KEVIN Sinfield is running through home as his final fundraising challenge takes him across familiar territory. The rugby league legend, now skills and kicking coach…
View More Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
GRAB a bargain at a ‘New To’ sale at Springhead Congregational Church on Thursday, May 7. There will be a variety of pre-loved clothing and…
View More Grab a bargain at ‘New To’ sale in Springhead
A WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth arts group is celebrating a major milestone this year, as Saddleworth Drama Centre turns 30. Based in Springhead, the centre has spent…
View More The impact of a 30-year-old Saddleworth centre
A SPRINGHEAD-RAISED author has taken a trip down memory lane in what could be her last look at home. Monique Turner visited her former secondary…
View More Springhead-raised author takes in ‘last’ home visit
THE GRANDSON of a man who died following reports of a serious assault in Springhead has been charged with his murder. Kenneh Turner, 82, passed…
View More Grandson charged with grandfather’s murder following Springhead incident
A MAN has been arrested on suspicious of attempted murder after an alleged incident in Springhead. Officers from the Greater Manchester force were called to…
View More Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after alleged Springhead assault
THE SADDLEWORTH councillor found to have recorded a private meeting that was leaked on social media admits he ‘did the wrong thing for the right…
View More Saddleworth Councillor insists meeting recording was ‘the wrong thing for the right reasons’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter SEVERAL new 20mph zones are set to be introduced on roads across Oldham — with Diggle and Springhead…
View More New 20mph zones planned across Saddleworth and Oldham to tackle speeding hotspots
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…
View More Women’s mental health group offers safe space to talk in Oldham
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…
View More Saddleworth Crimewatch groups’ impact highlighted on BBC show
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…
View More Objections over latest Stonebreaks proposals
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…
View More Plan to incorporate apartments above Springhead business
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…
View More Villagers brave weather to bring Christmas spirit to 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…
View More Grand Opening weekend to show off new look at The Peels Arms Springhead
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…
View More Join Litter Heroes to tackle more rubbish and grot spots
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…
View More Saddleworth rugby league ace Zach Eckersley admits nerves when meeting old teachers
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…
View More New Super League contract for Saddleworth rugby league product Tom
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…
View More Property of the week: Jackson Meadows, Springhead
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.…
View More Springhead IT firm urges others to support community with good deeds
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…
View More Property of the Week: Laureates Place, Springhead
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…
View More Schoolgirl’s design inspires new look for community group
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…
View More Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ to host charity biker meet
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.…
View More Community good deeds pledge marks 20th anniversary for Springhead’s Aspect IT
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…
View More 50 years of social work uncovered in Springhead author’s latest book
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…
View More The litter heroes keeping three areas tidy
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…
View More Job Vacancy: Deputy Steward, Springhead Sports and Social Club
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…
View More 25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
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…
View More Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ raises thousands for servicemen’s charity with car restoration
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.…
View More Saddleworth’s ‘living trees’ can grow Christmas spirit
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…
View More Saddleworth distillery on the move
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.…
View More Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ provides Help For Heroes with classic car restoration
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…
View More Parish Council objects to Springhead broadband pole
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,…
View More Notorious road junction set for sight improvements
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…
View More Campaigners celebrate as Planning Inspector overturns ‘cutting a valley in two’
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