Residents are being invited to take part in a fun-filled day as Lydgate prepares to host its very first duck race. The event will take…
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Oldham Choral Society warms up for Spring concert with Singing Workshop Day
OLDHAM Choral Society and guests were in fine voice as they came together to prepare for their upcoming Swing into Spring concert. The Singing Workshop…
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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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Saddleworth councillors to call for an end to Oldham’s spin cycle
SADDLEWORTH councillors are to press the Oldham borough authority to ‘cut the spin.’ Opponents of the ruling Labour group say they are braced for a…
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Plans for 331 new homes at Oldham’s Princes Gate move ahead
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to create three new tower blocks with more than 300 homes in Oldham Mumps are forging ahead.…
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Thousands of acts of kindness shared by pupils in ‘Big Serve’ initiative
Pupils and staff at Hey with Zion CofE/Methodist Primary School and Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy have been spreading kindness across their communities as part of…
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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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Young artist’s design to take centre stage at Greenfield’s Whit Friday tradition
GREENFIELD is gearing up for one of Saddleworth’s most cherished traditions as preparations ramp up for this year’s Whit Friday Brass Band Contests – now…
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The impact of a 30-year-old Saddleworth centre
A WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth arts group is celebrating a major milestone this year, as Saddleworth Drama Centre turns 30. Based in Springhead, the centre has spent…
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‘Forgotten Army’ exhibition honouring South Asian war heroes
AN EXHIBITION shining a light on the often-overlooked role of South Asian soldiers in the World Wars is set to open in Oldham. The ‘Forgotten…
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Saddleworth FC given permission for new home pitch
By Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporting Service SADDLEWORTH Football Club has been given the go ahead to turn a disused pitch into its new home…
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Saddleworth Councillor calls for axing of fuel duty rise
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor is leading the local call to scrap a fuel duty raise that will hit people on his doorstep in the pocket. The…
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Spirit of Saddleworth Award winners announced
VOLUNTEERS who go above and beyond to make Saddleworth a better place have been recognised for their service. A total of 11 individuals and five…
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Springhead-raised author takes in ‘last’ home visit
A SPRINGHEAD-RAISED author has taken a trip down memory lane in what could be her last look at home. Monique Turner visited her former secondary…
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Saddleworth Male Voice Choir to host charity concert in support of MS Society
Music lovers are being invited to an evening of live performance in Saddleworth, as the Saddleworth Male Voice Choir prepares to host a special charity…
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Budding Saddleworth artists wanted to transform blank sheets of paper
WHAT DO you see when looking at a blank sheet of paper? Well, a renowned artist who proves it is not just something to write…
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Popular Saddleworth eatery Delve closes with immediate effect
A popular Saddleworth restaurant has announced its sudden closure, just months after being placed on the market. Delve, based in Delph, confirmed it has shut…
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Countdown begins for Diggle Scarecrow Trail as Disney theme revealed
Families are being invited to take part in this year’s Diggle Scarecrow Trail, with just days to go until the popular community event returns. Running…
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New neighbourhood sergeant appointed for Saddleworth and Lees
Residents in Saddleworth and Lees are being introduced to their new neighbourhood sergeant, as he sets out his priorities for working closely with the community.…
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Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth
A POPULAR walking group will keep on moving as it marks its 40th anniversary. The Wednesday Walkers are a regular feature of Saddleworth life and…
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Denshaw village hall becomes official house martin haven
A local village hall has become one of the first public buildings in the UK to be officially recognised as a Haven for house martins.…
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Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…
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New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross
A CHARMING new traditional tearoom has launched inside a historic Saddleworth pub. The Swan Inn, a Grade II-listed pub overlooking Dobcross Square, is offering locals…
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Age UK Oldham seeks vital volunteers to help at sessions
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help a vital Oldham cause deliver its support. Age UK in the town is looking for friendly, reliable people to…
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Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…
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Solidary Stroll to help fund scholarships for Palestinian women
STEP out on a Solidarity Stroll around Saddleworth’s beautiful scenery in aid of the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. The spring fundraiser event will take…
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Carters Solicitors celebrate 2 years in Delph
CARTERS Solicitors opened their Delph office in March 2024, with Solicitor & Director Claire Egerton heading up the office. Having been established in Pontefract for…
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O’Donnell Solicitors reflects on a decade of growth – with further ambition
A SADDLEWORTH solicitors is celebrating 10 years of excellence. But if you think O’Donnell is slowing down, think again. Its aim of providing benefits on…
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Uppermill FC to wear kit chosen by public vote
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club has put itself to the vote with a poll deciding next season’s kit. If Uppermill FC is successful with its application,…
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Saddleworth Concerts Society 50th anniversary concert inspired by Ammon Wrigley
A SPECIAL concert evoking the landscapes, feelings and atmosphere of Saddleworth and its surroundings will commemorate Saddleworth Concerts Society’s 50th anniversary. Music for ‘When The…
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Outdoors come in for monochrome photo exhibition in Uppermill
An eye-catching photographic exhibition is bringing the outdoors inside at Saddleworth Museum. The exhibition by the Yorkshire Monochrome Group bears the theme of allotments, parks…
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War Memorial initiative welcomed in Austerlands
THE AUSTERLANDS community has welcomed the solution to a ‘longstanding problem’ at their Great War Memorial. The Mayor of Austerlands Paul Sykes has designed and…
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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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New generator to give Saddleworth community groups more power
SADDLEWORTH’S community groups can now power up after the purchase of a new generator. Mayor of Austerlands, Paul Sykes, decided the equipment was needed for…
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