THE cost of building the new Saddleworth School has risen to £27 million. Construction work will start on Monday, July 20 but it will be…
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Saddleworth School head retires from ‘best job in the world’ after 38-year career
AFTER 38 years in the classroom doing ‘the best job in the world’, Saddleworth School headteacher Dave Watson undoubtedly deserves a well-earned retirement. Mr Watson,…
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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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Where in Saddleworth?
LOCKDOWN has certainly eased and many people are visiting the countryside once more. But it seems not too many ventured to discover the location of…
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Illegal raves, arson attacks, barbeques: The message is clear, please respect your local parks!
It’s ‘Love Parks Week’ (July 12 to 21) and Oldham Council is asking people to treat the countryside, green spaces and parks with respect. Since…
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Petition calls for temporary closure of Dovestone Reservoir
THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition calling for a temporary visitors’ ban at Dovestone Reservoir. Organiser Helen Bishop says the Saddleworth beauty spot should…
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Lines drawn in battle against errant parkers
PEOPLE parking along a busy main road in Greenfield have forced Oldham Council to paint double yellow lines. Social media was flooded with pictures and…
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Police are appealing for information following a firearms discharge in Oldham
Police are appealing for information following a firearms discharge in Oldham. At approximately 11:30pm Sunday, May 31, officers were called to reports of a firearms…
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Where in Saddleworth?
THANKS to everyone who engaged with the ‘Where in Saddleworth’ feature in the April edition of the Independent. Well done to Susan Russell, Angela Moores…
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Virtual music lessons and gigs in gardens have ensured music continues to be played in Oldham
THE band has continued to play for Oldham’s young musicians as they have been digitally supported through the covid-19 crisis by the Oldham Music Service.…
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Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized
Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized following a raid at a property in Oldham. At 8.20am on…
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New kit sponsors for 3D Dynamos
SADDLEWORTH-BASED 3D Dynamos have found four new kit sponsors for the 2020-21 season. Football, like most things, is currently in lockdown but club officials are…
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VE Day: Memories of great grandfather Alfred shared by Saddleworth Parish Councillor Max Woodvine
MANY war heroes were remembered locally and nationally during the VE Day celebrations. Among them was Quartermaster Sergeant Alfred Woodvine, who was the great-grandfather of…
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National bereavement support service launched by Marie Curie
A NEW nationwide bereavement support service has been launched by Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity. More people than ever are…
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Oldham doctor warns people not to use bleach to protect themselves from coroavirus
A doctor has warned that people should not be using bleach to protect themselves from coronavirus after Donald Trump suggested disinfectant could be injected to…
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Lees park destroyed by arson attack and is unlikely to be replaced
Vandals have destroyed a children’s play area that has been closed to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Due to repeated arson attacks at the site…
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Wine world raises its glass to toast life of Saddleworth-born expert Michael Broadbent
TO describe Michael Broadbent as a man who knew a thing or two about wine would not exactly be inaccurate. After all he definitely knew…
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COVID-19 community testing in Oldham care homes commences
COMMUNITY testing for all care home staff and residents has started in Oldham as the borough becomes one of the first roll out Covid-19 testing…
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Matt finish? Three marathons still to go for Grotton fund raiser
MATT O’Reilly has challenged himself to complete five marathons in five days all without leaving the comfort of his Grotton home. In doing so, Matt…
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Back on track? Council chief gives support for re-opening of Diggle Station
A CAMPAIGN to re-open a Saddleworth station that has been closed for more than half a century is gathering pace. Oldham Council leader Sean Fielding…
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Oldham Evening Chronicle newspaper closes after 153 years
THE Oldham Evening Chronicle newspaper has gone into administration, with the majority of its 49 staff made redundant and the daily paper, established in 1854,…
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Where do you read yours: Florida
USUALLY OUR readers take a paper to browse through in a quiet corner as they relax on a peaceful holiday… But not David Carpenter, from…
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Saddleworth Independent celebrates anniversary by launching second title
SIX YEARS ago Saddleworth gained its very own newspaper when respected journalist Ken Bennett decided to give a voice to the villages. Over the years,…
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Where do you read yours: a different kind of reader
LET SLEEPING dogs lie… Tash, visiting Greenfield from Droylsden for some rest and relaxation, was keen to catch up on local gossip. And this month’s…
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Roll up, roll up for Knowsley News
THE POPULAR Saddleworth Independent newspaper better watch out because a new publication is taking the area by storm. A talented team of young writers from…
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Where do you read yours? Snowy slopes in the sun
FROM SNOWY mountains to sunny beaches, Saddleworth Independent readers take a copy of the popular paper with them wherever they go… And when Delph residents…
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New publication entertains locals in Greenfield pub
by Trevor Baxter A MYSTERY publication has appeared in Saddleworth with a circulation exclusively reserved for pub regulars. The Greenfield Trumpeter has quickly become a…
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History: Peter Fox takes a look back at the 1881 Rushcart
The 1881 Rushcart by Peter Fox ALTHOUGH THE origins of photography can be traced back to the 1850s it wasn’t until the turn of the…
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Where do you read yours? A trip to Barbados
FROM SUNNY Saddleworth to tropical islands, our avid readers make sure to take a copy of the popular newspaper with they wherever they are catching…
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