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Police urge public to be vigilant after spate of armed robberies at scam car sales
POLICE are asking members of the public to remain vigilant after a number of armed robberies in Greater Manchester. A number of victims have been…
Police’s ‘None for the Road’ initiative not just for Christmas
GREATER Manchester Police arrested 372 people for drink and drug driving offences over December including the Christmas and New Year period as part of its…
Quiz new Oldham RFLC coach and staff at fans’ meeting
OLDHAM RLFC fans will have a pre-season opportunity to quiz and question new coach Matt Diskin and his staff at a public meeting at the…
Saddleworth Morris Men sign off 2019 in traditional style
SADDLEWORTH Morris Men gave it plenty of clog for their final appearance of 2019. Starting at the Wellington in Greenfield and finishing at the Cross…
Milan Bar Lees to host fundraising Australia Day Party
By Syeda Khadeja Begum MILAN Bar Lees is hosting a special party on Australia Day – Sunday, January 26 – to raise money for the…
Funeral notice: Nick Beaumont
Nick Beaumont Passed away peacefully in The Christie Hospital, Manchester on 12th January 2020. He was 56 years old. Nick was a much loved Dad…
There’s a Starman waiting to blow your mind in Holmfirth
ABSOLUTE Bowie, awarded the UKs Best Tribute Band and Best Bowie act, would like to come and meet you at Holmfirth Picturedrome on February 1…
Saddleworth Golf Club’s winter leagues in full swing
SADDLEWORTH Golf Club’s three winter leagues – Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday – are in full swing. And the unseasonal mild weather has meant a largely…
Kind-hearted Knowsley Junior School pupils raise funds for Maggie’s Oldham
KIND-HEARTED pupils from Knowsley Junior School in Springhead made a special visit to Maggie’s Oldham to present £100.18 raised for the centre. Maggie’s offers support…
Catherine on call to help the community as first responder
A NEW community first responder is ready to jump to the aid of patients across Saddleworth. Catherine Johnstone qualified in November for the volunteer role…
Financial boost for young modern pentathlete Olivia
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green, one of the country’s leading modern pentathletes, has received a major funding boost. The 20-year-old has been elevated to the elite group…
Christmas Comedy night is a cracker for charity
ONE venue, eight comedians, 500 presents and thousands of pounds to help local children all added up to a fantastic Christmas Comedy Cracker in Uppermill.…
Richard’s a Greenfield lifer
RICHARD Hepworth has been made an honorary life member at Greenfield in recognition of his service to the cricket club. It was bestowed on the…
Hunt on for young musician to perform at Wellifest 2020
DO you know a talented young musician who would like to take centre stage at Wellifest music festival in Saddleworth? Perhaps you have a son…
The Miners Band launch into 2020 with line-up of gigs countrywide
FOLLOWING a successful last music gig of the year at Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, local acoustic rock’n’roll group The Miners Band is looking forward to…
Saddleworth to stand together on Holocaust Memorial Day
JANUARY 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the community is invited to come together for Saddleworth Peace Group’s vigil to…
Saddleworth Parish Council commits to Charter for Trees, Woods and People
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is helping to keep the area green and eco-friendly by signing up to the Charter for Trees, Woods and People. The decision…
Joan remembered as Weavers Factory launches new exhibitions
THE Weavers Factory is launching its 2020 programme on Friday, January 24 with an art prize awarded to graduates from the Manchester School of Art. …
Wood you believe it? New trees added to Diggle landscape
ONE thousand new trees have found a home on a plot of land off Huddersfield Road in Diggle. A collective effort involving the Woodland Trust,…
Cubs serve up tasty treat for Saddleworth Carers group
THERE was a treat for all ages as 20th Oldham Uppermill Methodist Cubs served up a delicious afternoon tea for members of Saddleworth Carers group.…
What’s the weather bringing – lovely weekend ahead
Lovely weekend ahead: Thursday 16th January 2020 – Sunday 19th January 2020 Weather Forecasts for Oldham, Lancashire, Tameside, Manchester and surrounding areas. Follow on Twitter @ChadWeather. It’s…
Saddleworth Liberal Democrats announce new group leader
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council’s Liberal Democrat group has announced the election of their new group leader Sam Al-Hamdani, who was approved unanimously to replace outgoing leader…
Clean sweep for badminton teams at championships
SADDLEWORTH School’s badminton teams completed a quadruple at the Oldham schools’ championships. In the space of three eventful weeks, Saddleworth completed a clean sweep of…
Banding world comes together in memory of Paul Walton
AN ‘all stars’ concert in memory of well-known Saddleworth brass band musician Paul Walton raised more than £700 for the British Heart Foundation. And tributes…
Aspect IT: Are your IT systems ready for 2020?
Aspect IT, based in Springhead, offers IT support, cloud services, website design, software development and more. FInd out more online www.aspectit.co.uk or call 0161 241…
Cotton Clouds could rise again in Saddleworth
BOUTIQUE music festival Cotton Clouds, nicknamed ‘party on the moors’, could go ahead again in Saddleworth this year. The former company that ran the festival…
Be part of interactive panel discussion on ‘’The F Word: Oldham & Obesity’
BE part of an interactive panel event discussing the rising issue of both child and adult obesity in Oldham. ABL Health, a community health provider,…
Saddleworth School pupils honoured at sports awards
OLIVIA Forster was the winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Sport prize at Saddleworth School’s fourth annual sports awards. Olivia has been selected for the…
New Oldham Expo exhibition showcasing local companies opens to the public
A HOST of great, local businesses will exhibit their goods and services under one roof as the first Oldham Expo comes to town. The event,…
Road safety boost for Denshaw village school
PUPILS attending Oldham’s smallest and oldest primary school are to benefit from the introduction of new traffic calming measures. Nearly £16,000 has been made available…
