By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter Tributes have poured in for a man who was ‘one of the nicest people you could have met’…
View More ‘One of the nicest people you could have met’ – tributes to former Oldham councillor Peter Dean after 50 years of service
A FIRE at a Greenfield business claimed the lives of several indirect victims – fish. Sachets, on Wellington Industrial Park – behind the village’s Tesco…
View More Greenfield fire fallout sees death of hundreds of fish
A SADDLEWORTH couple drowned in their car after it crashed through their property and into a nearby reservoir, an inquest has heard. But a definitive…
View More Open verdict on Saddleworth couple’s reservoir deaths
DEBBIE Abrahams has paid tribute to her predecessor Phil Woolas, following the death of the former Oldham East and Saddleworth MP at the age of…
View More MP Abrahams pays tribute to predecessor after his death
SADDLEWORTH is rallying around after a business owner whose products became nationally known died suddenly. Charles Barlow, who formed Greenfield-based Barmy Flags, passed away ‘peacefully…
View More Tributes flood in after Saddleworth-based businessman’s death
POPULAR community stalwart and former councillor and Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander has passed away. The news was announced by her husband Adrian Alexander in…
View More Community stalwart and former Mayor of Oldham Ginny Alexander dies
A much-loved breast cancer campaigner and advocate from Diggle, known for her courage and determination, has died. Jo Taylor was first diagnosed with breast cancer…
View More Saddleworth mourns the loss of beloved cancer advocate Jo Taylor
BROADCASTER and journalist John Stapleton, who was born in Oldham and grew up in Diggle, has died aged 79. Mr Stapleton, whose career in television…
View More Saddleworth-born broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
A WOMAN has died after entering a Saddleworth reservoir. Emergency service responded to reports of a woman getting into difficulty in the water at Strinesdale,…
View More Woman dies after entering Saddleworth reservoir
COMMUNITY tributes have poured in following the death of popular former Uppermill shop owner Frank ‘Franky Fine Buys’ Bradbury. Frank, who ran Fine Buys emporium…
View More Community pays tribute following death of ‘Franky Fine Buys’
POLICE have appealed for information after a woman died after being found injured in Ashton-under-Lyne. The 70-year-old was discovered unconscious on Waggon Road – close…
View More Police appeal for information following woman’s Ashton/Oldham death
Images by Saddleworth Independent SADDLEWORTH’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket…
View More Saddleworth cricketing icon Cec Wright passes away
A HUSBAND and wife who died when their car entered a Saddleworth reservoir have been named. Police officers attended Crook Gate, in Denshaw, following reports…
View More Couple found dead at Saddleworth reservoir named
CARR Nee Hall Charlotte Passed away peacefully in the early hours of 6th March 2025, aged 63 years. Formerly of Stoneswood, The Floating Light and…
View More Family announcement: Charlotte Carr nee Hall
A PIONEERING Saddleworth artist, who made the area his home and inspiration, has died. John McCombs admitted he was intrigued by the name Delph after…
View More Renowned Saddleworth artist John McCombs dies
TRIBUTES are pouring in after the death of popular café owner Emma Givvons, the founder and ‘heart and soul’ of Reclamation Room in Uppermill. Emma,…
View More Tributes paid after death of Reclamation Room’s Emma Givvons
A WOMAN who was pulled from a canal at Dobcross has died. Emergency services, including a car associated with North West Air Ambulance, formed a…
View More Woman dies following fall into canal at Dobcross
TRIBUTES are pouring in following the sudden death of popular Saddleworth-based travel agent Angela Mayall. The Saddleworth Independent understands that Angela, who worked with Designer…
View More Community shock after sudden death of travel agent Angela Mayall
LEEDS Rhinos have confirmed the passing of their former player, Rob Burrow CBE, at the age of 41. Burrow, who had been living with Motor…
View More Rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE passes away at 41
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Mayor and Oldham Councillor Olwen Chadderton, who has sadly passed away. Olwen Chadderton, a dedicated political figure, and Labour…
View More Former Mayor of Oldham and Councillor passes away
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team is mourning the death of one of its retired search rescue dogs. Bob, a border collie, started his mountain rescue career…
View More Mountain rescue mourn death of rescue dog
SADDLEWORTH’S theatre community is mourning the loss of its oldest and longest standing supporter following the death of Ken Wright MBE. The 93-year-old left an…
View More Theatre mourns the death of iconic Ken Wright
TRIBUTES have been paid to Oldham’s Mayoress, who has sadly died at the age of 45. Afsheen Chauhan passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March…
View More Tributes paid following sad death of Oldham’s Mayoress
POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after an elderly man sustained fatal injuries in a collision on a main road. Greater Manchester Police…
View More Elderly man dies after collision on main road
POLICE have confirmed they have found a body while searching for a missing man from Saddleworth. John Leyland, known to his friends as ‘Derek’ went…
View More Body found in Greenfield after search for missing man
WATERHEAD ARLFC will not be the same place without Allan Booth after the club’s president and stalwart died. That is the view of vice-chairman Jonathan…
View More Waterhead ARLFC mourns the loss of president Allan Booth
AN OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team dog handler has paid a heartfelt tribute to his pet Jed, who died recently at the age of 13. Dogs…
View More Mountain rescue dog handler pays tribute to loyal pet
A MUCH-LOVED familiar member of Saddleworth church communities, choirs and amateur dramatics groups has died at her home. Rita Deighton passed away suddenly in Springhead…
View More Popular member of Saddleworth church communities passes away
THE MAN who founded one of the area’s most recognised companies has died. And a Saddleworth venue will not see a sombre occasion, more a…
View More Housing Units founder passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Saddleworth parish councillor who helped found Mossley’s Emmaus charity, Richard Darlington. Described as a ‘catalyst and pioneer’ as…
View More Tributes paid after death of ‘catalyst and pioneer’ Richard Darlington
A FORMER Saddleworth teacher who settled in Delph after first meeting his wife on the famous ‘Donkey’ has died at the age of 96. Michael…
View More Much-loved former Saddleworth teacher passes away aged 96
A ‘DOG walker extraordinaire’ who was a familiar face in and around Delph has died at the age of 104. Bill Leonard was often seen…
View More Tributes paid after death of familiar 104-year-old
THE FAMILY and close friends of a young woman who tragically took her own life are putting in the Muddy Miles in her memory. Saturday,…
View More Family and friends to clock up Muddy Miles for Megs
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team is mourning the loss of a popular former member. Sarah Anderson passed away just a week after marrying partner Kathleen while…
View More Mountain Rescue Team mourns loss of former member
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