THERE will be bunting and street parties across Oldham as families and friends come together in May this year to celebrate the Coronation of King…
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T J Hughes demolition makes way for vibrant new town centre
PARLIAMENT Square will begin to change dramatically this week – when the demolition of the former T J Hughes begins to make way for new…
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Drivers in the north west urged to ditch the car and save up to 24 per cent by commuting by train
NORTHERN is encouraging commuters in the north west to switch from driving to taking the train as they could save hundreds of pounds a year. …
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World-famous prankster is heading to Oldham Coliseum
FRESH from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson…
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Extant and Simply Smiley tour their Super Power Panto adventure
EXTANT, the UK’s leading theatre company of visually impaired performers has joined forces with all year-round touring panto company, Simply Smiley, to present Super Power…
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Saddleworth campaigner helping breast cancer patients walk towards happiness
A SADDLEWORTH breast cancer campaigner hopes to get fellow patients walking towards the best life possible with a new group. Jo Taylor, of Diggle, secured…
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Saddleworth’s Jack Sinfield eager to be his own man in Super League
JACK Sinfield is out to make a name for himself at Leeds Rhinos in this year’s Super League after starting it all at Saddleworth Rangers.…
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Jimmy socking it to customers after securing shop
AN UPPERMILL schoolboy who set himself up dying socks has made it to the high street after a store signed up to stock his products.…
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Diners invited to this month’s Mossley SOUP
THIS February sees the return of Mossley SOUP and the organisers are appealing for local residents of all ages to attend and support the event.…
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Saddleworth sisters hit the right notes with orchestra selection
TWO SISTERS cannot be accused of stringing along music listeners – their talents have earned them places in a prestigious orchestra. Ruby and Hannah Whitehead…
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Saddleworth law firm tells companies ‘Talk to your staff’
A NEW proposal to recognise divorce and separation as a ‘life event’ and for employers to have appropriate human resources policies is recently being considered…
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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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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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Award-winning Reed Quintet to perform in Saddleworth
Saddleworth Concert Society returns to Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre for 2023 Award-winning quintet Northern Reeds, the first of its kind in the UK, will be…
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Illuminate festival returns to light up Oldham town centre and beyond
THE annual free Illuminate festival is set to return to Oldham – and this time it’s bigger and better than ever. After the continued success…
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Local firm increases Mahdlo commitment
A COMPANY has further committed to helping Oldham’s young people by increasing its annual donation to a youth zone. Breakey & Nuttall has been patrons…
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Saddleworth Peace Group joins MP in remembering Holocaust victims
MEMBERS of Saddleworth Peace Group gathered to remember victims of the Holocaust at an Uppermill ceremony. And the area’s MP, Debbie Abrahams, signed a Book…
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Footballers still have the Upper hand as they sit top of the league
UPPERMILL FC are still on course for glory in their centenary year after another win. But they will have to set up a Manchester League…
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Dobcross footpath victory celebrated
WALKERS have hailed a decision to formally constitute a much-used Dobcross footpath as a public right of way as a ‘victory for common sense.’ Oldham…
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Saddleworth chef Simon Wood delivers a perfect winter warmer
GO ON, admit it, January can be awkward in the kitchen. Any drive, inspiration and dedication was pretty much entirely soaked up last month, not…
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Holiday let plan for former Saddleworth pub
PART OF a much-loved former Saddleworth pub’s site will be turned into holiday let accommodation if planning permission is granted. An application has been lodged…
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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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Saddleworth’s Billy going up in the football world
A YOUNG Saddleworth footballer has landed a dream deal with a Football League club. Billy Midgley, who currently plays for Uppermill FC’s Under-16s, has been…
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Photo ID now required to vote in Oldham elections
THE GOVERNMENT has introduced new legislation which means photographic identification will be compulsory for anyone voting in person in this year’s elections. Voters attending the…
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‘Adorable’ tribute to national treasure Dora at Delph’s Millgate Arts Centre
THE TALE of Oldham lass turned national treasure Dora Bryan is coming back to her home turf with a performance at the theatre at Delph’s…
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Chelsea Flower Show beckons for Hartley Botanic
A GREENFIELD-BASED glasshouse and greenhouse manufacturer will show off its skills one again at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. Hartley Botanic will have…
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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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Greenfield Cricket Club closes doors for winter
A SADDLEWORTH cricket club has decided to close its doors through the winter period as running costs escalate but to also reward hard-working volunteers with…
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Oldham Hulme Grammar School welcomes a new Principal
OLDHAM Hulme Grammar School has welcomed 2023 with a new face, Principal Tony Oulton Hulme has, for generations, educated the children of the borough and…
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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. 1.Who was known as Russia’s mad monk? …
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Saddleworth MP slams Government over state of NHS
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has hit out at the mess the NHS finds itself in, with a report into Royal Oldham Hospital highlighting the Government’s failure. Debbie…
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No islands in a stream of Saddleworth traffic after residents’ worries
A SCHEME which would have seen traffic islands placed along a busy stretch of a Saddleworth road has been scrapped because of residents’ objections. Oldham…
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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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