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TWO SADDLEWORTH venues have suddenly closed their doors because of ‘financial difficulties.’ Milan in Lees and Delph’s The Bank, part of the Pennine Dining Group,…

MORE than 200 people came together to raise £4,000 at a special Eid event to showcase the cancer support available from Maggie’s Oldham to the…

A MOSSLEY charity has set up a new music, books and media shop as part of its centre. Emmaus, on Queen Street, is now home…

SADDLEWORTH and its surrounding areas are currently experiencing the same property issues as the rest of the UK. Lending is down due to high-interest rates,…

A TABLE top and car boot sale will take place at Greenfield Primary to raise funds for the school. It will be held on Saturday,…

SADDLEWORTH Museum, nestled in the picturesque village of Uppermill, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and community engagement. Its enduring appeal lies in its…

A SADDLEWORTH brass band has scaled new heights – with a performance at the top of Mount Snowdon after completing a fundraising challenge. Members of…

By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter What is each candidate promising in their manifestos? IN 10 days time, Greater Manchester will go to the…

SADDLEWORTH promises to be the centre of political argument until Thursday, May 2 as the area sees its local elections. Unlike last year, when every…

Paul ‘Boots’ Errock (Independent) PAUL is the managing director of an Oldham-based construction company that operates throughout the UK. Born in Oldham, he moved to…

Dave Barter (Labour) DAVE Barter worked in Oldham for 24 years as a teacher and in school improvement, as well as being a governor of…

Garth Harkness (Liberal Democrats) MY NAME is Garth and I have had the privilege of having more than a decade of experience as a local…

A YOUTH charity in Oldham has been boosted by the support of two local firms. Mahdlo Youth Zone provides opportunities for young people from across…

THE headteacher of Saddleworth School insists he has ‘absolute confidence’ that the school is ‘headed in the right direction’ despite receiving a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating…

LOCAL groups which are passionate about reducing waste and increasing recycling can apply for a slice of a £220,000 fund. For the fourth successive year,…

A GROUP helping to tackle isolation and loneliness among the elderly through tea-parties is spreading the word across Oldham – and looking for more volunteers…

A LARGE Delph house that is being built has been cleared of breaching planning regulations. The size of Cribbstones, which is being constructed on Delph…

SADDLEWORTH’S Steam Fest is making a triumphant return this summer, promising two days of vintage machinery and family-friendly entertainment. After a successful inaugural event in…

AN OUTDOOR education centre in Delph has received a funding boost to carry out much-needed repairs to its roof. People of all ages have been…

By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter PLANS to build a temporary ‘bubble-like’ theatre venue for the Oldham Coliseum group could pose problems for disabled…

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THREE gigs will give you a spring in your step as part of a varied season of music at a Mossley arts centre. The Vale,…

SADDLEWORTH’S theatre community is mourning the loss of its oldest and longest standing supporter following the death of Ken Wright MBE. The 93-year-old left an…

A SADDLEWORTH shop is officially in the hands of the village it stands in – thanks to the couple who ran it previously. And do…

GREENFIELD’S GP surgery has been saved from the threat of closure after new funding was agreed. Pennine Medical Centre, on Chew Vale – just off…

A GREENFIELD store aims to be more than just a place where people can get a coffee or a treat – it aims to provide…

SADDLEWORTH may have stood outside of Yorkshire for 50 years, but it is still part of it, a leading figure believes. This time in 1974,…

LOCAL performers are being invited to audition to have the chance to showcase their talents on the main stage at Oldham Pride this summer. The…

ICONIC characters from our TV screens popped up around Diggle for the village’s annual Scarecrow Trail, raising £4,300 for Diggle School. Despite awful weather, this…

A FITTING tribute now honours one of Saddleworth’s ‘remarkable sons’ after a blue plaque to Roger Tanner was unveiled. Members of the area’s Round Table…