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GGC Media sees huge readership boost in its first year
A COMPANY that rescued two local news titles is bucking the trend and has seen huge growth in readership. 12 months ago, GGC Media bought…
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Fire crews called to help children out of car in Saddleworth
FIRE CREWS ended up being car crackers after two children found themselves locked inside a vehicle in Saddleworth. With the keys being in the boot,…
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Discover Thrive Wellness Chiropractic – A Place Where Wellness Thrives.
WHEN it comes to chiropractic, people may often associate them with back and neck pain. However, at Thrive Wellness Chiropractic, they go much deeper than…
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All ages make Greenfield community clean-up success
MISERABLE weather did not dampen the spirits of volunteers who turned out in force for a litter pick to help keep Greenfield clean and tidy.…
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Saddleworth band Madame Claude set to rock as support act for iconic band
A SADDLEWORTH band is about to hit new heights as it prepares to support an iconic 1980s outfit. Madame Claude has been announced as the…
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Uppermill boat trips to remain for longer
PEOPLE will be able to experience life on the canal for longer after Uppermill’s boat trips were extended. For the popularity and enthusiasm has convinced…
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Campaigners celebrate as Planning Inspector overturns ‘cutting a valley in two’
PEOPLE opposed to plans to divert a footpath so it can make way for a controversial Saddleworth housing development are celebrating after its approval was…
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Yorkshire Day as relevant as ever – 49 years after Saddleworth’s switch
SADDLEWORTH once again turned out in force to mark Yorkshire Day – and try telling those involved it is irrelevant. Almost 50 years may have…
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Aspiring actors wanted for upcoming Auditions at Millgate Arts Centre
CALLING all aspiring actors and theatre enthusiasts! The Saddleworth Players are thrilled to announce the upcoming auditions for their fourth show of the season, “Murder…
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Weather doesn’t dampen spirits of HPP walkers and golfers supporting Mahdlo
CHARITY begins at work in the case of Hill’s Panel Products (HPP), where staff have been pulling out all the stops in support of Mahdlo…
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Kevin Sinfield welcomes return of Oldham’s half marathon
SADDLEWORTH rugby legend turned marathon-runner, Kevin Sinfield OBE says ‘it’s fantastic to have Oldham’s half marathon back on the map’ as his hometown prepares to…
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Weekend of celebrations as St Thomas Leesfield Church marks 175 years
FROM worship and bell ringing to a Village Fete, there was a weekend of celebrations as St Thomas Leesfield Church marked its milestone 175th anniversary.…
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Action-packed golf day to raise funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
DR KERSHAW’s Hospice has launched its popular action-packed day of golf to raise vital funds for patient care. The Dr Kershaw’s Cup event on Friday,…
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Peg Loomer invites others to stay local and sustainable with Greenfield wool
A SADDLEWORTH peg loomer is keeping it local and sustainable with her choices of wool – and is inviting others to do the same thanks…
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Don’t Trash Oldham: free pest control service goes live
OLDHAM Council is now offering a free pest control service to residents who own their own homes, and those living in private rented accommodation. A…
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Much-loved former Saddleworth teacher passes away aged 96
A FORMER Saddleworth teacher who settled in Delph after first meeting his wife on the famous ‘Donkey’ has died at the age of 96. Michael…
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Legal Employees Take Action to Secure Pay Out
STAFF at a law firm which previously went into administration are hoping to secure a pay out after fellow solicitors took up their legal challenge.…
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Delph restaurant closes its doors
A DELPH restaurant that is as authentic an Italian as it comes has announced it its closing its doors for good. Lorenzo Porta set up…
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Emmaus volunteer up for national award
A VOLUNTEER at Mossley charity Emmaus is in the running for a national award for her work. Molly Ridgway helped say thank you for the…
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Summer Fair to bring family fun to Greenfield Primary
THERE will be fun and games for all the family at a Summer Fair at Greenfield Primary School. On Saturday, June 17 from 3pm-6pm, visitors…
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Field of dreams in Scouthead as new signpost unveiled
A COVETED area of Scouthead has a new look after a signpost was unveiled. Mayor of Austerlands Stuart Cook and Councillor Kevin Dawson, recently elected…
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Wellifest and Saddleworth Show 2023: Get Ready for a Spectacular Celebration
RESIDENTS of Saddleworth and neighbouring communities are preparing for the highly anticipated return of Wellifest and the Saddleworth Show. With only a few weeks remaining,…
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Almost half of children in Saddleworth constituency living in poverty
NEARLY half the children living in the parliamentary constituency taking in Saddleworth are deemed to be in poverty. And the wider Oldham borough has the…
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Take a glimpse into Saddleworth Players’ future at Millgate preview
PEOPLE will be able to see into a golden future as Saddleworth Players showcase what is in store for next season. For the society will…
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Assurances given over new Uppermill venue’s chimney
ANGER over a chimney that has been placed on top of a former Uppermill toilet block being converted into an eatery is misplaced, developers say.…
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Runners tackle tough Alderman’s Ascent to raise funds for Rangers
RUNNERS tackled Saddleworth’s scenic hills to help raise money for local rugby youth teams. The Alderman’s Ascent fell race, in its sixth year, saw 85…
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Business Breakfast with Revolution Beauty PLC CEO – Bob Holt
REVOLUTION Beauty Plc Chief Executive, Bob Holt OBE is returning back to his hometown on June 8 and will be guest of honour at Mahdlo Youth…
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Saddleworth Voices: Life on the water can be a case of sink or swim
By Martin Plant Everyone has a story to tell. Based on this simple idea, the article called Saddleworth Voices is a feature of Saddleworth Independent.…
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Tributes paid after death of familiar 104-year-old
A ‘DOG walker extraordinaire’ who was a familiar face in and around Delph has died at the age of 104. Bill Leonard was often seen…
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Defibrillator a community facility for Springhead
SPRINGHEAD now has its own defibrillator that can be accessed by the community after a kind donation and support from the Rotary Club. The device,…
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Little French Cinema unveils its summer programme
The Little French Cinema, is pleased to announce its third full programme of French Films for 2023, screened in the Performance Space of Oldham Library.…
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A ferret walks into a pub….
THE JOKE goes ‘A man walks into a pub’ but one Saddleworth venue had to deal with a different kind of intruder – a ferret!…
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