KIND-HEARTED pupils at Saddleworth School have been busy supporting important causes across the borough. The school’s charity ambassadors picked Oldham Foodbank as their first event…
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New plans to manage Dovestone announced
A NEW action plan for managing the numbers of visitors to Dovestone reservoir will bring “much needed relief” for local residents, it is hoped. The…
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Getting the humps? Speed ‘cushions’ proposed for busy Greenfield road
A Saddleworth road is earmarked to receive road humps as part of new traffic calming measures. Three pairs of speed bumps are proposed to be…
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You’ll never walk alone with Ken and the Ramblers
DOBCROSS resident Ken Smith is an avid walker and has the videos to prove it. He is also the new footpath clearance secretary for Oldham…
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Locals invited to have a say on issues at Dovestone Reservoir
A CONSULTATION with “local people” is on the agenda as part of new plans to tackle ongoing traffic issues caused by increasing visitor numbers to…
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Sights Locked on success at Diggle eatery
SURVIVING the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown as a business is one thing, thriving after it is another – but that is what is planned at…
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Parish war of words over Peace initiative
A CALL to sign up Saddleworth to a peace initiative developed into a war of words drawn-up on party political lines at Saddleworth Parish Council’s…
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Wembley awaits for Saddleworth rugby league stars
AND the winner of rugby league’s Challenge Cup in 2020 is… Saddleworth! Sorry to end the dreams of anyone associated with Saddleworth Rangers, but there…
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Pupils become journalists to quiz Independent’s editor
THE potential next generation of journalists enjoyed an insight into the profession with the chance to question the Saddleworth Independent’s editor in chief. Aimee Belmore…
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To develop or not develop – have your say!
IT is not just at Greater Manchester level where future planning decisions will have major impact on communities. But just like the Spatial Framework document,…
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Twenty is plenty in Uppermill But what about other villages?
A NEW 20 miles per hour speed limit is being implemented in Uppermill to combat speeding and improve social distancing. However, other Saddleworth villages may…
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Saddleworth travel: We’re all going on a summer holiday… or are we?
By Peter Mills, (Advertisement feature) IS this the new normal? If it is then it’s a very confusing time and forward planning is just something…
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Sacred Heart opens doors for first mass since lockdown
WORSHIPPERS will be allowed back inside an Uppermill church tomorrow (September 15) for the first time since lockdown restrictions were imposed. Sacred Heart and St…
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Saddleworth School steps up to Vision of Hope challenge
SADDLEWORTH School might not have been able to step out on its annual sponsored walk to Dovestone – but instead they stepped up to a…
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Positive response to Covid door-knocking teams says Debbie Abrahams MP
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, has been out and about with teams of volunteers, Oldham Council staff and councillors, knocking on doors to…
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Saddleworth Strikers score as they expand to six teams
SADDLEWORTH Strikers, which recently celebrated their fifth birthday, continues to score. The club has registered a record six teams in the East Manchester Junior Football…
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Walkers grin and beer it for charity
IT may have been a watered-down version this year in boiling temperatures but Saddleworth’s unofficial beer walk still proved a worthwhile day out according to…
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Diggle’s Macmillan coffee morning cancelled but charity support continues
YOU might not be able to raise a mug at Diggle’s popular annual coffee morning this year but organisers are calling for support to still…
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Ashes discovery shock in quiet village garden
SEVERAL piles of what appear to be crematorium ashes have been found in a quiet Saddleworth village location. No attempts have been made to scatter…
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Double appointment boost for Saddleworth’s straight-talking law firm
SADDLEWORTH’S straight-talking law firm O’Donnell Solicitors has made two appointments, strengthening their residential conveyancing and commercial teams. Julian West joins the firm’s award-winning residential conveyancing…
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Career criminal jailed for cash machine raid in Springhead
A CAREER criminal has been jailed following raids on cash machines across Greater Manchester, including one in Springhead. These police mugshots span 10 years, but…
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Care company helps Elijah celebrate 100th birthday
WHEN Elijah Debnam turned 100 years old on June 22 there were special celebrations for the occasion thanks to staff at his care company. The…
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Go behind the scenes with volunteer group
VOLUNTEERS from Street Scene community group have a plethora of projects to complete once they eventually leave lockdown.But members have still been active behind the…
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Oldham library reopens to the public
Oldham Library is reopening – with a few changes that you might want to make a note of. From Monday, July 6 you’ll be able…
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United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary Dovestone closure
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir.Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition asking…
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Volunteer satefy marshals back on countryside patrol
VOLUNTEER Safety Marshals are back out on patrol across the area to help be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the countryside. The scheme was launched…
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Coronavirus: funerals beyond recognition
SINCE time immemorial, funerals have been important rituals that have brought comfort to grieving families and friends. In recent decades, services have evolved to incorporate…
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Hicks and family get steps ahead after Covid-19 scare
SADDLEWORTH-BORN Super League referee Robert Hicks is literally putting his best foot forward, along with the rest of his family, after revealing his own coronavirus…
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Take a tip – don’t dump it, visit recycling centre
OLDHAM’S household waste recycling centre is operational again but fly tipping continue to blight Saddleworth and other parts of the borough. The Independent has reported…
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Light at end of tunnel in ownership search
A DISUSED railway tunnel connecting Grasscroft and Grotton is said to be in a “sorry state” after a recent inspection. Responsibility for maintenance of the…
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Little Eva’s marathon effort for NHS
INSPIRED by fundraiser supreme Captain Tom Moore a Springhead youngster is going the extra mile herself for NHS staff. Eva Hewitt, a pupil at Knowsley…
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Slow down warning Speeding motorists targeted
MOTORISTS across Saddleworth have been warned to slow down or face the consequences following a clampdown on speeding.Officers from GMP Saddleworth & Lees have already…
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Royal British Legion branches work together to celebrate VE Day
DEDICATED Royal British Legion members worked hard to ensure the 75th anniversary of VE Day was celebrated in style despite the coronavirus lockdown. Pictures thanks…
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Advice for public transport use from Stagecoach Manchester
Travelling by bus? Stagecoach Manchester has issued some advice for people using their service: ▪️ Please use exact fare if paying cash. Drivers will not…
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