A DENSHAW hotel that has been at the centre of much debate and conjecture could be home to a convenience store and coffee shop if…
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Christmas Trees twinkling brightly for St Thomas Leesfield Festival
A COLOURFUL array of twinkling Christmas Trees is on display at St Thomas Leesfield to spread some festive cheer. A total of 40 trees, each…
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Prestigious ‘Oscar’ award for Lees marketing agency
CORNERSTONE Design and Marketing is celebrating an ‘incredible achievement’ after its campaign for heartburn treatment brand Pyrocalm Control won Best Niche Advertising Campaign at OTC…
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Tribute to much-loved nurse at Pennine Care awards
A MOVING tribute to a late Oldham nurse who cared for more than 50 years set an emotional tone at this year’s Pennine Care People…
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Oldham teens land festive work experience at Manchester Christmas parade
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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Colourful creations for Uppermill Advent bring festive cheer
COLOURFUL and creative window displays are bringing festive cheer as ‘Uppermill Advent’ returns. The initiative sees a different home, business or attraction reveal an eye-catching…
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Be part of Christmas Future for Uppermill Methodist Church at Mince Pie Mingle
MEMORIES of the past, fun for the present and plans for the future will all be laid bare at a festive ‘Mince Pie Mingle’ at…
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Decades of dedication celebrated at local housing association
STAFF members at First Choice Homes Oldham have been recognised for an extraordinary collective contribution of hundreds of years’ service. Nearly 30 employees – whose…
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Children’s hospice expands Christmas tree recycling initiative
A FESTIVE recycling scheme is branching out into Oldham for the first time. Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice will collect real Christmas trees across all…
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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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Singing in the Rain dazzles at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange in Manchester is a wonderful place to watch theatre, but as I ventured out into the damp evening to see one of…
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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’s first boxing club hopes to prove a knockout
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH can now punch its weight after the area’s first boxing club opened its doors. YFG has set up in what…
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Uppermill Stage Society presents festive show ‘A Christmas Cracker’
ENJOY an evening of music and merriment as Uppermill Stage Society presents ‘A Christmas Cracker’. The event takes place on Friday, December 5, starting at…
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New off-field dawn for Uppermill FC
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club is taking the next step in its development by going legal. Uppermill FC may be close to the top of life…
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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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Saddleworth spirit helps Kevin Sinfield ahead of latest physical challenge
IT MAY be hilly all the time. It may be cold, wet and windy a lot of the time, but Saddleworth’s warmth has given Kevin…
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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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Uppermill fell runner pens book to help free others from technology
AN UPPERMILL-BASED fell runner has launched a bold new book to help others free themselves from technology and fall in love with nature again. John…
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Festive fun and Christmas shopping at Uppermill’s winter fair
MEET Santa as well as do some Christmas shopping at a Winter Fair at Uppermill Cricket Club. The event will be held on Saturday, December…
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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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Oldham council leader condemns ‘racist and malicious’ deepfake videos shared online
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham council leader Cllr Arooj Shah has condemned a series of “racist and malicious” AI-generated videos of her…
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Greenfield dog club hosts Christmas fair with Santa and 35+ stalls
THERE will be festive fun for all the family – and your four-legged friends – at a Christmas Fair in Greenfield. The event will take…
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