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Business Featured

How a lost wallet led to 25-year career at Oldham business

Aimee Belmore May 2, 2026 Hills PanelsHPPnewsOldhamSaddleworth

WHEN Phil Hatton found a wallet on the pavement outside Hathershaw mini-market, little did he think it would led to a 25-year career at Hill’s…

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Lifestyle

Grab a bargain at ‘New To’ sale in Springhead

Aimee Belmore May 2, 2026 new to salenewsSaddleworthSpringhead

GRAB a bargain at a ‘New To’ sale at Springhead Congregational Church on Thursday, May 7. There will be a variety of pre-loved clothing and…

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Featured Youth

Little Rascals get creative in Denshaw with storytelling and performing arts

Aimee Belmore May 2, 2026 Denshawlittle rascals play groupnewsSaddleworth

THERE is fun, food, storytelling and performing arts in store at Little Rascals Playgroup in Denshaw. The free playgroup runs every Monday from 9.30am to…

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Featured Lifestyle

Ascot glamour in Saddleworth as stylish fundraiser returns for hospice

Adam Higgins April 30, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicenewsSaddleworththe white hart

ONE of Oldham’s most glamorous charity events is off to the races once again, as Ascot Ladies’ Day returns to The White Hart Inn in…

View More Ascot glamour in Saddleworth as stylish fundraiser returns for hospice
Breaking News Entertainment Featured

Diggle Scarecrow Trail raises £3,000 as winners announced

Gemma Carter April 29, 2026 charityDiggle Scarecrow trailnewsSaddleworth

Organisers of the Diggle Scarecrow Trail have revealed this year’s winners after another successful event in Diggle. While the trail wrapped up at the end…

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Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Morris Men prepare for diary full of dance outs

Aimee Belmore April 29, 2026 Morris dancingnewsOldhamsaddleworth morristour

A BUSY schedule will see Saddleworth Morris Men dance locally as well as around the country over the coming months. They start their dance outs…

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Entertainment Featured

Classic play ‘All My Sons’ comes to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live

Aimee Belmore April 29, 2026 all my sonsDelphMillgate Arts Centrenewstheatre

A TRIUMPHANTLY acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play ‘All My Sons’ is coming to Delph thanks to National Theatre Live. The film recording…

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Featured Lifestyle

Fun for family and four-legged friends at Dog Show and Craft Fair

Aimee Belmore April 29, 2026 greenfield dog shownewsOldhamSaddleworth

FOUR-LEGGED friends and all the family can enjoy a great day out at a Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair in Greenfield. The event, hosted…

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Entertainment Featured

Ibiza dance classics set to bring party atmosphere to Uppermill

Gemma Carter April 28, 2026 Horns of IbizaK KlassnewsSaddleworthUppermill

A night of high-energy music and live performance is set to hit Uppermill as Horns of Ibiza comes to Saddleworth. The Ibiza-inspired dance party will…

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Featured Sport

Tour de France to pass through Saddleworth

Gary Carter April 27, 2026 2027DelphnewsSaddleworthsportTour de France

IT IS official, The Tour de France is coming to Saddleworth. Bike races coming through the area are nothing new, but in 2027 the women’s…

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Featured News

Saddleworth couple Set For Life with National Lottery win

Gary Carter April 27, 2026 denby and sam sinclairDenshawDigglenational lotterynewsSaddleworthwin

A SADDLEWORTH couple is in the money after winning £10,000 every month for a year in a National Lottery competition. Denby and Sam Sinclair, of…

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Lifestyle

Dedicated volunteer Debbie is FCHO’s Hidden Hero

Aimee Belmore April 25, 2026 Deborah Thornton SMCT and Tanisha Rigby FCHOnewsOldham

A DEDICATED volunteer who helps run Sholver Community Centre and takes part in local litter picks is First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO)’s April Hidden Hero.…

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Featured Lifestyle

Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters

Aimee Belmore April 25, 2026 canalside craft and chateventnewsSaddleworth MuseumUppermill

A GROUP celebrating more than 20 years of creative making and friendship is inviting budding and established needlecrafters to join their weekly get-togethers. Canalside Craft…

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Featured News

Appreciation Award for dedicated founder of Saddleworth Carers

Aimee Belmore April 25, 2026 Awardeamonn O'dalyeddie mooresnewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Carers

THE DEDICATED founder of Saddleworth Carers Group has received a much-deserved Appreciation Award from the Mayor of Oldham. Doctor Eamonn O’Daly, from Uppermill, launched the…

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Entertainment Featured

Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill

Aimee Belmore April 23, 2026 model railwayMuseumnewsOldhamSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH Model Railway Exhibition is steaming back into Uppermill bigger and better than ever before. This year’s charity event, first launched in 2020, will take…

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Breaking News Featured News

New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 newsSaddleworthSaddleworth Schoolsheldon logue

A NEW headteacher has been appointed at Saddleworth School, with the role set to be taken up later this year. Sheldon Logue has been confirmed…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 max woodvinenewsOldham CouncilsaddleworhUppermill

A SADDLEWORTH councillor has been told a leasing agreement is delivering improvements to Uppermill Park. Max Woodvine questioned whether the deal with Grandpa Greene’s, which…

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Featured Sport

Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Legends volleyball club CICnewsOldhamSaddleworthsportvolleyball

A FAST-RISING volleyball club from Oldham is heading to the national stage after a remarkable debut season. Legends Volleyball Club CIC have reached the final…

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Featured News

Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down

Adam Higgins April 21, 2026 Dr Owen WilliamsnewsRoyal Oldham HospitalSaddleworth

THE man in charge of the trust overseeing The Royal Oldham Hospital has announced he will step down later this year. Owen Williams, chief executive…

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Featured News

Donation to support future Saddleworth Art Trail transport plans

Gemma Carter April 21, 2026 donationnewsryan smithSaddleworth Round Table

Organisers of the Saddleworth Art Trail have received a funding boost to help improve accessibility for future events. Saddleworth Round Table has donated £1,000 towards…

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Featured Youth

Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists

Gary Carter April 21, 2026 blooming artists saddleworthGreenfieldgroupsnews

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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Entertainment

Live Bellfest music event at The Old Bell supports Alzheimer’s Society

Aimee Belmore April 21, 2026 bell festDelphnewsSaddleworththe old bell

ENJOY a day of live music and community spirit as well as raising money for Alzheimer’s Society at a ‘Bellfest’ event. The free festival will…

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Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages

Aimee Belmore April 20, 2026 arteventnewsSaddleworthsaddleworth Art trail

EXPLORE a vibrant trail of art, crafts, and creativity in studios, cafés, bars, restaurants and local businesses during this year’s Saddleworth Art Trail. The event…

View More Saddleworth Art Trail set to return with weekend of creativity across the villages
Featured Lifestyle

Quacking success as Lydgate hosts first-ever “dry” duck race fundraiser

Gemma Carter April 19, 2026 duck raceeventLydgatenewsParish HallSaddleworth

There were plenty of laughs and a few feathered favourites as Lydgate hosted its first-ever duck race – with a twist. Held at the Lydgate…

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Entertainment

Mark Whyatt’s eye-catching paintings, drawings and collage on display in Uppermill

Aimee Belmore April 19, 2026 artmark whyattnewsSaddleworthUppermill

AN eye-catching exhibition of paintings, drawings and collage by Mark Whyatt will be on display as part of the Saddleworth Art Trail. The exhibit is…

View More Mark Whyatt’s eye-catching paintings, drawings and collage on display in Uppermill
Featured News

Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 newsSaddleworthveterans

By Chris Gee – Local Democracy Reporter Armed forces veterans sleeping rough are to be offered ‘fast track access’ the region’s Bed Every Night programme.…

View More Burnham unveils fast track support for rough sleeping veterans across Greater Manchester
Entertainment

Saddleworth Musical Society presents powerful ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert

Aimee Belmore April 16, 2026 eventmusical societynewsSaddleworth

A POWERFUL and reflective ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert is of the Spring offering from Saddleworth Musical Society. The concert will take place…

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Featured Lifestyle

Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Adam Higgins April 16, 2026 charitydr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworthstrictly come dancing

SEQUINS, samba and a lot of local spirit helped raise more than £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, as their Strictly-inspired dance competition returned in style.…

View More Strictly-style fundraiser raises over £66,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Featured News Youth

Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships

Gemma Carter April 16, 2026 Brass Banddobcross youth bandNational youth OrchestranewsSaddleworth

YOUNG musicians from Dobcross are celebrating after taking part in a prestigious national competition in Birmingham. Members of Dobcross Youth Band travelled to compete in…

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Business Featured

Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first

Gemma Carter April 15, 2026 businessGreenfieldnewsRobert ScottSaddleworth

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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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead

Gemma Carter April 14, 2026 charitynewsSaddleworthSaddleworth Round Table

A NEW leadership team has been appointed at Saddleworth Round Table as the group prepares for another year of charity work and community events. Ryan…

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Featured News

Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given

Gary Carter April 13, 2026 demolitionfriezland stationnewsOldham CouncilSaddleworth

A FORMER Saddleworth railway station building looks set to be demolished and replaced with a new structure after planning permission was granted. But first Paul…

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News

Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth

Gemma Carter April 13, 2026 car theftsGMPnewsSaddleworth

Residents in Saddleworth are being urged to remain vigilant following a series of vehicle thefts reported over recent days. Greater Manchester Police said three vehicles…

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Lifestyle

LEGO exhibition set to return to Mossley in aid of local causes

Gemma Carter April 13, 2026 eventlegoMossleynewsSaddleworth

A popular LEGO exhibition is set to return to Mossley next month, showcasing an impressive collection of models while raising money for charity. Mossley Bricks…

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