MIKE Ford can add another string to his already varied rugby bow – the man looking to rejuvenate his hometown club. Now as part of…
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Dove Stone partnership offers advice to visitors ahead of Easter holidays
AHEAD of the Easter holidays, the Dove Stone partnership is reminding visitors to the reservoir about a car park closure and the need to be…
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JOB VACANCY: Warehouse Operative with COP, Saddleworth
Delph chapel saga goes on
THE LONG-RUNNING saga over a Delph chapel that has been at the centre of planning rows for years goes on after it failed to sell…
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Plea to save village’s Post Office
VILLAGERS in Dobcross have been issued with a call to arms to try and save its Post Office. Brian Hodgkinson will step down as postmaster…
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New to the market: Friezland Lane, Greenfield, Saddleworth
Boasting panoramic views of Dovestones Reservoir & The Pennine Hills within an enviable part of the village of Greenfield is this large detached residence. Oak…
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Homes redevelopment plan for derelict mill
THE SITE of a Delph mill that was devastated by fire will be turned into 60 properties, if planning permission is granted. An area occupied…
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Saddleworth girls make north west’s top four
SISTERS were doing it for themselves and Saddleworth School as girls showed their talents by making the semi-finals of a prestigious rugby league competition. The…
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Roughyeds link up with rugby league giants Wigan
OLDHAM Roughyeds will have access to some of rugby league giants Wigan’s beat young talent after agreeing a further dual registration link. The League One…
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Take a stand against hate this Hate Crime Awareness Week
THIS week marks Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week. Oldham council and its partners are raising awareness throughout the week, of the impact hate can…
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Expect no holding back as Bette & Joan comes to Saddleworth
PLAYING Hollywood icons and portraying the bitter rivalry they had away from the screen could be a daunting experience for any actor. But those bringing…
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Water-way for Grasscroft lad Josh to prepare for Super League
JOSH Thewlis may be destined for national stardom as he looks to confirm his status as one of rugby league’s brightest young prospects – but…
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Roaring success for Delph tapas fundraiser
A SPANISH tapas night at The White Lion in Delph served up a treat for guests as well as raising £840 for Hog Manor Hedgehog…
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Multi-million value of school and homes land revealed
THE VALUE of land that saw Saddleworth School move and will see more than 60 homes built has been revealed – £17.5million. The area in…
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RSPCA to close Strinesdale Animal Centre
AN OLDHAM animal centre is set to close due to financial issues. RSPCA Bury, Oldham and District Branch announced their intention to close the Strinesdale…
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Oldham Coliseum announces shock cancellations
THE FUTURE of Oldham’s Coliseum theatre is under threat after its spring-summer programme was cancelled. Plays, performances and the traditional pantomime have all been axed…
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Saddleworth School realises hoop dreams
SADDLEWORTH School’s Year Eight basketball team is feeling champion after being crowned the best in Oldham. But to say it was pushed hard in the…
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School ‘failing’ pupils in damning inspection
A SECONDARY school has been slammed by inspectors for leaving pupils ‘not fully prepared to take their place in modern Britain.’ And according to Ofsted,…
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Saddleworth road warning sign switch-on welcomed
ROAD warning signs across Saddleworth will be replaced and switched on in an £80,000 scheme that has been welcomed by local councillors. Oldham Council has…
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Raise a glass for good causes
THE Mayor’s charity appeal is set to benefit from Oldham’s annual beer festival It’s one of the highlights of the Oldham calendar. And as it…
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Next phase of Oldham’s Egyptian Rooms redevelopment to begin
THE transformation of the Old Town Hall’s Egyptian Room in Oldham has reached a major step forward – with work starting on the fit-out of…
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Triple boost for Oldham solicitors
A LOCAL legal firm has boosted its team with a triple appointment. Pearson Solicitors & Financial Advisers Ltd, based on Queen Street in Oldham, has…
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Appeal over Greenfield development refusal thrown out – again
A CONSTRUCTION company has once again failed to get a decision to refuse permission to turn what was a Greenfield greengrocers’ shop into flats overturned.…
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Recruitment drive for train operator, Northern
TRAIN operator, Northern, is looking to recruit as many as 280 drivers and conductors across the North of England in 2023. New recruits will join…
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Yorkshire Champions Black Dyke bring brass back to Uppermill
Soon the sound of brass will resound around the Uppermill Civic Hall as the world-famous band, established in 1855, takes to the stage with musical…
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Woodland Trust offers young people a chance to secure funding for environmental action
YOUNG people across the UK have been given an exciting opportunity to win funding to help tackle climate change as part of a ground-breaking initiative…
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Traffic disruption in Mossley/Saddleworth
TRAFFIC is at standstill this morning (January 12) at the border of Saddleworth and Mossley. Stockport Road at its junction with Quick Road is currently…
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Death Notice: Dr Denise Munro LRCP MRCS FRCGP
Dr Denise Munro LRCP MRCS FRCGP. 1950-2023 Dr Denise Irene Munro, born in Kensington in 1950, completed her life in Hastings on Wednesday, January…
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New Saddleworth Scientific Interest site highlights importance of Knowls Lane woodland loss
A SITE close to the border between Saddleworth and Tameside has been declared a Site of Biological Importance (SBI) as the loss of ancient woodland…
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Saddleworth reservoirs car park to close as works start
DRIVERS will not be able to use a car park close to Saddleworth reservoirs once repair work starts. Walkers will also be unable to take…
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Motorists face more time without using Saddleworth car park
DRIVERS will not be able to use a popular car park on Saddleworth’s border for weeks beyond its original reopening date as work at nearby…
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Legal action threatened over blocked Lees river
OWNERS of land that has seen a river in Lees blocked by tons of soil has been told to act or they will face legal…
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Saddleworth teenager to show national musical prowess
A SADDLEWORTH teenager will show off his skill with the French Horn to audiences across the country after retaining his place on the National Youth…
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Frank Rothwell believes Oldham Athletic takeover will be complete soon
GREENFIELD businessman Frank Rothwell expects his complete buyout of Oldham Athletic to be complete in January. After taking on the football club, he hoped the…
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