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Tony goes the extra mile
INDEPENDENT sports editor Tony Bugby quite literally had to go the extra mile while running the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday, October 4. Tony, in…
Dovestone WI event on ice
DOVESTONE Women’s Institute’s popular Christmas Markets may not be going ahead this year but the community-minded ladies are still bringing festive cheer with a new…
Oldham RLFC launches special tee-shirt
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has launched a new tee-shirt to commemorate Rugby League’s 125th Anniversary and the part played in the birth of the sport…
Katy faces the chop after 25 years to help children’s cancer charity
IT was literally a weight lifted from her shoulders as Katy Miller had her first serious hair cut since the age of 12. The 37-year-old…
Oldham’s residents asked to watch special Remembrance Sunday Service online
A SPECIAL Remembrance Service will be streamed online in Oldham this year to ensure residents can safely commemorate those who gave their lives for our…
Hat will do nicely! Caroline delight at church collection for St Thomas’ fundraiser
HATS off to Delph is the message to residents from antiques expert Caroline Hawley for supporting St Thomas’ Church in its bid to raise £60,000.…
Saddleworth businesses support Rashford campaign with offers of food help
A VARIETY of Saddleworth businesses have united with a common goal to back Marcus Rashford’s campaign to ensure youngsters receive meals during the current school…
Investigation launched following burglary on Uppermill High Street
A WOMAN has been arrested and a police investigation is ongoing after a burglary at Puddleducks children’s clothing store on Uppermill High Street. A GMP…
Maxine drives through the majors
MAXINE Parfitt hit the accelerator to lift back-to-back majors at Saddleworth Golf Club following her victory in Mr President’s. The 52-year-old driving instructor from Grasscroft…
Keeping it in the family
LEE Rowbotham has joined father Paul in becoming a 2020 major winner at Saddleworth Golf Club. The 35-year-old from Moorside triumphed in Captain’s Prize weeks…
Diggle: a brief history (including the wheel)
By John Kirkbride The brief history bit UNLIKE some other villages in Saddleworth, Diggle doesn’t really have a clearly defined village square, though that doesn’t…
Ambassador Tia’s positive message of hope for fellow youngsters
DIGGLE teenager Tia Henderson has always encouraged herself to have a positive outlook on life. It is a mantra she has been passing on to…
New technology helps pupils keep their cool as schools reopen
A PRIMARY school in Oldham is using an innovative thermal access control system to protect pupils and reduce the risk of transmitting Covid-19 as they…
Former player named Oldham RL’s first ambassador
FORMER Oldham RL prop Adrian Alexander has accepted an invitation to become the club’s first ambassador. The 65-year-old from Moorside will operate with club owner,…
Tier 3 (Very high) local COVID alert level – travel guidance
THE Government announced that all parts of Greater Manchester is now subject to Tier 3 (Very high) local COVID alert level restrictions. This means that…
I’m alright Jaques! Manchester artist’s works up for auction
AN auction of works by Manchester artist Norman Jaques has been launched by the Weavers Factory in Uppermill. The New Street arts space had planned…
Pumpkins, pictures and prizes as Halloween comes to Lees, Springhead and Grotton
THERE are pumpkins, pictures and prizes in store as Halloween fun comes to Lees, Springhead and Grotton. The LSG Business Hub has organised the activities…
Spook-tacular fun comes to Diggle this Halloween
Something ‘spook-tacular’ is happening in Diggle. Friends of Diggle School have created a fabulous Halloween trail. There are 20 masterpieces to find scattered across the…
Oldham children to get free meals this half term from Council
OLDHAM Council has stepped in to ensure hundreds of children do not go hungry this half term. Supporting the campaign of Manchester United footballer Marcus…
VILLAGE VOICE: “No benefit to Dobcross roundabout scheme”
From Peter Widdall, Greenfield, (Formerly Group Leader, Road Safety (Engineering) and Development Control, Manchester City Council) I was interested to read your article in the…
Oldham Council buys Spindles shopping centre to provide catalyst for town centre recovery
OLDHAM Council has bought the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, safeguarding an important town centre building and paving the way for a new Tommyfield Market, homes and businesses. The purchase will be a catalyst…
‘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…
