SADDLEWORTH Players are giving people the chance to get involved, whether it be on or off stage, as they launch their new season. The group,…
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Grotton shines bright at Christmas fair and lights switch-on
THE Christmas lights are on in Grotton as the festive season gets well underway. At the annual switch-on event, there were carols around the Christmas…
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Hundreds gather at Pots and pans for Remembrance Day service
LOCALS hiked to the Pots and Pans war memorial to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday. Saddleworth fell silent as services and ceremonies took place…
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Saddleworth remembers with service in Uppermill
THE COMMUNITY has gathered for a poignant service in Uppermill which was the first of many across Saddleworth to mark Remembrance Day. The evening service…
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Saddleworth ready to honour its fallen
SADDLEWORTH councillors have been out and about to make sure the area will honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Max Woodvine and Luke Lancaster have…
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Denshaw gets creative for Flower and Scarecrow Show
DENSHAW Village Hall was filled with flowers, plants, fruit, vegetables, home crafts, jams and baking of all colours and sizes as the popular annual Flower…
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Housing Units is crowned Best Furniture Retailer for second time
THE title of Best Furniture Retailer in the UK has been awarded to Housing Units once more by the readers of Interiors Monthly. From humble…
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Three cheers as Beer Festival returns to Saddleworth
BREWS from across the country can be sampled in Greenfield as the Saddleworth Beer Festival returns. The popular event, which raises money for charity, is…
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On your marks for 37th Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH Village Olympics will be based at a new ‘home’ as it returns for its 37th year. Last year’s event saw nearly 800 children take…
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Yanks are back in town
THE usual Yanks Weekend events and parade may have been cancelled – but that didn’t stop locals getting into the 1940s war-time spirit. The weekend…
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Family fun at St Mary’s Festival
FROM hook-a-duck and bouncy castles to face painting and a barbecue, there was fun for all the family at Greenfield St Mary’s CE Primary School’s…
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Fun for all the family at Grotton Gala
THERE was fun for children and adults alike at the popular Grotton Gala event. From face painting, games and a bouncy castle to train rides,…
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White rose to fly high on Yorkshire Day
THE white rose will be flying high and proud as Saddleworth celebrates Yorkshire Day on Sunday, July 31. Saddleworth’s administrative ties with Yorkshire were cut…
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EXCLUSIVE: Rolling Stone Sir Mick Jagger pays secret visit to Whit Friday
EXCLUSIVE A GLOBAL music superstar ‘performed’ a Whit Friday solo spot in Greenfield to the most select of audiences. And the Independent can now confirm…
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Saddleworth Morris Men’s dancing season well under way
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men’s first full season of dancing since the Covid-19 pandemic is well under way after several performances across the North West and more…
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‘Life-changing’ Saddleworth School officially opened
THE new Saddleworth School in Diggle will be ‘life-changing’ for pupils, said headteacher Mike Anderson at the official opening ceremony. Special guests including former head…
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Cyclists challenged by Saddleworth’s hills
HILLY Saddleworth provided its usual challenges for cyclists taking part in the Tour de Manc which attracted a field of 1,250. They were pedalling one…
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MP starts search for ninth summer programme participants
THE SEARCH is on for young people aged 18-24 to take part in MP Debbie Abrahams’ ninth annual Working for Your Community summer programme. Since…
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New faces on council after local elections
TWO new faces join a stalwart councillor to represent Saddleworth on Oldham Council. Liberal Democrat Alicia Marland and Conservative Chris McManus have been voted in…
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Call for community support for Whit Friday walk in Greenfield
COMMUNITY support is needed to help ensure the popular Whit Friday church walk can go ahead this year in Greenfield. The churches’ morning walks return…
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Three cheers for the beer! Festival set to return
THERE will be three cheers as Saddleworth Beer Festival returns in September following a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The popular event, which…
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Doors open at new Saddleworth School in Diggle
PUPILS and staff are ‘incredibly excited’ to move into their new Saddleworth School in Diggle, says headteacher Mike Anderson. The former school in Uppermill closed…
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Brogan sets sights on second Winter Olympics after blow in Beijing
BROGAN Crowley is ready to commit to another four-year Winter Olympic cycle following her debut in Beijing. As the 27-year-old returned home to Moorside for…
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Saddleworth Year 7 crowned Oldham netball champions
SADDLEWORTH School’s Year 7 girls were crowned Oldham Schools’ Netball League champions after defeating North Chadderton 28-5 in their last game of the season. The…
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Saddleworth woman chases Olympic glory
A FORMER pupil at St Chad’s Primary, Uppermill, has triumphed over adversity to achieve her dream of competing in the winter Olympic Games in Beijing.…
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