Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years
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,…
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Why realistic pricing is the key to a successful home sale, says West Riding
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…
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Oldham residents urged to rediscover their libraries in National Year of Reading
Oldham residents are being encouraged to fall back in love with reading as 2026 is officially named the National Year of Reading – a nationwide…
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Quiz night to boost Denshaw’s Whit Friday contest
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…
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The Velvet Hanger: ‘The best window in Lees’
A LEES store is proving a hit as it provides something missing from the online world – the chance to try things on. Marketplaces like…
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Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal
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…
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Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting
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.…
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Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’
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…
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‘Sorry, Baby’ brings blend of heartache, humour and healing to Millgate
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…
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Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town 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’…
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Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project
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…
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Historic Saddleworth mill conversion hits the market at £750,000
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…
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Community favourite Delve up for sale after ‘challenging year’
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…
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Self Protection course to help empower Saddleworth women
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…
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‘Millgate Folk’ brings evening of songs and stories to Delph
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…
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Poignant concert and cheque presentation is boost for OMRT
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.…
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Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme
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…
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Mossley author’s acclaimed debut crime novel set for paperback release
AN AWARD-WINNING Mossley author is set to see his debut novel reach an even wider audience this month as it is published in paperback. Richard…
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Northern Soul to be brought to life at Millgate
MILLGATE Arts Centre is set to transport audiences back to the electrifying heart of 1970s Northern Soul when Once Upon a Time in Wigan takes…
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Historic Mossley pub placed up for sale
THE FUTURE of a popular Mossley pub is at the centre of uncertainty after it was placed up for sale. Many people who frequent the…
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Hypothermic walkers rescued in awful Saddleworth weather
TWO WALKERS found themselves at the centre of a large emergency services response after becoming hypothermic in poor weather. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was…
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Public Inquiry called for Saddleworth rail scheme
OPPONENTS to work proposed by a muti-billion pound rail project will get their chance to voice their displeasure after a public inquiry was announced. The…
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Pioneering Stepping Forward fostering campaign to support local children
A PIONEERING fostering campaign has been launched by Oldham Council to support children living in residential care to move into loving foster homes. The Stepping…
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Free Latics tickets up for grabs as kids go on hero walk at Boundary Park
YOUNG football fans can bag free tickets to an Oldham Athletic match while supporting a local charity, thanks to a new fundraising event taking place…
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Greenfield Station accessibility issues leave Andy Burnham stunned
PASSENGERS’ experiences of getting off at Greenfield station left Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham amazed, he has revealed. Documents from the Greater Manchester Combined…
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Transport Solutions for Saddleworth Families with Mobility Challenges
Families living in Saddleworth who face mobility challenges often encounter barriers that go beyond daily inconvenience. The area’s steep gradients, historic village layouts, and rural…
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Saddleworth Councillor insists meeting recording was ‘the wrong thing for the right reasons’
THE SADDLEWORTH councillor found to have recorded a private meeting that was leaked on social media admits he ‘did the wrong thing for the right…
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Saddleworth hotel steals the spotlight in Coronation Street appearance
A Saddleworth hotel has found itself firmly in the national spotlight after appearing on Coronation Street – and locals couldn’t believe their eyes. The Saddleworth…
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Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge
KEVIN Sinfield heading out on another physical challenge so soon after finishing one? His pal says do not rule it out. For Darrel Rogers believes…
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Saddleworth’s Famous Comedy Club Will Continue to Thrive Long into the Future
Saddleworth has a lot of things to be proud of, but the Off The Rails Comedy Club is arguably a crowning jewel. Indeed, there are…
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Contemporary take on ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph screen
A CONTEMPORARY take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National Theatre…
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Coveted gold status for green First Choice Homes Oldham
A COVETED national accolade has been awarded to First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to celebrate how it makes its properties, communities and business even greener.…
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Local academy marks 10 years of turning local talent into TV stars
AN ACTING academy founded by Shameless and The Apprentice star Sarah Byrne is celebrating a decade of nurturing young performers from across Greater Manchester and…
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Historic honour for former Oldham mayor
Former Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, has become the first Asian person to receive the borough’s highest civic honour. The title of…
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