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‘Bake a Difference’ this November for people with cancer
Local charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging people to ‘bake a difference’ in November to support people with cancer. With this year’s Great British Bake Off…
Invisible lunch at Uppermill café to make a visible difference for Mahdlo
THE Old Library Garden Cafe in Uppermill is asking visitors to buy an ‘invisible lunch’ and help support Mahdlo Youth Zone this half-term. Customers at…
Keeping on track with the right tyres
By Steve Berry I recently decided to change my own runabout – a perfectly respectable 2013 Mazda3 SEL-Nav – for something a little more fun.…
Former Parish Council chair blast for borough at last meeting
NEIL Allsopp delivered a parting shot at Oldham Council bosses in his final meeting as a Saddleworth Parish councillor. Cllr Allsopp represented residents of the…
Oldham College: ‘Best is yet to come’ for ‘FE College of The Year’ nominee
OLDHAM College is vowing “our best is yet to come” after being pipped to the post for the coveted ‘FE College of the Year’ award.…
Parish war of words over Peace initiative
A CALL to sign up Saddleworth to a peace initiative developed into a war of words drawn-up on party political lines at Saddleworth Parish Council’s…
Where do you read yours?
EVEN during a fun-filled ‘men’s holiday’, these four friends made sure to have a copy of their favourite newspaper to hand.Neil Tomlinson, Steve Schofield, Geoff…
VILLAGE VOICE: “Bridge repair vital to cycling participation”
From Helena Butler, Delph I read an article in the Saddleworth Independent (August 2020) about cycling in Saddleworth. The article invited comments about what would…
O’Donnell’s: What the Job Support Scheme means for employers and employees
ON September 24, 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced new plans that the Government would top up the wages of workers who have been forced to…
“Proactive” speed camera request for Uppermill rejected
CALLS for the introduction of a speed camera to supplement Uppermill’s new 20 miles per hour limit have been rejected by Oldham’s highways bosses. Councillors’…
Possible human bones found at quiet Mossley location
POLICE remain at a secluded site on the Mossley-Greenfield border where possible human bones have been unearthed. Officers have been on duty at the hidden…
Crossover to a Ford Puma – it is a lot of fun
THE nation’s thirst for SUV or Crossover vehicles means more and more hatchbacks have been jacked up and roughed-up. The Nissan Juke was the first…
Not forgotten: Remembrance services moved to Uppermill
THE traditional remembrance service at Pots and Pans will not take place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have confirmed. Instead there will…
Plans for new Diggle houses submitted to local authority
PROPOSALS to build 78 new homes in Diggle – designed to be “in keeping with the character of the village” – have taken another step…
Warming to Global: family automotive business is driven by sustainability
K&M Global Ltd may have long-standing international reach but Saddleworth remains at the heart of its operation. Last month a new division was added to…
No Remembrance service in Austerlands
A PUBLIC Remembrance Service will not be held at Austerlands War Memorial, which celebrates its centenary this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic and current…
George Ford named England’s most impactful player
GEORGE Ford is England’s overall most impactful rugby player in the history of the game, new research has discovered. The 27-year-old from Saddleworth has an…
Former Rangers’ players rise up the ranks at Super League clubs
NATHAN Roebuck and Eribe Doro could soon be joined by other former Saddleworth Rangers players in making their Super League debuts for Warrington Wolves. Stand…
Mahdlo encourages young people to speak out during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
MAHDLO Youth Zone is encouraging all young people who have experienced hate crime to come forward and report it, particularly during National Hate Crime Awareness…
Lily braves the shave to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Lily Gethings is braving the shave to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Year 12 Oldham Sixth Form College student made the bold…
Gate to success: New equipment helps makes businesses and venues Covid-secure
INNOVATIVE equipment from an Oldham-based company is helping businesses and venues keep their visitors Covid-secure as soon as they walk through the door – or…
Oldham Coliseum receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre has been awarded £243,000 as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The £1.57 billion fund…
Uppermill bar closed by council for breach of Covid-19 restrictions
AN Uppermill bar has been closed for breaching Covid-19 restrictions after advice from Oldham Council staff was ignored. The Albion Tap will stay shut until…
Maggie’s Oldham cancer centre unveils new Pearson partnership scheme to support families
A NEW scheme is being unveiled this October at Maggie’s Oldham Cancer Care so visitors to the centre will be able to get an hour…
Virtual picnic raises money for women students in Palestine
MORE than £2,000 was raised as kind-hearted supporters of the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund (PWSF) tucked into a virtual picnic. The Picnic4Palestine autumn fundraiser…
Chrysalis sets sights on caring for young people
RESEARCH shows mental health problems are rising at an alarming rate in children and young people – but one local psychotherapist is determined to do…
Step up your mental health with walking therapy at Chrysalis
A PSYCHOTHERAPIST is encouraging locals to put their best foot forward and join her for new walking therapy sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.…
Pupils become journalists to quiz Independent’s editor
THE potential next generation of journalists enjoyed an insight into the profession with the chance to question the Saddleworth Independent’s editor in chief. Aimee Belmore…
Countryside chalets are home-from-home for family trip
PLANNING a family getaway to peaceful surroundings but just a stone’s throw away from the sights and sounds of a bustling village? Look no further…
Historic gas lamps are restored to former glory
A DELPH resident is delighted after an ‘unloved’ old gas lamp was cleaned up and given a new spark of life. Helen Mayall noticed the…
