THE sound of blues is coming to Dobcross in October with a special event at the Band Club. ‘Blues Brothers On a Mission’ tribute band…
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Brewery ‘cheers’ after tap room plans receive approval
“AN exciting year ahead” is in prospect for a Saddleworth brewery after a successful application to open a tap room, restaurant and retail outlet at…
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Kevin Sinfield scarecrow ‘removed by GMP’
WHEN a scarecrow depicting rugby league legend and fundraising hero Kevin Sinfield appeared to have been stolen from Denshaw over the weekend, social media was…
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Just champion Greg’s community work recognised by store giants
A TESCO Greenfield staff member has been recognised by the company in his role as community champion. Greg Barratt has worked at the Chew Valley…
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Saddleworth Film Society to return in 2022
SADDLEWORTH Film Society (SFS) is not reconvening in the Autumn due to the current uncertain situation with the Covid-19 pandemic. They intend to open in…
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Football’s coming home for 3Ds
MANY of Saddleworth 3Ds team will no longer have a nomadic existence as the club has found a new home in the area. The club’s…
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Olympic gold celebrated in Saddleworth
JOE Choong’s Olympic Games gold medal in the modern pentathlon was celebrated in Saddleworth. Watching in Lydgate was Joe’s girlfriend Olivia Green, herself one of…
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‘Unbelievable’ Blue Coat students achieve excellent GCSE grades
HARD work and sheer enthusiasm helped ‘unbelievable’ Blue Coat students achieve excellent GCSE grades, says headteacher Rob Higgins. Overall, 35 per cent of results were…
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‘Truly inspirational’ Saddleworth School pupils celebrate outstanding GCSE achievements
SADDLEWORTH School headteacher Mike Anderson hailed their Year 11 pupils as ‘truly inspirational’ as they celebrated outstanding achievements in their GCSEs despite the challenges of…
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Sunday best – brass band contest coming to Greenfield in Autumn
GREENFIELD’S Autumn Leaves’ brass band contest is up and ready to go with 20 bands lined up ready to hit the high notes. Musicians from…
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Steve dedicates Vice Captain’s victory to former professional Tom Shard
TRIUMPHING in Vice Captain’s at Saddleworth was extra special for multiple major winner Steve Harrington. Though this was the 55-year-old’s ninth major, it was his…
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Chief executive leaving Oldham Council
By Charlotte Green – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM’S first female chief executive is to leave her post after more than 12 years at the local…
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Zog roars onto Coliseum stage
THERE is entertainment for all the family at Oldham Coliseum Theatre this August as Zog roars onto the stage. The smash hit stage adaptation from…
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Thinking of signing a lease without legal advice? ‘Don’t do it’ is our advice for landlords and tenants
Advertorial by Pearsons Solicitors and Financial Services. ENTERING into a lease, whether commercial property or residential, without taking legal advice is, to say the least,…
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Oldham Council opens new business grant for travel agents, events, leisure and night-time economy sector
OLDHAM Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the…
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Local football clubs to feature in new book
FOLLOWING the success of John Gilder’s first book on amateur football in Oldham, which sold out in 14 days, he is publishing a second volume…
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Late finish for Uppermill FC
IT will be a much shorter summer break than usual for Uppermill FC due to the extended season because of the impact of Covid-19. Some…
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Youngsters crowned county champions
GREENFIELD Cricket Club’s Under-13s have been crowned Lancashire county champions. And on Sunday, July 11 they will be bidding for another title, northern area champions.…
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On your marks – Saddleworth Village Olympics in starting blocks after forced COVID-19 break
AS TEAM GB competitors look forward to competing at a delayed Tokyo 2020, Saddleworth youngsters are also on their marks for the return of their…
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Oldham swoop for Brian McDermott as coaching consultant
BETFRED Championship club Oldham, second bottom and facing a battle against relegation, have landed a major coup with the arrival of former Harlequins RL, Leeds…
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Tribute paid to former councillor as new man Mick fills Parish vacancy
LIBERAL Democrat Mick Scholes has become the newest member of Saddleworth Parish Council after a Conservative challenge to his co-option failed to obtain sufficient support.…
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Artist on a creative mission to raise funds for The Ticker Club
A LOCAL artist and designer is adding his own creative twist to a fundraising mission for a cause close to his heart. Simon ‘Fritz’ Fitton…
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Pressure put on local authority to re-open Greenfield Library
GREENFIELD Library could be poised to re-open after 14 months in lockdown. The Independent together with pressure from political parties has urged Oldham Council to…
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Dobcross Post Office under threat as Brian considers future plans?
VILLAGERS are urged to use Dobcross’s last shop and Post Office or risk losing both. On the second anniversary of taking over both entities, postmaster…
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Litter picker – proud Pauline goes animal crackers over College ‘zoo’
PAULINE Elliott spent her first day out for more than a year in a pig sty… and she couldn’t have been happier. Pauline, 55, admitted…
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True Grit Peak practice makes perfect for climber Graham
CHEW Valley and Dovestone have never been as popular as day trip destination for thousands of visitors. The scenic area holds different attractions for different…
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Sinfield signals second seven in seven
KEVIN Sinfield says another seven in seven for pal and former team-mate Rob Burrow as well as other motor neurone disease sufferers is on the…
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Libraries ready to open doors, but not all of them
LIBRARIES across Saddleworth and Oldham are opening their doors once more following the easing of lockdown restrictions. Oldham Council is reopening libraries in Uppermill, Chadderton…
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Couple ready for captaincy roles
LINDA Newman has an extra year to prepare for when she and husband Dave in 2022 become captain and lady captain at Saddleworth Golf Club.…
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Family pay tribute to the ‘light of their lives’ following tragic death
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Oldham have paid tribute At approximately 1.25pm on Wednesday, March 24, police were called…
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Life lived to the full – Peter Bryant remembered
WHEN David Clark says of his godfather Peter Bryant he “lived a full life” he isn’t wrong. There’s little the Saddleworth businessman, entrepreneur, inventor, arts…
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Sale of derelict mill to unlock development potential?
THE future of derelict Wellington Mill in Greenfield has moved a step closer to being decided. The disposal of the vacant vandalised premises on Wellington…
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The mystery of Bramley’s Cot remains
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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