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Step forward in hopes for Saddleworth health centre

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Cover image of Delph Health Centre for illustration purposes SADDLEWORTH’S much-debated new health centre has taken a big step forward. Politicians from all sides have…

Community donations ensure villages will shine brighter at future Christmases

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LEES, Springhead and Grotton will shine even brighter with festive cheer during future Christmases thanks to community spirit and fundraising. A sum of £1,502 has…

Dobcross Silver Band Christmas Concert

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FESTIVE music will fill Dobcross Band Club as Dobcross Silver Band welcomes all to their Christmas Concert. The event takes place on Sunday, December 22,…

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Off-field progress can help Oldham RLFC achieve on-field aims

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OLDHAM RLFC hope progression off the field can bring further success on it after necessary improvements. The Roughyeds are gearing up for life in rugby…

Thursday, Dec 19

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Saddleworth councillors dismayed at borough meeting abandonment

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SADDLEWORTH councillors have reacted with dismay to events which forced the effective abandonment of a meeting of the borough authority. Angry words were exchanged between…

Wednesday, Dec 18

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Skills Bootcamps – New Year New You?

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SKILLS Bootcamps have helped thousands of people to progress in their careers and support the future of Greater Manchester’s growing workforce. They have been designed to…

Apartments plan for Uppermill’s former bank

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UPPERMILL’S former bank building could be brought back to life and house six new apartments if planning permission is granted. Charlotte Payne has applied to…

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Santa makes Scouthead and Austerlands switch-on so special

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SANTA Claus has come to Scouthead and Austerlands as the area’s Christmas lights switch-on has been hailed a huge success. More than 80 local children…

Saddleworth and Lees Police surgery dates

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RAISE any questions or concerns with the Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood policing team at their surgeries across the area. The Saddleworth and Lees policing team…

Oldham faces crushing £20m budget blackhole

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By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM councillors called for the government to ‘be kind’ to local authorities ahead of a long-awaited settlement announcement…

Second unmarked mass grave contains stillborn children

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By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery. Earlier…

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Netflix film spotlights hospice’s role in IVF birth

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A LOCAL hospice stars in a Netflix film about IVF which has gone viral. The birth of IVF actually took place on the grounds of…

Dobcross blooms bright thanks to Shady Gardeners’ new planter

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THE entrance to Dobcross Village will be blooming bright and beautiful thanks to a new planter and a community effort. Dobcross Village Society donated funds…

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Heritage contractor helps bring Oldham Coliseum back to life

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THE renowned Oldham Coliseum is another step closer to re-opening as its extensive refurbishment gets underway. Oldham Council has appointed Tilbury Douglas to lead on…

Saddleworth Rotary Club donation helps put food on table at Mahdlo Youth Zone

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A £1,000 donation to Mahdlo Youth Zone’s Christmas Appeal will help ensure that young people have access to evening teatime free meal provision during the festive season.…

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Oldham Active helps keep workforce healthy with free workplace checks

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OLDHAM Active is helping to keep the borough’s workforce healthy by delivering free workplace health checks and encouraging more employers to join the scheme. The…

Delph Co-op reopens with new look and new services

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DELPH is now home to a revamped Co-op store after a six-week refurbishment was completed. New aisles may catch the eye at the King Street…

Friday, Dec 13

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Cheers to 10 years at The Waggon Inn

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A POPULAR pub in Uppermill has thanked customers and the community for being part of their ‘incredible journey’ as they celebrate 10 years since their…

Flourishing In My Shoes Theatre Group seeks Creative Support Volunteers

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CREATIVE and dedicated volunteers are invited to join the ranks of In My Shoes Theatre Group as they expand their offering. The group welcomes young…

Election in Greenfield after veteran councillor steps down

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AN election will be held to find a new Saddleworth Parish Councillor for Greenfield after Mavis Bingley stood down due ill health. Veteran councillor Mrs…

Wednesday, Dec 11

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Centenary celebrations for Royal British Legion Saddleworth branch

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THE COMMUNITY and special guests came together for a special centenary service to mark 100 years of the Saddleworth branch of the Royal British Legion.…

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Pool proposal is modern touch for gothic Wharmton Tower

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A GRADE II listed Victorian home in Grasscroft is hoping to add a modern twist to its luxuries if a planning application is approved by…

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Celebrate the holidays with customised bingo themes

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The UK celebrates several major holidays throughout the year. Christmas – and complementary festivals of light held around the new year – is the biggest…

Tuesday, Dec 10

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Top comedians bring Christmas laughter to Greenfield

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FOUR top comedians will bring festive cheer and laughter to Greenfield this Christmas season. On Sunday, December 29, Mick Ferry, Daliso Chaponda, Eleanor Tiernan and…

Tractors to take to streets for fundraising Christmas Eve Parade

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A FESTIVE array of tractors decked out with lights, tinsel and decorations will take to the streets of Saddleworth for their annual Christmas Eve Parade.…

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Record breaking sum raised at Saddleworth Santa Dash

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SADDLEWORTH Santa Dash has left organisers full of Christmas cheer after recording a record-breaking sum of money. And those behind it are spreading the festive…

Monday, Dec 9

Kevin Sinfield saluted in Saddleworth as he raises another £1 million in latest challenge

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KEVIN Sinfield has run home to Saddleworth for Christmas and given a million more reasons why he is a national hero. The rugby league icon,…

Sunday, Dec 8

Villagers brave weather to bring Christmas spirit to Springhead

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A WET and windy night did not spoil the Christmas spirit as Springhead came together for their village lights switch-on. There was a great turn…

£300 boost for Street Pastors to help nighttime safety in Uppermill

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‘STREET ANGELS’ who work to improve community safety in Uppermill on Saturday nights have received a £300 boost towards their initiative. Saddleworth Street Pastors were…

Businesses burst with festive joy thanks to children’s decorations

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BUSINESSES in Lees, Springhead and Grotton are bursting with festive joy and decorations thanks to the creativity of local children. Christmas flags are flying high…