CELEBRATIONS, hugs and emotion filled the air as students celebrated A-Levels exam success at Oldham’s Hulme Grammar. The Chamber Road school saw results among the…
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Exam excellence means family glee for Megan
NO PRESSURE on Megan Rainton to achieve A-Level success at Oldham Sixth Form College – her mother works there. Thankfully, the Springhead student achieved that…
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Francesca hopes for animal magic after A-Level success
FRANCESCA Lloyd hopes her A-Level success can be welcomed by four-legged friends as she targets a career helping animals. The Grotton teenager graduated from Oldham…
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Great A-Level grades? It’s all (ancient) Greek to Daisy
A LEES student hopes to map out a fine future for herself, by looking into the past. Daisy Kershaw scored got an A in Ancient…
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Activists speak out at Hiroshima memorial
PEACE activists in Saddleworth have spoken out against Andy Burnham’s plans to invest in nuclear submarines. The Prime Minister announced that the government would…
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Saddleworth’s MP promises to hold people to account for the area’s good
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has told of her devastation at seeing the area scarred by moorland fire. But Debbie Abrahams has hopes it can benefit from the…
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Smiles for miles at Summer Fete
BLAZING sunshine, a patch of grass and a few cold drinks were all that was needed for Saddleworth’s latest Summer Fete – but it took…
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Charity golf day raises record £10,000 to support young people across Oldham
MAHDLO Youth Zone’s annual charity golf day raised a record £10,000 to support its work with young people across Oldham. The event, held at Saddleworth…
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Saddleworth milestones restored in heritage preservation project
A PROJECT to locate, restore and preserve a series of historic milestones across Saddleworth has been completed. The markers, which are made from cast iron…
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Grotton playground set for grand reopening after improvements
FAMILIES in Grotton are being invited to celebrate the reopening of their local playground following a series of improvements and new additions. The Grotton Residents…
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Emotions sure to be high at Uppermill FC’s first home match in the non-league pyramid
A SADDLEWORTH football club is looking forward to its biggest home match in years – its first in the non-league pyramid. Uppermill FC began life…
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Saddleworth celebrates the white rose as it marks Yorkshire Day
THREE words summed up the depth of feeling that still exists in Saddleworth when it comes to where it stands – God save Yorkshire. After chair…
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Saddleworth wildlife rescuers help reunite stolen parrot with owner after nine years
A SADDLEWORTH wildlife rescue charity has helped reunite a beloved parrot with its owner – after nine years. Barney, an African Grey, was stolen on…
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Can you help Lydgate bloom with poppies this Remembrance Day?
Community group Love Lydgate is appealing for local residents to help make this year’s Remembrance Day display bigger and better than ever by knitting poppies.…
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What is the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and who can make a claim?
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, commonly known as the Inheritance Act, enables certain individuals to seek financial provision from a deceased’s…
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New life-saving defibrillator installed at Lees church
A new community defibrillator has been installed at Hey St John Church on Stamford Road in Lees, providing residents with access to potentially life-saving equipment…
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End of an era as Lucy Cobb prepares to leave Uppermill High Street after 20 years
One of Uppermill’s best-known independent fashion retailers is preparing to close its High Street store after two decades at the heart of village life. Lucy…
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Back to the Future at sea is no cut-price copy
Ian Cheeseman finds Royal Caribbean’s streamlined cruise-ship production of Back to the Future: The Musical delivers the spectacle, pace and heart of the stage hit…
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Grandpa Greene’s to close Diggle site – before being rebuilt
A SADDLEWORTH business that has become something of an institution is to close its original Diggle site. But do not think Grandpa Greene’s is disappearing…
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Major incident stood down as Dovestone and Swineshaw wildfire response enters recovery phase
The major incident declared in response to the wildfires at Dovestone and Swineshaw has now been stood down following significant progress in bringing the blazes…
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Free opera workshop aims to inspire Greater Manchester’s next generation of performers
A new opera organisation is inviting young people from across Greater Manchester to take part in a free four-day workshop designed to introduce them to…
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Luxury Grasscroft home on the market for £1.1 million
Property feature in partnership with West Riding Estate Agents. A luxury detached home in one of Saddleworth’s most desirable locations has been placed on the…
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Hiroshima Day vigil to be held in Uppermill
Residents are being invited to gather in Uppermill this week for a Hiroshima Day vigil organised by Saddleworth Peace Group, commemorating the victims of the…
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Retailers urged to suspend disposable BBQ sales amid growing wildfire concerns
High Peak MP Jon Pearce is calling on major retailers across the UK to suspend the sale of disposable barbecues following a summer of devastating…
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Police thank residents for staying away from Dove stone during closure
Residents have been thanked for their support in staying away from Dove stone Reservoir as emergency services continue operations in the area. Andy Holian, Neighbourhood…
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Finalists revealed as Oldham Business Awards flourish with new categories
THREE new categories will give even more local companies the chance to shine at this year’s Oldham Business Awards. The line-up of finalists for this…
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Labour’s Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester
BEV Craig has been named the new Mayor of Greater Manchester after what even she described as “a long day.” The Labour candidate won the…
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Mayoral hopefuls accept tight-lipped defeat
HAVING COUNTED the winning Labour votes, it was time for the rest of the candidates to count their losses. The Conservatives, Green Party, Liberal Democrats,…
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Rangersfest to bring festival atmosphere for whole family to Greenfield
THERE will be a brilliant festival atmosphere in Greenfield as ‘Rangersfest’ brings live music and family fun. On Saturday, September 12, Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club,…
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Dobcross Fairy Garden Trail hopes to make school playground dreams come true
ORGANISERS of this year’s Fairy Garden Trail across Dobcross are calling on the community to help them make it the most magical yet as they…
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Family Fun Day to score welcome boost for Saddleworth Football Club
A FAMILY Fun Day aims to hit the target and raise a welcome boost for Saddleworth Football Club and their new home at Bishop Park. The…
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Saddleworth learns who will be Mayor of Greater Manchester
PEOPLE in Saddleworth have cast their vote – now to find out who will be the next Mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham’s departure for…
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Uppermill FC ready to rise into non-league pyramid
SADDLEWORTH is ready to take a step into the unknown as a football club enters the non-league pyramid. But nerves are the last thing on…
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Saddleworth band to support Inspiral Carpets at Holmfirth gig
A Saddleworth indie band is set to share the stage with one of Manchester’s most iconic groups after being selected as the support act for…
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