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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

Fundraising takes centre stage as Dr Kershaw’s Strictly returns

Adam Higgins January 31, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicefundrasingnewsSaddleworth

SEQUINS, salsa and a worthy cause are set to take centre stage as tickets sell fast for Dr Kershaw’s Strictly 2026. The popular event returns…

View More Fundraising takes centre stage as Dr Kershaw’s Strictly returns
Entertainment

Dovestone String Quartet to bring music spanning four centuries to Delph

Aimee Belmore January 31, 2026 Delphdovestone string quartetMillgate Arts CentrenewsSaddleworth

A SPECIAL evening of music spanning four centuries is coming to Delph thanks to the Dovestone String Quartet. The group, which comprises Georgina Bloomfield (violin),…

View More Dovestone String Quartet to bring music spanning four centuries to Delph
Featured News

Saddleworth to host civic service with a difference

Gary Carter January 31, 2026 Greenfieldnewssaddleworht parish councilSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is set to break from the norm by holding its civic service away from Uppermill. Current chair Helen Bishop will have her…

View More Saddleworth to host civic service with a difference
Business

Presentation and Influence Training for Early Career Professionals in the UK

Gemma Carter January 28, 2026

If you’re early in your career, you’re expected to present clearly, explain your thinking, and contribute ideas in meetings. Those skills aren’t just nice to…

View More Presentation and Influence Training for Early Career Professionals in the UK
Featured News

Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer

Gemma Carter January 27, 2026 andy burnhamnewsoldham electionsSaddleworth

By Ethan Davies- Local Democracy Reporter ANDY Burnham has rubbished reports that he knew his bid to become Gorton and Denton MP would be blocked,…

View More Burnham rejects claims his by-election bid was meant to undermine Starmer
Breaking News Featured News

Old Bell Inn retains AA Rosette for 13th year

Gemma Carter January 27, 2026 AA Rosette AwardDelphnewsOld Bell InnSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH hotel and restaurant is celebrating once again after it retained its prestigious AA Rosette for the 13th consecutive year. The Old Bell Inn…

View More Old Bell Inn retains AA Rosette for 13th year
Breaking News Featured News

Uppermill’s Our Place proving a hit for many

Georgia Spratt January 27, 2026 blochigh streetnewsour place uppermillSaddleworth

AN UPPERMILL café is proving the latest popular addition to its thriving food and drink scene. Our Place, on the village’s High Street, is the…

View More Uppermill’s Our Place proving a hit for many
News

Have your say in Oldham Council budget consultation

Aimee Belmore January 27, 2026 budgetnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

LOCALS who live, work or travel in the borough are invited to put forward their views as Oldham Council begins the process of setting the…

View More Have your say in Oldham Council budget consultation
Lifestyle

Get involved with community business at GGRA’s AGM

Aimee Belmore January 26, 2026 GGRAGreenfieldnewsrgasscroftSaddleworth

ALL are welcome to get involved with community business at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association (GGRA). The meeting…

View More Get involved with community business at GGRA’s AGM
News

Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election

Gary Carter January 25, 2026 andy burnhamMayornewsOldhamSaddleworth

ANDY Burnham is set to be surprisingly blocked from standing to become Denton’s next MP. The Mayor of Greater Manchester applied for permission to be…

View More Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election
Lifestyle

How Hosts Are Rethinking Modern Celebrations

Gemma Carter January 25, 2026

In a world where traditions blend with innovation, modern celebrations are evolving fast. Hosts today are reimagining how we gather, celebrate milestones and create unforgettable…

View More How Hosts Are Rethinking Modern Celebrations
Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return

Gary Carter January 24, 2026 andrew gwynneandy burnhamDebbie AbrahamsLabour PartynewsOldhamparliamentsaddleweorth

SADDLEWORTH’S MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a…

View More Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return
Sport

Tips for Following UK Horse Racing Meetings Like a Pro

Gemma Carter January 24, 2026

Race days attract thousands of spectators across the UK every week. From smaller tracks to major courses, the action brings together fans who follow horses,…

View More Tips for Following UK Horse Racing Meetings Like a Pro
Business Featured

Greenfield coffee shop makes the move to Delph

Georgia Spratt January 23, 2026 Coffee ShopGreenfieldnewsPick Me Up CoSaddleworth

By Georgia Spratt A POPULAR Greenfield coffee shop has relocated to Delph. The Pick Me Up Company, previously located on Chew Valley Road, can now…

View More Greenfield coffee shop makes the move to Delph
Featured News

Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year

Gary Carter January 23, 2026 Council taxnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…

View More Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year
Featured News

Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 breast unitenewsOldhamRoyal Oldham Hospital

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’…

View More Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount
Entertainment

Little French Cinema launches new season with epic Musketeers adventure

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 Little French CinemaOldhamSaddleworth

Film‑lovers are invited to raise a glass and celebrate the launch of the new Little French Cinema season on Thursday 5 March. The evening begins…

View More Little French Cinema launches new season with epic Musketeers adventure
Business Oldham

Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 businessFizz FashionnewsOldhamSaddleworthShaw

A much‑loved Shaw clothes shop is preparing to close its doors this week after almost four decades serving the town. Fizz Fashion, on Market Street,…

View More Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years
Business Properties

Why realistic pricing is the key to a successful home sale, says West Riding

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 businessnewsSaddleworthWest Riding Estate Agents

By Oliver Gill of West Riding SELLING a home is rarely just about the property you’re leaving behind. For most people, it’s tied to the…

View More Why realistic pricing is the key to a successful home sale, says West Riding
Lifestyle

Oldham residents urged to rediscover their libraries in National Year of Reading

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 national year of readingnewsOldhamOldham Councilpeter dean

Oldham residents are being encouraged to fall back in love with reading as 2026 is officially named the National Year of Reading – a nationwide…

View More Oldham residents urged to rediscover their libraries in National Year of Reading
Entertainment

Quiz night to boost Denshaw’s Whit Friday contest

Gemma Carter January 23, 2026 Bob RogersDenshawdenshaw vilgae hallnewsQuiz NIghtSaddleworth

DENSHAW’S community spirit will be out in force as a fundraising Quiz Night is held to support the 2026 Denshaw Whit Friday Band Contest. The…

View More Quiz night to boost Denshaw’s Whit Friday contest
Business Featured

The Velvet Hanger: ‘The best window in Lees’

Megan Bond January 23, 2026 businessLeesnewsOldhamSaddleworthshopthe velvet hanger

A LEES store is proving a hit as it provides something missing from the online world – the chance to try things on. Marketplaces like…

View More The Velvet Hanger: ‘The best window in Lees’
Sport

Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal

Gary Carter January 22, 2026 newsoldham netball clubSaddleworthsport

OLDHAM’S title-winning netball club will now look the part after scoring an exclusive three-year partnership with performance sportswear brand VX3. The current national Premier League…

View More Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal
Featured News

Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting

Gary Carter January 22, 2026 DenshawDenshaw village hallmeetingnewsOldhamsaddleworth parish cpuncil

DENSHAW Is to get a chance to highlight issues in its area as Saddleworth Parish Council holds its forthcoming meeting in its most outlying village.…

View More Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting
Breaking News Featured News

Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’

Gary Carter January 22, 2026 Alicia marlanddont be a tossernewsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has delivered a simple message to people in the area – ‘Don’t be a tosser.’ That is do not toss away rubbish…

View More Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’
Entertainment

‘Sorry, Baby’ brings blend of heartache, humour and healing to Millgate

Aimee Belmore January 21, 2026 DelphMillgate Arts CentreSaddleworthSaddleworth Film Societysorry baby

A FILM blending heartache, humour and healing is the latest offering on the big screen at The Millgate Arts Centre. Saddleworth Film Society will host…

View More ‘Sorry, Baby’ brings blend of heartache, humour and healing to Millgate
Featured News Oldham

Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’

Gemma Carter January 20, 2026 newsOldhamSaddleworthtown of culture

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’…

View More Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’
Breaking News Featured News

Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project

Gemma Carter January 20, 2026 milestonenewsOldham CouncilrestorationSaddleworth

HISTORIC roadside milestones across Saddleworth are being given a new lease of life as volunteers and councillors work together to preserve a unique piece of…

View More Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project
Properties

Historic Saddleworth mill conversion hits the market at £750,000

Gemma Carter January 20, 2026 Digglefor saleKiln GreenmillSaddleworthWest Riding

In partnership with West Riding A character-filled Saddleworth landmark has come to market: The Old Mill House in Kiln Green, Diggle, a substantial detached residence…

View More Historic Saddleworth mill conversion hits the market at £750,000
Business Featured

Community favourite Delve up for sale after ‘challenging year’

Gemma Carter January 19, 2026 businessDelphdelvefor salenewsSaddleworth

A much‑loved Saddleworth restaurant has revealed it is preparing to change hands, only weeks after publicly urging diners to stop making last‑minute cancellations and failing…

View More Community favourite Delve up for sale after ‘challenging year’
Featured News

Self Protection course to help empower Saddleworth women

Aimee Belmore January 19, 2026 amazoniaclassesJessLydgatenewsSaddleworthwomen self defence

A UNIQUE opportunity for women to learn self protection is coming to Saddleworth. Jessica Jones, who owns and runs Amazonia School of Self Protection, is…

View More Self Protection course to help empower Saddleworth women
Entertainment

‘Millgate Folk’ brings evening of songs and stories to Delph

Aimee Belmore January 17, 2026 DelphFolk musicIan F BallnewsSaddleworth

ENJOY an evening of songs and stories from the British Isles spanning the last three centuries at the special concert in Delph. Ian F Ball…

View More ‘Millgate Folk’ brings evening of songs and stories to Delph
Featured News

Poignant concert and cheque presentation is boost for OMRT

Aimee Belmore January 17, 2026 chequeGreenfield methodist churchnewsOldham Mountain Rescue

THERE was a poignant air to a fundraising concert for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team as one of the audience members was rescued by the team.…

View More Poignant concert and cheque presentation is boost for OMRT
Featured News

Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme

Gary Carter January 17, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Parish Counciltranspennine upgradetru upgrade

SADDLEWORTH Parish Council believes work on a multi-billion pound rail project must not begin in the area as it stands. A public inquiry has been…

View More Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme

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