By Nick Jackson – Local Democracy Reporter THE FINAL route for the 2024 Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race has been revealed as Greater Manchester…
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Dive into new ‘Wild Water’ feature documentary at Millgate
DIVE in and enjoy a new feature documentary about cold water swimming on the big screen in Saddleworth along with the chance to quiz the…
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Saddleworth Trail gets to the ‘Art’ of the matter
SADDLEWORTH is home to a new event showing off the artistic talent in the area with its first ever Art trail. We all know the…
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Large Delph home given all-clear by planning chiefs
A LARGE Delph house that is being built has been cleared of breaching planning regulations. The size of Cribbstones, which is being constructed on Delph…
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Funding boost for Saddleworth outdoor activity centre
AN OUTDOOR education centre in Delph has received a funding boost to carry out much-needed repairs to its roof. People of all ages have been…
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Theatre mourns the death of iconic Ken Wright
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…
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Review: Saddleworth Players put on a marvellous Murder, Margaret and Me
NOT JUST one national treasure but two have combined at a Saddleworth theatre – and the results are expectedly brilliant. But Murder, Margaret and Me…
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Fly-tipping hotspot in Saddleworth targeted again
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A FLY-TIPPING hotspot in Saddleworth was hit with one of its biggest piles of rubbish yet in what…
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Zero dog fouling fines issued in two years
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter (LDRS) NO FINES have been issued to Oldham dog owners who do not pick up after their pets…
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Saddleworth Players’ dark comedy explores why Miss Marple movies were almost never made
GENTEEL ladies involved with violent murder makes a fine theme for comedy drama – and you can see it first hand at the Millgate Arts…
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Join Millgate Arts Centre to shape the Saddleworth Panto experience
MILLGATE Arts Centre is giving theatre lovers the chance to hear about the history of Pantomimes over the last 303 years and have your say…
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Vandalism spree hits Saddleworth
A WAVE of vandalism has swept through Saddleworth, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. Residents woke on Monday, April 1 to the aftermath…
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It’s a dog’s life for Saddleworth’s Crufts champion
SADDLEWORTH is home to a champion from Crufts – and Ronnie is the star. For the Delph dog is officially an award winner from the…
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Saddleworth firm makes call for future foster carers
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED provider is calling for people to consider a career in fostering. And Wayne Brown, who was just 21-years-old when he began providing a…
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Teenage actors can join cast of gripping play at local theatre
TALENTED young actors are being invited to audition for a part in a gripping play being staged at a Saddleworth theatre this summer. ‘I love…
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New meeting arranged after ideas to take historic Saddleworth church to new Heights
A SECOND meeting will be held to talk through ‘interesting’ ideas on bringing a historic Saddleworth church back into regular use. Top of the list,…
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Young artists with disabilities take centre stage at Millgate
Photos by Alan Gorst A GROUP of young artists with disabilities are taking centre stage at The Millgate Arts Centre in Delph as they put…
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Animal charity has Delph kennels and cattery bid refused
AN ANIMAL charity has failed in its bid to set up a kennels and cattery in Delph amid accusations of ‘NIMBY’ comments from objectors. Pennine…
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Saddleworth becomes New York in most Glorious fashion
SADDLEWORTH theatregoers are being transported across the Atlantic and back in time in the most Glorious way. For Saddleworth Players’ latest production is an undoubted…
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Diverse quartet will be on song at Millgate Arts Centre
SADDLEWORTH Concerts Society’s season continues with a performance by a diverse quartet passionate about making classical music inclusive and accessible. Since forming at the Royal…
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Delph chapel to go to auction again
THE SAGA over a Delph chapel that has been at the centre of planning rows for years is set to see its next episode after…
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Saddleworth Players ready to look Glorious
DELPH is many things – one thing it certainly is not is anything like New York. But director Pauline Walsh, the Saddleworth Players’ cast and…
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Live Abba tribute to bring family fun to Delph
WE’VE all sung and danced the night away to Abba before, right? If you’re a seasoned ‘Dancing Queen’ or inspired to become a ‘Super Trouper’,…
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Desire to take historic chapel to new Heights
ONE OF Saddleworth’s most historic churches could be brought further into community use as the group looking after it wants interest from those living close…
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Soprano’s story plays out in ‘hilarious’ comedy at Delph theatre
A “LUNATICALLY funny” play based on a true story promises to keep audiences at a Delph theatre “very happy”. Saddleworth Players will be performing Glorious!…
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Rumbles Lane closed after sink hole appears
RUMBLES LANE, DELPH – CLOSED A road closure is in place in Delph after a sink hole started to appear in the road. Rumbles Lane…
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Delph mill to be converted if Government confirms council go-ahead
A ‘WRECK’ of a Delph mill may be converted new homes after planning permission was granted. However, the fate of Bailey Mill now rests on…
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Be part of Saddleworth Players cast for unique production
A LOCAL theatre group is casting for a unique production next year where Jane Austen pits her wit and will against her greatest adversary and…
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Saddleworth’s Best Kept Secret – Panto returns to Delph theatre
IF you and your family are in need of a panto fix this December, look no further than a performance of a classic German fairytale…
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Delph road closure sign ‘lie’ to be changed as bridge work is delayed
BUSINESSES in Delph have been hit by a ‘lie’ of a road sign that made out motorists could not get into the village as bridge…
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Review: Alice provides a golden glow to Delph’s Millgate
WHEN it came to toasting the 50th anniversary of theatre at Delph’s Millgate, Saddleworth Players did not do things by half. But what better way…
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Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. Springhead: Friday, December 1 from 6pm…
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Troubled Delph bridge means longer journey over water
MOTORISTS in Saddleworth face a long diversion route as a bridge over a river will be closed. People will not be able to travel along…
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Alice promises a golden celebration at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre
NO-ONE can deny Carol Davies’ commitment to making sure a 50th anniversary is marked in the right way – a day-and-a-half making lobster costumes exemplified…
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