CHILDREN at risk in the area have a much-improved service looking after them, inspectors have found. For Oldham Council’s department responsible has risen from an…
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Saddleworth School realises hoop dreams
SADDLEWORTH School’s Year Eight basketball team is feeling champion after being crowned the best in Oldham. But to say it was pushed hard in the…
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Pippa’s midas touch is golden moment for children’s charity
A CHILDREN’S charity is celebrating a £10,000 windfall thanks to a customer’s golden moment at Tesco Greenfield. Cash for Kids will now receive the five-figure…
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Trekkers return from ‘Home of the Giants’ in aid of children’s hospice
NINE residents from Oldham and Saddleworth were among triumphant trekkers who completed an arduous five-day trek through the mountains and fjords of Norway to raise…
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New home as theatre school celebrates 20 years
A POPULAR theatre school is celebrating 20 years as well as a move to a new home in Uppermill. More than 200 children and adults…
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Creative children bring Jubilee cheer to villages
THERE were 183 crowns, 53 queens, five hand-made crowns and two posters all colourfully created to decorate Lees, Springhead and Grotton thanks to a Platinum…
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The Jungle Book swings back to Oldham Coliseum
A MUSICAL adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s famous story The Jungle Book offers a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy this Easter at Oldham…
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Slow down! Campaign launched for speed reduction on Denshaw Road
A DELPH mum has started a campaign to cut the speed limit on a main village road after witnessing several near misses caused by speeding…
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COLUMN: Five ways your child can use technology for good
By Hannah Dooley Marketing Executive for Aspect IT Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. Find…
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Hunt down naughty elves around Greenfield
THERE is a host of naughty elves around Greenfield waiting to be found this Christmas. The festive Great Greenfield Naughty Elf Hunt is organised by…
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Is there such a thing as a good divorce?
Advertisement feature by Pearson Solicitors WHEN you have a family it’s an emotional day making the decision to separate or divorce, whether by mutual agreement…
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Mahdlo’s event with physicist Professor Brian Cox postponed
AN EVENT with world famous physicist and former Lydgate resident Professor Brian Cox organised by Mahdlo Youth Zone has been postponed until Spring 2022. The…
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Choc-a-lot we’ve got! From Denshaw with love
GENEROUS Denshaw residents ensured scores of children didn’t go without eggs this Easter. Thanks to their efforts and organisers Jodie Simpson and Jane Ireland, youngsters…
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Children invited to spring into action and celebrate nature for photography competition
SPRING into action and get closer to nature this April with a children’s photography competition. The ‘Celebrate Nature’ competition is being run by LSG Business…
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School hopes fundraiser is eggs-cellent idea!
THERE will be search parties out again in Greenfield next month… for Easter eggs! After the success of its Christmas bauble hunt, Greenfield Primary School’s…
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Return of ‘popular’ rail services proves unpopular
PARENTS have reacted with anger and disbelief after TransPennine Express (TPE) reintroduced what it described as ‘popular’ local train services to coincide with the reopening…
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Half-term superhero training with Oldham Coliseum
THIS February half-term Oldham Coliseum Theatre is releasing interactive superhero training videos for children aged 4+ to join in with and enjoy. The Adventures of…
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Mahdlo encourages young people to speak out during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
MAHDLO Youth Zone is encouraging all young people who have experienced hate crime to come forward and report it, particularly during National Hate Crime Awareness…
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Chrysalis sets sights on caring for young people
RESEARCH shows mental health problems are rising at an alarming rate in children and young people – but one local psychotherapist is determined to do…
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Saddleworth Village Olympics cancelled for first time ever
AFTER much deliberation the Saddleworth Village Olympics Organising Committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
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Captain Tom inspires young pair to take on 100 challenges
WHEN you are only four or five, 100 of anything might seem too big to achieve – but not for two determined young fundraisers. During…
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‘Outstanding’ Diggle pre-school but challenges ahead for Dandelions
A SADDLEWORTH pre-school has received the highest possible accolade from Ofsted. But Diggle Dandelions’ celebrations of its four ‘outstanding’ grades have been put on hold…
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Creative children craft delights for VE Day
FROM cupcakes and poems to a silhouette jar, there was a vast array of creative talent on display in a children’s art competition on VE…
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Saddleworth children’s group to Sing a Rainbow for the NHS
Hartbeeps Saddleworth and Tameside is one of over 100 Hartbeeps groups that will be aiming to raise money for the NHS this week. Inspired by…
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Children get creative for Easter competitions in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FROM bright Easter bonnets to mouth-watering cakes, there was an array of eye-catching creations as children got crafty for a host of competitions. LSG Business Hub…
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Mayor of Oldham invites children to brighten up Facebook page with rainbow pictures
THE Mayor of Oldham is calling on the borough’s children to share their rainbow photos on her Facebook page and brighten her day during the…
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Get creative for children’s Easter competitions in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
YOU may have to spend this Easter at home but one community group is making sure there is still plenty of fun for everyone. LSG…
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Mum launches free photo project to entertain children this summer
DIGGLE photographer and mum-of-two Bev Ridyard is once more launching a free, six-week photo challenge to help children battle the boredom this summer holidays. Bev,…
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Oldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
OLDHAM Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month from Monday, May 13 to Thursday, June 13. The…
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Stars in our eyes: Nominations open to celebrate looked after children and care leavers
NOMINATIONS are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers. Oldham Council will host its annual Stars in Our…
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Saddleworth Round Table helps bring comfort to children with Buddy Bag scheme
CARING members of Saddleworth Round Table dedicated their Sunday afternoon to packing emergency care back packs which will help comfort 180 children. The Buddy Bag…
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Wash and go….Wembley beckons for Diggle School youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at Diggle Primary School have set themselves a fund-raising goal as part of their road to Wembley experience. Around 50 pupils have signed up…
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Saddleworth Singers hit right notes to raise £750 for MIND
A boost of £750 has been presented to mental health charity MIND by Saddleworth Singers to help local children and young people. The ladies’ choir…
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New sensory space opened in children’s A&E at The Royal Oldham
A FANTASTIC new sensory space has been officially opened by the Mayor of Oldham Cllr Javid Iqbal in the Children’s A&E Department at The Royal…
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