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…
View More Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters
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…
View More Appreciation Award for dedicated founder of Saddleworth Carers
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…
View More Model Railway Exhibition steams back into Uppermill
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…
View More New headteacher appointed at Saddleworth School
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…
View More Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done
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…
View More Local volleyball club seek your support ahead of historic final
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…
View More Boss of trust behind Royal Oldham Hospital to step down
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…
View More Donation to support future Saddleworth Art Trail transport plans
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…
View More Saddleworth shows off skills of Blooming Artists
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…
View More Live Bellfest music event at The Old Bell supports Alzheimer’s Society
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
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…
View More Quacking success as Lydgate hosts first-ever “dry” duck race fundraiser
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
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
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…
View More Saddleworth Musical Society presents powerful ‘Music to Inspire Peace and Hope’ concert
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
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…
View More Dobcross Youth Band celebrates success at national championships
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.…
View More Saddleworth firm unveils biodegradable mop technology in UK first
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…
View More Saddleworth Round Table names new Chair as charity group plans busy year ahead
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…
View More Former Saddleworth railway station set to be demolished after approval given
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…
View More Police warning after spate of car thefts across Saddleworth
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…
View More LEGO exhibition set to return to Mossley in aid of local causes
A YEAR-LONG programme of festivals, performances, exhibitions and community-led events will take place across Oldham after the borough was named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture…
View More ‘Huge moment of pride’ as Oldham named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture
SADDLEWORTH Women’s Morris and Clog may only be two years young but they are already taking the dancing world by storm. The side was formed…
View More Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog taking dancing world by storm
A striking period property in the heart of Delph has come to market, offering buyers the chance to own a character-filled home set within picturesque…
View More Historic Delph home with riverside setting on the market
ENJOY gentle humour, social insight and beautiful scenery as The Little French Cinema presents a screening of ‘À L’Abordage’. The comedy drama (cert 12A) will…
View More Gentle humour meets social insight in The Little French Cinema screening
ENJOY Easter fun and games at a Circus and Spring Market event at The Grotton Pavilion on Saturday, April 11. The event, hosted by Grotton…
View More Easter fun and games at Grotton Circus and Spring Market
A CLASSIC thriller full of twists and turns will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as Saddleworth Players present ‘Wait until Dark’. The…
View More ‘Wait until Dark’ thriller brings twists and turns to Millgate audiences
NEW event space The Loom is helping to weave a brighter future as part of Oldham’s £450million town centre transformation. Guests gathered to celebrate the…
View More New flexible event space The Loom helps weave brighter future for Oldham
THE CALL has gone out for more volunteers to make sure Dobcross’ Whit Friday goes swimmingly. As well as the brass band contest on May…
View More Appeal for Dobcross Whit Friday volunteers
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire on the A62 in the Standedge area, forcing a full road closure between Diggle and Marsden. Fire…
View More A62 closed at Standedge as emergency crews tackle fire near Diggle
UPPERMILL Band is to treat people to A Grand Day Out at its latest concert. And Wallace and Gromit will again be the inspiration. Following…
View More Uppermill Band to give Mossley A Grand Day Out
THREE Shaw primary school pupils who showed ‘imagination and passion’ are the lucky winners of a Bellway competition celebrating British garden wildlife. Chloe Laycock, Layla…
View More East Crompton pupils show ‘imagination and passion’ to win Bellway’s eco competition
From West End blockbusters to Bristol spectaculars and local triumphs, Ian Cheeseman dives head‑first into a jam‑packed week of theatre – celebrating standout performances, unforgettable…
View More Nine shows, Eight days, and a whole lot of magic: Ian Cheeseman’s whirlwind tour of the stage
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