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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Uppermill FC repairs damaged dugouts – now to keep them decent
A SADDLEWORTH football club is celebrating success off the pitch. Well, a couple of feet away from it. For damaged dugouts at Uppermill FC have…
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Saddleworth cricketing icon Cec Wright passes away
Images by Saddleworth Independent SADDLEWORTH’S cricketing community is in mourning following the death of legendary figure Cec Wright. The 92-year-old, who retired from Uppermill Cricket…
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Victorious women’s softball cricket section seeks players for second team
Images courtesy of Saddleworth Cricket Club NEW players are invited to join the successful and expanding women’s softball cricket section at Saddleworth Cricket Club as…
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Saddleworth gets running with marathon challenge in the name of Rob Burrow
SADDLEWORTH rugby league royalty and one of the area’s pub owners will be running towards a huge fundraising total in the name of the legendary…
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Saddleworth plays huge part in Oldham Netball Club’s national success
OLDHAM is home to the country’s best amateur netball team – and its success lies in Saddleworth. For the woman coaching them, Debbie Hallas, calls…
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Saddleworth 3Ds give ‘old’ kits new life overseas
A LOCAL football club with a big heart has donated kits to those in need in Gambia and the Philippines. It’s the second time that…
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Thriving Saddleworth women’s team has kicked off in style
A LOCAL women’s football team may be just over a year old, but it’s already hitting the back of the net as a real success…
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Uppermill FC boosts community links with kit donations
A SADDLEWORTH football club has boosted its links with the community by donating brand new kits to two schools. Uppermill FC, through its Uppermill In…
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New Saddleworth Rangers coach looks to bring the good times back
MILES Greenwood hopes to turn around fortunes at Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC, with the players’ input. The former semi-professional, who turned out for Oldham, Hunslet, Halifax,…
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Oldham Active ‘excited’ to make finals of inaugural Seriously Social Awards
OLDHAM Active (Oldham Community Leisure) is ‘excited’ to be shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Leisure UK’s first ever Seriously Social Awards. The awards…
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Oldham RLFC target big crowds in rugby league’s new world
MIKE Ford is targeting as full a Boundary Park as possible as Oldham RLFC get used to rugby league’s new age. Roughyeds scored 7.00 in…
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Saddleworth rugby league ace Zach Eckersley admits nerves when meeting old teachers
ZACH Eckersley may be a rugby league star who has earned a new contract after winning two trophies in his breakthrough season. But put him…
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Uppermill FC donates kit sponsorship to local charity
A SADDLEWORTH football club is doing its bit for the community by donating a strip sponsorship to a local cause that helps families in need.…
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Saddleworth rugby league star Zach Eckersley presents shirt to former school
SADDLEWORTH School has a new item for its wall of fame after former pupil Zach Eckersley became a Wembley wonder. For the Springhead-based Wigan Warriors…
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Take on the scarily challenging Oldham Half for people with cancer this Halloween
CANCER support charity Maggie’s are on the lookout for runners to take on the challenge of the Oldham Half Marathon to support people with cancer…
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Excitement builds as Saddleworth prepares for Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH is preparing for its own showcase of athletic talent this weekend. More than 1,200 children are set to participate in the Saddleworth Village Olympics…
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Saddleworth cricketers remember Rob Jones in the best possible way
A FOUR-FIGURE sum was raised in the memory of a much-loved part of Saddleworth’s cricket community as two sides battled it out. Family bragging rights…
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Oldham RLFC target title-winning party after sealing glory
MIKE Ford admits Oldham’s League One rugby league title win is beyond even what he thought may happen. The Diggle-based former player, now managing director,…
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Retired rugby players tackle goal for cancer charity
LOCAL rugby heroes, including an Ex-Salford Academy player, are aiming to raise £10,000 through a series of charity matches for a leading cancer charity, after…
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Enjoy a Summer of Hockey with Oldham Hockey Club
AS both Great Britain men and women hockey teams secured a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics – Oldham Hockey Club are planning to celebrate…
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Top Emerging Football Talents in Greater Manchester
GREATER Manchester has long been renowned for its footballing heritage, producing some of the finest talents in the game. The 2023/24 Premier League season continued…
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Saddleworth Golf Club triumphs in Oldham and District Championship
SADDLEWORTH Golf Club celebrated a resounding victory at the Oldham and District Centenary and 36-hole District Championship, held at Werneth Golf Club. The club’s professionals…
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Uppermill FC shoots for bigger future with Mossley AFC arrangement
UPPERMILL FC have received a huge boost as they look to one day join the non-league football pyramid by agreeing to play matches at Mossley…
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More Ford family help for Oldham RLFC in promotion quest
MIKE Ford will be extending his family ties as Oldham RLFC look to get promoted. For as well as rugby union star son George, kicking…
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Rising rugby star kicks off professional career
A TALENTED student from Oldham has taken the first step in her fledgling career as a rugby player. Olivia Webb, a Year 13 Sport student…
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Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell sets one-word target for Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM Athletic are working to a one-word target for the coming football season – promotion. And there are more reasons why getting back into the…
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Grasscroft’s Josh Thewlis looking forwards after Wembley woe
FOR every winner at Wembley, there is also a loser and Josh Thewlis was left cursing. But the Grasscroft-based Warrington winger will not mope and…
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More footballing success for Saddleworth clubs
FOOTBALLING success was spread across Saddleworth this season as more teams lifted trophies. Uppermill FC may be celebrating their Manchester League glory but on the…
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Kevin Sinfield to finish fifth fundraising challenge in Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH hero Kevin Sinfield CBE is coming home with his latest fundraising challenge. And he will be literally ‘running home for Christmas.’ The rugby league…
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Saddleworth rugby league star banned for drink driving
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league star has been banned from driving after making a ‘stupid decision he will regret.’ Fenton Rogers, who plays for Super League…
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