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Former Rangers player to coach next generation of Norway rugby players
A FORMER Saddleworth Rangers star is helping to develop the next generation of young rugby players in Norway. Lars Haigh, whose Norwegian-born mother Anne lives… The post Former Rangers player to coach next generation of Norway rugby players appeared first on...
Join Greenfield community event to help control Himalayan Balsam
HELP to control the spread of Himalayan Balsam in the Greenfield area with a community event on Saturday, July 26. Street Scene Greenfield Group invites… The post Join Greenfield community event to help control Himalayan Balsam appeared first on Saddleworth...
Oldham Council ‘proud’ to receive prestigious Gold Award for Armed Forces Support
Oldham Council is ‘proud to be leading by example’ as it achieves the prestigious Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. The award,… The post Oldham Council ‘proud’ to receive prestigious Gold Award for Armed Forces Support appeared first on...
New pop-up market to come to renamed Saddleworth Marina
SADDLEWORTH is to play host to a new pop-up market as independent traders get their chance to show off their wares. The area’s marina, at… The post New pop-up market to come to renamed Saddleworth Marina appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Mossley 10K proves a soggy spectcular
THE RAIN may have put a dampener on the day but it did not swamp the spirits of runners as the Mossley 10K proved another… The post Mossley 10K proves a soggy spectcular appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Delph home with ‘opulent and illustrious history’ goes on the market
Advertisement feature A HISTORIC Saddleworth home that dates back more than 300 years has been put up for sale after being completely restored. The story… The post Delph home with ‘opulent and illustrious history’ goes on the market appeared first on Saddleworth...
Saddleworth School gets gold medal for sports delivery
SADDLEWORTH School has struck gold for its delivery of sport and the way it develops competition. The Diggle establishment has achieved the School Games Gold Mark… The post Saddleworth School gets gold medal for sports delivery appeared first on Saddleworth...
Saddleworth primary school maintains good Ofsted rating
A SADDLEWORTH primary school is celebrating after maintaining its good Ofsted rating. And pupils at St Anne’s Church of England Lydgate were praised by inspectors… The post Saddleworth primary school maintains good Ofsted rating appeared first on Saddleworth...
Sponsorship deal helping to bring on Saddleworth Cricket Club’s next generation
A HOUSE builder is helping bring through the next generation of cricketing talent with it second year of sponsorship. Cube Homes has committed to a… The post Sponsorship deal helping to bring on Saddleworth Cricket Club’s next generation appeared first on Saddleworth...
Saddleworth councillor leads call for new Oldham police station capable of handling arrests
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has led the call for a new police station in Oldham capable of booking in arrests. The Greater Manchester force is looking… The post Saddleworth councillor leads call for new Oldham police station capable of handling arrests appeared first on...
Saddleworth Parish Council to hold meetings across the area
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is hitting the road to give people even more of a chance of highlighting issues in the area. Meetings will be held… The post Saddleworth Parish Council to hold meetings across the area appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Saddleworth MP celebrates major firm’s centenary – and learns about its future
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has learned about a major firm’s plans for the future while celebrating its centenary. Debbie Abrahams visited Greenfield-based Robert Scott’s headquarters and was… The post Saddleworth MP celebrates major firm’s centenary – and learns about its...
16 and 17-year-olds to get the vote in major election shake-up
YOUNG people aged 16 and 17 will soon be able to vote in local, regional and general elections for the first time, under new plans… The post 16 and 17-year-olds to get the vote in major election shake-up appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Friends group launched in bid to save Saddleworth’s Moorgate Halt
A CAMPAIGN to save a Saddleworth level crossing has taken a step forward. Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) bosses want to close Uppermill’s Moorgate Halt and… The post Friends group launched in bid to save Saddleworth’s Moorgate Halt appeared first on Saddleworth...
Saddleworth woman hopes to make a splash after co-creating new swimming app
A SADDLEWORTH woman is going in at the deep end with a new app for swimming teachers, schools and operators. Atlantis: The Swimming Teachers’ App… The post Saddleworth woman hopes to make a splash after co-creating new swimming app appeared first on Saddleworth...
Dove Stone barbecues – despite ban – cause fire service response
BARBECUES being lit by people at Dove Stone Reservoir forced firefighters to rush out. Sunny weather saw hundreds of people converge on the Greenfield site… The post Dove Stone barbecues – despite ban – cause fire service response appeared first on Saddleworth...
Films from around the world come to Delph for Saddleworth Film Society new season
AN EXCITING programme of award-winning films from around the world is coming to Delph as Saddleworth Film Society announces its new season. The Society will… The post Films from around the world come to Delph for Saddleworth Film Society new season appeared first on...
Saddleworth Peace Group to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
SADDLEWORTH Peace Group is holding a vigil on Wednesday, August 6 to mark the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and… The post Saddleworth Peace Group to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Creative Max designs ‘beautiful’ badge for Saddleworth Rushcart
A ‘BEAUTIFUL’ badge featuring the Saddleworth Rushcart with rolling hills in the background was picked as the winning design for this year’s Rushcart badges. The… The post Creative Max designs ‘beautiful’ badge for Saddleworth Rushcart appeared first on Saddleworth...
5 Types of Health Checks You Need To Have Regularly
Maintaining your health is more than just about diet and exercise; regular health checks are vital for preventing and addressing potential health issues. Consistent appointments… The post 5 Types of Health Checks You Need To Have Regularly appeared first on...
Lydgate development finally allowed after series of rejections
A LONG-RUNNING row over land at Lydgate linked to the suffragette movement has seen a house finally allowed to be built on it. Simon Leigh… The post Lydgate development finally allowed after series of rejections appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Pennine Gardening Group seeks new leader
THE Pennine Gardening Group is seeking a new group leader to begin in September 2025. It has been meeting for the past fifty years and… The post Pennine Gardening Group seeks new leader appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Finish line in sight for Greenfield runner tackling fundraising daily 5km for a year
A GREENFIELD runner is on the last leg of her mammoth challenge to run 5km every day for a year across Saddleworth and beyond in… The post Finish line in sight for Greenfield runner tackling fundraising daily 5km for a year appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Abney Orchestra brings sound of music with Summer Concert
THE sound of music will raise the roof at Christ Church Friezland as Abney Orchestra presents its Summer Concert. The friendly community orchestra, based in… The post Abney Orchestra brings sound of music with Summer Concert appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
How Hair Transplants Are Changing Lives Across the UK
Hair loss can be a deeply personal experience, affecting how people see themselves and how they interact with the world. In the UK, the demand… The post How Hair Transplants Are Changing Lives Across the UK appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Three cheers as sell-out Saddleworth Beer Festival raises £2,600 for charities
A HOST of brews at Saddleworth Beer Festival proved so popular that the kegs were drunk dry before last orders as well as raising £2,600… The post Three cheers as sell-out Saddleworth Beer Festival raises £2,600 for charities appeared first on Saddleworth...
‘Reflection’ terrace transformed at Saddleworth School
A ROOFTOP terrace at Saddleworth School has been revitalised with the support of Redrow. The £1,700 donation has enabled the outdoor space at the site… The post ‘Reflection’ terrace transformed at Saddleworth School appeared first on Saddleworth Independent.
Residents invited to discover local topics at GGRA meeting
LOCAL residents are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association (GGRA) to find out more about things going on… The post Residents invited to discover local topics at GGRA meeting appeared first on Saddleworth...
New course to give local students digital skills edge
YOUNG people across Greater Manchester will be among the first to access a prestigious new computing certificate. The course includes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine… The post New course to give local students digital skills edge appeared first on Saddleworth...
National Highways releases images after M60 crash and closure
NATIONAL Highways has released images following the closure of the M60 in Greater Manchester today (Monday, July 7). A multi-vehicle collision involving heavy goods vehicles… The post National Highways releases images after M60 crash and closure appeared first on...