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Featured News

Delph toilet block to be demolished and replaced

Gary Carter September 15, 2026 Delphdisused toilet blockOldhamSaddleworth

A FORMER toilet block is set to be demolished and replaced with a building that will be used as a private garage and a study/workshop.…

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Featured News

More than 1,500 back campaign to save food bar popular with Pennine walkers

Gemma Carter September 15, 2026 Nickys food barOldhamPennine WayrochdaleSaddleworth

MORE than 1,500 people have backed a campaign to save a roadside food bar used by walkers exploring the Pennines close to Saddleworth. Nicky’s Food…

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Business Featured

Housing Units launches campaign celebrating what makes a house a home

Gemma Carter September 15, 2026 housing unitsnewsOldhamSaddleworth

ONE of Oldham’s best-known retailers is celebrating the memories, relationships and everyday moments that turn a house into a home as it approaches eight decades…

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Featured Lifestyle

Local artists to showcase work at Friezland church exhibition

Gemma Carter September 15, 2026 friezland art showGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

The work of local artists will go on display as Friezland Parish Church hosts its annual Art Exhibition. The popular event returns from Friday, September…

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Business Featured Oldham

Oldham businesses in running to be named UK’s favourite

Gemma Carter September 15, 2026 love local businessnewsOldhamSaddleworth

OLDHAM businesses are being put in the national spotlight as people are invited to nominate their favourite local traders in a UK-wide competition. The UK’s…

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Featured Lifestyle

Maggie’s calls for walkers to help people with cancer in Oldham and Rochdale

Aimee Belmore September 13, 2026 culture crawlmaggiesnewsOldhamSaddleworth

LOCALS are invited to enjoy a day of walking, entertainment, local history, food, culture and community spirit to raise funds for Maggie’s Oldham. The centre,…

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Featured News

Helicopter rescue after walker breaks ankle at Dove Stone

Gemma Carter September 13, 2026 coastguard helicopterdove stoneGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

A WALKER was airlifted from the hills above Dove Stone after suffering a broken ankle and becoming unable to make her way down safely. The…

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Featured News Sport

Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell makes waves as Atlantic documentary released

Gemma Carter September 13, 2026 amazon primeFrank RothwellGreenfieldnewsOldham AthleticSaddleworththe Oldham Man and the sea

SADDLEWORTH’S record-breaking adventurer Frank Rothwell is reaching a new audience after a documentary charting his extraordinary solo Atlantic row was released to viewers. The Oldham…

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Featured Lifestyle

Saddleworth author celebrates release of long-awaited novel

Gemma Carter September 13, 2026 bookgo going goneMike RookenewsSaddleworth

A Saddleworth author is enjoying early success with his novel after seeing a story inspired by real-life events finally make its way into readers’ hands.…

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Featured News

Lees pub to close for months as urgent roof repairs carried out

Gemma Carter September 13, 2026 closeLeesnewsOldhamSaddleworththe grapes

A popular Lees pub is set to temporarily close its doors for several months after problems with its roof became a “safety concern.” The Grapes…

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Community Featured News Oldham

Brave fundraisers invited to fire walk for mental health charity

Erin Parker September 11, 2026 charityeventNHSOldhamSaddleworth

PEOPLE living in Oldham are being challenged to step outside their comfort zone and walk across hot coals to raise money for mental health, learning…

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Featured Lifestyle

‘Exciting opportunities’ in store for Diggle Brass Band with new musical director

Aimee Belmore September 11, 2026 diggle brass bandnewsSaddleworthtony wyatt

DIGGLE Brass Band is ‘incredibly excited’ to welcome Tony Wyatt as its new Musical Director. The band announced the appointment on its Facebook page ahead…

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News

Greenfield residents invited to monthly GGRA meeting

Gemma Carter September 10, 2026 GGRAGrasscroftGreenfieldmeetingSaddleworth

Greenfield residents invited to monthly GGRA meeting tonight The Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association (GGRA) is inviting local people to its monthly meeting at 7.30pm…

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Featured News

Rushcart brings back memories for play writing pair 

Leslie Kerwin September 10, 2026 Morris dancingRushcartSaddleworthSaddleworth Rushcarttheatre

A WEEKEND visit to Saddleworth was more nostalgic for one pair than most, more than a decade since writing an award-winning Rushcart play.   Deborah “Deb” McAndrew and…

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Featured News

Greece refugee charity is ‘work worth doing’ for Saddleworth founder

Leslie Kerwin September 10, 2026 charitycribs internationalGreeceSaddleworthSpringhead

A SADDLEWORTH charity worker is soon to celebrate 10 years of helping pregnant refugees in Greece.   Sally Hyman, who lives in Springhead, set up…

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Featured News

Uppermill restaurant promises to return after devastating blaze

Gary Carter September 9, 2026 fireGreater Manchester fire and rescue serviceGreater Manchester Policehigh streethot ducknorth west ambulance serviceSaddleworthUppermill

AN UPPERMILL restaurant that was devastated by fire has vowed to come back. Emergency services launched a major operation that saw the village’s High Street…

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Education

Rishworth School to hold open morning in October

Gemma Carter September 8, 2026 educationnewsopen eveningrishworth schoolSaddleworth

Families considering independent education will have the opportunity to explore Rishworth School at an open morning this autumn. The school will welcome prospective pupils and…

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Community Featured News Sport

Saddleworth kids go for gold in Village Olympics

Leslie Kerwin September 8, 2026 DelphDenshawDiggleGreenfieldSaddleworthsaddleworth village olympicssportUppermill

THE FIRST rule of sport is that not everyone can come first – but at the opening ceremony of the Saddleworth Village Olympics, every child…

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Featured Lifestyle News

Tractor run to support Dr Kershaw’s in memory of popular locals

Aimee Belmore September 6, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworthtractor run

A TRAIL of tractors of all models, sizes and colours will wind its way through Saddleworth to raise money for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The tractor…

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Entertainment

Little French Cinema to thrill with dramas

Aimee Belmore September 6, 2026 Little French CinemaOldhamSaddleworth

TWO dramas will keep audiences on the edge of their seats as the Little French Cinema season draws to a close. On Thursday, October 1…

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Business Featured News

Fire crews at scene of incident on Uppermill High Street

Gemma Carter September 6, 2026 businesschinesefireHei Heihot duckOldhamSaddleworthUppermill

Firefighters are currently dealing with an incident at Hei Hei Eaterie on High Street in Uppermill. Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are…

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Business Featured News

Cavallo Coffee Box celebrates five years of treats and fundraising

Aimee Belmore September 6, 2026 castleshowcavallo coffee boxDelphfive yearsOldhamSaddleworth

FIVE years of coffee, cakes, treats and raising thousands of pounds for charities have been celebrated at Cavallo Coffee Box. The trailer, on Millcroft Lane…

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Education

Oldham Sixth Form College to hold two open events

Gemma Carter September 2, 2026 newsoldham sixth form collegeopen eveningSaddleworth

Students considering their options after GCSEs will have two opportunities to explore Oldham Sixth Form College and find out more about the courses and support…

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Business

How Long Does Conveyancing Take? A Realistic Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Gemma Carter September 2, 2026 legalnewso donnell solicitorsSaddleworthUppermill

Conveyancing is the legal and administrative process by which ownership of land or property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. In England, the…

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Entertainment Featured

Saddleworth Morris Men to perform at free retro celebration in Oldham

Erin Parker September 2, 2026 newsOldham Councilretro oldhamSaddleworth

Vintage cars, live entertainment and a taste of traditional Saddleworth culture will be among the attractions when Oldham town centre turns back the clock later…

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Featured Lifestyle

Oldham community hub in the running for share of £30,000 national fund

Erin Parker September 2, 2026 community hubOldhamPennine MencapSaddleworth

A community hub supporting neurodiverse adults and people with learning disabilities in Oldham has been shortlisted for a national fund which could provide it with…

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Breaking News Featured News

Saddleworth residents fear return of parking ‘nightmare’ as Dove Stone reopens

Gemma Carter September 1, 2026 car parkdove stoneGreenfieldnewsOldhamreopenSaddleworth

By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter People living close to Dove Stone Reservoir fear a ‘horrendous’ parking and traffic ‘nightmare’ could return now the…

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Breaking News Featured News

Four more charged in relation to Dove Stone fire

Gary Carter September 1, 2026 dove stone reservoirGreater Manchester PoliceGreenfieldmoorland fireSaddleworth

FOUR more people have been charged with arson in relation to a moorland fire at Dove Stone Reservoir. Much of the area in Greenfield left…

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Education

Hulme Grammar School to hold senior school open evening

Gemma Carter September 1, 2026 hulme grammaropen eveningSaddleworthsixth form

Families considering secondary school options will have the chance to explore Hulme Grammar School and find out more about its senior school provision at an…

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Education

Hulme Grammar Sixth Form highlights leadership and career opportunities

Gemma Carter September 1, 2026 hulme grammar sixth formOldhamopen eveningSaddleworth

Students considering their next steps after GCSEs are being invited to explore the opportunities available at Hulme Grammar Sixth Form. The school is promoting its…

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Breaking News Featured News

New Saddleworth campsite plan sees opposition

Gary Carter September 1, 2026 A62Brun Clough reservoirDiggleOldham CouncilSaddleworth

SADDLEWORTH may be home to a new temporary campsite after planning authorities were notified.  Land close to Brun Clough Reservoir, beside the main A62 route above Diggle, would…

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Community Featured Lifestyle News

My first Rushcart was weird, tiring, and completely alien. I cannot wait for the the next one 

Leslie Kerwin August 27, 2026 GreenfieldMorris dancingRushcartSaddleworthSaddleworth RushcartUppermill

SADDLEWORTH’S Rushcart Festival may have been a staple on the calendar for 50 years and the traditions it upholds are far older than that. But…

View More My first Rushcart was weird, tiring, and completely alien. I cannot wait for the the next one 
Entertainment

The Last Laugh review: A nostalgic tribute to British comedy greats

Ian Cheeseman August 26, 2026 b uxton opera housenewsSaddleworththe last laughtheatre

Ian Cheeseman finds plenty to enjoy at Buxton Opera House as Bob Monkhouse, Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper are brought warmly back to life in…

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Breaking News Community Featured News

The ‘endangered’ clog maker bringing all the bells and whistles to the Rushcart

Leslie Kerwin August 25, 2026 Clog MakingGreenfieldMorris dancingrushcart festivalSaddleworthUppermill

MAKING shoes for Morris dancers is not all it is clogged up to be.   That is according to Phil Howard, an ex-dancer turned clog…

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