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Tag: 2023
Saddleworth Illuminations competition winners revealed
THERE was a festive twinkle all around Saddleworth in the run-up to Christmas – with a competitive edge too. Every year, the parish council runs…
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Mum and daughter enjoy dream cruise as lucky hospice lottery winner
A MUM and daughter enjoyed a dream trip on a cruise after scooping the star prize in a local hospice’s anniversary lottery draw. There were…
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Saddleworth Christmas tractor run raises thousands for charity
THE familiar and spectacular array of festive-looking tractors parading through Saddleworth on Christmas Eve has raised another fantastic amount for charity. Organised by Saddleworth Tractor…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield insists CBE honour is the result of a team effort
ONE significant letter has dropped through a Grasscroft letterbox in recent weeks – the one telling Kevin Sinfield he has been honoured with a CBE.…
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Creatures great and small attend annual Horseman’s Carol Service
FOUR-LEGGED friends of all kinds attended the annual festive celebrations at the annual Horseman’s Carol Service on Saturday, December 9 at Friezland Arena in Greenfield.…
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Secondary school remains in special measures, despite improvements
BOSSES at a high school told it will remain in special measures believe they are on the right track. Waterhead Academy has been told more…
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Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog unveils exciting taster event
PULL on your dancing shoes and keep a historic tradition alive by joining the newly-formed Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog team. The team will be…
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Greenfield glows with Christmas spirit at tree switch-on
A SPRINKLING of snow, carols and festive refreshments all ensured there was plenty of Christmas spirit at Greenfield’s tree lights switch-on. The event saw locals…
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Road closures in place for Saddleworth’s Santa Dash
Uppermill High Street will be closed on Saturday, December 2 between 1.55pm and 6pm for this year’s Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland. Organisers Saddleworth Round…
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Round Table seeks marshals for popular Santa Dash
ENTHUSIASTIC marshals are needed for Saddleworth Round Table’s popular Santa Dash event. The organisers are appealing for an additional 10 marshals to join their ranks…
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Christmas comes to Housing Units
COME and experience the magic of Christmas this year with Housing Units. The furnishing retailer, welcomes you to visit its Christmas department so you can…
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Saddleworth Parish Council by-election candidates state their aims
THREE candidates standing in a by-election for Saddleworth Parish Council have stated their cases after being selected. Voters in the Diggle and Dobcross ward will…
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Pearson Solicitors win prestigious award for ‘Supporting Young People’
Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers’ help and inspiration for the next generation has earned them the ‘Supporting Young People’ award at the Oldham Business Awards.…
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Oldham businesses celebrated at awards ceremony
OLDHAM’s businesses were once again celebrated at another glittering awards ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Winners of 11 categories were announced on the night,…
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Saddleworth’s popular Santa Dash to return this year
THE familiar flock of red and white costumes will once again grace Saddleworth’s streets during the festive period this year. That’s because the traditional Santa…
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Saddleworth Rushcart 2023 provides European slant
TO SAY they came from all over the country to take part in this year’s Saddleworth Rushcart would be doing it a disservice. For people…
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Rishworth School salutes ‘remarkable’ results
PUPILS from the Saddleworth area helped contribute to a ‘remarkable’ set of GCSE results at Rishworth School. Almost 85 per cent in total achieved Grades…
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Saddleworth School pupils’ delight at GCSE grades
NERVES, tension, anxiety – just three of the words that could best describe pupils of Saddleworth School before they found out their GCSE results. Once…
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Oldham Hulme pays tribute to pupils’ achievements
Images by Oldham Hulme Grammar School HARD work and determination have been put down as two of the main reasons why pupils at Oldham Hulme…
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College toasts achievements of Oldham students in A-levels
STUDENTS at Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) have been hailed for coming through several challenges to do a ‘fantastic job’ in their A-levels. The complex,…
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Oldham Hulme ‘utterly delighted’ with A-Level results
THERE were lots of success stories to celebrate among students and staff at Oldham Hulme Grammar School on A-Level Results Day. The private school has…
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Hard work pays off for Crompton House students
CROMPTON House Sixth Form in Oldham is celebrating what it describes as an ‘outstanding’ set of A-Level results for its students. The Shaw-based college, which…
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Loreto celebrate excellent results
THE class of 2023 at Loreto Sixth Form College is celebrating an impressive set of results. The Hulme-based college, which attracts students from across Tameside…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to dance in the streets at the annual Rushcart festival
MORRIS MEN will take over the villages once again as Saddleworth Rushcart returns over the weekend of August 25-27. The renowned festival is now in…
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Dr Kershaw’s Summer Fayre and Mascot Launch a Success
DR Kershaw’s welcomed the community back to the Hospice for their first Summer Fayre in four years. The Fayre, which took place on July 30,…
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New season means new aims as Millgate turns 50
HOPES are high Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre can break more records with the 2023/24 season that has just been announced. Volunteers at the venue were…
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Saddleworth set to bloom in annual Parish Council competition
GREEN-FINGERED residents are invited to participate in the annual Saddleworth in Bloom event. Hosted by the area’s Parish Council, the competition aims to showcase its…
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Future of Whit Friday contest under review as complaint made
A WHIT Friday Brass Band Contest organising committee admits it is reviewing whether to keep on going as it complains over this year’s event. Those…
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Saddleworth walks it way on a wondrous Whit Friday
HUNDREDS of people from Saddleworth came together as the area marked Whit Friday with annual walks. And they were joined by some foreign visitors, who…
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Millgate ready to get Silver Lining
THEATRE goers will see a Silver Lining in what promises a Great Escape from everyday life. The Theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre will host…
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Holmfirth Artweek will bring together local artists
HOLMFIRTH Artweek returns this July, promising to be another successful year for the popular community event. The annual art exhibition, a firm favourite in the…
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Iconic Saddleworth monument reaches 100
FOR MANY people it is the very first sign of entering Saddleworth. For miles around, the Pots and Pans cenotaph towers over the valleys and…
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2023 Oldham Business Awards launch marks 15TH anniversary
THE 2023 Oldham Business Awards are officially underway! And this year marks the 15th anniversary of the awards which has become one of the biggest events…
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