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Youngsters crowned county champions
GREENFIELD Cricket Club’s Under-13s have been crowned Lancashire county champions. And on Sunday, July 11 they will be bidding for another title, northern area champions.…
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Pool league on cue to return
PLAYERS in the Saddleworth Charity Pool League aim to be potting balls again by September having been snookered since March 2020. The league has a…
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On your marks – Saddleworth Village Olympics in starting blocks after forced COVID-19 break
AS TEAM GB competitors look forward to competing at a delayed Tokyo 2020, Saddleworth youngsters are also on their marks for the return of their…
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Sue completes Chronicle Cup family double
SUE Knebel made home course knowledge count to complete a family double following her victory in the women’s Chronicle Cup. The Saddleworth member joined husband…
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Diggle pair looking for European glory
LIFTING the European Rugby Challenge Cup later this month would be special for Diggle father-and-son Mike and George Ford. George will be playing for Leicester…
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Title triumph for Tommy
MANCHESTER City’s pursuit of a treble of Premier League, Carabao Cup and Champions League continues. But there has been another less publicised triumph as City…
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Olivia strikes gold on her World Cup debut
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green and Joseph Choong claimed Great Britain’s second gold medal of UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Budapest. The British duo triumphed in the…
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Kyle high on ‘honesty’ for rugby league return
SADDLEWORTH’S Super League contingent has grown by one after Delph’s Kyle Eastmond returned to rugby league after 10 years. The Oldham-born and raised star spent…
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Grassroots sport takes a hit
GRASSROOTS sport in Saddleworth could take a big hit because of Covid-19 restrictions which has included three national lockdowns. And chairman Martin Holt fears for…
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Doyle handed contract extension by Manchester City
MANCHESTER City have handed a four-year contract extension to midfield player Tommy Doyle. The 19-year-old, the grandson of City greats Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe,…
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Saddleworth Village Olympics are cancelled for first time
AFTER much deliberation, the Saddleworth Village Olympics’ organising committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
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OCL member dances into her 93rd year at Oldham Leisure Centre
VIOLET Walpole was surprised during her weekly line dancing class by the team at Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) with celebratory cupcakes and flowers to mark…
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OCL launches online workouts suitable for all
OLDHAM Community Leisure (OCL) has launched a new online exercise option for residents, targeted specifically at those who may have reduced mobility, underlying health conditions or…
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First steps taken to grassroots football return
THE first tentative steps to a return for grassroots football have been taken. Following the Government’s relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from June 1, the Football…
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Coronation Street star Tanisha is a Warrior
CORONATION Street actress Tanisha Gorey recently revealed to the nation her love for Waterhead Warriors. The 18-year-old’s surprise disclosure came in a national newspaper article…
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Ice man Dave steps up to the hockey for fundraising walk
A MAN dressed in full ice hockey gear has become a familiar sight at the top of Grains Bar. Every day, Dave Fairbrother leaves his…
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Financial boost for young modern pentathlete Olivia
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green, one of the country’s leading modern pentathletes, has received a major funding boost. The 20-year-old has been elevated to the elite group…
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Course record smashed in Oldham Half Marathon
MOHAMMED Abu-Rezeq obliterated the seven-year-old course record as he triumphed in the Milltown Races Oldham Half Marathon. The Altrincham AC runner clocked 1hr 8min 29sec…
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Naylor’s seven-year role to end soon at Oldham RL
Head coach Scott Naylor will leave Oldham RL Club when his current contract expires at the end of this season. He is currently one of…
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Young footballers invited to get involved at Saddleworth Strikers registration day
BUDDING young footballers are invited to get involved with Saddleworth Strikers at their first ever registration day on Saturday, June 29. The family-friendly club, which was…
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Roger gives his approval to Greenfield’s new bench mark
THE Tanner family has been synonymous with cricket in Greenfield and Saddleworth for more than a century. So there was no better person than Roger…
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Keighley Cougars will be first up on new Oldham pitch
OLDHAM have announced a second pre-season game with the visit of League One rivals Keighley Cougars to the Vestacare Stadium (3pm kick-off) on Sunday, January 28.…
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Roughyeds in ‘Strictly’ mood for hospice fundraiser
OLDHAM Rugby League Club will be strongly represented when ‘Strictly’ comes to the Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday, October 20. Club chairman Chris Hamilton and…
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Rain cannot dampen Saddleworth Village Olympic spirit
THE Saddleworth Village Olympics was again a resounding success, despite organisers having to overcome challenges. The opening ceremony along with the athletics and tug-of-war had…
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Free tennis for all during ‘Great British Weekend’ on new Saddleworth Tennis Club courts
PLAYERS OF all ages are invited to pick up a racquet and try tennis for free on the fantastic new courts at Saddleworth Tennis Club…
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Olympian Nicola White makes special return to roots at Oldham Hockey Club
OLYMPIAN NICOLA White made a special visit back to her roots at Oldham Hockey Club to see the “fantastic” development inspired by her Games success.…
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New ladies dodgeball group formed in Saddleworth
A NEW ladies dodgeball club has been formed in Saddleworth. And to celebrate National Women in Sport Week, coach Erika Heginbotham has organised a free…
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Rio 2016: British pride at record-breaking medal haul
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique, final insight into how Rio de Janeiro…
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Rio 2016: Lasting legacy of the Games in Rio
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Rio 2016: Greatest show may be the most expensive
Saddleworth Independent’s sports editor Tony Bugby is reporting from his seventh Olympic Games and here he gives a unique insight into how Rio de Janeiro is…
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Dawn of new era for cricket with launch of Pennine League
IT WILL be the dawn of a new era for local cricket later this month when wickets are pitched for the launch of The J…
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Royce Franklin takes a nostalgic look back at how football has changed in the 67 years since he watched his first live match. IMMEDIATELY AFTER…
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Greenfield Primary pupils enjoy coaching from sporting greats
IT DOESN’T get much better than receiving football coaching from legend Paul Scholes and cricket from John Abrahams. The pair both visited Greenfield Primary to…
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