CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save local green belt from development say they are in ‘positive discussions’ with Oldham Council over alternative plans. The Chew Valley Green…
View More Campaigners in ‘positive discussions’ to save Chew Valley green belt from development
“Overwhelmed” is Saddleworth civil servant Iain McNeill’s self-assessment of his recognition in the New Year Honours List. Iain from Greenfield, a deputy director of Her…
View More Customs made – tax expert Iain honoured with New Year accolade
A NEW action plan for managing the numbers of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir could bring “much needed relief” for local residents. The proposals were outlined…
View More Dovestone stakeholders admit visitor numbers causing “real problems” for local residents
A SENIOR critical care nurse at the Royal Oldham Hospital says recognition in the New Year Honours list for services to nursing will be a…
View More British Empire Medal will be “bittersweet” moment for nurse Wendy
A FORMER village greengrocers and fishmongers could be transformed if plans submitted to Oldham Council are approved. An “upward extension” to provide four one-bedroom flats/apartments…
View More Green light sought for flats plan at former Greenfield greengrocers
FRANK Thornton was one of the first to hot foot it down to Greenfield’s new shop when the Old Cobblers opened for business. Other locals…
View More Sign of the times
AN enterprising pair have shown plenty of bottle to open a new Saddleworth business during the coronavirus pandemic. Lou Henderson and Dave Bell have put…
View More Bootiful! – Lou and Dave provide new lease of life to former cobbler’s shop
RESIDENTS will have to wait until next May to choose two Saddleworth Parish Councillors for the Greenfield Ward after a by-election was called. Neil Allsopp…
View More Saddleworth Parich Council: By-election delay
OLDHAM Council tonight (Wednesday, November 25) postponed a decision on whether to approve the controversial Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. Salford and Stockport local authorities had…
View More Council delays decision on Oldham’s contribution to controversial homes and jobs plan
LOCAL campaigners are urging Oldham Council to consider their alternative development plans and prevent Chew Valley being “destroyed” by the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The…
View More Campaigners urge Oldham Council to consider alternative development plans to save Chew Valley
SCHOOLGIRL Evie Foulkes was immensely proud of her crowning glory… her long auburn locks. But after spending 12 months growing her tresses, the 10-year-old Greenfield…
View More Evie loses her locks for charity
VISITORS the length and breadth of the UK are enjoying a taste of Saddleworth thanks to a Greenfield farm shop. Locals too are relishing the…
View More Well-i-Hole farm shop offers window of opportunity to enjoy Saddleworth produce
THERE will be little change to Saddleworth’s contribution to Greater Manchester’s controversial Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment. Oldham Council has confirmed more than…
View More Seven-week public consultation for home plans during Covid crisis branded “disgrace”
A TEAM of trustees from the Satellite Centre in Greenfield, along with the caretaker, have worked hard over recent weeks to get the building ready…
View More Opening doors at the Satellite
A much-anticipated Caribbean cruise had to be cancelled but married life has been plain sailing for a Greenfield couple. Jim and Sylvia Barber, both 81,…
View More ‘Friends forever’ celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary
A FITNESS and well-being group has been boosted by a cash boost from their local supermarket. Funky Fitness and Fun based at the Satellite Centre…
View More Every little helps Funky Fitness
A FORMER printer’s workshop could become a new community heritage and archive centre. Saddleworth Historical Society has submitted plans to transform the premises at Holly…
View More Back to the future: new heritage centre planned for Greenfield
A LITTER pick to mark the Great British September Clean on Saturday September 26 has been cancelled due to social distancing regulations. But organisers Street…
View More Litter pick cancelled
A GREENFIELD delicatessen and café has closed its doors after the owner made the “difficult decision” to put it up for sale. But Amy Saggerson…
View More New owner for delicatessen
A CANCER survivor has become a cycling convert since ringing the bell to sound the completion of his treatment. And Grasscroft resident Steve O’Neill would…
View More Steve’s ringing the cycle bell to beat cancer
HUNDREDS of motorists, including taxi drivers, continue to flout new parking restrictions introduced to alleviate traffic chaos at Dovestone Reservoir. More than 800 fines have…
View More Parking ticket blitz as motorists ignore latest tourist hot spot traffic restrictions
WHEN one café door in Greenfield closes a new one opens. And in the case of Greenfield Café it is the same door but with…
View More Kinder surprise! Café change excites landlady Donna
A GREENFIELD man who starred on ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’ is again proving age is just a number as he attempts to become the…
View More Ocean’s 70! Greenfield adventurer to row Atlantic solo for dementia research
RICHELLE Walsh’s welcoming smile has hidden a painful secret from her loyal customers at Greenfield railway station. Unknown to them, Richelle’s husband Trevor contracted coronavirus…
View More Trevor back on track after coronavirus ordeal
A DILAPIDATED footbridge has received temporary repairs after the Independent highlighted concerns over its poor condition in our June paper. The metal and timbered structure…
View More No longer a bridge too far!
ROAD closure in place for resurfacing works between St Mary’s Drive and Manchester Road in Greenfield. Diversions in place via Shaw Hall Bank Road, Well-i-Hole…
View More Saddleworth road closure: CHEW VALLEY ROAD
WORK has been carried at Churchill Playing Fields, Greenfield, to repair the ground. The fences were erected to protect the pitches and allow the re-seeded…
View More Churchill Playing Fields repaired
THE naming of a new homes site in Greenfield left councillors with a collective bee in their bonnets. Work to build 10 properties on land…
View More Would you bee-lieve it! Hive of activity to change name of new housing development
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir.Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition asking…
View More United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary Dovestone closure
A BUDDING teenage musician from Greenfield has released a song to mark the third anniversary of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack that claimed the lives…
View More Ryan releases moving musical memory to mark third anniversary of Arena attack
VOLUNTEER Safety Marshals are back out on patrol across the area to help be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the countryside. The scheme was launched…
View More Volunteer satefy marshals back on countryside patrol
GREENFIELD-BASED Hartley Botanic have launched ‘virtual greenhouse consultations’ to help meet demand for those inspired to own a greenhouse during lockdown. The long-standing Wellington Road…
View More Saddleworth business notes growing demand for greenhouses
Oldham Council and its partners are urging people to act responsibly when visiting Dove Stone Reservoir and the countryside above the borough. It comes after…
View More ‘Stay safe and act responsibly’ – Oldham Council speak and act following fire at Dovestone
THE Satellite Centre in Greenfield is closed until further notice but some of its user groups are continuing to hold sessions online. Mike Rooke, the…
View More Satellite Centre closed to public but online sessions available
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