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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Denshaw drama as car catches fire on road
A MAIN road in Denshaw was closed as a car burst into flames – with the fire engulfing another. Neighbouring property was also damaged in…
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Oldham Mountain Rescue Team act after Denshaw incident
MEMBERS of Saddleworth-based Oldham Mountain Rescue Team made sure an injured dog walker could be treated after a cry for help. At lunchtime on Wednesday…
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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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Council told to produce the goods over Saddleworth road scheme
OLDHAM Council has been told to fulfil a pledge to carry out a Saddleworth traffic calming scheme – almost three years after funding was awarded.…
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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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Cyclist Martha stars on two feet rather than two wheels
DENSHAW’S Martha Tibbott, a successful cyclist, also excelled at another sport after winning the women’s race in the Mossley 10K in a course record time.…
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That’s the way to Tutu it! Lily-Mae dances her way to Royal approval
A SCOUTHEAD youngster, described as possessing “special and natural ability”, has taken a significant step towards a career as a professional ballet dancer. Lily-Mae Gould,…
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Pete ready for new management challenge with the Bluebirds
DENSHAW-RAISED Pete Wild, regarded as one of the brightest young managers in football, is looking forward to a new managerial challenge after being appointed boss…
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I’ll go to the foot of our stairs!
A ‘FORGOTTEN’ set of stone steps has received a Spring clean from a group of volunteers keen to help fellow walkers put their best feet…
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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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Chocs away! Easter egg appeal launched for hospital
A DENSHAW mum will be egg-static if she can again provide hundreds of Easter treats for deserving recipients this year. In 2021, Jodie Simpson collected…
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Oldham Made is open for business
A DENSHAW businessman has helped turn a new Oldham Made pop-up store into a reality, following a campaign led by Oldham Council to kickstart the…
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Doctor on the run! Village puts best feet forward for Andrew’s Feb idea
A DENSHAW based GP has dug out his running shoes for an annual month of activity he’s dubbed ‘Feb-run-ary.’ And Dr Andrew Vance is supported…
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Generous Denshaw residents collect gifts galore to ensure Happy Christmas for youngsters
KIND-HEARTED Denshaw residents have collected a variety of presents for children who might otherwise have gone without at Christmas. Mum of two Jen Russell hit…
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Light show with difference in Denshaw
THERE were more lights than expected when Christmas came to Denshaw. Residents of all ages turned out in force for the switch on of the…
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Denshaw: a brief history
A brief history of Denshaw by John Kirkbride The old days Beyond the village of Delph and situated pretty much on the edge of the…
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Christmas cheer comes to villages
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. The first village to turn on…
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Help Light Up Denshaw
DENSHAW is calling on the community to help raise £1,000 so the village can shine brightly again this Christmas. Light Up Denshaw is hoping for…
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Motor racer Phil changes track to join new team
A NEW chapter in the motor racing career of Austerlands’ Phil McGarty is about to unfold. Denshaw-raised Phil will be having the first race for…
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Read all about it – new-look Printers given stamp of approval after lockdown re-opening
A SADDLEWORTH pub that can trace its hospitality lineage back more than 300 years has re-opened after lockdown looking forward to a positive new chapter…
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Saddleworth Runners 5K to Fell Group is back for 2021
DO you want to gain the confidence to run off road and on the hills? Fancy trying trail or fell running but don’t know where…
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Council admits not keeping upto speed with road signs repairs
A COLLECTION of road signs, including two in the vicinity of a school safety zone, are to be decommissioned after failing into disrepair. Oldham Council,…
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Works underway to upgrade Denshaw gas mains installed in 1912
A MAJOR project to upgrade one of the borough’s oldest gas mains in Denshaw, which pre-dates the First World War and helps heat thousands of…
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Christmas spirit shines bright in Saddleworth villages
CHRISTMAS spirit is shining bright across Saddleworth’s villages as homes, businesses and trees are illuminated for the festive period. The usual switch-on events were cancelled…
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Dumpers target Saddleworth fly tipping grot spot
A NOTORIOUS fly tipping grot spot has been targeted again by illegal dumpers. Three separate locations on the A672 Ripponden Road above Denshaw are covered…
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A job very well done by Denshaw litter pickers
COMMUNITY-spirited residents took to the streets of Denshaw to give the village a spring clean. In just two hours the volunteers, suitably socially distanced, collected…
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Denshaw doctor comes to rescue of stricken Gordon
EXCLUSIVE LIFE-SAVING doctor Laura Coleman urges members of the public not to be scared of using defibrillators. Laura from Denshaw is one of two medical…
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Police appeal for information about four suspicious incidents involving red Ford Fiesta across Oldham
POLICE are appealing for information about four suspicious incidents involving a red Ford Fiesta that took place in Oldham and Rochdale on Friday, August 24,…
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Bloomin lovely in Denshaw as popular flower and home produce show returns
WHETHER you are green fingered or a bake off want-to-be, Denshaw has it all as Saturday, September 1 sees the return of the village’s popular…
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Cyclist brought back to life by Denshaw defibrillator after collapsing outside pub
A CYCLIST, who ‘died’ after collapsing outside a Saddleworth public house, is recovering in hospital thanks to a life-saving defibrillator. The man stopped breathing after…
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New Saddleworth Rambler bus service is now up and running
DAVID Littlewood had the honour of being the first passenger on Saddleworth’s new dedicated bus service. It’s hoped thousands more will follow him in…
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