Residents have been thanked for their support in staying away from Dove stone Reservoir as emergency services continue operations in the area. Andy Holian, Neighbourhood…
View More Police thank residents for staying away from Dove stone during closure
THERE will be a brilliant festival atmosphere in Greenfield as ‘Rangersfest’ brings live music and family fun. On Saturday, September 12, Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club,…
View More Rangersfest to bring festival atmosphere for whole family to Greenfield
A RECORD number of Morris sides are set to help make Saddleworth’s Rushcart festival the biggest and loudest yet in its 50th year. The popular annual…
View More Morris Men’s 50th Rushcart is set to be record event
THE CALL to decide on a duck has gone out to Saddleworth ahead of a charity race. Greenfield will be the centre of competition on…
View More Book your duck for Saddleworth charity race
A CRICKET club is producing the sort of knock anyone would be proud of to help those battling devastating moorland fires. Micklehurst has seen smoke…
View More Cricket club goes in to bat for moorland fire crews
MEMBERS of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team have played a vital role in supporting firefighters tackling the large moorland fires at Dove Stone Reservoir and Tintwistle. …
View More Oldham Mountain Rescue Team supports firefighters during major moorland fires
TWO MORE people have been arrested in relation to a moorland fire that has burned at a Saddleworth reservoir for days. Then operation to tackle…
View More Further arrests as Dove Stone moorland blaze continues
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team helps an average of 52 people a year – but it is now asking for your help in return. The…
View More Mountain Rescue Team fundraises for new equipment
A WOMAN has been charged with aggravated arson in relation to a moorland fire at a Saddleworth reservoir. Emergency services – including an RSPB Fire…
View More Woman charged in relation to Dove Stone fire
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson as police continue their investigation into the moorland fires at Dovestones. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that…
View More Woman arrested on suspicion of arson as Dovestones fire investigation continues
Firefighters remain at the scene of a moorland fire near Dovestones Reservoir as efforts continue to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.…
View More Smoke from Dovestones moorland fire reaches Manchester as crews continue containment efforts
A TEENAGER has died in an incident at a Saddleworth reservoir. Emergency services were called to Dove Stone, in Greenfield, at about 7pm on Friday,…
View More Teenager dies at Dove Stone Reservoir
DO YOU want everything needed to renovate or even build your new home in one place in Saddleworth? Do you want everything sourced, supplied and…
View More Greenfield’s My Secret House has designs for excellence
A COUNCILLOR has branded plans to offset the closure of a Saddleworth level crossing by using a nearby footpath as ‘delusional.’ Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) chiefs…
View More Footpath plan in Saddleworth rail project branded ‘delusional’
ARE you feeling stuck? Do you want to get unstuck? If so, a simple conversation at a Saddleworth pub may put you on the way towards it. Local film…
View More Saddleworth event to help people feeling ‘stuck’
Greenfield St Mary’s Primary School is inviting the community to its annual Summer Fair on Saturday, 4 July, promising an afternoon and evening packed with…
View More Music, food and family fun at Greenfield St Mary’s Summer Fair
THERE will be family fun and activities for all at Greenfield Primary School’s Summer Fair. The school, on Shaw Street, is inviting the community to join them on…
View More Live music, games and fun at Greenfield Primary’s Summer Fair
A SADDLEWORTH woman who founded a community hydroelectricity project has been honoured – and says she hopes her work will get more people talking about…
View More British Empire Medal for Saddleworth environmentalist
RUSHCART Festival’s 50th anniversary and a fundraising Beer Festival are two highlights of a busy schedule for Saddleworth Morris Men. The morris dancing side is gearing up for…
View More Saddleworth Morris gearing up for 50th Rushcart Festival and Beer Festival
ST MARY’S Primary School in Greenfield found itself at the centre of an explosion of brightness as staff and teachers enjoyed their inaugural colour run.…
View More Primary school awash with colour as fundraising mission starts
“IMAGINE being sent away at 19-years-old and being invited with an old school friend to live in an Atlantic seaside cottage, by a legendary folk singer…
View More Saddleworth author’s upcoming book a ‘cultural celebration’ of Ireland – and Mossley
KEVIN Sinfield is running through home as his final fundraising challenge takes him across familiar territory. The rugby league legend, now skills and kicking coach…
View More Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
ROYAL celebrations are spreading to Saddleworth as Greenfield Band puts on a special concert in honour of the King’s official birthday. Led by Musical Director Paul…
View More Royal celebrations as Greenfield Band marks King’s birthday
A CONTROVERSIAL multi-billion pound railway scheme through Saddleworth would cause ‘major disruption’, a public inquiry will hear. It may also place some of the area’s biggest events – the Whit Friday Brass Band Contests –…
View More Public inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail scheme
A DEDICATED volunteer at Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC, who gives up his time at the age of 80, is to be honoured by having a much-needed…
View More Saddleworth Rangers to honour volunteer with vital new equipment
Saddleworth Annual Charity Beer Festival is set to return on Saturday, July 4, helping raise funds for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Saddleworth Rushcart…
View More Saddleworth Beer Festival to toast Rushcart’s 50th anniversary
GREENFIELD Whit Friday Band Contest has unveiled its official logo for 2026 – and this year’s winning design comes from Isabelle Hardy of St Mary’s…
View More Greenfield Whit Friday Band Contest reveals winning logo for 2026
NEW ‘keep clear’ road markings are sending a strong message to drivers near Dovestones Reservoir as authorities try to prevent a repeat of recent congestion.…
View More New road markings to tackle congestion at Dovestones
POLICE have issued a warning after discarded firework casings were discovered in one of the upper fields at Dovestones, raising fresh concerns about fire risks…
View More Firework warning after discarded casings found at beauty spot
PEOPLE living in Greenfield have been evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a ‘suspicious device.’ Police at the scene in Greenfield Bomb squad…
View More Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield
THE NEXT generation of budding Saddleworth artists have been showing off their skills as a group exhibited their work. Greenfield’s Methodist Church turned into a…
View More Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists
A CLEANING manufacturer based in Greenfield has introduced what is believed to be a first for the UK industry with a new biodegradable mop component.…
View More Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first
Bargain hunters and families are being invited to a community car boot sale taking place in Greenfield later this month. The event will be held…
View More Car boot sale set for Greenfield school this April
A DOCUMENTARY charting the remarkable Atlantic journey of Saddleworth businessman Frank Rothwell has won a prestigious prize at a major film festival. The film, The…
View More Saddleworth rowing hero’s documentary scoops film festival award
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