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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Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
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…
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Uppermill FC in China Crisis mode with new kit
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED football team has again linked up with the world of music by having a famous band sponsor its away kit. Uppermill FC attracted…
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Public inquiry hears of ‘benefits’ and ‘disruption’ of Saddleworth rail scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL multi-billion pound railway scheme through Saddleworth would cause ‘major disruption’, a public inquiry will hear. It may also place some of the area’s biggest events – the Whit Friday Brass Band Contests –…
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Uppermill office proves success for Pearson Solicitors one year on
A YEAR after opening its doors in the heart of Uppermill, Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers says its Saddleworth venture has exceeded expectations. The firm…
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Court of Protection Applications: A Complete Guide
When planning your financial affairs, it is often advisable to have a Property and Finance Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place so that should you need,…
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Saddleworth Medical Practice celebrates ‘good’ rating
A SADDLEWORTH surgery is celebrating after it achieved a ‘good’ rating at its latest inspection. And the Care Quality Commission (CQC) praised Saddleworth Medical Practice’s…
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Local writer turns Peter Pan story into chilling thriller
A CARE worker has swapped case notes for crime fiction after writing a dark psychological thriller inspired by grief, online influence and the hidden struggles facing young…
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#42 High St brings brunch, cocktails and premium dining to the heart of Uppermill
Advertisement Feature At #42 High St in Uppermill, the focus is simple – quality food, great drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps customers returning…
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Saddleworth dance school builds on success with another inclusive workshop
SADDLEWORTH School of Dance is inviting the community to pull on its dancing shoes once more for its next inclusive workshop. The dance school held…
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‘Morris Beast’ will be star of inaugural Saddleworth Garland Day
AN INAUGURAL Saddleworth Garland Day will see Saddleworth Women’s Morris and Clog side dancing in the streets – with the special addition of their new…
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Community woodland project You Matter marks two years of supporting Saddleworth’s mental wellbeing
You Matter has just celebrated its second birthday as a community interest company in Saddleworth, offering nature-based activities in a restored woodland setting to help…
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Ibiza dance classics set to bring party atmosphere to Uppermill
A night of high-energy music and live performance is set to hit Uppermill as Horns of Ibiza comes to Saddleworth. The Ibiza-inspired dance party will…
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Discover creative talents and new friendships with Canalside crafters
A GROUP celebrating more than 20 years of creative making and friendship is inviting budding and established needlecrafters to join their weekly get-togethers. Canalside Craft…
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Saddleworth councillor told Uppermill Park improvements ARE being done
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has been told a leasing agreement is delivering improvements to Uppermill Park. Max Woodvine questioned whether the deal with Grandpa Greene’s, which…
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Mark Whyatt’s eye-catching paintings, drawings and collage on display in Uppermill
AN eye-catching exhibition of paintings, drawings and collage by Mark Whyatt will be on display as part of the Saddleworth Art Trail. The exhibit is…
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Historic Delph home with riverside setting on the market
A striking period property in the heart of Delph has come to market, offering buyers the chance to own a character-filled home set within picturesque…
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Wednesday Walkers set for 40th anniversary celebrations in Saddleworth
A POPULAR walking group will keep on moving as it marks its 40th anniversary. The Wednesday Walkers are a regular feature of Saddleworth life and…
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