A FAMILIAR sound will return to the streets of Saddleworth this year – the sound of brass band music. The event, dubbed as ‘The Greatest…
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Tributes paid after death of familiar 104-year-old
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…
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Family and friends to clock up Muddy Miles for Megs
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,…
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Turn back the clock with Dobcross Silver Band & The Bailey Dolls
Step back in time with Dobcross Silver Band and The Bailey Dolls as bring a very special concert to Millgate Arts Threate in Delph on…
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A ferret walks into a pub….
THE JOKE goes ‘A man walks into a pub’ but one Saddleworth venue had to deal with a different kind of intruder – a ferret!…
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Get involved with Saddleworth Players
SADDLEWORTH Players are giving people the chance to get involved, whether it be on or off stage, as they launch their new season. The group,…
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Review: Saddleworth Players Trap audiences with brilliance
IF YOU spot people leaving the Theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre looking backwards constantly or scratching their head, that will be because they have…
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Millgate hopes to get audiences caught in a Trap
THE THEATRE at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre is set to get people wondering what is going on and who is who with a gripping psychological…
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Ventriloquist show may take the cake
THE THEATRE at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre will soon have raucous laughter echoing around it – and no-one’s lips would have moved. For comedy ventriloquist…
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JOB VACANCY: Warehouse Operative with COP, Saddleworth
Delph chapel saga goes on
THE LONG-RUNNING saga over a Delph chapel that has been at the centre of planning rows for years goes on after it failed to sell…
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Judy and Liza come to Delph’s Millgate
TWO West End stars will bring a pair of Hollywood legends to the theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre. For Emma Dears and Helen Sheals…
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New plan for Heights
BUILDINGS lying near a former historic pub will be demolished and replaced with a house if plans are approved But this will be just one…
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Saddleworth Voices: meet Delph-based artist Richard Clare
By Martin Plant Everyone has a story to tell. Based on this simple idea, the article called Saddleworth Voices is a feature of Saddleworth Independent.…
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Body art shines a light on underdiagnosed disease which affects 1 in 10 this Endometriosis Action Month
A DELPH woman who has been battling for a diagnosis for seven years has bared all to raise awareness of a hidden and devastating condition…
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Homes redevelopment plan for derelict mill
THE SITE of a Delph mill that was devastated by fire will be turned into 60 properties, if planning permission is granted. An area occupied…
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Bette & Joan brings all of Hollywood’s glamour and tension to Delph – and then some
WHAT IS the opposite of the saying ‘opposites attract?’ Well, those who packed into the theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre found out as a…
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Expect no holding back as Bette & Joan comes to Saddleworth
PLAYING Hollywood icons and portraying the bitter rivalry they had away from the screen could be a daunting experience for any actor. But those bringing…
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Roaring success for Delph tapas fundraiser
A SPANISH tapas night at The White Lion in Delph served up a treat for guests as well as raising £840 for Hog Manor Hedgehog…
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Delph hidden gem restaurant goes back to its roots
A DELPH restaurant that is as authentic an Italian as it comes is going back in time by reverting to its former name. Lorenzo Porta…
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Hollywood rivalry comes to Saddleworth’s Millgate
THE TALE of one of Hollywood’s greatest rivalries is coming to Saddleworth, thanks to the latest production at the theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre.…
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Cash problems hit Saddleworth!
DISAPPEARING places where people in Saddleworth can withdraw cash are cause for concern for one local councillor. The facility at what was the Natwest Bank…
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Delph author’s prize acceptance is well-written
AN AUTHOR has scooped more honours to add to her growing list as she makes waves in the world of publishing. But Jo Perry has…
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‘Adorable’ tribute to national treasure Dora at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre
THE TALE of Oldham lass turned national treasure Dora Bryan is coming back to her home turf with a performance at the theatre at Delph’s…
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Lights, camera, action for Saddleworth film group
FILM fans will be able to feast their eyes on some of the most fascinating, award-winning productions from across the planet in Saddleworth. Fancy a…
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Professional panto returns to Saddleworth’s Millgate Arts Centre
THE FAMOUS professional Saddleworth panto is back – oh yes it is! This year’s show is Aladdin at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph from…
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Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
CHRISTMAS spirit is already spreading through Saddleworth – but there are many more events across the villages in the run up to December 25. Some…
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Museum’s 2023 calendar captures old Saddleworth
TWELVE iconic photos from old Saddleworth are included in a 2023 calendar launched by Saddleworth Museum. It is created in A4 size by the museum’s…
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Charity theatre night raises money for Mahdlo
A CAST of two took to the stage in Delph for a special charity night, raising £750 for Mahdlo Youth Zone. For several years Saddleworth…
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Hair removal in a new light thanks to Luminate
SADDLEWORTH is now home to one of the most advanced ways of tackling what is becoming an all too familiar problem for people – body…
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Delph donates to Ukrainian Appeal
DELPH churches and the community dug deep to raise £558.31 on Whit Friday for Christian Aid’s Ukrainian Appeal. St Thomas’s and Delph Methodist churches walked…
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Services and events for Saddleworth churches this Christmas
THE Church of England in Saddleworth is holding various services and events across the area for Christmas. Find out what’s going on in your area…
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Festive cheer to illuminate Saddleworth for annual Christmas Lights Competition
HOMES and businesses across the community will shine bright for the annual Saddleworth Christmas Illuminations competition. The competition, run by Saddleworth Parish Council, sees judges…
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Professional panto set to return to Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre
CROWDS will be flocking to and lapping up every second of this year’s pantomime at the theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre. For The Big…
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