By Ethan Davies- Local Democracy Reporter ANDY Burnham has rubbished reports that he knew his bid to become Gorton and Denton MP would be blocked,…
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Old Bell Inn retains AA Rosette for 13th year
A SADDLEWORTH hotel and restaurant is celebrating once again after it retained its prestigious AA Rosette for the 13th consecutive year. The Old Bell Inn…
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Uppermill’s Our Place proving a hit for many
AN UPPERMILL café is proving the latest popular addition to its thriving food and drink scene. Our Place, on the village’s High Street, is the…
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Have your say in Oldham Council budget consultation
LOCALS who live, work or travel in the borough are invited to put forward their views as Oldham Council begins the process of setting the…
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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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Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election
ANDY Burnham is set to be surprisingly blocked from standing to become Denton’s next MP. The Mayor of Greater Manchester applied for permission to be…
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Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a…
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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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Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…
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Oldham Breast Unit set to move as A&E pressures mount
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A specialist health unit in Oldham may be relocated to Manchester to help relieve pressure on an ‘overcrowded’…
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Shaw fashion shop to close after nearly 40 years
A much‑loved Shaw clothes shop is preparing to close its doors this week after almost four decades serving the town. Fizz Fashion, on Market Street,…
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Why realistic pricing is the key to a successful home sale, says West Riding
By Oliver Gill of West Riding SELLING a home is rarely just about the property you’re leaving behind. For most people, it’s tied to the…
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Oldham residents urged to rediscover their libraries in National Year of Reading
Oldham residents are being encouraged to fall back in love with reading as 2026 is officially named the National Year of Reading – a nationwide…
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Quiz night to boost Denshaw’s Whit Friday contest
DENSHAW’S community spirit will be out in force as a fundraising Quiz Night is held to support the 2026 Denshaw Whit Friday Band Contest. The…
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The Velvet Hanger: ‘The best window in Lees’
A LEES store is proving a hit as it provides something missing from the online world – the chance to try things on. Marketplaces like…
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Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal
OLDHAM’S title-winning netball club will now look the part after scoring an exclusive three-year partnership with performance sportswear brand VX3. The current national Premier League…
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Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting
DENSHAW Is to get a chance to highlight issues in its area as Saddleworth Parish Council holds its forthcoming meeting in its most outlying village.…
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Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has delivered a simple message to people in the area – ‘Don’t be a tosser.’ That is do not toss away rubbish…
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Oldham weighs bid to become UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM bosses are eyeing up a bid for the borough to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’…
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Historic milestones across Saddleworth restored in community-led heritage project
HISTORIC roadside milestones across Saddleworth are being given a new lease of life as volunteers and councillors work together to preserve a unique piece of…
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Community favourite Delve up for sale after ‘challenging year’
A much‑loved Saddleworth restaurant has revealed it is preparing to change hands, only weeks after publicly urging diners to stop making last‑minute cancellations and failing…
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Self Protection course to help empower Saddleworth women
A UNIQUE opportunity for women to learn self protection is coming to Saddleworth. Jessica Jones, who owns and runs Amazonia School of Self Protection, is…
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‘Millgate Folk’ brings evening of songs and stories to Delph
ENJOY an evening of songs and stories from the British Isles spanning the last three centuries at the special concert in Delph. Ian F Ball…
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Poignant concert and cheque presentation is boost for OMRT
THERE was a poignant air to a fundraising concert for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team as one of the audience members was rescued by the team.…
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Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council believes work on a multi-billion pound rail project must not begin in the area as it stands. A public inquiry has been…
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Mossley author’s acclaimed debut crime novel set for paperback release
AN AWARD-WINNING Mossley author is set to see his debut novel reach an even wider audience this month as it is published in paperback. Richard…
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Historic Mossley pub placed up for sale
THE FUTURE of a popular Mossley pub is at the centre of uncertainty after it was placed up for sale. Many people who frequent the…
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Hypothermic walkers rescued in awful Saddleworth weather
TWO WALKERS found themselves at the centre of a large emergency services response after becoming hypothermic in poor weather. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was…
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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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Pioneering Stepping Forward fostering campaign to support local children
A PIONEERING fostering campaign has been launched by Oldham Council to support children living in residential care to move into loving foster homes. The Stepping…
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Free Latics tickets up for grabs as kids go on hero walk at Boundary Park
YOUNG football fans can bag free tickets to an Oldham Athletic match while supporting a local charity, thanks to a new fundraising event taking place…
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Saddleworth Councillor insists meeting recording was ‘the wrong thing for the right reasons’
THE SADDLEWORTH councillor found to have recorded a private meeting that was leaked on social media admits he ‘did the wrong thing for the right…
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Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge
KEVIN Sinfield heading out on another physical challenge so soon after finishing one? His pal says do not rule it out. For Darrel Rogers believes…
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Contemporary take on ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph screen
A CONTEMPORARY take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy ‘Hamlet’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording of the live National Theatre…
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