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…
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British Empire Medal for Saddleworth environmentalist
A SADDLEWORTH woman who founded a community hydroelectricity project has been honoured – and says she hopes her work will get more people talking about…
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Saddleworth Morris gearing up for 50th Rushcart Festival and Beer Festival
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…
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Primary school awash with colour as fundraising mission starts
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.…
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Saddleworth author’s upcoming book a ‘cultural celebration’ of Ireland – and Mossley
“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…
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Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
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…
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Royal celebrations as Greenfield Band marks King’s birthday
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…
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Public inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail scheme
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 –…
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Saddleworth Rangers to honour volunteer with vital new equipment
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…
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Saddleworth Beer Festival to toast Rushcart’s 50th anniversary
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…
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Greenfield Whit Friday Band Contest reveals winning logo for 2026
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…
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New road markings to tackle congestion at Dovestones
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.…
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Firework warning after discarded casings found at beauty spot
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…
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Residents evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ discovered in Greenfield
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…
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Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists
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…
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Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first
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.…
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Car boot sale set for Greenfield school this April
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…
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Saddleworth rowing hero’s documentary scoops film festival award
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…
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Villagers gear up for historic Maundy Thursday Road End Fair
A HISTORIC village tradition is being kept alive as Greenfield’s Maundy Thursday Road End Fair will return this Easter. The event, which reportedly dates back…
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Saddleworth Morris Men back in action with Easter Tour of villages
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men are polishing their clogs and dusting down their eye-catching waistcoats and sashes as they prepare to launch their 2026 season with their…
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Oldham Council states objection to huge Saddleworth rail project
OLDHAM Council has officially objected to way a multi-billion pound rail project will be handled through Saddleworth. The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will see the…
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New documentary charts Frank Rothwell’s record-breaking Atlantic rows
FLAT cap. Small boat. Big flippin’ ocean. That’s the verdict of a new documentary charting the daring exploits of a Greenfield businessman rowing solo across…
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A good thing brewing as Nonna’s comes to Greenfield
GREENFIELD is to be home to a new coffee destination as a brand that has made its name in Stalybridge moves in. Nonna’s, which has…
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Homes plan for former mill’s social club given go ahead
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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