A SADDLEWORTH woman’s tireless campaigning for better care for those living with a type of cancer has helped bring a pioneering strategy that is set…
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Have your say on how Greater Manchester moves in the decades ahead
LOCAL people are being invited to help shape how Greater Manchester’s transport network will look and work through to 2050. A public consultation has opened…
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£31.5m secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development
OLDHAM is set to receive a major boost after £31.5 million was committed to the Prince’s Gate development as part of Greater Manchester’s newly launched…
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New Deputy Lieutenant hopes to boost Saddleworth links
SADDLEWORTH can lay claim to being home to one of the most ceremonial positions in the region. For a man with close links to the…
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Life-Saving NHS Greater Manchester programme preventing heart attacks and strokes
HUNDREDS of people across Greater Manchester have avoided life-changing illness in the past year thanks to NHS teams focusing on prevention. Around 380 major health…
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Spring Festival to bring free family fun to Medlock Valley
A DAY filled with creativity, nature and fun for all ages is planned during the Easter holidays in the Medlock Valley. Environmental charity Groundwork Greater…
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Riot arrest figure update given by Chief Constable
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter POLICE have arrested 28 people involved in rioting across Greater Manchester last weekend, the Chief Constable has confirmed.…
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Andy Burnham ‘personally’ pledges ‘GMP will have all the resources they need to maintain control’ after riots
By Ethan Davies – local democracy reporter ANDY Burnham ‘will personally ensure’ GMP gets ‘all the resources they need to maintain control’ following a weekend…
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Adapting to Change How Businesses Can Thrive in Uncertain Times
THE ability to adapt to change has never been more crucial, especially in today’s rapidly shifting business world. Uncertain times can pose significant challenges, there’s…
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Cost-Effective Minibus Options for UK Charities and Sports Clubs
MINIBUSES play a crucial role in the operation of charities and non-profit organisations. They provide a reliable means of transportation for staff, volunteers, and those…
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Top Emerging Football Talents in Greater Manchester
GREATER Manchester has long been renowned for its footballing heritage, producing some of the finest talents in the game. The 2023/24 Premier League season continued…
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Candidates confirmed for Greater Manchester mayoral election
VOTERS will have six people to choose from in this year’s Greater Manchester mayoral election. The third election for the role will take place on…
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Greater Manchester chief set to retire
A CHIEF executive of two key Greater Manchester organisations, who has dedicated his working life to public service, is set to retire next year. Eamonn…
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Charity’s advice to help calm dogs during fireworks
A GREATER MANCHESTER rehoming centre is urging dog owners to be prepared to help keep their pets safe and settle during fireworks season. With Bonfire…
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Bee Network app signals new era for Greater Manchester travel
A NEW app with real-time bus, tram and train travel information and cheaper tickets is now available to local passengers. The Bee Network app, which…
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History-making Megan targets more for Saddleworth Parish Council
“I’VE BEEN through far too much, I think, at times. A friend was commented my life is like a Shakesperean tragedy – it’s always just…
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New principal for Oldham College
COLLEGE pupils from Saddleworth will have a new man to answer to as Oldham College has announced Simon Jordan as its next principal and chief…
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CAMRA ‘Club of the Year’ award for legendary Dobcross venue
A SADDLEWORTH band club has scooped another top accolade to add to its growing collection. The legendary Dobcross band and social club been awarded the…
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Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester gives inspiring talk to 91 Club
AN INSPIRING talk was given by Darren Clarke, a senior officer of St John Ambulance and Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, at the recent 91…
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Dobcross Band Club has sights on national award
A SADDLEWORTH band club is in the running to be named the best on the country after reaching the final four in a prestigious award.…
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New bus fares introduced across Greater Manchester
SIMPLE and clear low bus fares will be available in Greater Manchester from Sunday, September 4. The new fares are being introduced 12 months ahead…
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Rethink to make Clean Air Zone ‘fair to city-region’
BUSINESSES and residents have welcomed the decision for the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ) plans to be reassessed to ‘one that is fair to…
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Private baby scan clinic opens in Delph
By Aimee McKenna A NEW baby scan clinic in Delph will give parents-to-be special 3D and 4D glimpses of their new arrivals. Little Miracles private…
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Premier Automotive recognised in national Excellence Awards
PREMIER Automotive branches in Dukinfield and Rochdale have been recognised in the 2021 Kia Dealer Excellence Awards. Announced at the Kia UK National Dealer Conference,…
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Oldham’s child sexual exploitation review delayed yet again
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE publication of Oldham’s long-awaited review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in the borough has been delayed again.…
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New custodians of Stoneswood pledge to keep character and quality
A RESPECTED retirement home in Delph will keep its character and legacy as it goes from strength to strength, say the new owners as they…
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Greater Manchester CAZ scheme turns air blue?
DRIVERS could be hit by hefty charges of up to £60 a day when Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) initiative comes into place on…
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New research project has accent on voices
A SELECTION of Saddleworth voices has been recorded for posterity as part of a new academic study into accents and how we speak. A number…
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Zog roars onto Coliseum stage
THERE is entertainment for all the family at Oldham Coliseum Theatre this August as Zog roars onto the stage. The smash hit stage adaptation from…
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Springhead and Grasscroft named as region’s Covid hotspots as cases soar across Greater Manchester
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter SPRINGHEAD and Grasscroft have emerged as the region’s Covid hotspot as cases continue to soar across Greater Manchester. The…
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Saddleworth challenge to Burnham’s bid to stay Greater Manchester Mayor
AN Uppermill man is among the nine candidates on the ballot paper for the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election on May 6. As well as local…
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Simply (one of) the best! Saddleworth recognised as one of NW’s top places to live
SADDLEWORTH has been named one of the best places to live in the North West of England The parish’s collection of cosmopolitan villages has seen…
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Grandpa Greene’s ordered to close at weekends due to potential public health risk
OLDHAM Council is to restrict the opening hours of a business because the large numbers of people visiting it are potentially creating a serious public…
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Burnham calls on MPs to demand fair financial support for tier 3 areas
TOWNS and city centres in Tier 3 areas will be severely damaged by the loss of Christmas trade and the Government’s failure to provide a…
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