AN unforgettable evening celebrating global superstar and female icon Cher is coming to Holmfirth next month. The ‘Strong Enough’ spectacle will be on stage at…
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All strings attached ensure Quartet hit the right notes in Delph
ONE of the great wonders of civilisation is how a group of bright, talented, skilled musicians meet, develop their talents and make music to move…
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Wake up and smell the coffee: Kobe coffee comes to Uppermill High Street
BROTHERS George and Joe Ford are already preparing for life beyond rugby. The pair, who were raised in Grasscroft, have gone into business together by…
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First Cousins – familiar firm back on property ladder
A NEW player with a familiar name, promising the best of all worlds for anything to do with the property market, has re-launched. Cousins have…
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New Hugo & Me store brings organic babywear to Uppermill High Street
‘YOU care about the planet. You care about your baby. It’s only natural that you’d want organic, ethical clothing for your treasured little one.’ If…
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Ruche Beauty festive party is charity fundraiser success
A SPRINGHEAD beauty salon’s Christmas party doubled up as a fundraiser for a Down’s syndrome charity. The event at Saddleworth Rangers, organised by Ruche Beauty…
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Star comedy line-up to raise funds for Greenfield Primary
By Jodie Saville A STAR line-up of hilarious comedians will have their audience in stitches to help raise funds for Greenfield Primary School. The school’s…
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A neigh in a manger! Horseman’s carol service is success
CIVIC dignitaries joined locals and their animals for an annual carol service with a difference. Even the weather was kinder on visitors and their pets…
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Pearson law firm helps spread good cheer at Christmas
CHRISTMAS spirit was alive and well at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers as staff donated crates of goodies to Oldham Foodbank. This the fifth year…
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Find your singing voice this New Year with Oldham Tuneless Choir
By Maddie Zygmunt OLDHAM Tuneless Choir is encouraging people of all abilities to make singing their New Year’s resolution. Established by Gemma Cunliffe with former…
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All White on the night – Grange panto debut is a hit
STILL looking for one final fix of festive fun before the January blues kick in? If the answer is ‘yes’ then allow yourselves to be…
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Locals bring festive cheer by supporting senior gift-giving scheme
HOME Instead Senior Care Oldham and Saddleworth teamed up with schools, businesses and the community to bring festive cheer to the elderly. The home care…
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Fantastic December for Saddleworth WI is sign of times to come in 2020
A FANTASTIC month of December for Saddleworth Women’s Institute saw them end the year how they intend to carry on in 2020 – busy! The…
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Dream holiday in sight thanks to luxury hotel giveaway with Designer Travel
HAVE you ever dreamed about enjoying a holiday in the stunning Maldives? Walking on the white sandy beaches or snorkelling in crystal clear waters that…
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Final chance to have your say on how your buses are run
PEOPLE and organisations across Greater Manchester have just a few days left to have their say in a major consultation on how the city-region’s buses…
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‘One of their best’: Choir’s 57th Handel’s Messiah raises roof at Uppermill Civic Hall
Martin Paul Roche reflects on the 57th performance of Handel’s Messiah by Saddleworth Male Voice Choir with Ladies Chorus, along with The Pennine Orchestra led…
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Thaw enforcement – gritting lorries primed and ready for action
FROM Winston Chur-chill to Nicole Saltslinger, Oldham’s fleet of gritting lorries are poised for action at the first sign of heavy snowfall. Thousands of miles…
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Homes and businesses illuminate Saddleworth for competition
By Evie-Rose Holden HOMES and businesses across the community shone bright for the annual Saddleworth Christmas Illuminations competition. The competition, run by Saddleworth Parish Council,…
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Get last glimpse of life-sized Uppermill Advent Calendar
CHRISTMAS may be fading into fond memories but windows across Uppermill are still shining bright with festive cheer for a little longer. The Uppermill Advent…
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Dovestone WI’s Family Christmas Markets bring festive fun for all
THERE was festive fun for all the family and a visit from Santa himself at Dovestone Women’s Institute’s Christmas Markets. The event at Saddleworth Rangers…
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Tributes paid after death of much-loved Saddleworth former police constable
A retired police constable, described as ‘a cornerstone of community policing,’ has died. Martin Warburton, known affectionately as ‘Warby’, was a reassuring, familiar, much-loved figure…
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Tree-mendous display at St Thomas’ Church
THE Christmas decorations and trees might be coming down soon – but not at St Thomas’ Church in Lees. Over the festive period, 25 eye-catching…
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Christmas kindness from Knowsley Junior School pupils
KIND-HEARTED pupils at Knowsley Junior School helped ensure other children had a wonderful Christmas by donating a host of presents and toys. The unwrapped gifts…
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Yorkshire Country Properties – making dreams a reality
Advertisement feature WITH 50 years’ experience of building exceptional homes in and around the Holme Valley, Yorkshire Country Properties have an established and long-standing reputation…
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Remarkable past remembered on death of Delph Chippy’s Mary Isherwood
THE sad death of Mary Isherwood, who owned Delph Chippy with her husband Graham since 1972, has revealed a remarkable story. Born in 1945 in Omagh…
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Win chance to meet Jungle adventurer Roman Kemp at Uppermill Civic
ROMAN Kemp is heading to Uppermill next month and you could be in with a chance to meet the radio poster boy and I’m a…
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Businesses Paint Uppermill Pink to raise £2,361 for Prevent Breast Cancer
UPPERMILL turned pink for a week as generous businesses and the community raised £2,361.36 for Prevent Breast Cancer. Paint Uppermill Pink was run during breast…
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Saddleworth Morris Men to close 2019 with traditional festive sword dance
By Evie-Rose Holden SADDLEWORTH Morris Men will perform their unique annual Lordsmere Longsword dance on Saturday, December 28 before hanging up their clogs until April.…
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Elves hunted down across Lees and Springhead
CHEEKY elves hiding across Lees and Springhead were hunted down by excited children over Christmas. The Elf Hunt returned for a second year, organised by…
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Food for thought as Dysarts welcomes new landlady Amy
IT may be small but it is perfectly formed and down at the Dysarts Arms new landlady Amy Barnie is determined to show size is…
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Highmoor residents on slippery slope after Oldham Council suspends gritting
By John Kirkbride A hilltop community in Highmoor is steeling itself for a rough ride this winter after learning that Oldham Council’s wittily named fleet…
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Thousands turn out to watch the Grenadier Guards march into Saddleworth
WHIT Friday came early as thousands flocked to Uppermill for a free concert by the Band of the Grenadier Guards. And no one was happier…
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Six years and counting for Les at Mahdlo
THERE is just no stopping a kind-hearted volunteer from Springhead who is still as involved as ever after helping at Mahdlo Youth Zone for six…
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Fond farewell from Gary after 12 years in Uppermill
A POPULAR business owner has bid a fond farewell to customers as he hands over the reins to his shop after 12 years on Uppermill…
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