Saddleworth Independent

FRESH FROM its third birthday last month, your multi-award-winning Saddleworth Independent is still the first choice with a growing band of loyal readers across Saddleworth’s…

DEDICATED ROAD crews worked round the clock to keep Saddleworth’s roads open after biting gales dumped tonnes of snow – cutting off villages, closing roads…

A COURAGEOUS fundraiser has collected £3,460 and counting after shaving off her hair and donating it to be made into a child’s wig. Sara Wood,…

A TEARFUL celebration was held at St Mary’s in Greenfield to wish goodbye to headmistress of 12 years Helen Rowland. Mrs Rowland takes up a…

A TWO-DAY extravaganza of games, attractions and performances will headline at this year’s legendary Saddleworth Summer Show in July. The community’s biggest event, this year’s…

SADDLEWORTH COUNCILLORS are striving to prevent the installation of wind turbines on picturesque hills which they see as a bitter blow to the landscape. Two…

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’…

By Dave MacDougall: Business development consultant with Think4 IT Solutions Ltd. SADDLEWORTH has been hit by a rash of computer attacks. Here, Grasscroft computer guru…

A TRIO of youngsters turned their love of the outdoors into a fundraising challenge by doing a sponsored cycle of The Way of the Roses.…

A COUNCILLOR has suggested a Saddleworth village could be used for a revolutionary traffic experiment. Inconsiderate parking in the centre of Dobcross caused chaos for…

TAKE A close look at this picture … Can you see the figure of a lady kneeling at a graveside? Respected landscape photographer Alan Bishop…

AN HISTORIC public house at the heart of a community is set to gain a fresh lease of life as its new landlords plan exciting…

AN HISTORIC public house at the heart of a community is set to gain a fresh lease of life as its new landlords plan exciting…

BUSINESSES AND organisations showcased their products to more than 600 visitors at the third Shop Local Festival at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. Hosted by…

SADDLEWORTH’S RICH cultural history was brought to life by more than 150 youngsters as they explored the area’s heritage through performance. Thanks to a £9,800…

A SADDLEWORTH village, distinguished by a tree growing out of an ancient mill chimney, is set to regain its full identity. Austerlands on the main…

A PASSIONATE heritage champion claims he was side-lined after being asked to oversee the restoration of an historic Saddleworth war memorial. OMBC and parish councillor…

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’…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…