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?
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
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
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
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…
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Community secures fourth defibrillator boost for Diggle
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
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
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
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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All the fun of the fair coming to Diggle
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
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
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
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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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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Saddleworth School ‘on right path’ despite ‘Requires Improvement’ grade
THE headteacher of Saddleworth School insists he has ‘absolute confidence’ that the school is ‘headed in the right direction’ despite receiving a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating…
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Diggle welcomes TV star scarecrows to raise £4,300 for school
ICONIC characters from our TV screens popped up around Diggle for the village’s annual Scarecrow Trail, raising £4,300 for Diggle School. Despite awful weather, this…
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Formal Diggle holiday lodge scheme lodged
A COVID-19 lockdown project will become a full-time holiday letting if planning permission is granted. Paul Merrington converted the former stable building at Heaven Barn…
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TV stars descend on Diggle for its Scarecrow Trail
THE annual Diggle Scarecrow Trail, organised by the Friends of Diggle School (FODS), has returned with a television-inspired twist. More than 30 creatively crafted scarecrows…
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‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth School U15s crowned netball National Champions
AN ‘outstanding’ Saddleworth School Under 15s netball team has clinched the title of Sisters in Sport National Champions. The girls competed against teams from across…
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Tasty evening in store as Diggle All Stars present ‘Death by Chocolate’
ENJOY an evening of fun as you guess whodunnit when Diggle All Stars present ‘Death By Chocolate’ accompanied by a tasty pie supper. The award-winning…
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Classic theme sweetens World Book Day at one Saddleworth school
A SADDLEWORTH primary school themed their World Book Day around a Roald Dahl classic. Diggle School centred the celebration of books and reading on Thursday…
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Property of the week: Lee Cross, Diggle
Poised on the edge of Pennine moorland is this Back O’Th Lee Farm, a stunning Georgian barn conversion dating back to 1745 and retaining original…
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Saddleworth School nets final place in prestigious competition
SADDLEWORTH School is courting attention for its sporting brilliance after reaching a prestigious netball final. The Diggle establishment’s Under-15s side saw off competition from Ashville…
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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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TV theme for Diggle Scarecrow Trail
THE ever popular Diggle Scarecrow Trail will be back over Easter and this year’s theme is all things television. It’s organised by the Friends of…
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Rugby league star Luke Yates on love for Saddleworth – and Rangers role
THE ACCENT may be about as far removed from Saddleworth as you could get but Luke Yates cannot get enough of it. And after growing…
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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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Get in the festive spirit with the Diggle Christmas Special
A SADDLEWORTH village is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the festive season this year. Fast forward to Saturday, December 9, and the church…
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Saddleworth cancer campaigner put forward for special award
AN inspirational mum-of-two from Saddleworth has been nominated for a special award for her dedication to raising awareness of the cancer she is living with.…
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‘Nearly’ Christmas craft fair in Diggle
A FABULOUS craft fair event is coming up in Diggle where there will be an opportunity to purchase some unique gifts. It will be a…
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Saddleworth primary school celebrates great results
A SADDLEWORTH primary school is celebrating after its Year Six pupils achieved some of its best SATS results ever. Some 91 per cent of children at Diggle…
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Saddleworth Parish Council by-election candidates state their aims
THREE candidates standing in a by-election for Saddleworth Parish Council have stated their cases after being selected. Voters in the Diggle and Dobcross ward will…
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Award-winning bakery has new Saddleworth home
AN AWARD-WINNING bakery run by a couple with decades of experience has moved across Saddleworth into a new home. Tunnel End Pie Company had been…
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Reasons for Saddleworth Parish Council by-election detailed
THE REASONS behind the resignation that has sparked a Saddleworth Parish Council by-election have been explained. Put simply, it was felt by Graham Talboys-Smith the…
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