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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Festive market returns to Lees
CHRISTMAS spirit spread throughout Lees as the village held its festive market. Stalls were dotted around the area – including at Milan Bar, and the…
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Springing into action as Openreach faces criticism over cabling work
RESIDENTS in Springhead forced Openreach into a U-turn after plans to introduce telegraph poles and overhead fibre cables into their area. But in another area,…
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How to detect a malicious or spam email
By Hannah Dooley Marketing Executive for Aspect IT Malicious spam emails are often referred to as phishing attacks, where cybercriminals send a deceptive email to…
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Is outdated tech holding your business back?
By Hannah Dooley, Marketing Executive for Aspect IT WHEN was the last time you updated your business technology? Have you ever wondered why so many…
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Five tips to make your phone battery last longer
By Hannah Dooley Marketing Executive for Aspect IT Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. Find…
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Emily loses locks for charity
A KIND-HEARTED young girl from Springhead has chopped off her long locks to raise £604 for charity. Emily Mannings, eight, decided to cut her hair…
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Wellness scheme helps boost health and morale at Aspect IT
A FORWARD-THINKING technology firm is supporting employees with their mental and physical health by launching a wellness scheme. The initiative encourages staff at Aspect IT,…
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Community invited to ‘Piece It Together’ with new jigsaw exchange drop-ins
THE pieces are falling into place nicely for a jigsaw exchange scheme which is launching new drop-in sessions in Springhead due to popular demand. Cheryl…
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Tour victory for Oliver
SPRINGHEAD’S Oliver Chapman was victorious in the first Northern Junior Golf Tour event of the season. The 10-year-old pupil at St Anne’s CE Lydgate Primary…
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Olly’s injury scare and ‘sleepless nights’ before Challenge Cup final
OLLY Russell admitted to having sleepless nights before Huddersfield Giants’ appearance in the final of rugby league’s Challenge Cup. The 23-year-old scrum half, from Springhead,…
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New book recalls Saddleworth’s brave speedway hero
FOR a Yorkshireman, Clem Beckett had the misfortune of being born on the ‘wrong side’ of the Pennines, with the nearest White Rose town being…
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Jubilee celebrations raise roof at Springhead Sports and Social Club
THE four-day Jubilee bank holiday got off to a fantastic start with a special event at the Springhead Sports and Social Club on Wednesday, June…
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Jubilee celebrations bring joy to Knowsley Junior School
KNOWSLEY Junior School in Springhead turned red, white and blue for a special Indoor Street Party to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Pupils tucked into…
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Community invited to ‘Piece It Together’ with new jigsaw exchange drop-ins
THE pieces are falling into place nicely for a jigsaw exchange scheme which is launching new drop-in sessions in Springhead due to popular demand. Cheryl…
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COLUMN: Self care for office workers
By Hannah Dooley, Marketing Executive for Aspect IT APRIL is National Stress Awareness Month which was created to increase public awareness around the causes of…
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Get stylish at Rubeus
GET the latest hair styles, eyebrow shaping and even nose waxing at the new Rubeus barbers in Lees. Ellie Rogers, 23, opened the doors to…
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Community rallies against quarry development plans
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has added its voice to residents’ objections against plans for up to 158 homes to be built in Springhead Quarry. The proposal…
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New signs spread the love in villages
NEW artwork is on display in Lees, Springhead and Grotton, celebrating the villages and people in them. Councillors Sam Al-Hamdani and Mark Kenyon funded the…
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Communities help crime watch groups flourish
NEW community crime watch groups in Grotton, Springhead and Lees are helping to support the areas and prevent crime just eight weeks after being formed.…
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New group is Reaching out to community
A NEW community group is going from strength to strength as it brings opportunities for socialisation and experiences to the elderly, vulnerable and isolated as…
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Stoneleigh House care home “requires improvement” says latest inspection
A SPRINGHEAD residential care home “requires improvement” according to a report published by the health watchdog. The Care Quality Commission raised concerns into service issues…
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COLUMN: When dating met technology by AspectIT
By Hannah Dooley, Marketing Executive for Aspect IT Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. Find…
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New groups to help take action against crime in Grotton, Lees and Springhead
COMMUNITY crime watch groups have been set up in Grotton, Lees and Springhead to help tackle crime following a spate of burglaries in the areas.…
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Night Owls to have hoot with Laurel and Hardy
A NEW film club celebrating the lives and works of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy is set to launch in Springhead. Appreciation clubs and societies…
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Community policing meeting called in Grotton to help take action against crime
A MEETING is being held in Grotton to discuss launching a community crime watch group for the area and find effective ways to tackle rising…
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Sensory storytelling sessions bring book-load of fun for families
INTERACTIVE and sensory storytelling sessions are bringing a book-load of fun to Saddleworth for babies, toddlers and their parents. The ‘Adventure Babies’ sessions will be…
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Plans for 234 houses in Springhead submitted
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 234 homes to be built in Springhead have been lodged. Proposals to build a £3 million road and up to 265 homes…
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