A SADDLEWORTH councillor has led the call for more police funding to tackle the problem of e-bikes and scooters. And Alicia Marland has gained support…
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Saddleworth councillor escapes severe punishment over recording leak of meeting
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has avoided major punishment after being found to have covertly recorded a meeting involving Oldham’s leader. And opponents believe Mark Kenyon got…
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Oldham set for ‘game changing’ police power regarding domestic abuse
OLDHAM is set to become subject to a ‘game changing’ police power that has helped dozens of domestic violence victims. Currently, the area is one…
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Saddleworth to shine with festive cheer for Illuminations competition
SADDLEWORTH’S homes, shops and businesses will shine brightly with festive cheer as the community’s Christmas Illuminations Competition returns. The popular annual event is run by…
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Oldham is a calendar star – for its bins!
PART OF everyday Saddleworth life is before immortalised in a new calendar. And there is nothing rubbish about the brough’ bins raking the spotlight. The…
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Saddleworth Councillor leads local opposition to any Post Office cuts
SADDLEWORTH may find itself caught up in apparent plans to close Post Offices. Proposals believed to be under consideration could see up to half of…
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Hunt on to find owner of Saddleworth’s ‘Mystery Machine’
THE HUNT is on to find ‘Scooby, Shaggy and the gang’ after the ‘Mystery Machine’ was slapped with a removal order after it was seemingly…
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Rugby legends – plus surprise guest – help Mahdlo with Tales from the Locker Room
OLDHAM paid tribute to many of its rugby league greats as Mahdlo Youth Zone echoed to Takes from the Locker Room. Supporters were given the…
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Award-wining Rosamund Brass Quartet takes centre stage in Delph
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING young brass quartet will showcase their talents at a special evening at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. The Rosamund Brass Quartet will take…
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Saddleworth train passengers to get simpler fares structure
TRAIN passengers in Saddleworth will be among the first in the country to benefit from a simpler and more convenient fare scheme. For the area…
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Oldham to honour Remembrance Sunday with services across the Borough
OLDHAM will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 9, with a series of services and parades across the borough, paying tribute to those who have served…
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Saddleworth mourns the loss of beloved cancer advocate Jo Taylor
A much-loved breast cancer campaigner and advocate from Diggle, known for her courage and determination, has died. Jo Taylor was first diagnosed with breast cancer…
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Money for Diggle Clock Tower set to be withdrawn by Oldham Council
A SADDLEWORTH landmark faces having the £1 million it had allocated to restore it taken away and the money used for another scheme. Money was…
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£75,000 grants to boost community spaces and groups
GRANTS up to and over £75,000 will give much-needed boosts to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Oldham. The money is available…
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Talented young performers sought for Coliseum’s Christmas production
TALENTED singers and dancers are being sought to join a Young Person Ensemble for Oldham Coliseum’s festive production. The Coliseum is looking for young people…
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Lees curry restaurant celebrating being simply the best
A SADDLEWORTH restaurant is celebrating after being named the best in the north west. Lees Spice Lounge, on the area’s High Street, won the prestigious…
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Frank Rothwell gets look into the future of Oldham’s scientists
SADDLEWORTH businessman Frank Rothwell has played a big part in helping Oldham’s scientists of the future achieve excellence. Hulme Grammar marked the launch of the…
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Modern Mumbai transported to Saddleworth screen by Film Society
AN AWARD-WINNING film capturing the frantic and heady atmosphere of modern Mumbai is next on the calendar for Saddleworth Film Society. ‘All We Imagine As Light’…
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Dobcross Silver Band brings Remembrance and 150th anniversary concerts to stage
A BUSY calendar of events is lined up for Dobcross Silver Band as it celebrates 150 years. The Band will present its popular annual Remembrance…
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Mahdlo CEO honoured for outstanding contribution to young people
A FAMILIAR face in Oldham’s youth and community sector has been recognised for her years of dedication to the borough. Lucy Lees, Chief Executive Officer…
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Pay Remembrance tributes in Austerlands at Saddleworth’s oldest memorial
THE COMMUNITY is invited to Saddleworth’s oldest Great War memorial in Austerlands to pay tribute this Remembrance Sunday. Event organisers are appealing for locals to…
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TV gardener digs deep for charity on Daisy Nook visit
A RENOWNED TV gardening presenter swapped the studio for soil at a special community fundraising event at Daisy Nook Garden Centre. Frances Tophill delivered a…
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Book detailing lost Oldham rugby league club updated
A BOOK detailing the history of a lost Oldham rugby league club has an update that is raising more funds for charity. Fitton Hill ARLFC…
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Fundraiser brings captivating event of apartheid stories to Friezland
AN AFTERNOON of captivating and moving stories from the apartheid is the latest fundraiser for Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund. Their autumn event brings ‘Shedding Light:…
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Sophie Coggins Yoga Brings Calming and Empowering Classes to Greenfield
Local residents looking to improve their wellbeing and find calm in their weekly routine can now join Sophie Coggins Yoga, held every Monday at Greenfield…
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Saddleworth volunteer helping children read all about it in schools initiative
A SADDLEWORTH woman is finding out words can speak as much as actions after swapping an IT career for helping children learn to read. Joanne…
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Group set up in bid to save Saddleworth’s Moorgate Halt
PEOPLE opposed to the closure of a Saddleworth level crossing as part of a multi-billion pound rail project have launched a campaign to replace it…
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Oldham Council imposes recruitment freeze amid £23m budget crisis
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM Council has announced a borough-wide recruitment freeze as it battles to close a £23 million gap in…
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Women’s mental health group offers safe space to talk in Oldham
A NEW women’s mental health support group in Oldham is helping local women find comfort, connection and understanding. She Matters – Oldham was founded in…
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Local indie band turns up the volume with emotional new single
GREATER Manchester’s indie rock scene has a new anthem to rally round. The band Mercy Kelly have recently released their latest single called Breathe For…
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Children’s catch-up flu vaccination clinics in Greater Manchester this half term
PARENTS and carers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to get children protected against flu this October half term, with a series of catch-up vaccination…
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Renovation plans approved for Oldham Coliseum as theatre prepares for revival
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter The new look for a much-loved Greater Manchester venue has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally…
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Free all-day bus travel returns for older and disabled people across Saddleworth
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter NEXT month, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus travel, TfGM has confirmed. A…
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‘Delicieux’ brings mouth-watering finale for Little French Cinema season
A MOUTH-WATERING finale to the season is in store for Little French Cinema as the group presents ‘Delicieux’. The film showing on Thursday, November 6,…
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