A GROUP of Saddleworth parents recently went back to school for a crash course in cyber security from a police expert. And Year 5 and…
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New Saddleworth School receives seal of approval from life patron John
A FORMER pupil, employee and governor has given his seal of approval to the new Saddleworth School. And John Broadbent can’t wait for an opportunity…
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Doors open at new Saddleworth School in Diggle
PUPILS and staff are ‘incredibly excited’ to move into their new Saddleworth School in Diggle, says headteacher Mike Anderson. The former school in Uppermill closed…
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Driving on to bigger things
A MOTHER-AND-SON duo is proving the gamble to set up business on their own was the right decision. Margaret Woodward and Robert Doe had a…
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COLUMN: New office, new appointments and charity announcements
2022 has started off in a positive way for O’Donnell Solicitors with lots of exciting developments on the horizon for the coming 12 months. Firstly,…
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Rob’s knowledge in a different District
ROB Norbury may be familiar to people of Saddleworth as the owner of Uppermill’s Muse and Grasscroft’s Farrars Arms – but his latest project has…
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Year 10 netball rally success
SADDLEWORTH School’s Year 10 team finished runners-up in the Oldham Schools’ Netball Rally which was hosted by Crompton House. It was the team’s first fixture…
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Get trendy this Christmas with Housing Units
A GROTTO of festive delights is in store at Housing Units with everything you need for your home this Christmas. Not only are you presented…
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Family business thanks customers for FAB support during pandemic
THE FAB Salon and Clinic in Grotton is one of many businesses that was forced to close its doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as…
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Serial winner Gary Pemberton retires from cricket aged 50
GARY Pemberton, one of the most decorated players in local cricket, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 50. Delph’s second…
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End of an era as Taylor moves on into non-league football
SPRINGHEAD-RAISED Chris Taylor’s illustrious career in the EFL appears to be over “in the blink of an eye” after the 34-year-old signed for non-league club…
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Rugby teams triumph
SADDLEWORTH School conquered all before them in an inter schools’ rugby tournament at Oldham RUFC. They fielded two Year 8 sides, red and blue, in…
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Funding boost for Incredible Edible group
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council agreed a grant of £200 for the local Incredible Edible group. The group is based at the Parish Centre on Lee Street,…
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Funds needed to save Friezland ‘gem’
DEDICATED volunteers are appealing for help to raise £15,000 to save their ‘jewel in Oldham’s crown’ – Friezland Arena and Community Park. The site is…
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Megabytes re-open after crash chaos
SHOP owner John Salt is able to finally open his doors again after a horror car crash closed his business just as coronavirus restrictions were…
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New coffee box serves up treats in Castleshaw
A WALK around Castleshaw can be thirsty work – so a new coffee van in the area could be just the thing you need. Cavallo…
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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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New home décor boutique settles in on Uppermill High Street
UPPERMILL real estate is attracting all manner of new businesses to the local high street, with Feather My Nest the latest addition to the village’s…
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Doorstep team is here to help
TWO volunteers have been doing their bit to make sure residents – including some of our most vulnerable and isolated – are getting the latest…
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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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Cricket postponed because of positive COVID-19 test
CRICKET matches involving Uppermill and Saddleworth this weekend have been postponed as a precautionary measure after a spectator attending games between the two clubs last…
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Little French Cinema cancelled for 2020 season
THE committee has with regret taken the decision to cancel the entire season for 2020. They intend to relaunch in March 2021 with a new…
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Man who died following tram collision in Oldham has been named
A man who died following a collision with a tram in Oldham has been named. The collision, which took place close to the Sainsbury’s on…
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Oldham Coliseum play tells powerful tale of Bread & Roses strike
FEMALE empowerment, unity, strength and socialism is the message of a new play by award-winning writer Ian Kershaw coming to Oldham Coliseum Theatre. Featuring the…
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MP joins Oldham Foodbank’s drive to collect emergency supplies for Christmas
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is lending a helping hand to collect supplies for families who would otherwise struggle over the Christmas…
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Oldham Council becomes first in UK to sign ‘Pledge to Peace’
Oldham Council’s commitment to building communities and spreading peace has seen it become the first local authority in the UK to sign a European declaration.…
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