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Featured Lifestyle

Greenfield photographer going Sup in the world with new book

Gary Carter October 30, 2025 bookGreenfieldian beesleynewsphotographySaddleworthSalts Mill exhibition

A GREENFIELD-BASED photographer has played a big part in a new book that documents the bonds that can be formed over a pint. And Ian…

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Business

Sophie Coggins Yoga Brings Calming and Empowering Classes to Greenfield

Gemma Carter October 25, 2025 GreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthsophie coggins yoga

Local residents looking to improve their wellbeing and find calm in their weekly routine can now join Sophie Coggins Yoga, held every Monday at Greenfield…

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Breaking News Featured News

GO ahead given to demolish former Greenfield paper mill

Gary Carter October 25, 2025 demolishedfletchers paper millGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

MUCH of a former Greenfield paper mill, which was destroyed by fire, is to be demolished. The former warehouses, raw materials store and boiler house,…

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Youth

Police visit Friezland Primary to share Halloween and Bonfire Night safety tips

Gemma Carter October 21, 2025 Friezland Primary SchoolGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

PUPILS  at Friezland Primary School received an important visit from GMP Saddleworth this week ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night. As part of Operation Treacle,…

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Legendary former Saddleworth Councillor officially becomes Alderman of Oldham

Gary Carter October 20, 2025 aldermanCllr John HudsonGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

GREENFIELD is now home to Oldham’s latest Alderman after John Hudson was officially handed the title. Family and friends from the village and neighbouring Uppermill…

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Homes plan for former Greenfield social club

Gary Carter October 14, 2025 fletchers millGreenfieldhomesnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A FORMER Greenfield social club will be demolished and replaced by four detached homes, if planning permission is granted. Purico Properties, based in the Haxby…

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Frank Rothwell to lead Embryo of idea for Oldham artwork

Gary Carter October 8, 2025 Frank RothwellGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilOldham EmbryoplansSaddleworth

FRANK Rothwell hopes to go back to where it all began to make his latest impact on the area’s landscape. Now the Greenfield-based owner of…

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Homes plan for ‘dilapidated’ former Greenfield mill site

Gary Carter October 7, 2025 boarshurst LaneGreenfieldhomesKinders MillOldham CouncilplanSaddleworth

A FORMER mill site, described as ‘vacant’ and ‘dilapidated’ will be turned into nine luxury homes if planning permission is granted. Wiggett Homes has applied…

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Saddleworth moorland fire and barbecue ban set to remain

Gary Carter September 24, 2025 bbq firescllr max woodvinedove stoneGreenfieldnewsOldham CouncilPSPOSaddleworth

AN ORDER which bans the lighting of fires, barbecues and fireworks on moorland in Saddleworth is set to be extended. Regulations that have been in…

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Featured Lifestyle

Eye-catching annual Art Exhibition returns to Friezland Church

Aimee Belmore September 19, 2025 art exhibitionfriezland churchGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

AN EYE-CATCHING display will fill Friezland Parish Church for its annual Art Exhibition. The event runs from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21 and…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Greenfield runner completes year-long challenge to raise over £20,000

Aimee Belmore September 16, 2025 Beth GrundyGreenfieldnewsNSPCCOldhamSaddleworth

A GREENFIELD runner who has completed 5km every day for a year has raised nearly £21,000 and counting for a children’s charity. Beth Grundy set…

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Youth

Friezland Primary School Announces Open Events for 2026 Starters

Gemma Carter September 3, 2025 Friezland Primary SchoolGreenfieldopen eventssaddleworht

Friezland Primary School has confirmed a series of open events for families with children due to start school in September 2026. The sessions will give…

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Featured Lifestyle

Greenfield cyclist to share epic challenge story at hospice fundraiser

Adam Higgins August 26, 2025 cyclistdr kershaw's hospiceGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

A KEEN cyclist from Greenfield who pedalled across America in memory of his mother is set to share his incredible story at a special evening…

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Greenfield chemical leak sees large emergency services response

Gary Carter July 27, 2025 fireGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthwellington road

EMERGENCY services descended on Greenfield after a chemical leak at an industrial unit. Wellington Road was cordoned off as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service…

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Lifestyle

Join Greenfield community event to help control Himalayan Balsam

Aimee Belmore July 24, 2025 GreenfieldnewsSaddleworthStreet SceneUCAN volunteers clearing Himalayan Balsam

HELP to control the spread of Himalayan Balsam in the Greenfield area with a community event on Saturday, July 26. Street Scene Greenfield Group invites…

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Saddleworth MP celebrates major firm’s centenary – and learns about its future

Gary Carter July 17, 2025 debbie abrahams mpsGreenfieldnewsRobert ScottSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH’S MP has learned about a major firm’s plans for the future while celebrating its centenary. Debbie Abrahams visited Greenfield-based Robert Scott’s headquarters and was…

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Dove Stone barbecues – despite ban – cause fire service response

Gary Carter July 14, 2025 bbqGMFRSGreenfieldOldhamPSPOSaddleworth

BARBECUES being lit by people at Dove Stone Reservoir forced firefighters to rush out. Sunny weather saw hundreds of people converge on the Greenfield site…

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Three cheers as sell-out Saddleworth Beer Festival raises £2,600 for charities

Aimee Belmore July 11, 2025 eventGreenfieldnewsSaddleworthsaddleworth morrissaddleworth womens morris and clog

A HOST of brews at Saddleworth Beer Festival proved so popular that the kegs were drunk dry before last orders as well as raising £2,600…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Finish line in sight for Greenfield runner tackling fundraising daily 5km for a year

Aimee Belmore July 10, 2025 300 5k runsBeth GrundyGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A GREENFIELD runner is on the last leg of her mammoth challenge to run 5km every day for a year across Saddleworth and beyond in…

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Lifestyle

Residents invited to discover local topics at GGRA meeting

Aimee Belmore July 9, 2025 GGRAGrasscroftGreenfieldmeetingnewsSaddleworth

LOCAL residents are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association (GGRA) to find out more about things going on…

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Lifestyle

Outdoor sessions inspiring young nature lovers in Saddleworth

Adam Higgins July 3, 2025 dovestone nature reserveellas kitchenGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworth

NEW family sessions aim to spark curiosity and connection with the outdoors and help little ones fall in love with nature.  Families across Saddleworth can…

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Redeveloped Greenfield toilet block to become legal office

Gary Carter July 1, 2025 GreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthScott Hyman Legaltoilet block

A REDEVELOPED Greenfield building which was thought to be set to become a coffee shop or café will become a solicitors’ office. What was a…

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Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC given go ahead for new training and community building

Gary Carter June 28, 2025 GreenfieldOldhamOldham Councilrugby leagueSaddleworthSaddleworth Rangers ARLFCShaw Hall Bank Road

SADDLEWORTH Rangers ARLFC has been given permission to build a new training room at its Greenfield ground. And the fact it would not visually impact…

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Former Greenfield ice cream parlour set for redesigned home conversion

Gary Carter June 24, 2025 Greenfieldice creamladhill laneOldham CouncilplanningSaddleworthTroisis

A FORMER Greenfield ice cream shop and a flat above will be converted into one property if planning permission is granted. Christina Troisi and her…

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Breaking News Entertainment Featured

Raise a glass for Saddleworth Beer Festival return

Aimee Belmore June 18, 2025 Boarshurst Band ClubGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthsaddleworth morrisSaddleworth Morris Rushcart Beer Festival

RAISE a glass, or two, as the popular fundraising Saddleworth Beer Festival returns. Brews from up and down the country will be available for visitors…

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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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Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell honoured with OBE

Gary Carter June 13, 2025 Frank Rothwell OBEGreenfieldKings HonoursnewsOldhamSaddleworth

HE MAY already be regarded like royalty by some but Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell has made it official with an OBE. The businessman has been walking…

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Featured Lifestyle

Greenfield ready for Whit Friday with new logo after schools’ competition

Gary Carter June 12, 2025 GreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworthWhit Friday Brass Band Contest

GREENFIELD is ready for a traditional highlight of the calendar – with a different look. For the village’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contest has a…

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Breaking News Featured News

All aboard for new Greenfield coffee shop Platform 13

Aimee Belmore June 12, 2025 businessChew Valley RoadGreenfieldnewsOldhamPlatform 13Saddleworthstation brew

GREENFIELD’S newest coffee shop said they ‘absolutely loved’ meeting customers who came to welcome them to the village on their first day. Platform 13 opened…

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Lifestyle

Palestinian women take centre stage in Greenfield fundraising event

Aimee Belmore June 8, 2025 freizland churchGreenfieldnewsOldhamSaddleworth women palestine fund

PALESTINIAN women’s voices will be heard loud and clear as they take centre stage at a fundraising event in Greenfield. Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund…

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Entertainment

Top UK comedian the latest to perform in Saddleworth

Gary Carter May 19, 2025 gary meikleGreenfieldNeurospicyoff the rails comedy clubSaddleworththe royal george

SADDLEWORTH will play host to one of the UK’s top comedy sensations in an extra special performance. Gary Meikle is bringing a preview of his…

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Featured Sport

Greenfield Cricket Club hold some Frank discussions

Gary Carter May 19, 2025 Frank RothwellGreenfieldGreenfield Cricket ClubnewsSaddleworth

ALL THE TALK at one of Saddleworth’s cricket clubs could have been described as being of a Frank nature. But there were no home truths…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth writer to talk about region’s global influence at Mossley Civic Society

Adam Higgins May 17, 2025 Brian GroomGreenfieldmossley civic socirtynewsOldhamSaddleworthtameside

A SADDLEWORTH writer will deliver a fascinating presentation at a local organisation’s next gathering.  Brian Groom is the special guest at Mossley Civic Society’s Annual…

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Café occupier sought as former Greenfield toilet block close to conversion

Gary Carter May 13, 2025 Chew Valley RoadGreenfieldmanchester roadMcDermott property and lettingsnewsOldhamSaddleworth

A FORMER toilet block in Greenfield will soon be ready to go as a café – all it needs is someone to take it on.…

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