIR Cadets are hoping for lift off after landing a new headquarters in the heart of Diggle. The opening of the refurbished Diggle Day Nursery and Education Centre…
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Mark’s menus ring the bell
TOP LOCAL chef Mark Pemberton is aiming to claim some top accolades with his cooking at the newly re-furbished Inn. Mark is head chef at The Old Bell…
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The pies have it
ARE YOU ready to celebrate British Pie Week which runs from now until March 10? As any discerning Saddleworth diner will confirm, we are really…
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Farm ‘classroom’ will be a real hoot for children
A VISIONARY Saddleworth couple are planning to launch an exciting children’s education centre to give them a real flavour of life down on the farm. John…
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‘Love Oldham’ says Mayor-elect
SADDLEWORTH MUST learn to love its neighbours and join forces if it wants to move forward, says Parish Councillor and Oldham Mayor-elect John Hudson. Cllr…
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Hitch up to the pony club
HAYLEY WILD, an instructor at Saddleworth and District Pony Club, tells us about the club’s origins and their success: The bond between horse and rider…
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Win a prize at burger heaven
TO CELEBRATE the mouth-watering launch of The Farrars Arms Burger Menu we have got a juicy prize to be won. With the burger fast becoming the nation’s…
View More Win a prize at burger heavenHealth Matters: Colds – Myths and Truths
Uppermill pharmacist IAN STRACHAN examines Colds – Myths and Truths My mother would say ‘Dry that hair or you’ll catch a cold’. Well that hair is a…
View More Health Matters: Colds – Myths and TruthsBrassed Off : Why Blackpool rocks
THE MONTH of March heralds the Spring – daffodils, lambs in the fields and Mother Nature’s awakening. All very poetic I know, but what does…
View More Brassed Off : Why Blackpool rocksPlanning approvals: March
SADDLEWORTH PARISH Council’s Planning Committee recommended approval for a series of planning applications at their February meeting. They included: Saddleworth Medical Practice, Delph Clinic, Gartside Street,…
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All round good guys
KIND-HEARTED WORKERS at a top Saddleworth building and construction company are juggling their busy schedules with rigorous training for a charity triathlon. Three staff members…
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