MAHDLO Youth Zone is calling on the community to back their Double Donation scheme and raise valuable funds to help the young people of Oldham.…
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Kevin Sinfield honoured with Loch Lomond Spirit of Super League award
SADDLEWORTH’S Kevin Sinfield is the recipient of the 2021 Loch Lomond Spirit of Super League award. It is bestowed upon someone who epitomises the values…
View More Kevin Sinfield honoured with Loch Lomond Spirit of Super League awardJust champion Greg’s community work recognised by store giants
A TESCO Greenfield staff member has been recognised by the company in his role as community champion. Greg Barratt has worked at the Chew Valley…
View More Just champion Greg’s community work recognised by store giantsResponse to pandemic highlighted as Bromleys Solicitors wins plaudits
BROMLEYS Solicitors’ response to the pandemic has been praised as the firm celebrates being recognised for excellence in its practice management and client care. The…
View More Response to pandemic highlighted as Bromleys Solicitors wins plauditsMedal recognition for Emmaus Mossley founder Richard
A FORMER Saddleworth resident is one of three people to receive special medals to recognise their voluntary contributions to a homelessness charity. Richard Darlington helped…
View More Medal recognition for Emmaus Mossley founder RichardOBE for Lees mum who launched Chatty Café to combat loneliness
A YOUNG mother from Lees whose spearheaded a now nationwide scheme to combat loneliness and encourage social interaction has been awarded an OBE in the…
View More OBE for Lees mum who launched Chatty Café to combat lonelinessEnterprising Greenfield business recognised with Queen’s Award
GREENFIELD based glasshouse and greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic has received the royal seal of approval. Founded in 1938, the Wellington Road business is now the…
View More Enterprising Greenfield business recognised with Queen’s AwardLees primary school receives online safety savvy accreditation accolade
HEY With Zion has successfully completed a comprehensive online safety training programme demonstrating its commitment to keeping children and young people safe online. The Lees…
View More Lees primary school receives online safety savvy accreditation accoladeLittle Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral award
A SPRINGHEAD youngster, inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore, has received civic recognition for her own outstanding contribution to charity and the…
View More Little Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral awardGlobal acclaim proves Sue is one step ahead
A SOLICITOR at Tameside law firm Bromleys has been recognised for her expertise by an elite global professional body. Sue Darlington has been admitted as…
View More Global acclaim proves Sue is one step aheadOldham College’s ‘Amazing Grace’ is young student of the year national finalist
AN INSPIRATIONAL Oldham College student who has battled serious illness has been shortlisted for a top national accolade. Grace Prestwood has been named as one…
View More Oldham College’s ‘Amazing Grace’ is young student of the year national finalistGym and tonic! Diggle business praised for virus fighting measures
A SADDLEWORTH business has been made an example of by Oldham Council’s environmental health officers and the Health and Safety Executive – and it is…
View More Gym and tonic! Diggle business praised for virus fighting measuresHeritage history passes test of time for honoured pupils
A SPRINGHEAD school is one of only eight across the country to receive a coveted Historic England heritage award. Knowsley Junior School is celebrating the…
View More Heritage history passes test of time for honoured pupilsYoung people honoured with Rotary Club of Oldham’s Student of the Year awards
YOUNG people’s contributions to school, family and the community are being celebrated again as the Rotary Club of Oldham announced the winners of its Oldham…
View More Young people honoured with Rotary Club of Oldham’s Student of the Year awardsRoyal Oldham hospital shortlisted for award
THE Royal Oldham Hospital has been shortlisted for a ‘Changing Culture Award’ for its work to improve staff experience and patient safety through a new…
View More Royal Oldham hospital shortlisted for awardOldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams honoured to be Labour People’s Choice MP of the Year
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, called it an ‘absolute honour’ to be named Labour People’s Choice MP of the Year 2019 in the Patchwork…
View More Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams honoured to be Labour People’s Choice MP of the YearDebbie Abrahams nominated for MP of the Year award
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has been nominated for the MP of the Year Award 2019. The awards will take place in…
View More Debbie Abrahams nominated for MP of the Year awardDelph company Inclusive Technology wins top award for virtual reality classroom equipment
INNOVATIVE virtual reality equipment for students with unique educational needs has helped make a Delph-based tech company’s dreams of winning a top international award come…
View More Delph company Inclusive Technology wins top award for virtual reality classroom equipmentQueen’s Award honour awarded to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
THE courageous Oldham Mountain Rescue Team has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive. The…
View More Queen’s Award honour awarded to Oldham Mountain Rescue TeamKind community helps bring Uppermill defibrillator closer to reality
A NEW life-saving defibrillator in Uppermill is one beat closer to becoming a reality thanks to generous donations from the community. And Audrey Lee, who…
View More Kind community helps bring Uppermill defibrillator closer to realityMark is top of the class with British Education Award
A GREENFIELD student is top of the class after winning a prestigious British Education Award. Mark Barrow, who graduated from Bangor University in 2018, won…
View More Mark is top of the class with British Education AwardSpringhead tech firm Aspect IT shortlisted for prestigious North West Business Masters award
AN IT consultancy based in Springhead has been named as a finalist in the prestigious North West Business Masters awards. Aspect IT, which celebrated its…
View More Springhead tech firm Aspect IT shortlisted for prestigious North West Business Masters awardIda walking on air after New Year’s Honours recognition
IDA Ashworth has enjoyed a year of surprises but nothing greater than the award of the British Empire Medal. The sprightly 90-year-old, founder and now…
View More Ida walking on air after New Year’s Honours recognitionOldham blooms brilliant for ninth year in a row at North West in Bloom
OLDHAM has stolen the show once more at the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious North West in Bloom awards. For the ninth year in a row…
View More Oldham blooms brilliant for ninth year in a row at North West in BloomHartley Botanic’s RHS Hampton Court Tradestand is another award winner
Hartley Botanic has secured another five stars for its tradestand at RHS Hampton Court thanks to its ‘provenance and history’. Inspired by the Greenfield-based greenhouse…
View More Hartley Botanic’s RHS Hampton Court Tradestand is another award winnerPrestigious conservation award for work at Dovestone Reservoir
GREENFIELD’S iconic Dovestone Reservoir has earned RSPB and United Utilities recognition for nature conservation efforts. Their partnership conservation project received accolades at this year’s Chartered…
View More Prestigious conservation award for work at Dovestone ReservoirHome care company wins top recommendation award for third year
AN Oldham and Saddleworth home care company has won an award based on the glowing recommendations it receives from its clients, their families and friends.…
View More Home care company wins top recommendation award for third yearHartley Botanic scoops five stars and tradestand accolade at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
GREENFIELD-BASED greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic is blooming with success after scooping a five stars and the prestigious Director General’s tradestand award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show…
View More Hartley Botanic scoops five stars and tradestand accolade at RHS Chelsea Flower ShowTop CAMRA ‘Club of the Year’ award for Dobcross Band and Social Club
A heritage village Band Club has scooped a glittering accolade from the country’s real ale watchdog. The legendary Dobcross Band and Social Club has won…
View More Top CAMRA ‘Club of the Year’ award for Dobcross Band and Social ClubCivic Ball is success for chairman’s charities
A GLITTERING annual Civic Ball saw 132 guests dress up to the nines and dance the night away in Uppermill, raising £865 for local charities.…
View More Civic Ball is success for chairman’s charitiesHonour for Delph cricketer Grant Jones to win Lady Sykes Candlestick Trophy
DELPH cricketer Grant Jones has been awarded the Drake Huddersfield League’s greatest honour. Grant received the Lady Sykes Candlestick Trophy at the league’s annual dinner…
View More Honour for Delph cricketer Grant Jones to win Lady Sykes Candlestick TrophyOldham Council Deputy Leader receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
Oldham Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abdul Jabbar has received his MBE at Buckingham Palace. Cllr Jabbar, who has been a councillor for more than 20…
View More Oldham Council Deputy Leader receives MBE at Buckingham PalaceSTAR award for police team that solved Saddleworth moors man mystery death
UNRELENTING efforts by a dedicated team of detectives who identified the Mystery Man of Saddleworth Moor have been celebrated at a glittering award ceremony. Det…
View More STAR award for police team that solved Saddleworth moors man mystery deathNew Saddleworth Super Stars scheme to celebrate young people
SADDLEWORTH has an abundance of bright, kind, caring youngsters who do amazing acts without seeking any recognition. The Saddleworth Independent is proud to spearhead a…
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