A SADDLEWORTH speed demon is loving the thrill of the Chase after taking the next step of his career by winning a prestigious scholarship. Chase…
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Businesses boost Oldham Netball Club with sponsorship
SADDLEWORTH businesses are doing their bit to make sure Oldham’s netball aces remain among the country’s best with new sponsorship deals. Dobcross-based Bladen Electrical will…
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How Saddleworth siblings’ rivalry can help Warrington in Super League
JOSH Thewlis may have his sights set on becoming a wonder at Warrington, but his ambitions are grown in Grasscroft. For the Saddleworth rugby league…
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Roughyeds facing liquidation
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham’s rugby club could be facing liquidation after being summoned to court over debt issues. Rumours have been…
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Roughyeds appear in crisis as Mike Ford quits
OLDHAM Rugby League Club appears to be in chaos after director of rugby Mike Ford resigned. And the Saddleworth-based former player admitted ‘the direction of…
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Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal
OLDHAM’S title-winning netball club will now look the part after scoring an exclusive three-year partnership with performance sportswear brand VX3. The current national Premier League…
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Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge
KEVIN Sinfield heading out on another physical challenge so soon after finishing one? His pal says do not rule it out. For Darrel Rogers believes…
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Former professional footballer Dan Gardner inspires pupils at Oldham special school
After nearly two decades in professional football, former Celtic, Oldham, Wigan and Doncaster midfielder Dan Gardner has swapped the pitch for the classroom, where he…
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Kevin Sinfield set to be back on Saddleworth’s street after latest fundraising challenge
KEVIN Sinfield could be forgiven for wanting to give his legs a rest after completing his latest mammoth fundraising challenge. But expect him back on…
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Saddleworth’s first boxing club hopes to prove a knockout
Images by GGC Media SADDLEWORTH can now punch its weight after the area’s first boxing club opened its doors. YFG has set up in what…
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New off-field dawn for Uppermill FC
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club is taking the next step in its development by going legal. Uppermill FC may be close to the top of life…
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Saddleworth spirit helps Kevin Sinfield ahead of latest physical challenge
IT MAY be hilly all the time. It may be cold, wet and windy a lot of the time, but Saddleworth’s warmth has given Kevin…
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Saddleworth Rangers calls on community to back appeal for Jamaica hurricane victims
KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth Rangers is calling on the community to support their collection of supplies to send to hurricane victims in Jamaica. The rugby club, based…
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Oldham Athletic sign former England under-18 international Dynel Simeu
OLDHAM have snapped up 23-year-old defender with League Two experience after a spell in Albania at Teuta Former Carlisle United defender Dynel Simeu has made…
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Uppermill FC curries favour with new sponsorship deal
A SADDLEWORTH football club has linked up with one of the area’s culinary institutions in a new sponsorship deal. Uppermill FC will now feature the…
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Support Mahdlo Youth Zone with spooktacular Halloween Half Marathon
PULL on your running shoes to tackle one of the UK’s toughest half marathons and also raise money to help give young people the opportunities…
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Uppermill ends up smiling after bowling success
A SADDLEWORTH team has bowled over the opposition to get its hands on a prestigious trophy. Uppermill Bowling Club’s B side headed into Tameside to…
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Kevin Sinfield opens 40th year of Saddleworth Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH received a sprinkling of stardust as its Olympics were opened – with local hero Kevin Sinfield doing the honours. And there was a nod…
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No Dodging the success of Saddleworth Village Olympics with new club
SADDLEWORTH’S famed Village Olympics has seen spin-off success with the creation of the area’s own dodgeball team. And as the event approaches its 40th anniversary,…
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Saddleworth teen swings to success on the golf course
A SADDLEWORTH teenager is making his mark in the world of junior golf. Oliver Chapman, 14, is now competing at county level after being selected…
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Uppermill FC sees Inspiral Carpets shirt raise funds at home as it is sold away
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football club has scored a hit at home and away with a shirt sponsored by legendary band Inspiral Carpets. Uppermill FC has sold…
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Friarmere Cricket Club hits new heights with opening of modern training nets
By Amelia Parslow FRIARMERE Cricket Club held the official opening of their new training net facility on Friday, July 25. Players from all teams joined…
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Former Rangers player to coach next generation of Norway rugby players
A FORMER Saddleworth Rangers star is helping to develop the next generation of young rugby players in Norway. Lars Haigh, whose Norwegian-born mother Anne lives…
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Uppermill FC aims for Saturn 5 with Inspiral Carpets-sponsored kit
A SADDLEWORTH football club is ready to blast off to Saturn 5, thanks to a sponsorship agreement with indie icons Inspiral Carpets. Uppermill FC’s first…
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Oldham Active upskills fitness team to support customers using GLP-1 weight loss medications
OLDHAM Active is the first leisure provider in the UK to officially train and qualify its fitness team to deliver advice and guidance on GLP-1…
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Waterhead’s own Marc Sneyd becomes part of rugby league folklore with Wembley hat-trick
WHAT started at Waterhead now has a place in rugby league history. However, Marc Sneyd would rather not have collected a third Lance Todd Trophy…
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On your marks as registration opens for 40th Saddleworth Village Olympics
NEW sports, old favourites and healthy competition lie in store at this year’s Saddleworth Village Olympics, with registration now open. The event, in its 40th…
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How Saddleworth could taste Wembley rugby league glory – with an Australian accent
THE ACCENT definitely does not come from Saddleworth but if Luke Yates gets success at Wembley, it will certainly have played a huge role. The…
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Ex-Saddleworth School pupil and Wigan Warriors star donates signed shirt
SADDLEWORTH School was proud to welcome back former pupil and current Wigan Warriors professional Jacob Douglas, who returned to his old stomping ground to donate…
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How Wembley glory for Oldham Athletic can bring satisfaction to Saddleworth
EXPECT smiles in Saddleworth and grins in Greenfield if Oldham Athletic win at Wembley and achieve promotion back to the Football League. For while manager…
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Girl power prevails as Oldham nets national championship
IT WILL take something to drag Oldham Netball Club’s under-14 players down from cloud nine after they were crowned national champions. The squad is celebrating…
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Saddleworth sisters do it for themselves in cricket club’s first women’s team
A SADDLEWORTH cricket club has added a woman’s touch with its first ever female team. The ladies at Friarmere CC are now in the thick…
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Saddleworth-based football club to continue Mossley AFC groundshare
A SADDLEWORTH football club will continue to play its first team matches down the road at Mossley AFC. Uppermill FC has made Seel Park its…
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Ex-Oldham Athletic star links up with Saddleworth FC
A FORMER Oldham Athletic player has signed up to help the next generation of talent as Saddleworth FC celebrates its 10th anniversary. And new director…
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