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Cottoning on-the evolving story of Tanner’s Waterside Mills
FOR more than 180 years people have been coming to Waterside Mill in Greenfield for work and to work. The one-time cotton mule spinning...
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Double delight with two dames in Oldham Coliseum pantomime
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre doubles the fun this Christmas with not one but two pantomime dames on stage for their annual pantomime. Fine Time Fontayne...
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Every picture tells a story as told by The Pitmen Painters
FOR football fans of a certain vintage Ashington is synonymous as the birthplace of Sir Bobby Charlton, brother Jackie and their mum’s cousin Jackie...
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Murder most foul: Saddleworth setting for soap killing (again)
ANOTHER grizzly ‘murder’ has taken place in Greenfield. But even though a nasty gangster’s gruesome death was seen by millions, it’s not been easy...
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Armed police swoop on Greenfield as four arrested over assault and drug offences
TWO men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of assault and drugs related offences following a firearms incident in Greenfield. Shortly before 3:25pm...
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Jess is on Top-ham of the hills after hikes for charity
A GREENFIELD youngster has decided to follow in mum and dad’s footsteps with her idea to raise money for Children in Need. That’s why...
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Who Loves Ya Baby? Oldham Mayor rallying communities to raise funds for charities
THREE of the biggest, boldest characters in TV and film history are starring in a new video designed to launch the Mayor of Oldham’s...
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Mary and Arthur celebrate 60 happy years and counting!
LOVE, laughter and working together are the key to success says one happy Saddleworth couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Mary and Arthur Hinchliffe,...
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Post Office says closure in Dobcross is only “temporary”
THE closure of Dobcross Post Office is only “temporary”, the Independent has been told. The Post Office and most recently Dobcross Village Store, both...
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Some Mothers Do: Three poets tell of love, life and motherhood
A POIGNANT collection of poems looking at life, love and motherhood is being published by three local ladies this month. ‘Some Mothers Do’ is...
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Fix our footpaths plea from residents after falls and trips
UPPERMILL pavements are in urgent need of repair, claim residents who are fed up of falling and tripping along the village High Street. The...
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Panto hits Saddleworth Oh yes it does!
DO you get tired of trudging to Oldham every year to take the kids to the panto? Their panto is good – but haven’t...
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Ex-Gladiator star to talk about turn to Christianity
A STAR from the hit TV show Gladiators is visiting Saddleworth on Friday, December 7 to share how his life changed drastically after taking...
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Bikers rev up £713 for charity
KIND-HEARTED motor bikers revved up £713 for Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled as they held their first ever fundraising night as a club. The...
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Special delivery at Delph
THERE was a special delivery of cake and cheer at Delph Post Office on October 11 for their first birthday celebrations. Izhar and Oazmia...
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Driven batty: Residents refuse to give up fight for removal of ‘pointless’ fence
CAMPAIGNERS fighting for the removal of a steel fence on Den Lane in Uppermill refuse to celebrate despite winning a concession from land owners...
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Dad pleas for help to stop sheep eating tributes on daughter’s grave
A DISTRAUGHT father is calling for action to prevent sheep from eating the flowers placed on the grave of his dead daughter. Samantha Jones...
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Oldham Council to become living wage employer
Oldham Council Leader Sean Fielding has announced his commitment to making the local authority a Living Wage employer. Councillor Fielding made the pledge during...
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Armed robbers attack police car axe in Oldham
Armed robbers attacked a police car with an axe after smashing in to a shopping centre in Oldham. Shortly before 11.35pm on Thursday 25...
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Lees Spice Lounge celebrates 10 years serving up an Indian treat
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Lees really is bringing the spice of life to the community as it celebrates ten years in business. Mr...
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GALLERY OLDHAM LAUNCHES JAI CHUHAN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS: REFUGE
Gallery Oldham has launched an immersive exhibition by dynamic artist Jai Chuhan. Refuge is an exhibition of new painting by internationally acclaimed artist Jai Chuhan. Her paintings often involve an isolated figure in a room-like space, which creates an arena for...
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Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’
Protected bird of prey was seen being shot out of the sky in Peak District National Park A red kite seen falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of gunshots is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving birds of prey in the Peak District National...
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TfGM Statement: Update on Get Me There app
Since Monday 3 September, some get me there customers have been experiencing trouble buying and displaying tickets on the app. This is a nation-wide technical fault affecting the back office systems of TfGM’s supplier Corethree, who developed and manage the get me...
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LIVE@THELIBRARY IS BACK FOR ITS TENTH SEASON
Oldham’s popular live@thelibrary is back for its tenth season and with breath-taking plays, stunning live music, side-splitting comedy and more this is set to be the best yet. The special milestone season celebrates 70 years of the NHS, with a dash of comedy, through...
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HUNDREDS OF JOBS ON OFFER AT GET OLDHAM WORKING JOBS FAIR
More than 600 job-related opportunities will be on show at the annual Get Oldham Working (GOW) jobs fair. With a variety of jobs, apprenticeships and work experience openings on offer from employers across the borough and beyond, this is a great chance for residents...
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Saddleworth in Bloom 2018 Results
The judging of the Annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition took place on Tuesday 31st July 2018. The panel of judges consisted of the Chairman of the Parish Council and the Chairman’s Lady, Councillor Rob Knotts and Mrs Lesley Knotts, the Vice Chairman of the Parish...
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Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham
Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham. Shortly after 1.15am this morning (Thursday 19 July 2018) police were involved in a collision… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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Former coach jailed for nationwide investigation into non-recent sexual abuse in football
A FORMER football coach, with links to clubs in Oldham, is one of the first to be jailed as part of a nationwide investigation by GMP into non-recent… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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Roughyeds close to full strength for the final push
APART from Adam Neal and maybe Adam Jones, who has hurt his back at work, Oldham expect to be at full strength against North...
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Be Inspired, Get involved and have fun at the #YOUROLDHAM festival
The #YourOldham Festival is back showcasing the great co-operative work going on across our borough and giving you the chance to discover how to do… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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