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Row over Town Council’s ‘incorrect’ logo
SHAW and Crompton’s council has been criticised for an apparent ‘botched use of Latin’ on its new logo. The switch from a ‘Parish Council’ to…
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Grotton: a brief history (featuring a tunnel, a big pub and a lido)
By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Saddleworth photographers’ exhibition is a work of art
Images by Craig Hannah AN exhibition showcasing a wide variety of works and skills is currently available to view at the Saddleworth Museum and Gallery.…
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Police station reopens to public after almost a decade
SADDLEWORTH Police Station has opened its doors to the public for the first time in almost 10 years. Sergeant Connor Brook, of the Saddleworth and…
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VISIT Santa and snap up some festive gifts and goodies at a Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 9 from 11am-4pm. The event will take place…
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Sunbirds soaring high in UK with new music and tour
NEW music from top musicians is coming to the North West thanks to the talents of Sunbirds. The new band of The Beautiful South’s Dave…
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Artists to showcase work at Greenfield church
A SADDLEWORTH village church will once again be filled with colour and creativity for an entire weekend. That’s because Friezland Parish Church will be holding…
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Greenfield pupils take home gold in Oldham Schools’ Cross Country Competition
By Jessica Kilmartin A SADDLEWORTH school has been a huge success in the Oldham Primary Cross-Country Competition – running home with first overall. Key stage three pupils at Greenfield…
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Freeman Kevin proud to be part of somewhere special
KEVIN Sinfield may be an honorary freeman of Oldham – but to him, he is part of somewhere more special. Something that has kept the…
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Lydgate development appeal thrown out
PLANS to build three houses at land in Lydgate have been thrown out again after an appeal was made against Oldham Council’s refusal. And the…
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Council told it is ‘not fit for purpose’
OLDHAM Council’s leadership has been branded as not fit for purpose in what was described in political circles as a ‘rant.’ Conservative councillor Bethany Sharp…
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Oldham Coliseum announces closure proposal
OLDHAM Coliseum theatre is set to close its doors on March 31 after funding cuts. Famous faces, including actress Maxine Peake and Coronation Street star…
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Illuminate festival returns to light up Oldham town centre and beyond
THE annual free Illuminate festival is set to return to Oldham – and this time it’s bigger and better than ever. After the continued success…
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Late Queen’s living legacy honour for Mahdlo
MAHDLO Youth Zone is the only charity in Oldham to receive royal recognition following the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth ll. Mahdlo has…
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Saddleworth councillor expresses ‘no confidence’ in Andy Burnham
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has failed in his bid to force a letter of no confidence in Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham’s handling of Greater…
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Hackney carriage fares could increase across Oldham
HACKNEY carriage fares could increase across Oldham after the request of drivers, who say they need prices to rise to support the trade. Fares in…
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Off to the Orange Ball in aid of Maggie’s
ORANGE is the new black tie for Maggie Oldham’s fundraising Ball. The event returns on Friday, November 4 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and with…
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Oldham teacher jailed for series of non-recent sexual assaults on students
A TEACHER from Oldham has been jailed for a decade after being found guilty of a series of non-recent sexual assaults on students. Christopher Pickup…
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Friezland Primary School bids fond farewell
A FOND and emotional farewell was paid to two staff members retiring from Friezland Primary School after working there for more than 60 years combined.…
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Mill and toilet block plans seek green light from councillors
TWO notable planning applications for Saddleworth are scheduled to be resolved this month. Oldham Planning Committee meets on Wednesday, August 24 to decide the future…
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Oldham tops student satisfaction in higher education across Greater Manchester
UNIVERSITY Campus Oldham (UCO) is celebrating National Students Survey (NSS) 2022 results that rank it top across Greater Manchester for Overall Satisfaction. UCO, the Higher…
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Oldham Council appoints Willmott Dixon to start Spindles redevelopment
OLDHAM Council has appointed Willmott Dixon as the main contractor for the Spindles Town Square redevelopment – kickstarting work on the building’s transformation. The construction…
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Final roadworks to pave the way for school opening
A SECTION of Huddersfield Road, Diggle, will close to traffic for up to one week to allow final resurfacing works ahead of the new Saddleworth…
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Omicron business support grants now open
OLDHAM businesses can now apply for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The latest coronavirus business grant will see eligible businesses receive one off grants…
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GMP Sergeant and fundraising extraordinaire is recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
GREATER Manchester Police officer Damieon Hartley–Pickles has been recognised for his outstanding charity work in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Damieon, who has over…
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Roadworks completion boost for Diggle
DIGGLE residents have received an early Christmas present with the near completion of major roadworks in the village. Contractors remain on site applying the final…
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Neigh bells ring for Horseman’s Christmas Carol service
ALL creatures great and small, plus plenty in between, turned out in force for Greenfield’s annual carol service with animals as its centrepiece. Indeed, it…
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Knoll Mill’s future to be decided?
THE remnants of a Greenfield mill will be brought back into use if proposals submitted to Oldham Council are approved. The future of Knoll Mill…
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Good cheer guide-vote now for your favourite Saddleworth pub
TO MARK Small Business Saturday, a fun competition has been launched to find Saddleworth’s most favourite pubs. Voting opened on Saturday, December 4) and will…
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Heights pub plans submitted
PLANS have been submitted to turn a former Saddleworth public house into a private house and garden. The Royal Oak at the Heights in Delph…
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Muddy marvels with renovation work
A GROUP of volunteers has put away its strimmers, saws, spades and even wheelbarrows until next year after completing their final assignment of 2021. But…
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New research project has accent on voices
A SELECTION of Saddleworth voices has been recorded for posterity as part of a new academic study into accents and how we speak. A number…
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Oldham Town Deal Board elects New Chair and Vice Chair
A NEW Chair and Vice Chair has been elected by Oldham Town Deal Board. William Lees-Jones, Managing Director of JW Lees, is Chair and Maggie…
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