AN enthusiastic village committee is reaching out for helpers to ensure a memorable Christmas lights display will continue to shine. Last year, Saddleworth Lights Committee and…
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Lydgate stalwart receives BEM honour for helping area flourish
A COMMUNITY stalwart has received a British Empire Medal for helping her area to flourish. Jennifer Greenwood, from Lydgate, was one of five recipients to…
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Community spirit saves bride Becky’s wedding plans
A YOUNG bride thought a key element of her wedding day photoshoot was in jeopardy after a 40-tonne lorry brought mayhem to Dobcross. Becky Wallis had…
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Campaigning mothers seek solutions to speeding and footpath problems
CAMPAIGNING Saddleworth mothers are appealing to the community to join their assault on speeding and road safety concerns in Dobcross. Their focus is the road…
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Appeal to save Whit Friday tradition
DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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Schoolboy seeks help from Sir Richard Branson to save St Chads Parish Church
AN eight-year-old schoolboy has written to Sir Richard Branson asking for ideas how to save ancient St Chads Saddleworth. In a touching handwritten appeal to…
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Community hits out at flytippers creating village eyesore
A FURIOUS community leader has declared war on flytippers who are spoiling the entrance to a pretty Saddleworth hamlet. Jennifer Greenwood is chair of Love Lydgate,…
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Seventeen vehicles damaged in Scouthead by lone vandal
SEVENTEEN vehicles had their rear windscreens shattered when a lone vandal attacked a row of parked cars in Scouthead. The vehicles, including many high end…
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Delph roads reopen after major resurfacing works
PEACE has returned to a Saddleworth community after weeks of confusion and frustration caused by a major resurfacing works. The project unwittingly brought chaos to…
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Beer walkers step out across Saddleworth to keep tradition alive
THEY came in all shapes and sizes wearing costumes and make-up from the hilarious to the bizarre… But all the fun-loving entrants had just one…
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Landlord calls time at The Three Crowns after 40 years
By Ken Bennett SADDLEWORTH’S longest serving pub landlord has called last orders for the final time at his pretty roadside hostelry. After 40 years, Ray…
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Petition launched seeking relocation of Springhead Post Office after its closure
A petition has been launched in a bid to relocate a popular community post office which closed on April 4, 2018. Sub-postmaster Barry Collingwood who…
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Beer mat brings American brass band to Dobcross
AMERICA’S top brass band used a cheeky beermat as a unique invite to play in concert at a picturesque Saddleworth village. The colourful beer mat…
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Search is on for community heroes who go Above and Beyond
DO you know a worthy candidate for Saddleworth’s prestigious Above and Beyond Awards? The search to celebrate and praise an individual or organisation who is…
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Ten out of ten: High School pals to put on first exhibition
TEN former ex-pupils and friends who met at Manchester High School of Art are staging a compelling combined exhibition… after an absence of more than…
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Worried parents campaign for crossing on busy Scouthead road
WORRIED parents are asking Oldham Council to explore crossing assistance for locals because of mounting concerns over traffic dangers on one of Saddleworth’s key roads.…
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Carved heron sculpture to take place of dying cherry tree in Library Gardens
AN elegant new sculpture will take the place of a cherry tree which is in decline in Library Gardens in Uppermill. Plans are underway to…
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Man on moors mystery to come to life as a play at Delph theatre
THE intriguing and unexplained death of a man found on Saddleworth Moor will be brought to life next year at a local theatre. ‘The Man…
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OBE honour for stalwart Saddleworth councillor
A legendary Saddleworth councillor has been made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Cllr John Hudson, who serves on Saddleworth Parish and Oldham Council, is…
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Villagers rally around Dobcross Village Store after armed robbery
RESOLUTE villagers have rallied in support of a brave shopkeeper after an armed raid on her newly-opened business Dobcross Village Store. On Saturday, December 16, a…
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Stalwart Sue honoured with Above and Beyond award
A DEDICATED Lydgate guide leader is the latest winner of a coveted Above and Beyond community award. Sue Rooke joined the Girl Guides aged seven…
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Community calls for end to taxi troubles on Uppermill High Street
A COMMUNITY leader is calling a mini summit over growing traffic chaos caused by illegal parking in Uppermill. Frustrated travellers and locals have taken to…
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Saddleworth Group of Artists brings eye-catching exhibition to Uppermill
AN eye-catching array of work is on display as the Saddleworth Group of Artists are holding their annual Winter Exhibition from Saturday, December 9 to Sunday, January 14.…
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1000 Santas dash through Uppermill for festive fun and fundraising
Words by Ken Bennett, pictures by Carl Royle They came… they ran… they jogged… they walked … some even pushed toddlers in prams. Uppermill High…
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Old Original pub evacuated after blaze breaks out
COOL-HEADED Richard Harrop was praised after he led customers to safety when a blaze broke out at an ancient country inn. Richard was on lunchtime…
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Excavations planned after historic pottery found at Castleshaw site
TANTALISING pottery fragments are part of an “exciting find” at an ancient Saddleworth archaeological site. The test pit excavations at Waters Clough, Delph have uncovered…
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Mike Sweeney’s still going strong at 70
MIKE Sweeney, the radio voice of several generations, is celebrating his 70th birthday… but has no plans of retiring. Mike, who lives in Dobcross, is…
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STAR award for police team that solved Saddleworth moors man mystery death
UNRELENTING efforts by a dedicated team of detectives who identified the Mystery Man of Saddleworth Moor have been celebrated at a glittering award ceremony. Det…
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Santas are dashing back to Uppermill for fun festive fun
SADDLEWORTH is gearing up for an invasion of Santas once more in a bid to raise funds for deserving causes. Following last year’s epic festive…
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Double delight for lucky Lottery winner Denise
A POPULAR former village baker has scooped up a delightful double portion of dough… in the Post Code Lottery. Denise Howell from Delph landed the…
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Festive fun in store as Santa Dash and Winter Wonderland returns to Uppermill
SADDLEWORTH is gearing up for an invasion of Santas once more in a bid to raise funds for deserving causes. Following last year’s epic festive…
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Search is on for community heroes who go Above and Beyond
DO YOU know someone who goes the extra mile for your community but never seeks or receives recognition? The prestigious Above and Beyond Awards celebrate…
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Village angels honoured at first community Above and Beyond awards
TEN UNASSUMING Saddleworth villagers, described as “the wind beneath their communities’ wings”, have been honoured with special accolades. They were praised at the first ever…
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Outstanding quality of first ever Above and Beyond winners praised by organiser
THE OUTSTANDING quality of winners in Saddleworth’s first unique community award scheme has been praised by the organiser. The first ever Above and Beyond awards,…
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