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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Escape to Italy with new novel from global Saddleworth author
A SADDLEWORTH author is helping readers escape to Italy this summer with her uplifting new book. Phaedra Patrick, whose novels have been translated into 25…
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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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Greenfield schoolgirl’s kindness recognised at special assembly
A KIND-HEARTED Greenfield schoolgirl received the recognition she deserved after raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Olivia Collins was so taken by tales she heard…
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Millions of pounds to be spent on Saddleworth road schemes
SADDLEWORTH will see millions of pounds spent on its roads and infrastructure after Oldham Council secured its portion of more than £250 million of funding.…
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Councillors’ long service to Saddleworth recognised
DECADES of service to the people of Saddleworth have been recognised as retiring parish councillors received long service awards. John Hudson’s 46 years of dedication…
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History-making Megan targets more for Saddleworth Parish Council
“I’VE BEEN through far too much, I think, at times. A friend was commented my life is like a Shakesperean tragedy – it’s always just…
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Outgoing Parish Council chair benefits local groups
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has benefitted causes doing good in the area by making donations from its chairman’s charity. The rising cost…
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Plan to demolish village’s toilet block
A VILLAGE’S disused toilet block will be demolished and replaced with a private garage and workshop if planning permission is granted. Rod Lawson, of Hill…
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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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Innovative knife crime programme coming to Mahdlo
CARRYING a knife and the implications and consequences that can result from it are being explored at an innovative virtual reality session for teenagers and…
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Lydgate development plans come back – in smaller form
SCALED-BACK plans to build on an area of land in Lydgate that has seen many battles to stop it being built on have been lodged.…
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Book your slot now for the Saddleworth car boot sale
THE FRIENDS of Saddleworth School are set to host their first car boot sale this weekend (June 17) in Diggle and there is still time…
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‘New’ coach at Saddleworth Rangers
WES Rogers is turning back the clock by taking charge of Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC once more. The man who guided the Shaw Hall Bank Road…
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Call for traffic lights at busy Grasscroft junction following latest incident
THE latest incident close to a busy Saddleworth junction has led to fierce debate among locals. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue were called to the…
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GMP Saddleworth team praises Whit Friday celebrations
THE Saddleworth & Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team joined the festivities of the renowned Whit Friday celebrations. The team’s participation added an extra layer security to…
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Lights, camera, action for Saddleworth film group
FILM fans have been able to feast their eyes on some of the most fascinating, award-winning productions at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre once again And…
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OSFC proud to contribute to prestigious publication
OLDHAM Sixth Form College and The Pinnacle Learning Trust are delighted to have been selected to provide a case study contribution for the ‘Sixth Form…
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Millgate ready to get Silver Lining
THEATRE goers will see a Silver Lining in what promises a Great Escape from everyday life. The Theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre will host…
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Hartley Botanic ready for RHS Chelsea Flower Show
SADDLEWORTH-BASED greenhouse and glasshouse business Hartley Botanic has found its competitive edge ahead of the gardening world’ biggest event, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The…
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Kevin Sinfield saluted for kind Rob Burrow act
SADDLEWORTH’S own Kevin Sinfield has further cemented his status as a hero with an emotional ending to another marathon effort in a ‘celebration of friendship.’…
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Runners set to take on Saddleworth hills for Alderman’s Ascent
RUNNERS are challenged to tackle the hills as the Saddleworth Rangers Alderman’s Ascent Fell Race takes place on Thursday, May 18. The race is open…
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School pupil named the best after helping Ukrainian settle
A SADDLEWORTH School pupil has been recognised with a prestigious award after helping a Ukrainian settle in after they escaped the war. Louie Wild has…
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Best of brass returns to Saddleworth for Whit Friday contests
A FAMILIAR sound will return to the streets of Saddleworth this year – the sound of brass band music. The event, dubbed as ‘The Greatest…
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Mossley 10k back on the calendar for 2023
ENTRIES are open for one of the biggest sporting events in Mossley. Hundreds of runners will dust of their trainers and take to the streets…
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Liberal swing in Saddleworth borough elections
SADDLEWORTH now has an amber tinge after voters made the Liberal Democrats its dominant political party at the local elections. In the area’s three Oldham…
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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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Family and friends to clock up Muddy Miles for Megs
THE FAMILY and close friends of a young woman who tragically took her own life are putting in the Muddy Miles in her memory. Saturday,…
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Turn back the clock with Dobcross Silver Band & The Bailey Dolls
Step back in time with Dobcross Silver Band and The Bailey Dolls as bring a very special concert to Millgate Arts Threate in Delph on…
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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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Legendary Saddleworth magician dies aged 91
A LEGENDARY magician who entertained crowds around the world and shared a stage with some of the biggest names in showbusiness has died aged 91.…
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Review: Saddleworth Players Trap audiences with brilliance
IF YOU spot people leaving the Theatre at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre looking backwards constantly or scratching their head, that will be because they have…
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CAMRA ‘Club of the Year’ award for legendary Dobcross venue
A SADDLEWORTH band club has scooped another top accolade to add to its growing collection. The legendary Dobcross band and social club been awarded the…
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