John Kirkbride takes a look at the Whit Friday Band Contest in Saddleworth (illustrated with cartoons by the late Jack Kirkbride, former cartoonist for the…
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Gap years – Great War military hospitals in Saddleworth remembered
THE Great War of 1914-1918 became a reality to those back home when thousands of wounded soldiers returned from the conflict, writes Peter Fox. The…
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Pearson Solicitors’ ‘planting roots for the future’ campaign continues to flourish
AN OLDHAM-based Solicitors’ eco-conscious initiative, Planting Roots for the Future, is growing from strength to strength. The campaign, by Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisors is…
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Uppermill: a brief history
By John Kirkbride The old days DID you know that Uppermill viaduct has 23 semi-circular arches with rusticated voussoirs and is supported on a rectangular…
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Christmas Quiz Time – courtesy of the Diggle and Delph Donkeys
DON your thinking cap to tackle these questions from quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys. What fruit is used to make a Christingle? A…
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5 reasons to become a landlord
Advertisement Feature We have teamed up with Gaskell’s Property Management to bring you the latest from the market across Saddleworth BECOMING a landlord is a…
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Saddleworth Independent recognised with Mayor’s award
SADDLEWORTH Independent is officially an award winner after being named alongside other inspiring people from Oldham. Civic Mayor, Cllr Zahid Chauhan, honoured outstanding individuals who…
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Derelict Greenfield mill to be auctioned off
A FORMER Saddleworth mill which has planning permission to be converted into 38 apartments will be auctioned off with an asking price of below £1…
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‘80km for 80 years’ feat marks D-Day anniversary and supports veterans
DETERMINED fundraisers are putting their best foot forward to walk 80 kilometres in two days across Saddleworth, Oldham and Manchester to mark 80 years since…
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