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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A second unmarked mass grave containing the bodies of stillborn babies has been identified at Royton cemetery. Earlier…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The UK celebrates several major holidays throughout the year. Christmas – and complementary festivals of light held around the new year – is the biggest…
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…
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.…
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…
‘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 in Lees, Springhead and Grotton are bursting with festive joy and decorations thanks to the creativity of local children. Christmas flags are flying high…