A FORMER Greenfield social club is set to be demolished and replaced by four homes after planning permission was granted. The building associated with Greenfield…
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Saddleworth to host civic service with a difference
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is set to break from the norm by holding its civic service away from Uppermill. Current chair Helen Bishop will have her…
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Get involved with community business at GGRA’s AGM
ALL are welcome to get involved with community business at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association (GGRA). The meeting…
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Greenfield coffee shop makes the move to Delph
By Georgia Spratt A POPULAR Greenfield coffee shop has relocated to Delph. The Pick Me Up Company, previously located on Chew Valley Road, can now…
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Public Inquiry called for Saddleworth rail scheme
OPPONENTS to work proposed by a muti-billion pound rail project will get their chance to voice their displeasure after a public inquiry was announced. The…
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Greenfield Station accessibility issues leave Andy Burnham stunned
PASSENGERS’ experiences of getting off at Greenfield station left Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham amazed, he has revealed. Documents from the Greater Manchester Combined…
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Dove Stone Reservoir path to close for resurfacing
WALKERS around one of Saddleworth’s main attractions face days of diversions. United Utilities will be resurfacing the area over the dam between Dove Stone and…
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How Saddleworth inspired – and inspires – one of the country’s finest economic historians
SADDLEWORTH calls itself home to many things – it can now add one of Britain’s foremost economic historians to a lengthy list. And Dr Victoria…
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Saddleworth’s first boxing club hopes to prove a knockout
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH can now punch its weight after the area’s first boxing club opened its doors. YFG has set up in what…
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Station to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph Station
By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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Saddleworth to shine with Christmas cheer at switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH villages are set to come alight with Christmas cheer and festivities as they host various switch-on events. All are welcome to join in the…
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Blooming great way for Saddleworth’s children to learn through art
SADDLEWORTH’S children have a new arty way to exert their energy after a new playgroup was set up. Blooming Artists Saddleworth is the brainchild of…
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Greenfield photographer going Sup in the world with new book
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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Sophie Coggins Yoga Brings Calming and Empowering Classes to Greenfield
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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GO ahead given to demolish former Greenfield paper mill
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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Police visit Friezland Primary to share Halloween and Bonfire Night safety tips
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
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
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
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
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
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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Eye-catching annual Art Exhibition returns to Friezland Church
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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Greenfield runner completes year-long challenge to raise over £20,000
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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Friezland Primary School Announces Open Events for 2026 Starters
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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Greenfield cyclist to share epic challenge story at hospice fundraiser
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
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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Join Greenfield community event to help control 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
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
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
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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Finish line in sight for Greenfield runner tackling fundraising daily 5km for a year
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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Residents invited to discover local topics at GGRA meeting
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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Outdoor sessions inspiring young nature lovers in Saddleworth
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
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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