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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Council rejects claims residents not considered over Diggle housing scheme
OLDHAM Council have rejected suggestions from Saddleworth Liberal Democrats that residents were not considered when approving a new housing development in Diggle and plans to…
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Saddleworth to vote again in parish council by-election
SADDLEWORTH is set to go back to the polls following the resignation of one of its parish councillors. Graham Talboys-Smith has stepped down from his…
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Saddleworth’s Olympic spirit produces brilliant show
TO SAY competitive spirit was flowing as the Saddleworth Village Olympics (SVO) got underway would be somewhat of an understatement. And the hundreds of athletes…
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Family’s mission to help terminally ill girl’s dreams come true
A SADDLEWORTH family are hoping to raise enough money to give their terminally ill teenage girl some memories to cherish together. Nolianni Adamson, who is…
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New homes bring £420,000 boost for Diggle play and wildlife areas
DIGGLE’S parks, play areas and wildlife habitats are in line for a £420,000 future funding boost, linked to 70 new homes in the village. Work…
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Council plans to address Diggle traffic problems
PLANS are in motion to address traffic issues in the Saddleworth village of Diggle, Oldham Council has confirmed. The local authority said proposals are currently…
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Fire crews called to help children out of car in Saddleworth
FIRE CREWS ended up being car crackers after two children found themselves locked inside a vehicle in Saddleworth. With the keys being in the boot,…
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Property of the week – Moor Crescent, Diggle
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property to bring you the latest from the housing market in Saddleworth. Extensively renovated to virtually brand new home standard…
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Mock interviews give Saddleworth pupils valuable experience and skills
SADDLEWORTH School pupils have gained valuable interview experience and skills thanks to mock interviews with several local firms. Furniture components specialist Hill’s Panel Products (HPP)…
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ABC Diagnosis raises over £15,000 for breast cancer patients’ exercise retreats
A DIGGLE woman with breast cancer inspired a group of walkers to tackle the Three Peaks of Saddleworth and raise more than £5,700 for exercise…
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Diggle housing scheme gets go ahead despite opposition
A SCHEME that would see 70 new properties built on land close to Saddleworth School in Diggle has been approved – despite opposition from area…
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Birthday celebrations for Saddleworth RDA
THERE was a day of celebrations for Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association as they marked five years of delivering sessions to local children and…
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Successful car boot sale raises funds for Saddleworth School
SHOPPERS gathered and handed over welcome funds as a car boot sale drove into Saddleworth. Organised by Friends of Saddleworth School, the event witnessed an…
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Organisers want biggest Village Olympics ever
ORGANISERS of the Saddleworth Village Olympics hope 2023 can see its biggest ever – beating last year. 2022’s edition saw an amazing 1,089 children take…
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New gate for Kilngreen Church and Village Hall
DIGGLE’S cherished Kilngreen Church and Village Hall has unveiled a new gate, marking a significant improvement for visitors. The installation comes after the previous gate…
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June car boot sale to raise funds for Saddleworth School
SADDLEWORTH School is to host its first car boot at its new site in Diggle on Saturday, June 17. The sale, which has been organised…
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Best of brass returns to Saddleworth for Whit Friday contests
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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Rock ‘n’ roll stars to descend on Diggle for Scarecrow Trail
A HOST of music stars will descend on Diggle for some Easter holiday fun. It will not quite be the celebrities themselves though but impressive…
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Gymnast sets a high bar with English title
A DIGGLE gymnast is officially the best bar none after winning an English title. Poppy Blair came top of more than 60 elite competitors in…
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Saddleworth campaigner helping breast cancer patients walk towards happiness
A SADDLEWORTH breast cancer campaigner hopes to get fellow patients walking towards the best life possible with a new group. Jo Taylor, of Diggle, secured…
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Multi-million value of school and homes land revealed
THE VALUE of land that saw Saddleworth School move and will see more than 60 homes built has been revealed – £17.5million. The area in…
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Appeal over Greenfield development refusal thrown out – again
A CONSTRUCTION company has once again failed to get a decision to refuse permission to turn what was a Greenfield greengrocers’ shop into flats overturned.…
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Motorists face more time without using Saddleworth car park
DRIVERS will not be able to use a popular car park on Saddleworth’s border for weeks beyond its original reopening date as work at nearby…
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Diggle group defends ‘small’ Christmas tree amid criticism
THE PLANTING of a small Christmas tree that has been criticised on social media has been defended by a Saddleworth village’s association. Diggle has found…
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Poppy beam-ing with pride at gymnastics gold
A SADDLEWORTH teenager has a golden sheen after winning on her first England gymnastics appearance. Poppy Blair pulled on her national team’s outfit for the…
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Brushing up on repairs but canal boaters leave high and dry by low water levels
IT’S not as long as painting the Forth Road Bridge, but Canal & River Trust volunteers have set themselves an ambitious project on the Huddersfield…
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Diggle coffee morning remembers Macmillan stalwart Margaret
DIGGLE residents made it a Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to remember as the fundraising event returned to the village band club after a two-year…
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Back to School – Uppermill demolition on hold for ‘heritage appraisal’
DEMOLITION of the old Saddleworth School in Uppermill is scheduled to start in the New Year. But one part of the 11-acre site dating back…
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New proposals to be presented for 66-home Diggle development
A NEW homes development in Diggle will be downsized, according to the building company. Proposals to erect 77 houses on two sites off Huddersfield Road…
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Football Fun Factory launches in Diggle
FOOTBALL Fun Factory, the UK’s fastest-growing children’s football coaching organisation, is launching in Diggle with a free trial session. The session, for children aged between…
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Saddleworth Captured: looking through your lens
GO ON, admit it. You have not really known how things are going to be until you have looked out of the window in the…
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Rushcart returns to streets of Saddleworth
HUNDREDS of Morris dancers and musicians from across the country will descend on Saddleworth for the 46th annual Rushcart on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday…
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Tunnel trip features as part of canal anniversary festivities
A FLOTILLA of barges set out from Diggle to complete the final leg of a five-day Pennine Explorer Cruise on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The…
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