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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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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Dogs ban at Saddleworth pub provokes national attention
A Greenfield pub made national headlines with its decision to ban dogs from inside the premises. And the canine exclusion zone at the Kingfisher on…
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Saddleworth ready to honour its fallen
SADDLEWORTH councillors have been out and about to make sure the area will honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Max Woodvine and Luke Lancaster have…
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Morris major! Jody’s classic car renovation is a fund-raising winner
CLASSIC car restorer and motor mechanic Jody Bevan has raised more than £3,000 for a charity helping to save lives from a condition that almost…
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Police say nothing found in Saddleworth Moor search after ‘human remains find’ claim
POLICE insist nothing has yet been uncovered by a dig on Saddleworth Moor after claims bones that could be connected to Moors Murders victim Keith…
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Dave on the run for Yorkshire hospice
DAVE Collett celebrated his 60th birthday by running another leg of his Lands End to John O’ Groats fund raising challenge. Dave’s wife, Deborah, a…
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Daredevil caring team to tackle 120mph charity freefall
AN inspiring team from Home Instead Oldham and Saddleworth is tackling a 10,000ft skydive in memory of Howard, a friend and colleague, who passed away…
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New exhibition is inspired by Saddleworth’s quarries
SADDLEWORTH’S quarries and their changes over time are the inspiration behind a popular local artist’s exhibition at Gallery Oldham. The ‘Land Marks’ show by Diana…
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Saddleworth Captured: looking through your lens
WELL, it finally looks like Spring is just around the corner as evenings get lighter and – dare we say it – days get warmer.…
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Go-ahead given for 77 homes in Diggle
THE green light has been given to plans to build more than 70 homes on land around Saddleworth’s new high school in Diggle despite ‘heartfelt’…
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Offensive graffiti is bridleway eye sore
A GRAFITTI vandal has daubed a section of the Pennine Bridleway with an offensive slogan directed at the local authority. The four-letter expletive, preceding ‘OMBC’…
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Saddleworth Captured: looking through your lens
IT may be a new year but some things do not change – the weather cannot make its mind up and Saddleworth’s ability to provide…
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Final roadworks to pave the way for school opening
A SECTION of Huddersfield Road, Diggle, will close to traffic for up to one week to allow final resurfacing works ahead of the new Saddleworth…
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Night Owls to have hoot with Laurel and Hardy
A NEW film club celebrating the lives and works of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy is set to launch in Springhead. Appreciation clubs and societies…
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Police appeal launched following armed robbery in Oldham
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection to an armed robbery in Oldham. On October 25 at…
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Fond farewell as Rev Jackman leaves for next adventure
THE community paid a fond farewell to the Reverend Aaron Jackman as he leaves for Scotland with his family on his next ‘adventure’. Rev Jackman…
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Painted pebbles continue to make Saddleworth smile 18 months on
COLOURFUL painted pebbles are still bringing a smile to people in Greenfield nearly 18 months after a local artist first started her initiative. When the…
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Wonderful women bow out after 27 years’ fundraising brings £151,000 boost to local charities
TWENTY-SEVEN years of fantastic fundraisers have raised £151,143.45 for local charities and causes – but now the Woman of Oldham Committee is calling time on…
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Hop along for Easter display
THE Easter bunny has already found a home in Dobcross thanks to a trio of community spirited ladies. And the seasonal scene outside Holy Trinity…
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Simply (one of) the best! Saddleworth recognised as one of NW’s top places to live
SADDLEWORTH has been named one of the best places to live in the North West of England The parish’s collection of cosmopolitan villages has seen…
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Fond farewell to Phil and Colin
A COLOURFUL and poignant farewell was paid to popular members of the community Phil and Colin Watson-Gledhill. Phil passed away on January 15 aged 52…
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Picture this: When Uppermill boasted its own cinema
THE lure of Uppermill hasn’t proved much less popular during the most recent lockdown restrictions with the High Street a constant throng of people –…
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Lydgate ‘suffragette’ field earmarked for home development
A FIELD in Lydgate, thought to be the birthplace of the suffragette movement, could become part of the site for a three storey, five-bedroomed house.…
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Leading employment lawyer on hand to help advise businesses
NORTH Ainley, one of Oldham’s long-established independent law firms, welcomes top Employment Law Consultant Peter Norbury to help advise local businesses. Peter has specialised in…
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New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors
POLICE, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at…
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Help draw up new borough boundaries
LOCAL people are invited to help draw up new ward boundaries across Oldham as part of a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for…
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Auction deadline looms to help raise funds for Delph church
A FINAL collection of local ‘treasure’ in support of St Thomas’ Church fundraiser takes place on Sunday, January 17. Around £60,000 is needed to meet…
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New stile for footpath 230 – after 50 years wait
AS the saying goes, ‘Good things come to those who wait’ – and that was certainly the case for footpath 230. For half a century,…
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Grotton footpath fight drawing to a finish?
A CAMPAIGN to register a public footpath in Grotton could be drawing to a close after two-and-a-half years. A modification order has been granted by…
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Christmas spirit shines bright in Saddleworth villages
CHRISTMAS spirit is shining bright across Saddleworth’s villages as homes, businesses and trees are illuminated for the festive period. The usual switch-on events were cancelled…
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Dumpers target Saddleworth fly tipping grot spot
A NOTORIOUS fly tipping grot spot has been targeted again by illegal dumpers. Three separate locations on the A672 Ripponden Road above Denshaw are covered…
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Sell-out Santa Dash raises vital funds for foodbank
A SELL-OUT Santa Dash brought festive cheer to Saddleworth as well as raising more than £2,000 and counting for Oldham Foodbank. Saddleworth Round Table was…
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Changing of the guard as John Hudson set to retire as OMBC councillor
VETERAN Conservative councillor John Hudson has confirmed he will be retiring at the end of his current term as Oldham MBC councillor. The Greenfield-based politician,…
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