ENJOY a pre-festive season Shopping Extravaganza supporting the Mayor of Oldham’s charities. The event is in the Chadderton Suite of Oldham Civic Centre at 7pm…
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Murder investigation launched following fatal stabbing in Oldham
A MURDER investigation has been launched following fatal stabbing in Oldham Officers were called just before 7pm on Monday, November 8 to reports a woman…
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Top Rotary award for Frank
FRANK Rothwell has received Rotary’s top accolade in recognition of his achievements rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean and raising more than £1 million for…
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Police appeal launched following armed robbery in Oldham
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection to an armed robbery in Oldham. On October 25 at…
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Oddfellows’ £9,000 donation helps keep NW Air Ambulance soaring
A BOOST of £9,000 will help to keep North West Air Ambulance Charity soaring high and saving lives. The money was raised by the South…
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Campaign to remember tragic fireman ends with red plaque memorial ceremony
THREE generations of a family gathered to see the unveiling of a new memorial to a fireman killed nearly 70 years ago while tackling a…
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COLUMN by Aspect IT: Link your website or applications to your accounting software
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Top brass! Queen’s honour for Whit Friday Band contests
AROUND 150 volunteers from the 11 contests in the Saddleworth and Oldham group of Whit Friday Band Contests celebrated their success as winners of the…
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Flower shows are bloomin’ brilliant – Denshaw
EXHIBITS of all sizes, shapes, colours and tastes caught the eye at this year’s Denshaw Flower Show at the Village Hall. The show, which didn’t…
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New business champions animal welfare on set
A SADDLEWORTH veterinary nurse has teamed up with vets around the country to launch an important new business for the film and TV industry. Grotton-based…
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Saddleworth Rushcart Festival by John Kirkbride
John Kirkbride reminds us of what we’ve got to look forward to in 2022 when Saddleworth’s famous Rushcart event is due to return I CAN’T…
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Band-tastic! Autumn Leaves contest huge success!
IT’S too early to confirm if there will be an Autumn Leaves brass band contest encore next year. But Greenfield’s inaugural musical party in the…
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Saddleworth 3Ds hoping for ‘normal’ season
SADDLEWORTH 3Ds are off and running in the 2021-22 season with all 22 teams and three football academies now having returned to training. After the…
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Women from Oldham come together for first meeting of taskforce
INSPIRATIONAL women from across Oldham came together on Friday for the first meeting of a new taskforce headed by Council Leader Arooj Shah. The new…
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Mayor impressed by special visit to Saddleworth RDA
THREE special guests paid a visit to Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association (SRDA) to admire the varied and popular activities the group brings to…
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Rotary Club of Oldham awards honour Students of the Year
YOUNG people who have made outstanding contributions to their school, the community or their families were honoured with Oldham Student of the Year Awards. The…
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Outstanding results at Waterhead Academy despite Covid difficulties and disruption
WATERHEAD Academy students have tackled a difficult and disrupted couple of years head on to achieve outstanding results in their GCSE and equivalent qualifications. Students…
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Oldham Hulme students make the grade
STUDENTS at Oldham Hulme Grammar School have been praised for their ‘fantastic resilience and commitment’ after scoring superb A-level results. Head boy at the Chamber…
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Prizes up for grabs as FCHO launches new Budding Neighbourhoods Awards
GREEN-FINGERED residents are invited to get involved as First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has launched a new ‘Budding Neighbourhoods’ Awards. FCHO customers can win up…
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COLUMN: The Back Lane VEG PATCH
By Andrew Oldham THE growing of chillies is a slow affair. Sowed in February in a heated propagator. Potted on in March. Kept in a…
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Christian charity’s Soul Café brings new opportunities for young people
A NEW café in Oldham is the heart and soul of the Christian scene with a passionate team whose mission is to help young people…
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Radical Kindness mural captures community spirit during pandemic
COMMUNITY moments of kindness throughout the Covid-19 pandemic are captured in a ‘Radical Kindness Project’ mural which has been unveiled at Spindles Shopping Centre in…
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COLUMN: Mind matters By Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis
I am excited to be writing for the Saddleworth Independent, exploring mental health, wellbeing, and mindfulness. I will provide practical tips, advice, and guidance to…
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Council to invest extra £1.27m and clean every district as part of new ‘Don’t Trash Oldham’ campaign
OLDHAM Council is set to carry out a deep clean of every district in the borough over the coming months. It’s part of the council’s…
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Oldham Council opens new business grant for travel agents, events, leisure and night-time economy sector
OLDHAM Council has launched a new business grant to support certain businesses being impacted by the ongoing restrictions for international travel, leisure, events and the…
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Museum welcomes new exhibit to recognise Saddleworth scientist
A CAMPAIGN to recognise a celebrated Saddleworth-born scientist has led to new insight into his background from proud family members. A plaque in memory of…
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Natalie steps out to raise over £5,000 after being diagnosed with rare medical condition
LAST September Natalie Liddle could barely muster enough energy to get out of bed after being struck down by a mystery illness. But now, after…
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O’Donnell Solicitors secure second office in Uppermill
O’Donnell Solicitors are pleased to announce that, following further expansion, they have completed the acquisition of a new office building at 44 High Street, Uppermill.…
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Saddleworth Captured: looking through your lens
WHISPER it but we think – barring the odd rainy blast – summer may finally be here. And with the early morning and late night sunshine, there…
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Forest fun comes to Friezland
THERE was a day of forest fun at Friezland Primary School as pupils and staff swapped their classrooms for the great outdoors. The ‘Outdoor Learning…
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Have your say on new homes development plans for Lees
THE community was invited to have their say during a public consultation over proposals to build 42 new homes at land off Maltby Court in…
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New badges for Strikers
SADDLEWORTH Strikers has launched new team badges to embrace the heritage of the area. Secretary Mike Leyland explained: “In the last few years the club…
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Everything hunky dory for star man George as Astronomy Group takes to skies again
STAR-GAZER George Powell has re-launched his Saddleworth Astronomy Group. George took this stunning picture of the east and west veil nebula from, his observatory at…
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COLUMN: From the Street Salad servings are not heavy going
UPPERMILL record shop owner Brett Savage has penned the first of a new series of musical profiles for the Independent. Here, for starters, Brett from…
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