By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Proud Greenfield family celebrate life of history making female author
ETHEL Carnie Holdsworth was described as a “forgotten working class heroine” during celebrations to mark her life and works. But to a Greenfield family, Ethel,…
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Paint it back – Lockdown look at Saddleworth captured in new collage
THE Weavers Factory gallery in Uppermill has kicke -off a year of new exhibitions with a project close to the hearts of owners, Julian Bovis…
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Recruitment company serves up £500 boost for cookery school
AN independent recruitment firm has served up a financial boost for Saddleworth Cookery School to support their classes for vulnerable children and young adults. Brooks…
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Food for thought? Music workers hope new cook book is recipe for fundraising success
SADDLEWORTH resident Julie Cotton is part of a Manchester team of live music workers fundraising for mental health first aid on tour. The fundraiser is…
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‘Unbelievable’ Blue Coat students achieve excellent GCSE grades
HARD work and sheer enthusiasm helped ‘unbelievable’ Blue Coat students achieve excellent GCSE grades, says headteacher Rob Higgins. Overall, 35 per cent of results were…
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Tractor group to host fundraiser in memory of Delph farmer
SADDLEWORTH Tractor Group is holding a fundraising Dr Kershaw’s Run on Sunday, August 15 in memory of Steve Alderson. Delph farmer Steve passed away in…
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Tea-sy does it for Parish Council chair’s fundraising
AFTER more than 18 months, Saddleworth Parish Council is back on the fundraising trail – and its first event was a huge success. More than…
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O’Donnell Solicitors secure second office in Uppermill
O’Donnell Solicitors are pleased to announce that, following further expansion, they have completed the acquisition of a new office building at 44 High Street, Uppermill.…
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Going live! Curtain to rise again at the Millgate
THE curtain will go up again at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre from September with a programme of entertainment arranged to suit every taste. From Kate…
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Community comes together to tackle ‘Grot-spots’
NOT even the snow stopped kind-hearted residents from turning up to the Grotton Community Spring Clean. Armed with litter pickers and rubbish bags, the participants…
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Whistle while you work – talented David’s big reveal is TV hit
THERE were many Saddleworthians shouting at the television when ‘whistling’ David Morris appeared on a new Saturday night game show. Hosted by Lancastrian Vernon Kay,…
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Marsden Moor fire ‘started by people’
THE effects of a moorland fire can be seen as a large area has been left scorched. Smoke can still be seen coming from the…
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Lees primary school receives online safety savvy accreditation accolade
HEY With Zion has successfully completed a comprehensive online safety training programme demonstrating its commitment to keeping children and young people safe online. The Lees…
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Fly tipping blight repeat but can litter picking volunteers help find culprits?
FLY tippers have targeted a quiet Saddleworth road for the second time in a matter of months. The latest incident comes with Oldham Council considering…
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Worldwide tributes to former Oldham teacher John Grant
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham teacher and accomplished sportsman John Grant who has died suddenly aged 66. John, who had returned to live…
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Road to ruin Councillors urged to go extra miles to protect Parish assets
TWO of the Parish Council’s youngest members want to go the extra mile to map out a future to preserve Saddleworth’s Victorian heritage. There are…
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Pupils rise to weekly wellbeing challenges
FROM getting outdoors to making cakes and composing music, Saddleworth School pupils have been getting creative to complete weekly wellbeing challenges. The challenges were introduced…
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Greenfield: a brief history
By John Kirkbride The old days Like the rest of the villages that make up the Saddleworth area, Greenfield is not without its history. The…
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Praise for pupil poets at a Saddleworth primary school
PUPILS at Oldham’s smallest primary school have received top marks for turning their lockdown experiences into a series of thought-provoking poetry. Now the group of…
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‘Antigua, here I come’ – rower Frank’s on course for his romantic reunion
AWESOME oarsman Frank Rothwell is rowing towards a romantic Caribbean rendez-vous with wife Judith ahead of schedule. Fearless Frank from Greenfield hoped to complete his…
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Whit Friday Brass Band Contests cancelled for second year due to Covid-19 pandemic
THE Whit Friday Brass Band Contests have been cancelled in Saddleworth and Oldham for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Group Co-ordinator…
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Greenfield resident urges political leaders to implement immediate Covid-19 risk assessment at Dovestone
A GREENFIELD resident fears thousands of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir are putting the village at increased risk of coronavirus. Catherine Knowles has called on leading…
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Customs made – tax expert Iain honoured with New Year accolade
“Overwhelmed” is Saddleworth civil servant Iain McNeill’s self-assessment of his recognition in the New Year Honours List. Iain from Greenfield, a deputy director of Her…
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Tributes made to ‘gentle gentleman’ Colin Smith, arts supporter and local government stalwart
“A MAN who knew everything but always made you feel you knew more” is one of the multiple tributes to Dobcross resident Colin Smith OBE,…
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Supermarkets to ban shoppers without face masks
THE country’s biggest supermarket chains have united in enforcing new rules on face masks and lone shopping as Covid-19 infection rates continue to rise. Tesco,…
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GMP continues to encourage online reporting
GREATER Manchester Police is continuing to ask the public to report non-emergencies online rather than 101 where possible. A large volume of calls are received…
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Leaders urge residents to have their say on the future of Greater Manchester’s buses
Local leaders are urging all residents and organisations across Greater Manchester to make sure their voices are heard on the future of the city-region’s buses…
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Back on the road! The traffic and transport committee returns
COMMUNITY associations are invited to return to the debating table now a Saddleworth Parish Council committee is back on the map. The Traffic and Transport…
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Oldham Council leading the way on combatting street harassment
By Jacklin Kwan OLDHAM Council has become the first local authority in the country to sign up to support the Our Streets Now campaign to…
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Dobcross school to remain closed after holidays as teachers back Union safety advice
HOLY Trinity C of E School, Dobcross has confirmed it will only open to educate key worker and vulnerable children tomorrow (Monday, January 4) –…
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Saddleworth to move into tier four Covid-19 restrictions
GREATER Manchester, including Oldham, is being moved into tier four of Covid-19 regulations. From 12.01am tomorrow (Thurs, December 31), the region will be placed into…
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Angels descend on Saddleworth with Christmas cheer
A HOST of angels is descending on Saddleworth to bring cheer, joy and hope this Christmas. Churches Together in Saddleworth has encouraged its members to…
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Festive tribute made to late Oldham comedian Bobby Ball
A FESTIVE tribute has been made in memory of the late Oldham-born comedian Bobby Ball as part of the town’s Reindeer Parade Trail this Christmas.…
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