A NEW women’s mental health support group in Oldham is helping local women find comfort, connection and understanding. She Matters – Oldham was founded in…
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Saddleworth Crimewatch groups’ impact highlighted on BBC show
SADDLEWORTH security groups’ work is now on a national stage after it was featured by the BBC. The Saddleworth West and Lees Crimewatch branch of…
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Objections over latest Stonebreaks proposals
CONTENTIOUS plans to place a much-reduced number of homes on land in Saddleworth have attracted several objections. Original plans to build more than 150 at…
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Plan to incorporate apartments above Springhead business
APARTMENTS will be placed above a Springhead business if planning permission is granted. And a downturn in demand has led to the proposal for Garforth…
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Villagers brave weather to bring Christmas spirit to Springhead
A WET and windy night did not spoil the Christmas spirit as Springhead came together for their village lights switch-on. There was a great turn…
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Grand Opening weekend to show off new look at The Peels Arms Springhead
AN exciting line-up of live entertainment is in store as The Peels Arms Springhead holds a Grand Opening weekend after extensive works. The pub, on…
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Join Litter Heroes to tackle more rubbish and grot spots
GROT spots and unsightly rubbish are being targeted by community heroes in a bid to keep Lees, Springhead and Grotton clean and tidy. LSG Litter…
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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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New Super League contract for Saddleworth rugby league product Tom
SADDLEWORTH rugby league product Tom Whitehead has been rewarded for his performances with a new contract at Super League side Warrington Wolves. The 21-year-old, who…
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Property of the week: Jackson Meadows, Springhead
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area. Presented to the market for sale…
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Springhead IT firm urges others to support community with good deeds
A KIND-HEARTED Springhead company is encouraging others to support local charities and their community after seeing the difference their ’20 Good Deeds’ initiative has made.…
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Property of the Week: Laureates Place, Springhead
In association with Kirkham Property, Saddleworth THIS charming weavers cottage situated over three floors is located in a quaint hamlet setting of Wood Brook in…
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Schoolgirl’s design inspires new look for community group
A YOUNG girl’s impressive design has been chosen as the new logo of a community group keeping three areas in and around Saddleworth free of…
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Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ to host charity biker meet
A SPRINGHEAD car garage is gearing up to host a motorbike meet, which local hero Frank Rothwell is also set to join. It’s being organised…
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Community good deeds pledge marks 20th anniversary for Springhead’s Aspect IT
SPRINGHEAD-based tech firm Aspect IT is celebrating two decades in business by completing 20 deeds to positively impact the lives of those in the community.…
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50 years of social work uncovered in Springhead author’s latest book
FIVE decades of social work experience are laid bare in an informative and thought-provoking book by a Springhead-based author. The second edition of ‘Critical Social…
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The litter heroes keeping three areas tidy
A COMMUNITY group is continuing to make a difference in keeping three areas in and around Saddleworth tidy and free of litter. LSG Litter Heroes…
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Job Vacancy: Deputy Steward, Springhead Sports and Social Club
Springhead Sports and Social Club, 136 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 5SN We are currently looking for a Deputy Steward/Stewardess to join us working alongside…
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25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
A 25-mile walk over 10 hours was the latest challenge for determined fundraiser Sarah Tate – and she is already gearing up to tackle a…
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Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ raises thousands for servicemen’s charity with car restoration
SPRINGHEAD’S own Auto Lass is celebrating after raising thousands of pounds for servicemen’s charity Help For Heroes by raffling off a classic car. Jody Bevan…
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Saddleworth’s ‘living trees’ can grow Christmas spirit
SADDLEWORTH neighbourhoods may have a smaller Christmas focal point this year but their living trees will make things bigger and better in the long run.…
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Saddleworth distillery on the move
AN award-winning distillery in Lees will be moving to a new home next year as it seeks to expand. Defiance Spirits has been based at…
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Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ provides Help For Heroes with classic car restoration
A SPRINGHEAD car garage is giving an ‘old boy’ a new lease of life and helping servicemen’s charity Help For Heroes by raffling it off.…
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Parish Council objects to Springhead broadband pole
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has joined concerned residents in voicing its objection to a proposal to install a new 15-metre communications pole in Springhead. IX Wireless…
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Notorious road junction set for sight improvements
SAFETY work is taking place at a Saddleworth road junction around which two cyclists were killed. Louise Harrott, from Dukinfield, and Philip Horsfall, of Manchester,…
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Campaigners celebrate as Planning Inspector overturns ‘cutting a valley in two’
PEOPLE opposed to plans to divert a footpath so it can make way for a controversial Saddleworth housing development are celebrating after its approval was…
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Springhead is site for new life-saving defibrillator
THREE new life-saving defibrillators have been installed in Saddleworth and Oldham thanks to the work and donations of local organisations and councillors. Great Places, Wates…
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Organisers want biggest Village Olympics ever
ORGANISERS of the Saddleworth Village Olympics hope 2023 can see its biggest ever – beating last year. 2022’s edition saw an amazing 1,089 children take…
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Lees supermarket to be redeveloped
A SUPERMARKET giant has been granted planning permission to redevelop a now empty store in Lees. Aldi will extend the former Co-operative store and knock…
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Saddleworth singers to host Zumba fundraiser
ALL are welcome to join the Saddleworth Singers at their latest event as they host a Zumba fundraiser. The event will take place on Saturday,…
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Saddleworth schools receive big name backing for traffic scheme
TWO SADDLEWORTH schools are part of a scheme designed to make the roads around them safer and healthier. And it has received the backing of…
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Elf-y state for Lees hunt winners
CHILDREN have been rewarded for helping reunite Santa Claus with toys after mischievous elves left them around Lees, Springhead and Grotton. After they took one…
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Poor insulation costing people in the area millions
PEOPLE in the area are paying out more than £30 million above what they should be to heat their homes because of poor insulation, new…
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Festive fayre coming to Springhead
GET festive at a Christmas Fayre at Springhead Congregational Church, Radcliffe Street on Saturday, December 3 from 11am – 2pm. There will be various stalls…
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