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Ground-breaking approach to autism pioneered at Bright Futures
BRIGHT Futures School in Greenfield is leading the way with a ground-breaking approach to autism and education. In 2016, research published in The Lancet showed…
Saddleworth’s new headteacher ‘excited’ by return to school
SADDLEWORTH’S new headteacher said he is ‘excited’ to return after three years away from the school as he thanked staff and pupils for working so…
‘Friends forever’ celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary
A much-anticipated Caribbean cruise had to be cancelled but married life has been plain sailing for a Greenfield couple. Jim and Sylvia Barber, both 81,…
Oldham legend Terry Flanagan is special guest for first Mahdlo Virtual Business Breakfast event
OLDHAM legend Terry Flanagan MBE will be the special guest at Mahdlo Youth Zone’s first Virtual Business Breakfast Networking event on Thursday, October 22. Get…
Conservative councillors call for handover of Oldham’s CSE investigation to Home Office
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter and Trevor Baxter SADDLEWORTH’S Conservative councillors have called for government intervention into an investigation into allegations of child sexual…
Saddleworth Parish Council: updates
AT our virtual meeting in July, the then-chairman Jamie Curley thanked everyone for their attendance, hard work and diligence in the unprecedented times currently being…
Delph’s ‘disgrace’: bridge left to fall into disrepair
A BRIDGE that has reportedly not been cleaned or painted by Oldham Council since the 1980s is a ‘disgrace’ to Delph, say community-proud residents. Mr…
Saddleworth voices: Kevin Cryer interviewed by Martin Plant
LOCAL people look back over their lives to capture fond memories and anecdotes in this special ‘Saddleworth Voices’ feature. Here, Martin Plant looks at the…
O’Donnell Solicitors : Sun, sea and quarantine – What are my employment rights?
AS lockdown has eased, many have jumped on an aeroplane to enjoy some much-needed time away in the sun. However, Covid-19 has not gone away…
Open courses welcomes Saddleworth team
A TEAM from Saddleworth took part in the Royal Pro-Am, an event which took place at Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham. Professional Andy Earlam was…
Double yellow lines removed after protest
A SECTION of double yellow lines introduced to ‘remove obstructive parking and allow social distancing’ for up to 18 months have been removed after only…
Back to the future: new heritage centre planned for Greenfield
A FORMER printer’s workshop could become a new community heritage and archive centre. Saddleworth Historical Society has submitted plans to transform the premises at Holly…
Have you seen the perfect ten?
“Have you seen the Perfect Ten ?”, is the question that the Greater Manchester Birding City Region Project are asking to Greater Manchester residents and…
3Ds and Saddleworth School working together
AS Saddleworth 3Ds return to some kind of normality, they find themselves in a unique situation. While some clubs have struggled to recruit new players…
By Royal appointment-Roger’s old car and former Museum exhibit to be auctioned
A VEHICLE from a bygone era, once driven by one of Saddleworth’s best known figures, goes under the hammer on Saturday. And the AC 12…
Franky says…..Fine Buys is closing down. End of era for village shop
A FIXTURE of Uppermill High Street for nearly quarter of a century is preparing to close its doors for the final time. In total, Frank…
Hall of famer – digital expert Becki honoured at Teaching awards
A HOPWOOD Hall College tutor has been recognised at the prestigious Pearson National Teaching awards. Chosen from thousands of nominations, Becki Lee, has become one…
Owen signs new contract for Roughyeds
OLDHAM Rugby League Club’s long-serving captain Gareth Owen has signed a new one-year contract, at the end of which he will have been at his…
Olivia is denied GB honours by Covid-19
POTENTIAL international basketball honours eluded Saddleworth School’s Olivia Forster because of Covid-19. Deputy head girl Olivia, 15, had been named in the Great Britain Under-16…
Diggle FC launch crowdfunding scheme
DIGGLE FC has launched a crowdfunding scheme to help secure its future in the wake of Covid-19. It has already reached two-thirds of its £1,000…
All’s well as dressings displays are colourful village additions
AN artist known as the ‘Delph Banksy’ and television personality Lorraine Kelly feature as part of Saddleworth’s annual honouring of an age-old tradition. This year…
MP Debbie Abrahams walks in memory of her mum
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, is encouraging local people to support the work of Alzheimer’s Society by taking part in this year’s Memory…
Harvest in hills – Saddleworth to feature on Songs of Praise
A SADDLEWORTH vicar and his family will be in the national spotlight on Sunday, September 20 after Songs of Praise cameras visited Dobcross for part…
Dobcross: a brief history and love story
By John Kirkbride THE attractive (if hilly) village of Dobcross has for many years been a popular destination for visitors to Saddleworth and is a…
Inquest opened into Greenfield train station fatality
AN INQUEST has been opened into a 34-year-old man who died at Greenfield train station last month. The deceased has been named as Michal Hrehus…
Inquest opened into train station fatality
AN INQUEST has been opened into a 34-year-old man who died at Greenfield train station last month. The deceased has been named as Michal Hrehus…
Second case of Covid-19 confirmed in Saddleworth School Year 7 pupil
A SECOND case of Covid-19 in a pupil at Saddleworth School has been confirmed. On Tuesday, September 15, the school’s headteacher Mr Mike Anderson wrote…
Litter pick cancelled
A LITTER pick to mark the Great British September Clean on Saturday September 26 has been cancelled due to social distancing regulations. But organisers Street…
Oldham Council and HSE working to make sure businesses are Covid secure
OLDHAM Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks on businesses across the borough to make sure they…
Twenty is plenty in Uppermill But what about other villages?
A NEW 20 miles per hour speed limit has been implemented in Uppermill to combat speeding and improve social distancing. However, other Saddleworth villages may…
