KEVIN Sinfield was not the only person living in Saddleworth to complete the 101-mile course. And David Spencer’s endurance wowed the former rugby league professional,…
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Dean’s magic putter helps land Mountain prize
DEAN Jagger’s magic putter proved the difference as he landed the Mountain Ash, the final major of the season at Saddleworth Golf Club. Two shots…
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Matchplay champions crowned
JOHN Lacey and Jade Jackson have been crowned club champions at Saddleworth Golf Club after winning the men and women’s matchplay knockouts. And it was…
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Schools host holiday camps
THERE was wall-to-wall netball locally during the half-term break. Saddleworth Netball Club held a week-long camp at two local schools. And the club ventured further…
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Netball club back on court
SADDLEWORTH Netball Club was formed in 2012 with the objective of finding, supporting and developing the next generation of local talent. Since its inception, the…
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Rugby player Paul was secret poet
UNKNOWN to family and friends, former Oldham Rugby Union Club player Paul Heginbotham was a secret poet. Following Paul’s sudden death aged 63, his family…
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Covid means try-ing times fundraising for youngsters’ tour
COVID-19 has disrupted the fundraising of Saddleworth Rangers Under-14s for their tour of Spain. With little more than six months until departure, the lads have…
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Anniversary celebrated in style
RANGERS celebrated in style even though their 90th birthday celebrations were delayed from last year by the Covid-19 pandemic. Players past and present, family, friends…
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Saddleworth seal silverware
ANOTHER successful rugby tournament saw Saddleworth School Year 11 emerge unbeaten in the Oldham Schools’ event against Waterhead, Crompton House and Bluecoat. It was a…
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Year 10 netball rally success
SADDLEWORTH School’s Year 10 team finished runners-up in the Oldham Schools’ Netball Rally which was hosted by Crompton House. It was the team’s first fixture…
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One-club Luke Hargreaves leaves Delph after 30 years
LOYAL one-club cricketer Luke Hargreaves has left Delph after a 30-year playing stint. The 42-year-old, a Delpher since birth and who lived in the village…
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Rugby legend to undertake new Motor Neurone Disease charity run
RUGBY legend Kevin Sinfield is preparing for his most ambitious charity run yet to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. Last year’s seven…
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Serial winner Gary Pemberton retires from cricket aged 50
GARY Pemberton, one of the most decorated players in local cricket, has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 50. Delph’s second…
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Craig Ramadhin reaches 50 not out
FRIAREMERE cricketer Craig Ramadhin has reached a landmark after completing 50 consecutive seasons playing for the club. Though Craig has reached the age of 65…
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End of an era as Taylor moves on into non-league football
SPRINGHEAD-RAISED Chris Taylor’s illustrious career in the EFL appears to be over “in the blink of an eye” after the 34-year-old signed for non-league club…
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Latics Latest Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
COULD a successful Emirates FA Cup run provide the catalyst for improved fortunes in the league as Oldham Athletic battle to hold on to their…
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New book offers hope to long-suffering supporters
AS Oldham Athletic battle to remain in the EFL, perhaps long-suffering fans should draw comfort from Mike Keegan’s new book. ‘This Is How It Feels:…
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Rugby teams triumph
SADDLEWORTH School conquered all before them in an inter schools’ rugby tournament at Oldham RUFC. They fielded two Year 8 sides, red and blue, in…
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Challenging start for Diggle FC
DIGGLE FC’S two senior teams have endured challenging starts to their Huddersfield League campaigns. The first team sits second bottom after posting one win and…
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Year 7 team crowned cricket champions
SADDLEWORTH were crowned Oldham schools’ cricket champions defeating Hulme in last year’s belated Year 7 final at Werneth. In reply to Hulme’s 70-7, Saddleworth reached…
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Latics Latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
THERE is a theory within football that teams need to play 10 matches at the start of the season before you can accurately determine their…
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England legend lent a helping hand at Uppermill FC
UPPERMILL FC pulled off a coup by adding Manchester United and England legend Jack Rowley to their management team. The season was 1981-82 and Rowley,…
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Vikings raid Roughyeds to sign four players
FOUR players who were regulars in the Oldham side that was relegated from the Betfred Championship at the end of the 2021 season have left…
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Daniel lands inaugural junior district golf title
SADDLEWORTH hosted the inaugural Oldham and District Junior Golf Championship which was won by Crompton and Royton’s Daniel Melling. It was staged by Saddleworth junior…
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Oldham RUFC survive late collapse but hold on to beat Liverpool Collegiate
OLDHAM RUFC 34, LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE 29 OLDHAM RUFC edged a high-scoring ADM Premiership fixture against Liverpool Collegiate at Manor Park where they almost threw away…
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Motor racer Phil changes track to join new team
A NEW chapter in the motor racing career of Austerlands’ Phil McGarty is about to unfold. Denshaw-raised Phil will be having the first race for…
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Latics latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
PROTESTS against Oldham Athletic’s unpopular owner Abdallah Lemsagam have intensified after a bitterly disappointing start to the season and have this week sparked an open…
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Birdie at last decisive for Captain’s winner Denise
A BIRDIE on the 36th and final hole proved decisive as Denise Brown won Captain’s Prize for Ladies at Saddleworth Golf Club for a second…
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Goalkeeper’s safe hands help win bowls competition
THE Covid-19 hit bowling section of Dobcross Band Club held its first club competition since 2019 which was won by footballer Cameron Mason. None were…
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Football’s coming home for 3Ds
MANY of Saddleworth 3Ds team will no longer have a nomadic existence as the club has found a new home in the area. The club’s…
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Olympic gold celebrated in Saddleworth
JOE Choong’s Olympic Games gold medal in the modern pentathlon was celebrated in Saddleworth. Watching in Lydgate was Joe’s girlfriend Olivia Green, herself one of…
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Oldham Athletic – latest news from Boundary Park
A NEW season but the same old story for Oldham Athletic who were beaten 1-0 at home by Newport County in their opening match in…
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Bell rings out loudly for women in cup
SADDLEWORTH have enjoyed a triple success in the Manchester and District Golf Alliance’s Bell Cup. Team captain Anne Head was delighted with victories against Ashton,…
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Local football clubs to feature in new book
FOLLOWING the success of John Gilder’s first book on amateur football in Oldham, which sold out in 14 days, he is publishing a second volume…
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