ONE WAY traffic restrictions will be in place temporarily in Uppermill as works are carried out for three days from Monday, February 1. The restrictions…
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Oldham Council answers villagers concerns about Boxing Day flood responses
OLDHAM COUNCIL insists it did everything in its power to help Saddleworth residents hit by Boxing Day floods after concerns were raised by villagers about…
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Saddleworth Parish Councillor calls for more consultation time over new school
A SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillor is seeking an extension to a public consultation period over the siting of a new £19.2 million school in Diggle. Keith…
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Eddi Reader talks of adventures, auditions and albums ahead of Uppermill gig
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by Trevor Baxter TALENTED singer and songwriter Eddi Reader has thrilled audiences over the decades with international hits that have topped both the…
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Villagers rally as worst floods in years hit Saddleworth on Boxing Day
VILLAGERS RALLIED together as some of the worst floods seen locally in decades hit Saddleworth on Boxing Day, washing through businesses and homes across the…
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Residents invited to comment on move and modernisation of Uppermill Post Office
LONGER OPENING hours in a brand new Post Office are on the cards for Uppermill as a proposed move and modernisation of the branch has…
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Friendly team serves up a fresh feast at Alberti’s in Uppermill
FROM FRESH fruit and Saddleworth milk to exotic Greek olives and Italian breads, an Uppermill greengrocers has all you need and more for a mouth-watering…
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Companions urge community to spread festive cheer and care
A CARING team of companions is calling on the community to spare some time for vulnerable neighbours this Christmas. Uppermill-based Companions offer a helping hand…
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Uppermill turns red for first ever charity Santa Dash
BRAVEHEART FUNDRASIERS were praised by delighted charity officials for making Saddleworth’s first-ever Santa Dash a success. Despite horrendous rain and wind, 93 people of all ages…
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Saddleworth residents rally together to get defibrillators scheme in place
CARING COMMUNITIES are showing heart as they install brand new defibrillators and take part in life-saving training. In Uppermill, a new automatic external defibrillator (AED)…
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New yellow lines in conservation village frustrate Saddleworth councillors
A FRUSTRATED councillor claims different width double yellow lines have turned a popular village into a ‘liquorice allsorts’ village. The recently-painted lines along Uppermill High Street…
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Kind-hearted Saddleworth police urge public to join Key 103 Mission Christmas Appeal
KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth police officers are urging the public to help them bring festive cheer to children living in poverty this Christmas. The officers at Uppermill…
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Popular Uppermill café bar celebrates fourth birthday
THE TEMPTING scent of warming coffees, fine wines and delicious snacks floats in the air at No73a High Street in Uppermill… Java Bar Espresso first…
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Living advent calendar to light up Uppermill windows this Christmas
WINDOWS OF homes and businesses throughout Uppermill will spring to life this festive season for a unique ‘living advent calendar’. Each day from December 1…
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Local groups left frustrated as vandals damage viaduct posters again
SIGNS OF vandalism have returned to Uppermill as posters erected at the viaduct by local charities and organisations have again been damaged. The signs are…
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Uppermill High Street to close overnight for three-week roadworks
UPPERMILL HIGH Street is to be closed off to drivers overnight for up to three weeks in October as carriageway resurfacing is carried out. The…
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Uppermill FC U9s get to play at Latics
UPPERMILL FC under-nine’s got to play at Boundary Park after being chosen by Oldham Athletic as the JD Williams team of the week. The players…
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Spirit of former Smokie frontman lives on
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ALL THE hits from top rock band Smokie will raise the roof at Uppermill Civic Hall this month…
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Top Uppermill butcher celebrates landmark 25th anniversary
TWENTY FIVE years ago a young Uppermill butcher set up shop with his new business and welcomed his first eager customers… Now this month, Paul’s…
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New Uppermill Community Association welcomes locals to their first public meeting
SADDLEWORTH’S NEWEST community association is welcoming locals to join them for their first public meeting on Tuesday, October 13. The Uppermill Community Association (UCA) meeting…
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Mother and daughter slimming success inspires launch of new Uppermill group
AN INCREDIBLE eight and a half stone has been shed between a mother and daughter from Springhead in their bids to become slimmer and healthier.…
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Get creative as Saddleworth Handmade festival returns to Uppermill this Autumn
GET CREATIVE as the Saddleworth Handmade Festival returns for its Autumn event on Saturday and Sunday 12-13 September. An array of locally made products from…
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New community association to give Uppermill a voice
SADDLEWORTH’S BUSIEST village is igniting its community voice with the formation of a brand new association for residents and businesses. Around 100 locals gathered at…
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The Yanks return to Saddleworth for annual spectacle
WARTIME FUN and fashion filled Saddleworth as the Yanks returned to Saddleworth for their annual spectacle. Locals and visitors from far and wide filled the…
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Locals invited to help breathe life into new Uppermill Residents Association
RESIDENTS are invited to help breathe life into a brand new Uppermill Residents Association at a special meeting on Monday, August 10 at the Civic…
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Health Matters: Home remedies for common conditions
Uppermill pharmacist IAN STRACHAN offers some top tips and home remedies for common conditions. Many of these conditions can be treated effectively at home applying…
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Staff get creative at Co-operative Food Store in Uppermill to share latest offers
MOUTH-WATERING REDUCTIONS and tasty treats lie in wait for customers at the Co-operative Food Store in Uppermill as staff got creative to promote their latest…
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Village Voice: Readers letters for June
Village Voice is YOUR chance to get your point of view over to thousands of readers. Letters should be sent to: The Village Voice, The…
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Discover a treasure trove of fashion at Curious Alice in Uppermill
By Emily Burgin CAN YOU fall down a rabbit hole full of delights and surprises in Saddleworth? Yes you can, at Curious Alice. After three-and-a-half…
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Uppermill Rock Choir tunes up for big day for tenth anniversary
SINGERS HAVE been belting their hearts out across the country with Rock Choir for the last ten years. Our editor Aimee Howarth went along to…
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REVIEW: Top musicians thrill audience at Civic Hall in Uppermill
By Trevor Baxter HE WASNT sure how Uppermill fitted into Saddleworth and vice versa but failed geography exam apart, Graham Parker, ticked all the boxes.…
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Uppermill bowlers out in force for Bank Holiday competition
FIFTY MEMBERS from Uppermill Bowling Club took part in the traditional May Bank Holiday competition. It was a three-round mixed pairs event and the winners…
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Uppermill Conservative Club continues to raise the roof after extensive repairs
THE POPULAR Uppermill Conservative Club will continue raising the roof with exciting community events – after undergoing extensive roof repairs of its own. In a…
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New bus service to link Holmfirth with Uppermill
A NEW bus service linking Holmfirth with Uppermill via Greenfield will commence on Saturday, May 30, operated by South Pennine Community Transport. The 352 service…
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