OLDHAM borough’s Coronavirus vaccination programme will start next week. This is the biggest mass vaccination programme in the history of the NHS. Over the coming…
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Save our Sheds Health and wellbeing initiative in jeopardy as Oldham Council plans to axe funding
A POPULAR community project in Greenfield aimed at helping older men improve their health and wellbeing is under threat after proposals by Oldham Council to…
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‘Inspiration to us all’ – Rangers RL tribute to long distance running star
SADDLEWORTH Rangers chairman Shane Wilson has saluted Kevin Sinfield for completing his remarkable ‘seven in seven’ marathon challenge. “What Kevin brings to our club is…
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Green light sought for flats plan at former Greenfield greengrocers
A FORMER village greengrocers and fishmongers could be transformed if plans submitted to Oldham Council are approved. An “upward extension” to provide four one-bedroom flats/apartments…
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On Golden Pond! Fearless Frank ready for ‘oarsome’ Atlantic rowing challenge
ADVENTURER Frank Rothwell would love to have a crack at new celebrity rowing challenge Don’t Rock the Boat. Racing from Cornwall to Scotland would be…
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Mosaic banner captures pandemic experiences
A LOVINGLY hand-crafted banner which illustrates the poignant story of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has taken pride of place in a parish church. The…
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Delph displays bring Christmas cheer
WINDOWS in homes, shops and businesses across Delph are shining brightly with Christmas cheer for the village’s first live advent calendar. Organiser Sue Toone was…
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‘Average child’ Brian over the moon with CBE
FORMER Lydgate resident and world famous physicist Brian Cox hopes his recently-awarded CBE will inspire children to reach for the stars and follow a career…
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Making the most of Christmas
By John Kirkbride THIS has felt like both the longest and shortest 12 months ever – but, believe it or not, Christmas is almost upon…
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Sign of the times
FRANK Thornton was one of the first to hot foot it down to Greenfield’s new shop when the Old Cobblers opened for business. Other locals…
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New partnership brings Huddersfield Town Academy scholars to board at Rishworth
HUDDERSFIELD Town’s Academy has started working closely with Rishworth School to benefit the football club’s first-year scholars. At the start of the 2020/21 campaign, ten…
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Council delays decision on Oldham’s contribution to controversial homes and jobs plan
OLDHAM Council tonight (Wednesday, November 25) postponed a decision on whether to approve the controversial Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. Salford and Stockport local authorities had…
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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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Evie loses her locks for charity
SCHOOLGIRL Evie Foulkes was immensely proud of her crowning glory… her long auburn locks. But after spending 12 months growing her tresses, the 10-year-old Greenfield…
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June and Jake take London Marathon delay in their stride
THE impact of coronavirus on businesses and sporting events has been immense – but for one local marathon enthusiast the pandemic has not broken her…
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Dovestone WI event on ice
DOVESTONE Women’s Institute’s popular Christmas Markets may not be going ahead this year but the community-minded ladies are still bringing festive cheer with a new…
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Police officers assaulted during incident in Oldham
THREE people have been arrested following an incident in Oldham during which police were assaulted. At around 3.25pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020, police were…
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By Royal appointment-Roger’s old car and former Museum exhibit to be auctioned
A VEHICLE from a bygone era, once driven by one of Saddleworth’s best known figures, goes under the hammer on Saturday. And the AC 12…
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Franky says…..Fine Buys is closing down. End of era for village shop
A FIXTURE of Uppermill High Street for nearly quarter of a century is preparing to close its doors for the final time. In total, Frank…
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All’s well as dressings displays are colourful village additions
AN artist known as the ‘Delph Banksy’ and television personality Lorraine Kelly feature as part of Saddleworth’s annual honouring of an age-old tradition. This year…
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Dobcross man on the run! …but it’s all for good cause
A DOBCROSS runner pledged to mark his 40th birthday by completing the re-arranged 2020 Manchester Marathon. But instead of tackling 26 miles on the road…
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Oldham men jailed for attack using axe and meat cleaver
FOUR men who brutally assaulted a man using an axe and a meat cleaver have been jailed for over 16 years. Enquiries revealed that a…
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Co-op team use pedal power for charity fund raising effort
STAFF at Delph Co-op are currently going the extra mile in support of mental health charity, Mind. The King Street store hopes to raise around…
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OVER THE HILL: Arts Council cash lifeline for Holmfirth Civic Hall
HOLMFIRTH Civic Hall Community Trust has been awarded £25,000 of National Lottery funding from the Arts Council England’s Emergency Response Fund. The money is to…
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Queen Bee! Barbara is new Parish Council chair
BARBARA Beeley, a councillor for Springhead Lower, becomes the new chair of Saddleworth Parish Council on September 1. She succeeds Cllr Jamie Curley who will…
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HSE spot inspections continue in Oldham
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is carrying out further spot inspections at businesses in Oldham to ensure all workplaces are COVID-secure as coronavirus cases…
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New cases of Covid-19 recorded in Saddleworth for first time in weeks
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter NEW cases of coronavirus are being recorded across Saddleworth for the first time in weeks but two town centre…
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Residents urged to take urgent action following another spike in COVID-19 cases
PEOPLE in Oldham are being told today to act now, to reduce the spread of Coronavirus and stop a local lockdown being imposed. Additional measures…
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Magic our Morris! Rushcart banner keeps Festival tradition alive
FOR the first time since 1975, Saddleworth’s iconic Rushcart Festival has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis. But Saddleworth Morris Men have still upheld…
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Oldham care home for children receives damning Ofsted report
By Charlotte Green – Local Democracy Reporter A CARE home where children set a bedroom on fire, use cannabis and demonstrate ‘extreme aggression’ when demanding…
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Your Town needs you: Help Oldham mark 75th VJ Day Anniversary
RESIDENTS are invited to share their photographs, nostalgia and artwork to help Oldham commemorate Victory over Japan Day. Saturday 15 August marks 75 years since…
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‘Big’ decision to be made on Millgate pantomime but Night of Proms is off
DELPH’S Christmas pantomime has become an annual treat for Saddleworth audiences and beyond. Tickets for the 2020 show – Dick Whittington- went on sale even…
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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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Saddleworth road closure: CHEW VALLEY ROAD
ROAD closure in place for resurfacing works between St Mary’s Drive and Manchester Road in Greenfield. Diversions in place via Shaw Hall Bank Road, Well-i-Hole…
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