A LONG-SERVING member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team hopes to embark on a moorland mission of a different kind. A rescue of sorts is on…
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Let’s talk rubbish-have your say on waste and recycling in Oldham
HAVE you got questions about waste and recycling in Oldham? If so, Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) wants to hear them. R4GM is holding a…
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Have your say: Oldham Council calls for public’s views on Spindles redevelopment
OLDHAM Council is calling on the public to have their say on the redevelopment of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre. The council purchased the landmark…
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Bomb squad declares item found under car in Oldham as ‘no threat to public’
BOMB squad officers were called out after a ‘suspicious item’ was discovered underneath a car. The technical team arrived at Arkwright Street in Oldham just…
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The Back Lane Veg Patch: Andrew Oldham
THE garden is in the arms of winter and the ground is unforgiving. I need to make decisions about how many beds I will need…
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Village Voice: Speeding traffic is concern in Greenfield
Dear Editor, On two occasions my husband I narrowly missed being mown down by vehicles speeding from Mossley towards Greenfield. Despite Manchester Road being completely…
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Swimmers dive into plans for Saddleworth Lido
OUTDOOR swimming enthusiasts are hoping to make a splash with their plans to open a lido in Saddleworth. Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan presented their…
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Transform your mental health with Chrysalis
WITH the challenges of Covid adding to already stressful daily lives, many people will have been ringing in the New Year filled with anxiety, stress…
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Saddleworth to stay in tier three of Covid-19 regulations
SADDEWORTH will remain in the highest level of Covid-19 regulations after a Government review. Hopes were building Oldham borough would be downgraded to tier two…
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Uppermill Post Office temporarily closed
UPPERMILL Post Office is to remain closed temporarily with customers asked to use other branches across Saddleworth. A notice, ‘closed due to unforeseen circumstances’ has…
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Lees, Grotton and Springhead mark Remembrance Day
THE flags were flying high and poppies adorned the windows of businesses and homes across Lees, Springhead and Grotton to mark Remembrance Day. LSG Business…
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‘Explosion’ at Delph Co-op during raid on store
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after raiders struck at Delph Co-op late on Wednesday night (November 4). An eye-witness described hearing a “big explosion” after seeing…
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Inner Wheel keep turning for community
COMMUNITY-MINDED ladies of The Inner Wheel of Oldham are still giving a helping hand to local groups and organisations despite the coronavirus pandemic. Their last…
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Saddleworth Parish Council: updates
AT our virtual meeting in July, the then-chairman Jamie Curley thanked everyone for their attendance, hard work and diligence in the unprecedented times currently being…
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Trio of pubs reopen after coronavirus related closures
TWO Saddleworth pubs forced to close after staff tested positive for Covid-19 have reopened. A third – The Granby – has also welcomed back customers…
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Rioja on the menu after being put up for sale
AN UPPERMILL restaurant has gone on the market before it could reopen.Rioja on the village’s High Street is up for sale for a reduced fee…
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Bridge of sighs? Council bosses undecided if bridge will be replaced
OLDHAM Council bosses admit they are yet to decide if a bridge over a busy Uppermill road will be replaced.The structure over Church Road was…
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Desk jobs! Delph workspace offers alternative to daily commute
THE daily commute has become a distant memory for many Saddleworth workers. But with Covid-19 lockdown restrictions regularly eased and more businesses re-opening, a return…
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Police search for missing Lees woman.
Can you help police find a missing woman from Lees, Oldham ? Angela Frost, 50, was last seen about 1.45am on Saturday 11 July 2020…
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Go behind the scenes with volunteer group
VOLUNTEERS from Street Scene community group have a plethora of projects to complete once they eventually leave lockdown.But members have still been active behind the…
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Uppermill plays host to Black Lives Matter protest
THE BLACK Lives Matter cause was brought to the heart of Saddleworth as activists took part in a local protest. What happens in the area…
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Whit Friday: Reverend Duncan Rhodes, remembered
A STALWART of Whit Friday will be remembered as Saddleworth ‘celebrates’ its annual day of tradition, albeit confined by remaining lockdown restrictions. For most of…
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Time to close the doors at Pause a Second
THE time has come for a popular Uppermill shop to hang up its wellies, gloves, hats, Crocs, FitFlops and more after 25 years on the…
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The Yanks could still be back in Saddleworth
YANKS – Saddleworth’s annual step back in time to World War II – could still take place this year. The two-day military show and vehicle…
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Lockdown but captains chip in to launch season
CAPTAIN Steve Asquith and lady captain Sheila Cooper were determined the show must go on at Saddleworth Golf Club, despite the coronavirus lockdown. Though the…
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Paul in high spirits after double gold success for Defiance gin
A LEES-BASED distillery has defied the odds to produce the best gin in the world – that’s official!Paul Sheerin established his business and Defiance range…
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Mahdlo adapts services to keep open for young people
MAHDLO Youth Zone is adapting its offerings so it can keep its doors open to young people during the coronavirus outbreak. The centre on Egerton…
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Police responding to incident near Manchester Picadilly
POLICE are currently responding to an incident near Manchester Piccadilly. At approximately 12.10pm today (Monday 10 February 2020), police were called to reports of an…
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Greenfield water pipe works completed but Manchester Road remains closed for immediate future
A busy Saddleworth road is expected to remain closed until the middle of next week after a major water main burst on Tuesday, October 29.…
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Saddleworth School students glam up for prom
By Louise Beech SADDLEWORTH School leavers were dressed to the nines in flowing dresses and smart suits for their prom. The Year 11 students enjoyed…
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Teachers inspired at Oldham Aspirant School Leaders event
IT was the teachers’ turn to learn and be inspired at an Oldham Aspirant School Leaders networking event at The White Hart. The event brought…
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New Oldham Youth Mayor takes chains of office
OLDHAM’S new Youth Mayor is pledging to represent the voices of local young people and tackle the issues that are important to them. The borough’s…
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Saddleworth marks D Day Landings with poignant remembrance service
A POIGNANT remembrance service was held in Uppermill to mark the 75thanniversary of the D Day Landings during World War II. The service on June…
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Weather forecast: Cooler bank holiday on the way
Oldham Weather WEATHER FORECASTS FOR OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, TAMESIDE, MANCHESTER AND SURROUNDING AREAS. Thursday 2 May – Bank Holiday Monday 6 May Some welcome rain…
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