SADDLEWORTH councillors are to push for Oldham Council to demand a national public inquiry into ‘rape gangs.’The authority has welcomed an announcement by the government…
View More Saddleworth councillors call on Oldham to push for national inquiry into ‘rape gangs’
CONCERNS over a former Saddleworth hotel being used to house ‘asylum seekers or illegal immigrants’ have been eased. But the Clough Manor site in Denshaw…
View More Former Saddleworth hotel used as temporary accommodation
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has benefitted causes doing good in the area by making donations from its chairman’s charity. The rising cost…
View More Outgoing Parish Council chair benefits local groups
A SADDLEWORTH park has been renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The facility in Dobcross is now called The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Park and…
View More Park naming memorial to late Queen Elizabeth II
DOBCROSS has missed out on funding that would have seen its playground improved. It was initially expected an application for a Local Improvement Fund (LIF)…
View More Disappointment as Dobcross loses out on funding
SADDLEWORTH’S Carers Group showed off its kindness – and talent – as service users gathered with volunteers for a Christmas party. Uppermill Cricket and Bowling…
View More Saddleworth Carers sing in Christmas
CIVIC dignitaries and other guests attended St Chad’s Church, Uppermill for the annual Civic Service conducted for Saddleworth Parish Council chair, Councillor Pam Byrne. Those…
View More Civic service for Saddleworth Parish Council chair Pam
COLOURFUL hats of all shapes and sizes were on show across Saddleworth as Ascot Ladies Day events returned. A glamorous gathering was hosted at The…
View More Ascot Ladies Day lunches raise funds for charities
By Mia Stevens THERE was a mouth-watering treat for guests at a fundraising Strawberry Tea at the Civic Hall in Uppermill. The event was hosted…
View More ‘Berry’ special event raises money for charities
COUNCILLOR Pam Byrne has taken on the chains of office as Saddleworth Parish Council’s chairman for a second time. She was officially voted into the…
View More Pam heads up Parish for second time
TWO new faces join a stalwart councillor to represent Saddleworth on Oldham Council. Liberal Democrat Alicia Marland and Conservative Chris McManus have been voted in…
View More New faces on council after local elections
A DELPH mum has started a campaign to cut the speed limit on a main village road after witnessing several near misses caused by speeding…
View More Slow down! Campaign launched for speed reduction on Denshaw Road
NEW road safety measures have been introduced in Delph to help address long-standing worries around pain points at the High Street bridge and on Hill…
View More Road safety signs increased in Delph
THE green light has been given to plans to build more than 70 homes on land around Saddleworth’s new high school in Diggle despite ‘heartfelt’…
View More Go-ahead given for 77 homes in Diggle
A WHITE poppy wreath was laid at the foot of Saddleworth’s peace pole in tribute to all the victims of war and as a commitment…
View More White poppy wreath laid at Saddleworth’s peace pole in remembrance and commitment to peace
BRIGHT red poppies are a poignant public tribute across Saddleworth villages ahead of Remembrance Day thanks to ward councillors. Cllrs Pam Byrne, Jamie Curley, Graham…
View More Poppies displayed across villages thanks to ward councillors
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council agreed a grant of £200 for the local Incredible Edible group. The group is based at the Parish Centre on Lee Street,…
View More Funding boost for Incredible Edible group
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…
View More Flower shows are bloomin’ brilliant – Denshaw
SADDLEWORTH will be blooming beautiful all year round thanks to funding of £2,145 from five councillors. The money from the Conservative councillors Pam Byrne, Max…
View More Flowers funding from councillors
A RIVERSIDE footpath is open in Uppermill again – eight years after this popular route was last in use. Years of wrangling are over after…
View More Stepping out Uppermill footpath finally re-opens
COMMUNITY stalwart Kathleen Hudson has died aged 82 after a short illness. Kathleen (née Wood), born in Greenfield on July 13, 1938, was the wife…
View More Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
A CALL to sign up Saddleworth to a peace initiative developed into a war of words drawn-up on party political lines at Saddleworth Parish Council’s…
View More Parish war of words over Peace initiative
PLANS to build a new 76-home development in Diggle have been revealed. The area in question off Huddersfield Road is described as being “next to…
View More Public to have say on major new homes plan for Diggle
THREE councillors will take their seats on Oldham Council for the first time to represent Saddleworth after topping the polls at the local elections in…
View More Saddleworth elects three new councillors to represent area on Oldham Council
SADDLEWORTH was shining bright with festive cheer as homes and businesses dressed up their exteriors for the Parish Council’s annual Christmas Illuminations competition. Residents and…
View More Saddleworth shining bright for Parish Council’s Christmas Illuminations competition
NEW SADDLEWORTH Parish Council chairman Cllr Nikki Kirkham says she is “honoured” to take on the role. Cllr Kirkham was unanimously voted in at the…
View More Nikki Kirkham “honoured” to be Saddleworth Parish Council chairman
A MOUTH-WATERING buffet was served up for councillors and guests at a Luncheon hosted by Saddleworth Parish Council’s chairman as her reign draws to a…
View More Guests tuck in at charity luncheon with Saddleworth Parish Council chairman
A STALWART Saddleworth councillor was “overwhelmed” to receive a special honour to mark his 40 years’ continuous service to the community. Cllr John Hudson, who…
View More Special honour for dedicated councillor John Hudson for 40 years service
A FUNDING cut from Oldham Council and rising bills have led Saddleworth Parish Council to increase local householders’ rates for the first time in five…
View More Saddleworth Parish precept to rise for first time in five years by 5.17%
COMMUNITY SUPPORT will be the key to helping carry out extensive and expensive repairs to the beautiful stained glass windows at St Chad’s Church, Uppermill.…
View More St Chad’s Church Uppermill invites community to support stained glass windows project
THE CIVIC Hall in Uppermill is throwing its doors open to the community bigger and better than ever before after an extensive refurbishment. Work at…
View More Uppermill Civic Hall welcomes in community after smart refurbishment
CAROLS AND festive fun filled the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Uppermill as Saddleworth Carers held their annual Christmas Party. Special guests Cllr Pam Byrne,…
View More Sacred Heart filled with festive fun for Saddleworth Carers’ Christmas Party
DIGGLE DIAMONDS hosted a spectacular Christmas Party to bring festive cheer to around 70 elderly villagers. The annual event at Kilngreen Church Hall saw guests…
View More Diggle Diamonds host spectacular Christmas Party for elderly locals
FESTIVE CHEER will come to the villages for the annual Saddleworth Parish Council Christmas Lights Competition. Parish Council Chairman Cllr Pam Byrne will judge the…
View More Festive cheer to brighten Saddleworth for annual Christmas Lights Competition
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