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Maggie’s Oldham celebrates Kitchen Table Day for people living with cancer
CANCER charity Maggie’s Oldham is encouraging friends, families and colleagues to gather around their kitchen table and fundraise for people with cancer. On Friday, March…
Satellite Centre set for £18,000 revamp
A TRANSFORMATION of The Satellite Centre’s upstairs hall has been made possible thanks to £18,000 from Oldham Council’s Local Improvement Fund. The space is used…
Over the hill: The heat is on – Mechanics fundraiser is success
IT is toasty warm inside Marsden Mechanics again after the village came together to raise £5,000 for a new heating system.The historic building was hit…
Former Latics secretary remembered with The Christie presentation
A CHEQUE for more than £1,000 has been donated to The Christie in memory of former Oldham and Manchester City secretary Bernard Halford.A group of…
Little French Cinema is back for second season
AFTER a successful debut in 2019, the Little French Cinema is returning for a second season following a successful debut last year. A group of…
Housing plans for former restaurant provide food for thought
THE site of a former pub and indian restaurant on the Saddleworth and Shaw border has been earmarked for houses.But the plans to develop land…
Oldham MP denied entry to India
OLDHAM MP Debbie Abrahams has been denied entry to India and ‘deported’ from Delhi airport. Mrs Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and also…
Support group launches for mental health carers
TWO dedicated community workers are bringing together a support group for friends and family involved with loved ones who suffer from conditions that affect their…
Head ready to hand over reins after ‘real joy’ of leading Saddleworth School
SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL executive headteacher Matthew Milburn reflected on the ‘enormous privilege’ of leading the institution as he prepares to hand over the reins. Mr Milburn,…
Success for rugby girls on debut
SADDLEWORTH School’s Under-13 girls’ rugby team finished runners-up in its first tournament. The year eight girls finished second in the Yorkshire Rugby Festival which was…
New neighbourhood Sergeant aims to increase policing on the streets
SADDLEWORTH and Lees’ new neighbourhood sergeant aims to bring back high profile policing to the streets as he steps into the role backed by an…
John and Kathleen celebrate 60 years
A DEVOTED couple who have dedicated their lives to serving the community took time out for their very own special celebration. Veteran councillor John Hudson…
Hat-trick of basketball titles for Saddleworth School
SADDLEWORTH School’s year nine basketball team has slam dunked its way to become Oldham schools’ champions.It also completed a hat-trick for the team which was…
Netball team one win from title
SADDLEWORTH School’s Under-14 netball team is one win away from being crowned Greater Manchester champions. The final county game against Cardinal Langley will determine whether…
Film stars to descend on Diggle for scarecrow trail
A HOST of film stars will descend on Diggle for some Easter holiday fun…It won’t quite be the celebrities themselves thought but just impressive duplicates…
Aspect IT: Are you still using Windows 7?
By Peter Dorotiak, Director at Aspect IT Microsoft officially ended their support for Windows 7 on January 14. But according to StatCounter, approximately 27 per…
Lees Tandoori takeaway is still serving up a treat after 32 years
NOT many takeaways or restaurants can say they have been serving up a tasty treat for more than three decades – but Lees Tandoori can.The…
Barber’s unique wallpaper embraces history
Alexander Nicholas barber shop in Uppermill is turning heads thanks to its unique wallpaper design.Business owner Debra Milovanovic embraced the heritage of the modest establishment…
House buyers encouraged to start search in advance of Help to Buy scheme changes
HOMEOWNERS who may require the assistance of Help to Buy to move up the property ladder are being encouraged to start making plans now if…
Guest of honour the Gruffalo opens Swan Meadow Nurseries’ expansion
THE Gruffalo made a special trip out of the woods to open Swan Meadow Nurseries’ new state-of-the-art classroom at their Cottage Nursery in Delph.He was…
Clean up the mess Dog walkers urged to tidy up
A GREENFIELD mum has warned of increased risks to health caused by irresponsible dog owners failing to scoop the poop.Her worries have now been supported…
Saddleworth landlord fined for property licence failure
A LANDLORD from Grotton has appeared in court for failing to licence a property he rents out.Michael John Coates was one of five landlords from…
Unbeaten run gives Dynamos a lift up
3D DYNAMOS’ first team has put together a four-match unbeaten run to climb up the second division table in the Lancashire Amateur League. After a…
Hundreds back petition for reinstatement of Greenfield’s bus services
MORE than 600 local residents have signed a public petition asking First Manchester Buses to ‘Bring Back Our Buses’ following changes to Greenfield’s 180 service.The…
Car review: Electrifying new Kuga from Ford
By Steve Berry FOLLOWING Ford’s announcement last year that every Ford car from the new Focus onwards will include an electrified option, the all-new Kuga…
Floyd tribute band land at George Lawton Hall
PINKED Floyd are no strangers to local audiences so next month’s visit to the George Lawton Hall is virtually a homecoming for the popular tribute…
Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Saddleworth School youngsters
PRESTIGIOUS Duke of Edinburgh Awards were handed out to 66 Saddleworth School pupils in a special assembly. The pupils, who achieved bronze level as Year…
The signs don’t lie – motorists continue to ignore warnings
AFTER Thurston Clough Road at Highmoor was taken off the gritting route this winter due to closure for essential bridge repairs, residents there are being…
Saddleworth in final after close win
SADDLEWORTH School’s year seven rugby league team won through to the final of the North West Counties Schools’ Cup after an enthralling 15-14 victory at…
Latics latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings news from Oldham Athletic FC
OLDHAM Athletic, who have spent the season battling not to lose their English Football League status, now find themselves in the enviable position of being…
