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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Wonderful women bow out after 27 years’ fundraising brings £151,000 boost to local charities
TWENTY-SEVEN years of fantastic fundraisers have raised £151,143.45 for local charities and causes – but now the Woman of Oldham Committee is calling time on…
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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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COMPETITION: Win a family ticket to clip ‘n climb
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO CLIP ’N CLIMB! You could one of the first people to experience the North of England’s largest and highest Clip…
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Worldwide tributes to former Oldham teacher John Grant
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham teacher and accomplished sportsman John Grant who has died suddenly aged 66. John, who had returned to live…
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Hop along for Easter display
THE Easter bunny has already found a home in Dobcross thanks to a trio of community spirited ladies. And the seasonal scene outside Holy Trinity…
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Police warning to objectors as tree cutting starts in Diggle
WORK has started felling around mature trees in Diggle as further preparation for the new Saddleworth School. But the job-approved by Oldham Council planners last…
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Waves of support for Saddleworth Lido project
THE community has rallied in waves behind a project to open a Saddleworth Lido. The idea was launched in January by outdoor swimming enthusiasts Katy…
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“The end is in sight”- Britain’s road out of lockdown announced
BRITAIN’S way out of lockdown has been spelled out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And non-essential businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, should reopen on…
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Picture this: When Uppermill boasted its own cinema
THE lure of Uppermill hasn’t proved much less popular during the most recent lockdown restrictions with the High Street a constant throng of people –…
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Sinfield to take to the roads for the Ricky Casey Trust
GRASSCROFT’S Kevin Sinfield is next month tackling another marathon charity challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos rugby league legend has promised to run 51 miles to…
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Lydgate ‘suffragette’ field earmarked for home development
A FIELD in Lydgate, thought to be the birthplace of the suffragette movement, could become part of the site for a three storey, five-bedroomed house.…
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Leading employment lawyer on hand to help advise businesses
NORTH Ainley, one of Oldham’s long-established independent law firms, welcomes top Employment Law Consultant Peter Norbury to help advise local businesses. Peter has specialised in…
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Customs made – tax expert Iain honoured with New Year accolade
“Overwhelmed” is Saddleworth civil servant Iain McNeill’s self-assessment of his recognition in the New Year Honours List. Iain from Greenfield, a deputy director of Her…
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Help draw up new borough boundaries
LOCAL people are invited to help draw up new ward boundaries across Oldham as part of a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for…
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Doyle handed contract extension by Manchester City
MANCHESTER City have handed a four-year contract extension to midfield player Tommy Doyle. The 19-year-old, the grandson of City greats Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe,…
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Grotton footpath fight drawing to a finish?
A CAMPAIGN to register a public footpath in Grotton could be drawing to a close after two-and-a-half years. A modification order has been granted by…
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Ignore the rain, look for the Rainbow
YOU might think the midst of a pandemic is not the best time to open a law firm – but not Laura Campbell and Jane…
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Sell-out Santa Dash raises vital funds for foodbank
A SELL-OUT Santa Dash brought festive cheer to Saddleworth as well as raising more than £2,000 and counting for Oldham Foodbank. Saddleworth Round Table was…
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Parish Council has input on ‘Planning for the Future’
Saddleworth Parish Council has delivered a comprehensive response to the Government’s White Paper ‘Planning for the Future’. The document was unveiled by the Housing, Communities…
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Saddleworth 3Ds look beyond lockdown two
DISAPPOINTING, frustrating, inevitable and very understandable that once again grassroots community-based football has had to stop to assist in controlling the Covid-19 virus. The club’s…
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Back to the future: new heritage centre planned for Greenfield
A FORMER printer’s workshop could become a new community heritage and archive centre. Saddleworth Historical Society has submitted plans to transform the premises at Holly…
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Twenty is plenty in Uppermill But what about other villages?
A NEW 20 miles per hour speed limit is being implemented in Uppermill to combat speeding and improve social distancing. However, other Saddleworth villages may…
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Crime Lane closed by Oldham Council in bid to stop fly-tipping
OLDHAM Council has taken action to stop fly tipping at the aptly named Crime Lane. Over the last few months the Failsworth Road has become…
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Positive response to Covid door-knocking teams says Debbie Abrahams MP
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been out and about with teams of volunteers, Oldham Council staff and councillors, knocking on doors to…
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Ocean’s 70! Greenfield adventurer to row Atlantic solo for dementia research
A GREENFIELD man who starred on ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’ is again proving age is just a number as he attempts to become the…
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Judicial review decision pending for Knowls Lane development
DEFIANT campaigners are waiting for the outcome of a judicial review of a planning application for 265 homes and a major link road in Grotton,…
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Ex Oldham Mayor says second lockdown would do “irreparable damage”
A FORMER Mayor of Oldham believes there should not be a borough wide lockdown if cases of coronavirus continue to rise. The threat of a…
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Care company helps Elijah celebrate 100th birthday
WHEN Elijah Debnam turned 100 years old on June 22 there were special celebrations for the occasion thanks to staff at his care company. The…
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Go behind the scenes with volunteer group
VOLUNTEERS from Street Scene community group have a plethora of projects to complete once they eventually leave lockdown.But members have still been active behind the…
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OMRT to the rescue at Dovestone Reservoir
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team was called out to help rescue a woman who had fallen down a hill near to Dovestone Reservoir and broke her…
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Coronavirus: funerals beyond recognition
SINCE time immemorial, funerals have been important rituals that have brought comfort to grieving families and friends. In recent decades, services have evolved to incorporate…
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Royal British Legion branches work together to celebrate VE Day
DEDICATED Royal British Legion members worked hard to ensure the 75th anniversary of VE Day was celebrated in style despite the coronavirus lockdown. Pictures thanks…
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Tributes paid after death of community stalwart Stan Bowes
A COMMUNITY stalwart who helped charities and organisations around the world has died after contracting Covid-19. Stan Bowes, from Diggle, passed away aged 75 on…
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