SADDLEWORTH’S MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a…
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Workers Party candidate challenges Debbie Abrahams to ‘Question Time’ showdown
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’S Workers Party candidate challenged incumbent local MP Debbie Abrahams to a ‘Question Time’ style showdown during a…
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Rishi Sunak sets UK General Election Date for 2024
AFTER months of speculation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date for the next general election. The poll will take place on July 4.…
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Greenfield station ticket office to stay open after U-turn on plans
GREENFIELD railway station’s ticket office will stay open – much to the delight of Saddleworth’s MP, Debbie Abrahams. A public outcry over the Rail Delivery…
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Greenfield station accessibility plans delight MP
PLANS to make Greenfield railway station finally accessible on both sides have been welcomed by the area’s MP, Debbie Abrahams. Saddleworth Independent revealed the site,…
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Saddleworth charity coordinator describes terrifying scenes in Gaza
A LOCAL charity’s coordinator has described how she has had to leave her home and flee Gaza, where the crisis is deepening amid the raging…
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Greenfield train station’s accessibility to be improved
GREENFIELD train station will finally become accessible on both sides as part of a multi-billion pound rail project. The Transpennine Route Upgrade will see lines…
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MP puts Greenfield ticket office closure concerns to minister
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has put concerns raised by local people about the proposed closure of the ticket office at Greenfield train station to a Government minister.…
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Saddleworth Carers sing in Christmas
SADDLEWORTH’S Carers Group showed off its kindness – and talent – as service users gathered with volunteers for a Christmas party. Uppermill Cricket and Bowling…
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Rain doesn’t dampen MP’s Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society
PARTICIPANTS did not let the rain dampen their spirits as they took on the fourth annual Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society in Alexandra Park. The…
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Debbie Abrahams MP organises fourth Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society
EVERYONE is welcome to join MP Debbie Abrahams for her fourth annual Saddleworth and Oldham Memory Walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society.…
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Campaigning MP Debbie Abrahams says ‘know dementia, know Alzheimer’s’
DEMENTIA awareness campaigner and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, Debbie Abrahams, is doing her bit to help spread the World Alzheimer’s Month message which…
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MP welcomes summer school participants
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has welcomed participants to her nine annual Working For My Community Summer School. This year’s summer school…
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Saddleworth gathers to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
THE community gathered for a poignant vigil to mark Holocaust Memorial Day as well as remember those who died in subsequent genocides. The event, organised…
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MP Debbie Abrahams and Oldham Council organise annual Memory Walk to unite against dementia
MP Debbie Abrahams has teamed up again with Oldham Council to arrange the annual Oldham and Saddleworth Memory Walk in Alexandra Park on Saturday, September…
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MP Debbie Abrahams seeks public input for ‘once in a generation’ chance to update digital age legislation
MP Debbie Abrahams is asking the public for their views on the Government’s Online Safety Bill after she was selected as a member of the…
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Mayor Andy Burnham tells Summer School participants their generation will ‘put right the chaos in politics’
MAYOR of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told participants at MP Debbie Abrahams’ Working for Your Community Summer School that they will ‘put right the chaos…
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MP Debbie Abrahams welcomes Summer School participants
MP Debbie Abrahams said she hopes to ‘nurture the next generation of community activists’ as her eighth annual Summer School begins. The MP for Oldham…
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Train group despairs at the lack of improvements at Greenfield Station
RAIL campaigners have been left frustrated and disappointed by the lack of progress on electrification and general improvements at Greenfield Station. Debbie Abrahams, MP for…
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Former refugee and proud Oldhamer honoured by British Red Cross for voluntary service
PROUD Oldhamer and former refugee Marzia Babakarkhail has been awarded a five year long service award by the British Red Cross for her ‘sustained commitment’…
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Saddleworth and Oldham MP joins ‘singing for the brain’ session in Dementia Action Week
DEMENTIA Friends Champion and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth Debbie Abrahams has joined a local Singing for the Brain session to mark Dementia Action…
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Oldham joins Kickstart scheme to tackle increased youth unemployment
By Jasmine Jackson OLDHAM Council is aiming to get more than 1,500 young people aged 16-24 into work over the next 12 months to tackle…
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MP calls on Government for clearer guidance on exercising “locally” after another busy weekend at Dovestone
AFTER the latest weekend influx of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham East and Saddleworth East MP Debbie Abrahams wants greater clarity from Government over Covid-19…
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MP helps Mahdlo spread Christmas cheer young people and families
RAIN didn’t stop play for Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, when she was asked to support Mahdlo’s drive to bring Christmas cheer…
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MP’s ‘concerns” over Spatial Framework as councillors prepare to vote on Oldham’s homes plan allocation
DEBBIE Abrahams warns any future housing development on the Fletchers Mill site in Greenfield must address access issues caused by visitor numbers to Dovestone Reservoir.…
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MP Debbie Abrahams supports Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
By Jacklin Kwan OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has added her voice to those of other MPs and environmental campaigners supporting the Climate…
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Oldham politicians call on Government to release lockdown exit plan after ‘failures’ handling Covid-19 pandemic
OLDHAM’s council leader and MPs have signed a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak criticising the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sean Fielding, Debbie Abrahams…
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MP invites Saddleworth constituents to virtual town hall meeting
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is hosting a virtual town hall meeting for Saddleworth residents on Friday, October 2 from 4.30-5.30pm. The event is…
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MP Debbie Abrahams walks in memory of her mum
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, is encouraging local people to support the work of Alzheimer’s Society by taking part in this year’s Memory…
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Marzia’s story inspires young people at MP’s summer school
A PROUD Oldhamer and former refugee has inspired local young people with her story of making a daring escape to the UK after the Taliban…
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Mr Speaker tells summer school participants ‘young people matter’
SPEAKER of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has told participants at MP Debbie Abrahams virtual summer school how he has spent years campaigning…
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MP Debbie Abrahams launches virtual town hall meetings with constituents
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is launching a series of virtual town hall meetings with local residents. The meetings, which will be…
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Oldham MPs thank community and voluntary sector for response to Covid-19
OLDHAM MPs Debbie Abrahams and Jim McMahon have paid tribute to the hard work and dedication shown by local community and voluntary sector groups in…
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MP’s ‘virtual’ Working for Your Community Summer School 2020 open for applications
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has opened applications for her seventh annual Working for Your Community Summer School – but this year the school…
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