ONE OF Saddleworth’s smallest primary schools has pledged to bring about urgent changes after a damning Ofsted report. Friezland Primary School in Greenfield has slipped…
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Friends of Bright Futures School to host a ground-breaking autism conference
A GROUND-BREAKING conference on relationship-based approaches for autism is to be hosted this summer by Friends of Bright Futures School (FBFS). FBFS, the parent/teacher association of…
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Uncertain future for new school in Saddleworth after judicial review decision
PLANS FOR a new £19.2 million Saddleworth School in Diggle have been thrown into chaos after Oldham Council suffered an embarrassing High Court defeat. Mr…
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Waiting game over new Saddleworth School decision
CAMPAIGNERS ARE anxiously awaiting the decision of the judicial review over the planning application for a new Saddleworth School in Diggle. Oldham Council’s planning committee…
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Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham make special visit to Bright Futures School in Grasscroft
THE MAYOR and Mayoress of Oldham were guests of honour at a special visit to Bright Futures School for children with autism in Grasscroft. Mayor…
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Pre-consultation for new Greenfield Primary extend after computer glitch
A computer glitch has forced red faced Oldham Council bosses to extend the pre-consultation process for another contentious Saddleworth school re-development. Council chiefs want to…
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Friends of Bright Futures School to host Lionel Richie Tribute Night fundraiser
THE SOUND of Lionel Richie will be brought to Saddleworth this month at a tribute night in aid of a Grasscroft School for children with…
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Grasscroft school for children with autism to serve up treats at coffee morning for Macmillan
DEDICATED PARENTS and teachers from a Grasscroft school for children with autism are throwing on their baking aprons and creating a whole range of delicious…
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Third award for fairtrade Friezland Primary School
SOCIAL-MINDED pupils at Friezland Primary are celebrating after receiving their third ‘Fair Achiever’ award for supporting Fairtrade. A committee of children, parents, staff and community…
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Return for lollipop lady as part of new Greenfield Primary School expansion?
A GREENFIELD school set to more than double in size by 2024 is considering re-instating a crossing patrol axed as a cost cutting measure to…
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Campaigners criticise new Saddleworth School process “disgrace” as application must be reconsidered
CAMPAIGNERS HAVE labelled Oldham Council’s process to get a new Saddleworth School a “disgrace” after it was announced the approved planning application must be reconsidered.…
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Residents raise concerns over new Greenfield Primary School
UPDATE: The application for a new Greenfield Primary School has been temporarily withdrawn while some amendments are made by the applicant. An Oldham Council spokesman…
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Save Diggle Action Group plans walk to highlight “preposterous” road plans for new school
AN ACTION group is urging people to take to the streets for a ‘walk in’ to highlight the “preposterous” road plans around a new £19.2…
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Saddleworth School sends donations plea to parents
SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL has sent a letter to parents requesting donations as their spending has been affected by cuts. The letter, headed ‘your investment, their future’,…
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Manchester High School for Girls celebrates best ever A-level results
A TOP high school for girls is celebrating after making history by achieving the most successful set of A-level examination results in their 141-year existence.…
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Diggle villagers stunned by row over children’s Wendy house
A DIGGLE mum has accused Oldham planners of double standards after being ordered to tear down her heartbroken children’s playhouse. Angry Jenna Hulme has vowed…
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Advice from the FSB: Business attitudes towards school leavers
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in…
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Millbrook residents visit Mossley Hollins to compare education over the decades
OLD AND young came together at a top secondary school to compare their differing experiences of education over the decades. Mossley Hollins High School welcomed…
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Consultation period extended over new school in Diggle
PROTESTS BY a Parish Councillor and villagers have led to an extension of a consultation period on Saddleworth’s new £19 million secondary school. Cllr Keith…
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Arsonists set fire at Diggle Shaw Pallet Works
MINDLESS ARSONISTS set fire to the disused Shaw Pallet Works in Diggle earmarked for the new £19million Saddleworth School. Emergency services were alerted to the…
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Dobcross residents turned out in force with concerns over village ‘rat-run’
MORE THAN 120 Dobcross residents turned out in force to put forward their concerns about their village being turned into a ‘rat run’ by traffic.…
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Diggle businesses offer creative courses to inspire Saddleworth pupils
TWO CREATIVE Diggle businesses are offering exciting chances for Saddleworth School students to get hands on at an array of new sessions. Sub Pressure Studios,…
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St Anne’s unveil tranquil new peace garden
A TRANQUIL Peace Garden has been officially unveiled at St Anne’s Lydgate Primary School in a special ceremony. Headmistress Jane Fraser was joined by all…
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Public meeting called in Dobcross over traffic concerns around new Saddleworth School
A PUBLIC information meeting is to be held in Dobcross over residents’ worries about increased traffic on their roads. Issues surround growing concerns the impact…
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Greeks, goodies and guests at Knowsley Primary School
YEAR THREE pupils turned back time at Knowsley Primary School in Springhead as they took part in an Ancient Greece day. They had been studying…
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Friezland Primary celebrates centenary with family events and fond memories
FRIEZLAND PRIMARY School wants locals to get in touch with fond memories of their time there as they celebrate their 100-year anniversary. The school is…
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