RESIDENTS are being asked to let Oldham Council know what they think of local library services and how they can be improved. The consultation results…
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Residents advised to take extra care with temperatures set to soar
SADDLEWORTH residents are strongly advised to take extra care and precautions as temperatures are set to soar over the weekend and into next week. An…
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Denshaw: a brief history
A brief history of Denshaw by John Kirkbride The old days Beyond the village of Delph and situated pretty much on the edge of the…
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Diggle roadworks driving motorists and businesses round the bend!
MOTORISTS and businesses frustrated by Diggle’s on-going traffic problems aren’t set for any immediate respite. Residents and councillors have appealed to Oldham Council for a…
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Unruly youths slammed for littering bowling green with glass
THE anti-social behaviour of a group of youths who showered a bowling green with glass has been condemned by a club member. Rita Vaughan says…
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Funding boosts from First Choice Homes Oldham to help community groups thrive after coronavirus
THE first round of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) funding for 2021 has been launched by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO). The ROCA scheme runs…
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Vaccines given to more than 100,000 registered patients across Oldham
MORE than 100,000 registered patients in Saddleworth and Oldham have received their first coronavirus vaccination, including more than half of the borough’s adult population. As of Sunday, March 28, 52…
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Greene light! Weekend closures lifted at Diggle café bar
A SADDLEWORTH business has been allowed to re-open this weekend after increasing safety measures at the popular location. But Oldham Council says it will continue…
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More than 50,000 residents in Oldham vaccinated against coronavirus
More than 50,000 registered patients across Oldham have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus. As of Monday 15 February, the number of first dose vaccinations…
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New plans to manage Dovestone announced
A NEW action plan for managing the numbers of visitors to Dovestone reservoir will bring “much needed relief” for local residents, it is hoped. The…
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MP invites Saddleworth constituents to virtual town hall meeting
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is hosting a virtual town hall meeting for Saddleworth residents on Friday, October 2 from 4.30-5.30pm. The event is…
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Double yellow lines removed after protest
A SECTION of double yellow lines introduced to ‘remove obstructive parking and allow social distancing’ for up to 18 months have been removed after only…
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Austerlands ‘rat run’ to be addressed?
PEOPLE living on a road they claim is being blighted by traffic may soon have an answer to their concerns. For Oldham Council is to…
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Cancer survey is one resolution worth making and not breaking
MADE a New Year resolution but broke it before the Christmas decorations came down? Now, as part of a Greater Manchester wide initiative, Saddleworth residents…
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Fun for all as Grotton Gala steams into town
A MINI steam train was the star attraction as families braved the grey skies to enjoy the Grotton Gala. There was a host of games…
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Oldham Council seeks views on statement of community involvement
Oldham Council is looking for the views of residents to help shape their Statement of Community Involvement (SCI.) The statement outlines how they will inform…
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Family event encourages Oldham residents to get growing
A free, family friendly community event is taking place in Oldham to help bring together people interested in growing. The Community Growing Conference takes place…
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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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Oldham Council confirms Christmas and New Year closure arrangements
Oldham Council is informing residents about changes and restrictions to services over Christmas and the New Year. As in previous years many public services and…
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Greenfield residents have speeding motorists on their radar
A CURB on speeding motorists in two Saddleworth villages has moved a step closer after an appeal in last month’s Independent. Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’…
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Search is on for community heroes who go Above and Beyond
DO YOU know someone who goes the extra mile for your community but never seeks or receives recognition? The prestigious Above and Beyond Awards celebrate…
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Oldham Council’s new social housing allocations scheme to go live
OLDHAM COUNCIL is making it easier for residents to apply for social housing and look for a new home. The local authority is changing the…
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Road repairs in Delph to ‘highway to hell’ leave locals underwhelmed
Makeshift repairs to a Saddleworth road dubbed the ‘highway to hell’ have met with a lukewarm reception from frustrated locals. Since the Saddleworth Independent highlighted…
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Uppermill Community Association to focus on local projects at next meeting
UPPERMILL COMMUNITY Association have a busy agenda of local projects to discuss at their next meeting on Tuesday, May 3. The meeting will be held…
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Oldham Council seeks residents’ views for legal highs survey
OLDHAM COUNCIL is carrying out a survey on substances known as legal highs and is looking for residents to take part. Little is known about…
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Residents invited to join research on getting people more involved in physical activity
LOCAL RESIDENTS are invited to take part in research being conducted by Public Health to shape their approach to getting people more involved in physical…
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New community association to give Uppermill a voice
SADDLEWORTH’S BUSIEST village is igniting its community voice with the formation of a brand new association for residents and businesses. Around 100 locals gathered at…
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Plea for locals to attend crucial residents meeting
A POTENTIAL lifeline has been thrown to a flailing volunteer community organisation whose future could be decided at a public meeting this weekend. Lees Community…
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