SO NOW it is official. He really is Sir Kevin Sinfield. The Saddleworth rugby league legend has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List…
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Uppermill FC in China Crisis mode with new kit
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football team has again linked up with the world of music by having a famous band sponsor its away kit. Uppermill FC attracted…
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Last-minute salvation for Saddleworth community group
A SADDLEWORTH community association that was facing closure is breathing a sigh of relief after being saved by a good-natured volunteer. The Scouthead and Austerlands…
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Saddleworth PCSO helps save man’s life
A SADDLEWORTH police presence has told how his quick thinking helped save the life a man. PCSO Mike Lowther was conducting routine patrols on Ripponden Road in April when…
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Royal celebrations as Greenfield Band marks King’s birthday
ROYAL celebrations are spreading to Saddleworth as Greenfield Band puts on a special concert in honour of the King’s official birthday. Led by Musical Director Paul…
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Public inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL multi-billion pound railway scheme through Saddleworth would cause ‘major disruption’, a public inquiry will hear. It may also place some of the area’s biggest events – the Whit Friday Brass Band Contests –…
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The volunteers saddling up for disabled kids
“AT THE beginning, we had a child with cerebral palsy. It had taken some time for her to have the confidence to go on a…
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‘Special and welcoming’ Salsa Beauty celebrates 20 years
A ‘SPECIAL and welcoming space’ at Salsa Beauty Rooms in Mossley was celebrated as the salon reached its 20th anniversary. Sarah Wilde and Sally Beswick invited clients old…
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Open verdict on Saddleworth couple’s reservoir deaths
A SADDLEWORTH couple drowned in their car after it crashed through their property and into a nearby reservoir, an inquest has heard. But a definitive…
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Diggle Brass Band seeks new MD as popular Sean steps down
DIGGLE Brass Band is bidding a fond farewell to their Musical Director Sean Conway who has brought an ‘incredible period of growth, success, and unforgettable…
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Circus to bring family fun and thrills to Diggle on Father’s Day
ENJOY a Father’s Day with a twist – and a few other acrobatics and eye-catching skills – as a circus comes to town. Friends of…
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Registration now open for 2026 Saddleworth Village Olympics
THE TIME has come for the children of Saddleworth to lace up and line up, with registration for the Saddleworth Village Olympics now open for…
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Hotel’s shepherd huts to stay after wheel-y good application
A SADDLEWORTH hotel has been allowed to keep three shepherd huts in its grounds after proving the wheels had not fallen off. Grains Bar was…
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Saddleworth Medical Practice celebrates ‘good’ rating
A SADDLEWORTH surgery is celebrating after it achieved a ‘good’ rating at its latest inspection. And the Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised Saddleworth Medical Practice’s…
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Historic Dobcross mill to be converted to holiday lets and workspace
A DOBCROSS mill is to be converted into 11 holiday lets and a workspace because, simply, doing something is better than doing nothing. Brownhill Bridge,…
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Joint Ownership Explained: Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common
When purchasing a property with another person, one of the most important decisions you will make is how the beneficial interest in the property will…
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Why Huddersfield Grammar School feels like home: Head Students share their journey
Advertisement feature What is it really like to be a student at Huddersfield Grammar School? Head Students Chloé and Sophia offer an insight into life…
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White Hart regulars recreate historic pub photograph 80 years on
Regulars at one of Saddleworth’s oldest pubs have stepped back in time by recreating a photograph believed to have been taken 80 years ago. Customers,…
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Oldham residents invited to make sporting history as Tour de France Femmes volunteers
Residents across Oldham are being encouraged to play their part in sporting history by signing up to volunteer for the Tour de France Femmes avec…
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Dobcross Youth Band honours beloved librarian during poignant Whit Friday celebrations
A cherished Saddleworth tradition took on added significance this year as Dobcross Youth Band paused to remember one of its most dedicated supporters during Whit…
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Local writer turns Peter Pan story into chilling thriller
A CARE worker has swapped case notes for crime fiction after writing a dark psychological thriller inspired by grief, online influence and the hidden struggles facing young…
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Celebrations and realism as Uppermill FC elevated into non-league pyramid
SADDLEWORTH is now home to a club in football’s non-league pyramid after Uppermill FC were promoted. Now more hard work begins after years of it…
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Walker rescued from challenging path near Dovestones after fall
A WALKER had to be rescued from the rocky terrain of Birchen Clough near Dovestones after suffering a fall. Volunteers from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team…
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Saddleworth church to be converted to restaurant and spa, with outdoor swimming pool
A FORMER Saddleworth church will be converted into a restaurant and spa, with a swimming pool created outside, after planning permission was granted. And its…
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Whit Friday details confirmed for Saddleworth and Oldham
WHIT Friday organisers have confirmed the key details for this year’s Saddleworth and Oldham District band contests, which take place on Friday, May 29. The…
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#42 High St brings brunch, cocktails and premium dining to the heart of Uppermill
Advertisement Feature At #42 High St in Uppermill, the focus is simple – quality food, great drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps customers returning…
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Saddleworth artist shortlisted for prestigious international Football Art Prize
A Saddleworth artist has been selected for a major international art exhibition after being shortlisted from more than 900 entries worldwide in the Football Art…
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Mossley artist completes stunning bridge transformation from graffiti eyesore to desert dream
For years, a graffiti-covered public footbridge in Mossley was considered an eyesore. Now, thanks to local artist Lawrie Williams, it has been transformed into a…
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National fashion competition final is ‘proudest moment’ for Oldham College student
A FASHION student from Oldham College says reaching a prestigious national competition final is ‘one of the proudest moments’ she has had. Melissa Kelly, who studies…
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Free activities and food boost through Mahdlo Youth Zone thanks to FCHO
YOUNG people across the borough are benefitting from free activities and food after First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) joined forces with Mahdlo Youth Zone. The…
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Police sergeant praises Community Speed Watch Team’s productive work
SADDLEWORTH’S Community Speed Watch Team is gearing up to do more good work in the area after a successful month of tackling speeding drivers. Andy…
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Saddleworth set to continue Whit Friday traditions in the sun
SADDLEWORTH is gearing up to continue its popular annual Whit Friday traditions – and this year looks like a rare occasion when the sun will…
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25th birthday celebrations for Off The Rails Comedy Club
A DOUBLE bill of comedy shows will mark a special milestone as Greenfied’s Off The Rails Comedy Club turns 25. Starting from humble beginnings, the…
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Oldham Council stalemate leaves Borough without Mayor or Leader
OLDHAM Council has been left in chaos after a Mayor could not be agreed, with talk of a ‘shambles.’ That also leaves the authority without…
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