When it comes to work experience, most teenagers expect to spend a week in an office, factory or shop. For a group of creative young…
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Whit Friday brass band competition becomes Christmas cracker
THE GREATEST free show on Earth is getting a festive twist. Saddleworth has long been home to the legendary Whit Friday Brass Band Contest, which…
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Christmas health advice issued as NHS Greater Manchester encourages residents to plan ahead
As Christmas and New Year approach, NHS Greater Manchester is urging residents to plan for their health needs and familiarise themselves with available services to…
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Eton Star Oldham sixth form to go ahead after government review
PLANS for the new Eton Star Oldham sixth form college will now proceed, Oldham Council has confirmed, after the government completed its national review of…
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Saddleworth woman drives NHS cancer education in name of firefighter husband
A SADDLEWORTH woman has been left amazed after the charity set up in the name of her beloved firefighter husband made its biggest breakthrough yet.…
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Enquiries continue after passenger dies following Diggle collision
ONE PERSON has died and another has been left in a critical condition in hospital after a car travelled into a Diggle bungalow. The incident…
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A tale of two Pantos: Saddleworth and Stockport dazzle local audiences
Two very different festive productions — Hansel & Gretel in Delph and Aladdin in Stockport — prove just how magical a first taste of live…
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How Saddleworth inspired – and inspires – one of the country’s finest economic historians
SADDLEWORTH calls itself home to many things – it can now add one of Britain’s foremost economic historians to a lengthy list. And Dr Victoria…
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Festive family entertainment at Oldham Choral Society’s Christmas Concert
THERE will be festive entertainment for all generations as Oldham Choral Society’s annual Family Christmas Concert returns. All are warmly invited to this year’s event…
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Stylish new apartments available in Diggle under discount scheme
A SELECTION of brand new, energy-efficient apartments are available in Diggle through a discount scheme that aims to get local people onto the property ladder.…
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Saddleworth stitchers create crocheted Christmas cheer for Oldham
A GROUP of crafty Saddleworth stitchers have added Christmas cheer to one of Oldham’s main landmarks by creating a crocheted tree. Members of the Shhh……
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Moorgate Halt fight taken direct to Government
THE FIGHT to save a Saddleworth level crossing proposed for closure in a multi-billion pound rail project has gone to the very top. For three…
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Dobcross mill building cordoned off after roof collapse
A DOBCROSS mill building has been declared unsafe to enter after part of its roof collapsed. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) cordoned off…
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Saddleworth gift shop celebrates its third year in business
AN UPPERMILL gift shop shows no sign of being partied out as it feels festive after celebrating its third birthday. Wild Strawberry, on the village’s…
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Christmas cheer to spread across Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FESTIVE cheer is coming to Lees, Springhead and Grotton with a host of Christmas events and fundraising. Grab some gifts and do some festive shopping…
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Greater Manchester ahead of global HIV targets as World AIDS Day approaches
Greater Manchester continues to make progress on HIV testing, treatment and care ahead of World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. National figures from the…
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Hulme Grammar School showcases contribute to community in Impact Report
THE significant positive contribution that Hulme Grammar School makes to the local community and cross-sector education are highlighted in its new Public Benefit Impact Report.…
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Pearson Solicitors call for better funding in face of family court delays
PEARSON Solicitors has called for more funds to help couples facing separation and divorce in order to reduce delays in the family court. Emma Kendall,…
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Saddleworth Round Table’s duvet donation brings warmth to local families
FAMILIES facing a tough winter will soon be sleeping a little easier, thanks to the kindness of Saddleworth Round Table. The organisation has delivered two…
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New 20mph zones planned across Saddleworth and Oldham to tackle speeding hotspots
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter SEVERAL new 20mph zones are set to be introduced on roads across Oldham — with Diggle and Springhead…
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Saddleworth Panto returns with Hansel & Gretel
THE Saddleworth Panto is back for 2025 with its seventh production – Hansel & Gretel at Millgate Arts Centre. Running from December 6 through to…
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Ashton/Oldham residents group demands traffic action
RESIDENTS in an area which straddles the border of Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham have called for urgent action on “intolerable and life-threatening” traffic danger. A public…
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£31.5m secured for Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development
OLDHAM is set to receive a major boost after £31.5 million was committed to the Prince’s Gate development as part of Greater Manchester’s newly launched…
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Oldham Art Fair debuts with strong local talent
The first-ever GO! Artists – Oldham Art Fair has been hailed a success after bringing together local talent, student creators and supporters of the arts…
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Oldham Council’s leader named best in the country at awards ceremony
OLDHAM is now home to the best leader of a council in the country. For Cllr Arooj Shah has won the Leader of the Year…
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Saddleworth councillor leads call for more action on e-bikes
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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