COLOURFUL painted pebbles are still bringing a smile to people in Greenfield nearly 18 months after a local artist first started her initiative. When the…
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Saddleworth museum opens doors for first craft fair
CRAFTY traders and artisans showcased their eye-catching goods at an Arts and Crafts fair at Saddleworth Museum. About a dozen crafts stalls and tables filled…
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Up Periscope! Saddleworth film makers commissioned for lockdown easing animation
A DELPH company has produced a short film to remind residents of the latest rules despite a further easing of lockdown restrictions. From today (Monday,…
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Little Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral award
A SPRINGHEAD youngster, inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore, has received civic recognition for her own outstanding contribution to charity and the…
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First orders! Saddleworth pubs and non-essential shops are back open for business
PUBS, hairdressers, beauty salons and other non-essential shops in Saddleworth were in the mood to raise a glass as they served customers once again. After…
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Landlady Sharon delighted as Dobcross pub finally re-opens
WHEN Sharon Musgrove became a pub landlady for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, she knew there would be challenges ahead. She didn’t, however,…
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Gym is fighting fit after three Covid lockdowns
AS BRITAIN takes the next step towards the end of lockdown, small businesses nationwide can see the light at the end of this lockdown tunnel.…
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£56,600 grant boost for Oldham Coliseum from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
A WELCOME boost of £56,000 has been granted to Oldham Coliseum Theatre from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. This award will…
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Saddleworth Travel – When can I go on holiday?
Advertisement feature by Peter Mills, Saddleworth Travel There was an article with that headline on the BBC earlier this week and I’ll paraphrase the answer…
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Funding boosts from First Choice Homes Oldham to help community groups thrive after coronavirus
THE first round of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) funding for 2021 has been launched by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO). The ROCA scheme runs…
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Major changes to coronavirus testing in Saddleworth as lockdown rules ease
CORONAVIRUS testing across Saddleworth and Oldham is undergoing a major restructure to help give residents better access. As some lockdown rules ease from Monday, March…
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Support still available for Oldham businesses
IN THE last 12 months, businesses in Oldham have received more than £72,250,632.52 in financial support. These figures come a year on from the first…
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Saddleworth to take part in day of national reflection
RESIDENTS are being asked to participate in a moment of reflection with Oldham Council today as together we mark the one-year anniversary of the first…
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Pupils rise to weekly wellbeing challenges
FROM getting outdoors to making cakes and composing music, Saddleworth School pupils have been getting creative to complete weekly wellbeing challenges. The challenges were introduced…
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Couple serves up square meals for community during lockdown and beyond
WITH pubs and restaurants still closed up and down the country, a Dobcross couple is on a mission to make sure mealtime is still a…
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Return of ‘popular’ rail services proves unpopular
PARENTS have reacted with anger and disbelief after TransPennine Express (TPE) reintroduced what it described as ‘popular’ local train services to coincide with the reopening…
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Quiz buffs find solution to lockdown blues
WHEN their annual holiday was cancelled due to lockdown a group of quiz buffs came up with an answer to overcome the disappointment. That’s why…
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“The end is in sight”- Britain’s road out of lockdown announced
BRITAIN’S way out of lockdown has been spelled out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And non-essential businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, should reopen on…
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Greene light! Weekend closures lifted at Diggle café bar
A SADDLEWORTH business has been allowed to re-open this weekend after increasing safety measures at the popular location. But Oldham Council says it will continue…
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In-spire-d! Six of the best from Sixth Form College win Oxbridge offers
OLDHAM may be short on dreaming spires but when it comes to academically making the grade four students from the town’s Sixth Form College have…
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Greenfield resident urges political leaders to implement immediate Covid-19 risk assessment at Dovestone
A GREENFIELD resident fears thousands of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir are putting the village at increased risk of coronavirus. Catherine Knowles has called on leading…
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MP calls on Government for clearer guidance on exercising “locally” after another busy weekend at Dovestone
AFTER the latest weekend influx of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham East and Saddleworth East MP Debbie Abrahams wants greater clarity from Government over Covid-19…
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Learning during lockdown but Hopwood Hall extends free online courses chance
HOPWOOD Hall College is offering the community an opportunity to complete free online courses. These short courses – which don’t cost a penny for those…
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Oldham Leisure Centres to temporarily close as Greater Manchester enters tier four
LEISURE centres across Oldham will temporarily close with immediate effect from December 31, 2020. The closures are in light of the latest COVID-19 situation, which…
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Keira’s Christmas wishes Gives the Gift of Comfort to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice patients
Junior fundraiser Keira Arnold decided to bring some joy and cheer this Christmas to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice day patients who have been unable to attend…
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Pandemic sparks inspiration for mother and daughter’s candle business
By Jasmine Jackson A MOTHER and daughter from Delph had a spark of inspiration to brighten up their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic – they…
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More businesses affected by Covid-19 to benefit from cash grants
OLDHAM Council is launching new business grant schemes to support those affected by local and national coronavirus restrictions. They include grants to support leisure, visitor…
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Gate to success: New equipment helps make company Covid-secure
INNOVATIVE equipment from an Oldham-based company is helping others keep their staff and visitors Covid-secure as soon as they walk through the door – or…
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‘Hero’ restaurant manager rallies community to help feed and clothe the homeless
AN UPPERMILL restaurant manager has been dubbed a “little hero” for inspiring members of the public and local businesses to join in his efforts to…
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Dovestone WI raises more than £9,000 to help foodbanks
By Jacklin Kwan MORE than £9,000 has been raised to buy food for struggling families since the Dovestone Women’s Institute first began crafting face coverings…
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Healthcare via TV now being delivered to homes in Oldham
GPs and community healthcare staff in Oldham are now talking to respiratory patients via their TV screens as part of new trial. Healthcare staff are…
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Oldham politicians call on Government to release lockdown exit plan after ‘failures’ handling Covid-19 pandemic
OLDHAM’s council leader and MPs have signed a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak criticising the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sean Fielding, Debbie Abrahams…
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Oldham Coliseum Theatre closed ‘with heavy hearts’ until early 2021
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has confirmed “with heavy hearts” that it is closed to the public until early 2021 to safeguard its future and vital role…
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Police chiefs warning to Covid-19 rule breakers
GREATER Manchester’s Ian Hopkins and other North West police chief constables have written an open letter to the public as the nations prepares for a…
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