By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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OBA winners line up on the stage after the presentations
SADDLEWORTH entrepreneurs and companies were among those scooping top accolades at this year’s prestigious Oldham Business Awards. Twelve categories celebrated the business excellence, acumen and…
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Local Tutor Helps Students Build Confidence in Science
Parents looking for extra support with their child’s GCSE Science studies now have access to expert-led online group sessions designed to build confidence and raise…
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The bands play on: Whit Friday contests in Saddleworth
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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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. Can you work out these answers which all include…
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Saddleworth and Lees Police surgery dates
RAISE any questions or concerns with the Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood policing team at their surgeries across the area. The Saddleworth and Lees policing team…
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Grotton: a brief history (featuring a tunnel, a big pub and a lido)
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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Councillor calls for clarity over Saddleworth 20mph schemes
A LOCAL councillor is calling for clarity on the progress of installing 20mph limits around Saddleworth. Garth Harkness, who represents the Saddleworth North ward on…
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Council leader calls for Saddleworth ban on disposable barbecue sales
OLDHAM Council leader Arooj Shah has demanded the Co-Op bans the sale of disposable barbecues from its Saddleworth stores. The devices have been blamed for…
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Decade milestone of generating green energy and grants for Saddleworth Hydro
SADDLEWORTH Community Hydro is celebrating ten years of generating green energy as well as donating thousands of pounds to local groups and projects. In 2014,…
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Community shock after sudden death of travel agent Angela Mayall
TRIBUTES are pouring in following the sudden death of popular Saddleworth-based travel agent Angela Mayall. The Saddleworth Independent understands that Angela, who worked with Designer…
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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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Diggle welcomes TV star scarecrows to raise £4,300 for school
ICONIC characters from our TV screens popped up around Diggle for the village’s annual Scarecrow Trail, raising £4,300 for Diggle School. Despite awful weather, this…
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Iconic radio DJ tells all in autobiography
THE FIRST voice heard on an iconic Manchester radio station is telling all about his story in a new autobiography. As famous pirate station Radio…
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Take to the water for Discover Sailing Day at Dovestone
ANYONE considering taking up sailing can come along and discover the sport with Dovestone Sailing Club in Greenfield on Saturday, April 27 from 10am-4:30pm. The…
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Uppermill FC looks for many reasons to celebrate reaching 100
WHAT better way for a football club to celebrate its centenary than winning the league? That is what Uppermill FC is aiming for. But eyes…
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Vandalism spree hits Saddleworth
A WAVE of vandalism has swept through Saddleworth, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. Residents woke on Monday, April 1 to the aftermath…
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Museum plants the seed of fundraising idea
GREEN fingered people in Saddleworth have been asked to show of their skills to help the area’s museum. The Uppermill attraction’s Friends group is holding…
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SADDLEWORTH VOICES: Local people’s lives, memories or stories are captured in this special feature.
By Martin Plant In this latest edition, taken from a recorded interview by Martin Plant, Ryan Ashley talks about life in one of the area’s…
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Saddleworth Christmas tractor run raises thousands for charity
THE familiar and spectacular array of festive-looking tractors parading through Saddleworth on Christmas Eve has raised another fantastic amount for charity. Organised by Saddleworth Tractor…
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Choir offers chance for people to show off singing ‘talent’
SADDLEWORTH singers who may not be able to hold a tune have an open invite to show how good it can make them feel with…
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Greenfield station accessibility plans delight MP
PLANS to make Greenfield railway station finally accessible on both sides have been welcomed by the area’s MP, Debbie Abrahams. Saddleworth Independent revealed the site,…
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Oldham show home shines at this year’s UK Property Awards
A SHOW home in Oldham has been named the ‘Best Interior Design Show Home’ in Greater Manchester at the UK Property Awards. The Hampstead, a…
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Oldham Council’s popular name a gritter competition is back!
THEY’VE gritted almost a million miles between them… but sadly, they have now reached the end of the road. Six of Oldham Council’s famous gritting…
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Developer believes Greenfield homes should be built, despite refusal
A DEVELOPER believes it should be able to build four houses on green belt land in Greenfield and has questioned the reasons why they were…
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Saddleworth grit bin removal scheme place on hold
AN OUTCRY from councillors over apparent plans to remove more than 30 grit bins from the streets of Saddleworth has seen them put on hold.…
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Saddleworth councillor criticises Oldham SEND inspection findings
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has led the criticism of a ‘worrying’ report Into Oldham’s services for children with special needs. Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission…
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New Musical Director Dorian to help keep Saddleworth singing for pleasure
NEW Musical Director Dorian Kelly has taken the reins to ensure Saddleworth Sing for Pleasure are in fine voice. Dorian, who is well-known in the…
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Saddleworth MP asks for residents’ experiences to expose unfair profiteering
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has asked residents from across her constituency to tell her their stories about how increasing costs from food,…
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Latest Lydgate development plan refused after objections
THE LATEST attempt to build on land at Lydgate that has been at the centre of planning arguments has been thrown out again. Simon Leigh…
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Saddleworth Captured: Showcasing the Best of Saddleworth through Photography
SADDLEWORTH Captured, a thriving Facebook community by Saddleworth Independent, has been making waves as it brings the picturesque beauty of Saddleworth to life through stunning…
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Funding boost gives Springhead club new lease of life
A SADDLEWORTH social club has been given a new lease of life thanks to a grant of more than £30,000. Springhead Sports and Social Club,…
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Mayor shares 100th birthday celebrations with WWII veteran
A FORMER Royal Navy servicewoman who served in the Second World War, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a special get together hosted by the Mayor…
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Tributes paid following death of former Oldham councillor known as ‘Mrs Lees’
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a former councillor, known as Mrs Lees. Val Sedgwick continued to work for the community even after…
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