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Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations
A TOTAL of 18 local charities and organisations have shared more than £7,000 courtesy of Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity. Due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
Francis House Children’s Hospice supporters raise over £18,000 during evening of virtual entertainment
IT wasn’t the usual venue and guests weren’t necessarily rocking the requisite black tie and fabulous dress, but the Francis House Glass Slipper Ball still…
Electronic signage in place at Greenfield visitor hotspot
Motorists heading for Dovestone are being alerted to availability of car parking spaces at the Greenfield visitors’ hotspot. A mobile electronic sign at the Clarence…
Customs made – tax expert Iain honoured with New Year accolade
“Overwhelmed” is Saddleworth civil servant Iain McNeill’s self-assessment of his recognition in the New Year Honours List. Iain from Greenfield, a deputy director of Her…
Some public worship suspended across Saddleworth
PUBLIC worship in the CofE churches across Saddleworth is suspended until at least early February. The decision was made following meetings of the seven PCCs…
‘Hooligan’ in sheep’s clothing! George set for animal reality show appearance?
GEORGE the sheep is feeling a bit crook but hopes some animal magic from a TV vet will soon have him ram-bling again. George lives…
Roughyeds’ player Bridge banned for failed drugs test
OLDHAM RLFC player Danny Bridge has been banned after testing positive for cocaine after Roughyeds’ game at Whitehaven last year. The second row forward, who…
Help draw up new borough boundaries
LOCAL people are invited to help draw up new ward boundaries across Oldham as part of a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for…
Frank’s life on the ocean wave is just swell! Greenfield rower reaches halfway point of Atlantic crossing
ADVENTURER Frank Rothwell is having a ‘whale of a time’ in his bid to become the oldest man to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.…
Sponsored bike ride set to raise £25,000 to support family
RUGBY greats Kevin Sinfield and Barrie McDermott were among 35 riders who took part in a sponsored bike ride which is expected to raise £25,000…
Transform your mental health with Chrysalis
WITH the challenges of Covid adding to already stressful daily lives, many people will have been ringing in the New Year filled with anxiety, stress…
Military drafted in to help deliver rapid Covid tests for key workers in Oldham
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter THE military has been drafted in to help launch rapid Covid-19 testing for key workers without symptoms of the…
Covid-19 causes grandparents to pass on more money to families
THE New Year is always time for reflection, resolutions and change – 2021 more so than ever after the unprecedented events caused by the pandemic.…
Record-breaking 2020 for Home Estate Agents despite pandemic
FROM entering a national lockdown wondering if the housing market could collapse to house prices soaring and record-breaking sales, 2020 was quite a year for…
Court case scheduled for Denshaw woman charged with numerous drug offences
DENSHAW woman Stephanie Beard has appeared in court charged with a number of alleged drugs offences including conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine. Beard, 26,…
Auction deadline looms to help raise funds for Delph church
A FINAL collection of local ‘treasure’ in support of St Thomas’ Church fundraiser takes place on Sunday, January 17. Around £60,000 is needed to meet…
Tributes made to ‘gentle gentleman’ Colin Smith, arts supporter and local government stalwart
“A MAN who knew everything but always made you feel you knew more” is one of the multiple tributes to Dobcross resident Colin Smith OBE,…
Aspect IT: Three New Year’s Resolutions for your small business
By Peter Dorotiak, Director at Aspect IT 2020 has been the worst year in living memory for many business owners. We all hoped the New…
Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
COMMUNITY stalwart Kathleen Hudson has died aged 82 after a short illness. Kathleen (nee Wood), born in Greenfield on July 13, 1938, was the wife…
First Choice Homes Oldham appoints new Chief Executive
FIRST Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Cezair as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following a rigorous recruitment…
Bridleway boost as new bridge confirmed for Uppermill
A SECTION of the Pennine Bridleway in Uppermill is set to be re-opened this Spring after the installation of a new £70,000 bridge. Costs of…
SPY network – new theatre group for young talent to launch
IT was Noel Coward who advised Mrs Worthington not to put her daughter on the stage. ‘The profession is overcrowded and the struggle is pretty…
Young entrepreneur Liv hopes for sweet taste of success
A DELPH youngster is not yet old enough to submit her CV for a possible appearance on the Apprentice. But Lord Alan Sugar would be…
Concerns over supply as health chiefs aim to vaccinate 25,000 a week in Oldham
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter HEALTH chiefs are aiming to vaccinate 25,000 people against Covid-19 every week in Oldham but warn there could be…
New stile for footpath 230 – after 50 years wait
AS the saying goes, ‘Good things come to those who wait’ – and that was certainly the case for footpath 230. For half a century,…
Mahdlo joins forces with community to bring joy over festive period
MAHDLO Youth Zone teamed up with local companies and individuals to help about 2,200 people across Oldham enjoy a magical Christmas. More than £10,000 was…
Where do you read yours?
SUNRISES and sunsets have been admired by Saddleworth residents at home and all around the world – including this spectacular sight in Cambodia. Peter Gill…
Doyle handed contract extension by Manchester City
MANCHESTER City have handed a four-year contract extension to midfield player Tommy Doyle. The 19-year-old, the grandson of City greats Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe,…
Job Vacancy: Early Years Practitioner at Swan Meadow Private Day Nursery
Praise for job well done after ‘great’ wall of Scouthead project completed
MOTORISTS driving through Scouthead might not give it a second glance but a new retaining wall on Huddersfield Road has been described as “an excellent…