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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Councillor says ‘Sieg heil’ during meeting
A COUNCILLOR has found himself caught up in a row after uttering the words ‘Sieg heil’ during a meeting. But Marc Hince claims he is…
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Flower power brings festive fun to Saddleworth
WHO WOULD have thought a meeting of a floral art society could carry a message – if anyone thinks that flowers are done by sweet…
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Churches and venues across Saddleworth open doors to help residents keep warm
CHURCHES and community venues across Saddleworth are opening their doors to help residents keep warm during the cost of living crisis. The initiative has been…
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Civic service for Saddleworth Parish Council chair Pam
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…
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‘Berry’ special event raises money 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…
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Stuart steps up to Mayor of Austerlands ‘honour’
THE new Mayor of Austerlands Stuart Cook said it is “an honour” to take on the historic role. Stuart, who lives in Scouthead, was officially…
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Job vacancy: Parish Clerk and Facilities Manager for Saddleworth Parish Council
Prizes for pubs
A HISTORIC Springhead pub is the best boozer in Saddleworth – and that’s official. Landlord and landlady Mick Wilkin and Stacey Lightfoot are toasting their…
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Saddleworth Parish Council chairman ‘devastated’ to miss Remembrance events after contracting Covid-19
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council chairman Cllr Barbara Beeley said she is ‘devastated’ to be missing important events to mark Remembrance Day after contracting Covid-19. She said:…
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Parish Hall flourishes with community’s help
A HELPING hand from the community in Lydgate has restored the village’s historic Parish Hall to its former glory and given it a new lease…
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Stepping out Uppermill footpath finally re-opens
A RIVERSIDE footpath is open in Uppermill again – eight years after this popular route was last in use. Years of wrangling are over after…
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Community bids fond farewell to stalwart Kathleen Hudson
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid by the community to stalwart Kathleen Hudson who passed away suddenly aged 82 on January 11 after a…
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Saddleworth Parish Council signs up to Pledge to Peace
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has shown its support for the area’s thriving peace movement by signing the Pledge to Peace. The Pledge, which is administered by…
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Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations
A TOTAL of 18 local charities and organisations have shared more than £7,000 courtesy of Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
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…
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Former Oldham councillor placed on sex offenders register
A FORMER Oldham councillor handed a suspended prison sentence for having indecent photographs of children didn’t download the pictures on his town hall-issued laptop, the…
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A job very well done by Denshaw litter pickers
COMMUNITY-spirited residents took to the streets of Denshaw to give the village a spring clean. In just two hours the volunteers, suitably socially distanced, collected…
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Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
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Saddleworth Liberal Democrats announce new group leader
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council’s Liberal Democrat group has announced the election of their new group leader Sam Al-Hamdani, who was approved unanimously to replace outgoing leader…
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Lib Dems promise ‘genuine reform’ after winning most seats on Saddleworth Parish Council
THE Liberal Democrats say they will look to deliver “genuine reform” as a successful night at the polls saw them win the most seats on…
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Saddleworth goes to the polls: Parish candidates for Springhead Lower, Springhead Higher and Dobcross wards
WHO will get your vote when Saddleworth and Oldham go to the polls on Thursday, May 2? In the local elections, voters will cast their…
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Saddleworth goes to the polls: Parish candidates for Greenfield, Uppermill and Delph wards
WHO will get your vote when Saddleworth and Oldham go to the polls on Thursday, May 2? In the local elections, voters will cast their…
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Who’s who?: Famous faces at the Civic Hall
MANY a famous face has graced the Civic Hall in Uppermill – and now some of them have been immortalised on a new collage hung…
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Oldham Council pressed for answers over Saddleworth School planning application
OLDHAM Council is being pressed for answers to a community’s longest running saga: when will Saddleworth School be built? Cllr Robert Knotts, chair of Saddleworth…
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Uppermill Civic Hall opens doors as emergency accommodation during moorland fires
UPPERMILL Civic Hall is opening its facilities as emergency accommodation to workers and residents in Saddleworth and Tameside affected by the current fires on Saddleworth…
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Cllr Rob Knotts takes the reins of Saddleworth Parish Council
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is needed to play a vital role in the well-being and smooth running of the community, insists new chairman Cllr Rob Knotts.…
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Derek Heffernan booted off Saddleworth Parish Council after 30 years for attendance breach
A LONG serving councillor has been booted off Saddleworth Parish Council for failing to obtain council approval for his absence for six months due to…
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Saddleworth Youth Committee sets targets for busy year
THE enthusiastic Saddleworth Youth Committee was brimming with ideas as they set their agenda and aims for their first full year in action. The group…
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OBE honour for stalwart Saddleworth councillor
A legendary Saddleworth councillor has been made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Cllr John Hudson, who serves on Saddleworth Parish and Oldham Council, is…
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Saddleworth shining bright for Parish Council’s Christmas Illuminations competition
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…
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Saddleworth Boutique models strut their stuff in aid of chairman’s charities
BEAUTIFUL models strutted their stuff at a special fashion show in Uppermill to help raise £800 for local charities and causes. The show was put…
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Award-winning Grasscroft garden raises £870 for charity
A TOP Grasscroft garden once again proved a winner as an open day there raised £870.90 for the British Heart Foundation. Tom Adamson and Doreen…
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Call for community to have vital say on Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
LOCALS of all ages and interests are encouraged to play a crucial role in writing a Neighbourhood Plan to shape the future of Saddleworth. Saddleworth…
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