THE curtain has fallen for the final time this season at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. Depending on the length of the coronavirus crisis, it…
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Bringing news to the heart of our Saddleworth community
In these worrying and challenging times across all sections of our community, a little re-assuring familiarity hopefully will be welcome. So, the Saddleworth Independent is pleased…
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Thief smashes car window of Oldham health worker to steal hand gel
A GP has slammed ‘selfish’ thieves who smashed a health worker’s car window forcing them to miss work – all to steal one bottle of…
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Fire crews attend moorland fire above Saddleworth
FIRE crews have been called out to a moorland fire this afternoon (March 23) at Deer Hill Reservoir. Smoke can be seen across Saddleworth as…
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Heated debate over co-option of Parish Councillors
THERE was a heated debate as Saddleworth Parish Councillors clashed over co-opting two new members. Robert Knotts and John Battye were eventually voted in following…
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New school helps build bright future for children with autism
A NEW independent school dedicated to helping children with autism has opened in Saddleworth. Bright Futures, initially located on Oldham Road, Grasscroft, is now operational…
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Clare Balding gives seal of approval to new RDA hub
TELEVISION presenter Clare Balding was guest of honour to officially cut the ribbon and open a new community hub for Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled…
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Boost for schools as Oldham Council splashes cash on maintenance backlog
SCHOOLS across Saddleworth are set to receive ‘priority one’ repair work as part of Oldham Council’s decision to spend more than £4.6 million fixing a…
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New war memorial for ‘forgotten soldiers’ in Oldham
MORE than 2,500 ‘forgotten’ Oldham soldiers who died during or just after World War One will now have their names remembered at a ‘Garden of…
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Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham
POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham. Adrian Harewood (03/09/70) is wanted on recall to prison after breaching…
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Luke’s long and winding road
INTREPID Luke Viney took a really long and winding road to propose to his true love.The youngest member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team competed in…
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New neighbourhood Sergeant aims to increase policing on the streets
SADDLEWORTH and Lees’ new neighbourhood sergeant aims to bring back high profile policing to the streets as he steps into the role backed by an…
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Film stars to descend on Diggle for scarecrow trail
A HOST of film stars will descend on Diggle for some Easter holiday fun…It won’t quite be the celebrities themselves thought but just impressive duplicates…
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Role play Do you want starring part with theatre company?
A POPULAR theatre company has launched a new initiative to make ‘stars’ of its community. If the thought of acting gives you stage fright though…
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Sad tale of a death at Highmoor
Words by John Kirkbride THE tragic death of a servant girl at Highmoor in Scouthead more than 100 years ago has been touched on previously…
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Saddleworth and Lees is ageing well
Saddleworth and Lees is celebrating after being named as one of the best places in Greater Manchester to grow old. Last year we entered the…
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Supermodel ‘our Karen’ drops in at Dovestone for Vogue feature
SADDLEWORTH’s most visited beauty spot has provided a striking backdrop to the return from America of an Oldham born supermodel. And Karen Elson used her…
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Mahdlo mentors needed
Mahdlo’s Mentoring Project is on the lookout for new recruits. Can you spare one or two hours per week to provide support to a young…
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XR calls on council to declare ‘climate emergency’
A RECENTLY formed Extinction Rebellion group continues to spread its climate emergency message across Saddleworth and Mossley. Around 20 campaigners, including several youngsters, engaged Saturday…
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