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Entertainment

The Great Saddleworth Alphabet Quiz – Straight from the Diggle & Delph Donkeys!

Gemma Carter October 11, 2025 DelphDigglenewsOldhamquizSaddleworth

Get ready to mind your Ps and Qs — because this month’s quiz is all about the Alphabet! From A to Z, we’ve got questions…

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Oldham bikes in wheelie good condition for winter

Aimee Belmore October 7, 2025 broadstone manorDigglenewsredrowSaddleworth

BIKES across Oldham are now ready for winter thanks to a free safety check at Redrow’s Broadstone Manor development in Diggle. The ‘Gear up with…

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Saddleworth-born broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79

Gemma Carter September 21, 2025 deathDiggleJohn StapletonnewsOldhamSaddleworth

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…

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Saddleworth councillors call for answers over Diggle 20mph zone

Gary Carter August 26, 2025 20mph zoneDiggleGarth HarknessHuddersfield RoadnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworthsafer streets

COUNCILLORS in Saddleworth have demanded a timescale on when a 20mph zone will be placed in Diggle. The Oldham authority has previously agreed a principle…

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Saddleworth School gets gold medal for sports delivery

Gary Carter July 22, 2025 Diggleeducationgold awardHuddersfield RoadnewsOldhamSaddleworth School

SADDLEWORTH School has struck gold for its delivery of sport and the way it develops competition. The Diggle establishment has achieved the School Games Gold Mark…

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‘Reflection’ terrace transformed at Saddleworth School

Gemma Carter July 11, 2025 DigglenewsOldhamredrowReflection roofSaddleworthSaddleworth School

A ROOFTOP terrace at Saddleworth School has been revitalised with the support of Redrow. The £1,700 donation has enabled the outdoor space at the site…

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Diggle ‘sinkhole’ repaired

Gary Carter July 3, 2025 DiggleSaddleworthspurn lane

A BURST water main that caused a ‘sinkhole’ to open up in a Diggle road has been repaired. And the carriageway of Spurn Lane will…

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Saddleworth streets lined as Whit Friday 2025 gets underway

Gemma Carter June 15, 2025 DiggleGreenfieldOldhamSaddleworthUppermillWalks 2025Whit Friday

THE annual Whit Friday walks across the villages are underway. Hundreds of locals of all ages have stepped out for the popular event. Banners are…

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Out with the new, in with the old for Diggle farmhouse?

Gary Carter May 24, 2025 Brun diggle HouseBrun LaneDiggleOldham CouncilplanningSaddleworth

A DIGGLE home may go back in time if planning permission is granted. For owners want to take Brun pretty much back to as it…

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Properties

Property of the week: Marslands, Diggle

Gemma Carter May 9, 2025 DigglemarslandsOldhamSaddleworthUppermillWest Riding

We’ve teamed up with West Riding to bring you the latest from the property market across Saddleworth. To view this property of the week, make…

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Saddleworth forest school pupils aid Tameside food bank with charity event

Gary Carter April 28, 2025 Diggleforest schoolSaddleworthtrudy melvin

PUPILS at a forest school have done their bit for those worrying about where their next meal may come from by raising hundreds of pounds.…

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Properties

Saddleworth property of the week: Carr Lane, Diggle

Gemma Carter April 25, 2025 carr laneDiggleHamletproperty of the weekSaddleworthWest Riding

View this property with West Riding by clicking here Welcome to an extraordinary three bedroom weaver’s period property, a stunning gem dating back to 1760,…

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Diggle scarecrow trail celebrates its fifth year

Gemma Carter April 3, 2025 DiggleeventFriends of Diggle SchoolOldhamSaddleworthscarecrow trail

DIGGLE’S much-loved Scarecrow Trail is back and celebrating its fifth official year! (Though in reality, it’s the seventh – with two missed years due to…

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Diggle show home opening generates charity boost

Aimee Belmore April 1, 2025 businesscharityDiggleHuddersfield RoadnewsredrowSaddleworthShow home

TO MARK the opening of its first show home in Diggle, homebuilder Redrow has donated £1,200 to a charity tackling bed poverty. Redrow has opened a…

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‘Eco electric’ show home opens doors in Diggle

Aimee Belmore March 10, 2025 DigglenewsredrowSaddleworthShow home

HOUSE-HUNTERS can get a glimpse inside the new Broadstone Manor development in Diggle as the first show home opens its doors this month. The professionally…

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Fire crews battle large moorland blaze above Diggle

Gemma Carter March 5, 2025 DigglefireOldhamSaddleworth

Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a moorland fire above Diggle tonight as crews tackle a moorland blaze off…

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Saddleworth property’s TV hit brings celebrations for estate agent

Gary Carter February 16, 2025 Cornerstone lettingsDiggleDion DublinHomes under the hammernewsOldhampost officeSaddleworth

AN ESTATE agency is basking in the glow of TV fame after featuring on a hit BBC show regarding a Saddleworth property. Cornerstone Estates and…

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Properties

Property of the week: Dorset Avenue, Diggle

Gemma Carter February 10, 2025 DigglenewsSaddleworthUppermillWest Riding Estate Agents

This property is on the market with Uppermill-based, West Riding. You can click here to view the full property Located in the sought after village of Diggle…

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Listed Diggle cottage to gain new lease of life with holiday let approval

Gary Carter February 5, 2025 DiggleHoliday letListed cottageOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service A LISTED Diggle cottage that is currently ‘uninhabitable’ could soon receive a new lease of life by becoming…

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‘Strong interest’ in new ‘eco electric’ Diggle homes

Adam Higgins January 15, 2025 DigglenewsOldhamredwow homesSaddleworth

NEW ‘eco electric’ homes in a Saddleworth village are proving to be a hit with house hunters.  That’s according to the builder who has overseen…

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Lees nursery fined after mouse droppings found around premises

Gary Carter November 29, 2024 DigglefinedLeesmouse droppingsOldham Cornerhouse Day NurseryOldham CouncilSaddleworth

THE COMPANY that runs a Lees nursery and its directors have been ordered to pay more than £5,700 after mouse droppings were found on food…

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Saddleworth litter lout to pay hundreds of pounds

Gary Carter November 26, 2024 DigglenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A SADDLEWORTH litter lout has been hit in the pocket after being caught in the act. Annette Brierley, of Huddersfield Road, Diggle, was found to…

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Holiday let plans to revitalise ‘uninhabitable’ Diggle home?

Aimee Belmore October 16, 2024 Diggleholiday letsOldhamOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A DERELICT Diggle home could receive a new lease of life as a holiday let if plans are approved by Oldham Council. The planning application…

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Silent soldiers unveiled in Saddleworth villages

Adam Higgins October 14, 2024 DiggleFriezlandOldhamSaddleworthsilent soldiers

THIS year marks 100 years of Saddleworth Royal British Legion, which continues to support local service men and women and their families.  With the centenary…

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New plans to replace Saddleworth level crossing being devised

Gary Carter September 19, 2024 DigglefootbridgeGreenfieldlevel crossingnewsOldhamrailway stationSaddleworthTranspennine railway upgradeward lane

REVISED plans to replace a Saddleworth level crossing are being drawn up after the last one was thrown out. Even if a ‘cheaper’ option is…

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Excitement builds as Saddleworth prepares for Village Olympics

Gemma Carter September 5, 2024 DiggleDobcrossGreenfieldnewsopening ceremonySaddleworth Schoolsaddleworth village olympicssportSVOUppermill

SADDLEWORTH is preparing for its own showcase of athletic talent this weekend. More than 1,200 children are set to participate in the Saddleworth Village Olympics…

View More Excitement builds as Saddleworth prepares for Village Olympics
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Community secures fourth defibrillator boost for Diggle

Aimee Belmore September 5, 2024 Cllr Luke LancasterdefibrillatorDiggleDiggle Village CommunityGill Pearcekilm green churchOldhampogson and armitageSaddleworthWarth Mill

A FOURTH defibrillator has been installed in Diggle to expand the coverage of the life-saving equipment in the village. The new defibrillator was secured thanks…

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Saddleworth School pupils delighted with GCSE results

Gemma Carter August 22, 2024 2024DiggleGCSE results daynewsOldhamSaddleworth School

IT WAS all smiles as Saddleworth School’s pupils learned their GCSE results, with some exceeding their expectations. Headteacher Mike Anderson was left, ‘absolutely delighted that…

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Future of Diggle landmark to become clearer

Gary Carter August 13, 2024 Cllr Luke LancasterDigglenewsOldham CouncilSaddleworthsaddleworth school siteupdate

THE FUTURE of a landmark Diggle building is soon likely to become clearer – and the community may get involved. What will happen to the…

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Saddleworth School issues academy status update

Adam Higgins July 18, 2024 academy statuscramner trustDiggleOldhamSaddleworthSaddleworth School

SADDLEWORTH School has moved a step closer to becoming an academy after receiving the green light from the Government.  The Diggle establishment announced last month…

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Entertainment

All the fun of the fair coming to Diggle

Aimee Belmore June 12, 2024 2024DiggleeventFriends of Diggle SchoolSaddleworthsummer carnival

THERE will be no shortage of amusement for all of the family to enjoy in Diggle later this month.  The Friends of Diggle School (FODS)…

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Whit Friday spirit as churches step out across community

Gemma Carter May 24, 2024 2024DiggleGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthUppermillWhit FridayWhit Walks

Images by Saddleworth Independent, Matt Horton, Hannah Aylett and Andrew Rudder THE wet weather could not dampen spirits as churches across Saddleworth took to the…

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Walkers raise thousands in support of breast cancer retreats

Adam Higgins May 21, 2024 abc diagnosiscancer supportDigglejo taylornewsOldhamSaddleworth

A GROUP of walkers scaled the Three Peaks of Saddleworth to raise over £20,000 towards exercise retreats for breast cancer patients. More than 40 people…

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Designer children’s clothes shop is relocating

Adam Higgins May 11, 2024 businessDigglenewsPuddleducksSaddleworthshopUppermill

A DESIGNER childrenswear shop is moving from one village in Saddleworth to another after three decades. Puddleducks has been in Uppermill for 30 years but…

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