THE FIRST rule of sport is that not everyone can come first – but at the opening ceremony of the Saddleworth Village Olympics, every child…
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Fire crews at scene of incident on Uppermill High Street
Firefighters are currently dealing with an incident at Hei Hei Eaterie on High Street in Uppermill. Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are…
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How Long Does Conveyancing Take? A Realistic Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Conveyancing is the legal and administrative process by which ownership of land or property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. In England, the…
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My first Rushcart was weird, tiring, and completely alien. I cannot wait for the the next one
SADDLEWORTH’S Rushcart Festival may have been a staple on the calendar for 50 years and the traditions it upholds are far older than that. But…
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The ‘endangered’ clog maker bringing all the bells and whistles to the Rushcart
MAKING shoes for Morris dancers is not all it is clogged up to be. That is according to Phil Howard, an ex-dancer turned clog…
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Pirates set to take over Uppermill canal for Bank Holiday weekend
Pirates will be taking to the water in Uppermill this Bank Holiday weekend as the popular Little Blue Boat returns with two days of special…
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Rushcart 2026: All you need to know as Saddleworth Morris Men mark 50th festival
The bells will be ringing, the roads will be lined and the famous cart will once again roll through Saddleworth this weekend as one of…
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Saddleworth writer launches online writing school to help aspiring authors find their voice
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED writer, actor and university lecturer is launching a new online writing school designed to make high-quality creative writing tuition accessible to people wherever…
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Saddleworth Three Peaks walkers double fundraising target to make bucket list dreams come true
SADDLEWORTH Medical Practice staff more than doubled their £1,500 fundraising target as they tackled the Saddleworth Three Peaks challenge to make the bucket lists of…
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Uppermill student ready to study the past after present day success
AN UPPERMILL student with an eye on history hopes to map out a future in a museum or an art gallery after present day A-Level exam success. …
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Activists speak out at Hiroshima memorial
PEACE activists in Saddleworth have spoken out against Andy Burnham’s plans to invest in nuclear submarines. The Prime Minister announced that the government would…
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Emotions sure to be high at Uppermill FC’s first home match in the non-league pyramid
A SADDLEWORTH football club is looking forward to its biggest home match in years – its first in the non-league pyramid. Uppermill FC began life…
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Saddleworth celebrates the white rose as it marks Yorkshire Day
THREE words summed up the depth of feeling that still exists in Saddleworth when it comes to where it stands – God save Yorkshire. After chair…
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End of an era as Lucy Cobb prepares to leave Uppermill High Street after 20 years
One of Uppermill’s best-known independent fashion retailers is preparing to close its High Street store after two decades at the heart of village life. Lucy…
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Grandpa Greene’s to close Diggle site – before being rebuilt
A SADDLEWORTH business that has become something of an institution is to close its original Diggle site. But do not think Grandpa Greene’s is disappearing…
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Hiroshima Day vigil to be held in Uppermill
Residents are being invited to gather in Uppermill this week for a Hiroshima Day vigil organised by Saddleworth Peace Group, commemorating the victims of the…
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Uppermill FC ready to rise into non-league pyramid
SADDLEWORTH is ready to take a step into the unknown as a football club enters the non-league pyramid. But nerves are the last thing on…
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Morris Men’s 50th Rushcart is set to be record event
A RECORD number of Morris sides are set to help make Saddleworth’s Rushcart festival the biggest and loudest yet in its 50th year. The popular annual…
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Unfair Dismissal: What Are Your Rights and How Long Do You Have to Make a Claim?
If you have recently been dismissed from your job, you may have only a few months to bring a legal claim. Many employees are surprised…
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Halcyon days ahead for ‘Happy Hazel’
A FLORIST’S worth of flowers, a pile of Pandora and too many bottles of fizz to count were what awaited Hazel Dutton inside Uppermill’s Civic…
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Get crafty with watermelon needle felting workshop for Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund
EXPLORE the delightful art of needle felting and make your own miniature watermelon jewellery at a unique fundraising event. The workshop, on Saturday, September 5, has been…
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Uppermill nursery celebrates first Ofsted report after transformation
A NURSERY that reopened less than two years ago after standing empty since the Covid-19 pandemic is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors awarded it top marks. …
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Folk musician to bring ‘A Feast of Folk’ to Uppermill church fundraiser
A celebrated local folk musician will take audiences on a musical journey through three centuries when he performs a special concert in Uppermill next month.…
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Orchestra legend says ‘cello’ to Uppermill
“THE MUSIC industry is completely different because of the internet. It’s a whole new situation, and in some ways, that’s also dangerous. Students’ careers will…
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The new cheesemonger on Uppermill’s High Street: Tyromancer
A NEW name on Uppermill’s High Street has a promise to stand out and incorporate an immersive experience with all five senses – through cheese. …
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Uppermill canal walks and boat trips featured in days out guide
UPPERMILL’S canalside walks and historic attractions have been highlighted in a guide promoting some of the North West’s top waterside destinations. The Canal & River…
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Pianist Rose McLachlan: ‘Teaching gives you a bigger perspective of what’s important’
AN AWARD-WINNING pianist who has been a star since she was a teenager has brought her talents to Uppermill. Rose McLachlan was only 13-years-old when…
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Uppermill Summer Music Festival is high note for opera star
“I ALWAYS think this could be my last performance. You never know when you’re going to get to sing something again or work with the same people…
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Award-winning band lights up children’s hospital – and Uppermill
“WE DON’T know of any other groups like ours – we think we’re one of the first concepts to be doing this.” Musician Jess Tomlinson…
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Footpath plan in Saddleworth rail project branded ‘delusional’
A COUNCILLOR has branded plans to offset the closure of a Saddleworth level crossing by using a nearby footpath as ‘delusional.’ Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) chiefs…
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Saddleworth dance school invites community to summer open day fundraiser
A SADDLEWORTH community dance school is inviting families and local residents to join a summer open day. It will feature free classes, performances and entertainment…
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Walking football club kicks off ahead of new kit
WALKING football is a much faster game than its name might suggest. That is the key takeaway from a Friday match at the Saddleworth Walking…
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Funding admission as Moorgate Halt replacement cost detailed at inquiry
HAVING to replace a Saddleworth level crossing with a footbridge would add millions of pounds to a multi-billion pound rail project’s cost. But those behind Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) admitted…
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Silver trophies for Saddleworth’s best of brass
DOZENS OF local bands left laden in silverware after an official Whit Friday awards ceremony. 41 trophies were up for grabs at the Dobcross and Uppermill Whit Friday Band Awards Presentation on Sunday,…
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