COUNCILLORS have questioned if Saddleworth’s community toilet scheme is flushed with success. But rather than pull the chain on the long-standing initiative, they intend loo-king…
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New arrivals as baby store reopens
THERE is not just one but two new arrivals at a popular babywear store in Uppermill as it extends its family of collections and re-opens…
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Care company helps Elijah celebrate 100th birthday
WHEN Elijah Debnam turned 100 years old on June 22 there were special celebrations for the occasion thanks to staff at his care company. The…
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Doors are open once more at Old Library businesses
LOCKDOWN during a worldwide pandemic might seem a challenging time to launch a new business – but that has not deterred the determined new tenants…
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Weaver and Wilde help brew up a return
*Advertisement feature UPPERMILL’S High Street is slowly but surely returning to normal – and Weaver and Wilde is among those leading it. After initially launching…
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Man stabbed after street disturbance in Uppermill
A MALE was stabbed but escaped serious injury after a street disturbance in Uppermill. The Independent understands the flashpoint took place close to Saddleworth Museum.…
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Uppermill writer makes Shakespeare subject of his own comedy
THE comedies of William Shakespeare are well-loved around the world – and now an Uppermill author has written one about the great bard himself. Jan…
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Time to close the doors at Pause a Second
THE time has come for a popular Uppermill shop to hang up its wellies, gloves, hats, Crocs, FitFlops and more after 25 years on the…
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Bridge over Uppermill road to be removed after crack appeared
A BRIDGE that crosses a Saddleworth road is in the process of being removed after a crack appeared in its structure. But there have been…
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Saddleworth Parish Council: Councillors help lift community spirit during coronavirus lockdown
SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillors are working hard to share community spirit and help locals as the coronavirus lockdown continues. Councillors are taking part in meetings online…
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14 miles for 14 smiles: Uppermill FC organises fundraising challenge for NHS
UPPERMILL FC is fundraising for NHS hospitals and charities in Greater Manchester. They have organised a 14 miles running/walking challenge over a seven-day period in…
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Footballers get to heart of the matter
MEMBERS of a walking football team have been given lessons in making sure they can deal with emergencies caused by heart problems – after seeing…
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First steps underway for church restoration
THE first key steps are underway to restore an iconic parish church to its former glory.Vital work has begun on the famous East Window of…
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Hats-off! Boutique serves up breakfast boost during coronavirus crisis
AN UPPERMILL boutique is the latest to rally behind a community coming to terms with the massive impact COVID-19 is inflicting on daily life. Sara…
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Public urged to back re-opening of popular Uppermill footpath
ANOTHER concerted effort is being made to re-open a public footpath in Uppermill inaccessible for more than six years. Now campaigners hope residents and ramblers…
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Knowsley Junior School turns back time for Victorian Week
THE cane was back at Knowsley Junior School – but thankfully only briefly as pupils and staff turned back time for Victorian Week. The annual…
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Luke’s long and winding road
INTREPID Luke Viney took a really long and winding road to propose to his true love.The youngest member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team competed in…
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Barber’s unique wallpaper embraces history
Alexander Nicholas barber shop in Uppermill is turning heads thanks to its unique wallpaper design.Business owner Debra Milovanovic embraced the heritage of the modest establishment…
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Guest of honour the Gruffalo opens Swan Meadow Nurseries’ expansion
THE Gruffalo made a special trip out of the woods to open Swan Meadow Nurseries’ new state-of-the-art classroom at their Cottage Nursery in Delph.He was…
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Extinction Rebellion goes local
THE emergence of Extinction Rebellion in 2018 now has a voice locally with the formation of a Mossley and Saddleworth Group.Unlike some high-profile demonstrations, including…
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Future proofing new school success with help from Co-op shoppers
A NEW school for children with autism being built in Greenfield is one of three organisations to benefit from the latest rounding of funding from…
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Double delight as Authentic expands for fifth birthday
THERE was double delight as popular gift shop Authentic in Uppermill moved to larger premises as it celebrated its fifth birthday. The shop was opened…
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Festive flood of Santas dash through Saddleworth to raise more than £10,000 for charities
A FESTIVE flood of red filled the streets of Saddleworth as this year’s Santa Dash raised more than £10,000 for charities. The fifth year of…
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Deja brew! There’s a new coffee shop in Uppermill to go Wilde about
NESTLED between two of Uppermill’s long-standing pubs is the newest addition to the High Street’s social scene. Weaver and Wilde coffee shop, tucked between the…
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Bishop blesses Sola Fide CE Trust
THE Bishop of Middleton has given his blessing to Sola Fide CE Trust and its move to office premises in Uppermill.The Right Reverend Mark Davies…
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Calls for Uppermill to host Remembrance Sunday service as alternative to Pots and Pans ceremony
AN additional Remembrance Sunday service could be staged in Uppermill next year. Hundreds of locals make an annual trip to the monument at Pots and…
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Fairey Band brings Christmas Cracker concert to Uppermill
ENJOY a Christmas Cracker of a concert as The Fairey Band comes to Uppermill Civic Hall.On Saturday, December 7 the famous brass band will take…
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What’s on at Saddleworth Museum
THERE is a host of events lined up at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. On Sunday, November 10 is the monthly Farmers Market from 9am to…
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It only takes a minute! Win tickets for top Take That tribute
RE-LIVE more than a quarter of a century of Take That history at Uppermill Civic Hall on Saturday, February 8.Widely regarded as the number one…
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Businesses and charity team up to Paint Uppermill Pink for Prevent Breast Cancer
BUSINESSES up and down the high street helped to ‘Paint Uppermill Pink’ for a week to raise funds and awareness for Prevent Breast Cancer. The…
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IF you suddenly discovered, after 25 years of wedlock, you had never been legally married to your spouse what would you do? Furthermore, what would…
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Life-saving equipment in place thanks to determined couple
UPPERMILL now has another life saving defibrillator thanks to a determined couple and the generous community. Audrey and Graham Lee launched a campaign to raise…
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Pistols and Ramonas to pack ‘em in at Civic Hall
THEY are described as the world’s foremost tribute to the Sex Pistols and are back in Uppermill this month for a night of punk nostalgia.The…
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Meet the Beech Boys! “Measure Twice, Cut Once” at the Weavers Factory
Graduate furniture designers Jack-Victor Westerdale and Ivon Haywood are launching their first ever furniture range at the Weavers Factory from Saturday 6th September. The two…
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