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Manchester Christmas lights events opens the festive season with a bang
DEANSGATE was transformed this evening into the city’s biggest pop venue to celebrate the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on show. Thousands of people joined the crowds…
Strachan’s Chemist offer advice on coughs and colds
Graham Hibbins, from Strachan’s Chemist, looks at the cases of coughs AT this time of year, there is an increase in the amount of customers…
Lees and Springhead Spooky Scarecrow Trail raises £230 for Whit Friday band contests
By Maddie Zygmunt THERE were Halloween goodies for the winners of the Lees and Springhead Spooky Scarecrow Trail, which raised £230 for Whit Friday band…
Lees remembers: Poppies, flags and silhouettes fill village for Remembrance Day
LSG Business Hub worked hard to adorn Lees with poppies, flags and silhouettes of soldiers for Remembrance Day. The poignant silhouettes were made by Simon Mound…
Kelly brings in the sunshine with Remembrance events
THE songs of yesteryear filled the air to help create special Remembrance Day events at care homes across the borough. Singer Kelly Tracey, who performs…
Hundreds gather at events across community as Saddleworth remembers
By Ken Bennett and Aimee Belmore HUNDREDS of people trekked up to the iconic memorial at Pots and Pans to pay tribute in the bright…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oldham
WITH everything ‘yule’ need this Christmas on your doorstep, there’s no better place to be than Oldham at the most wonderful time of year. That…
Funeral Notice: Kenneth Wood
Funeral Notice via Harold P. Heywood Wild & Brierley T Collins & Son A collection box option will be available at the Church for donations…
Community power projects large grants up for grabs
LARGE grants to help local groups and organisations generate renewable power, become more energy efficient or help electricity customers in vulnerable circumstances are up for…
Rugby pitch repairs are held up by bad weather
YOUNGSTERS, inspired by England’s rugby union World Cup exploits, will have to wait to show off their skills on one particular Saddleworth pitch. The surface…
Don’t be sheepish: pick up bargain at Woolyknit’s closing down sale
THIS yarn of Christmas present does not have a future just one of Christmas last. And ewe better move fast to secure a bargain and…
Dancers take to the floor as Strictly Kershaw’s returns in aid of hospice
THE sequins and glitterballs will be out as Strictly Kershaw’s returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham on November 22 in aid of Dr Kershaw’s.…
Council calls for ‘savage’ bus service cuts to be suspended after changes without consultation
‘SAVAGE’ cuts to local bus services should be suspended immediately, says Saddleworth Parish Council following changes by First Manchester. The alterations introduced on October 27…
Teenager jailed for attempted rape in Oldham
A boy who attempted to rape two women in the space of two months has been jailed for 8 years. The 17-year-old, who cannot be…
Uppermill Shop Small Saturday returns to celebrate independent businesses
By Maddie Zygmunt A village-wide celebration of independent shops and cafes returns to Uppermill for ‘Shop Small Saturday’ on November 16. For one day only,…
White poppy event promotes peace and remembrance
PEACE, tolerance and respect were highlighted at a white poppy remembrance event in Uppermill. Around 30 people gathered for the occasion, organised by Saddleworth Peace…
Right said Fred – let’s get some of this super fan prize money spent
FRED Halliwell ensured Oldham finished with a second end of season honour following the Roughyeds’ League One promotion win over Newcastle Thunder. As thousands of…
Oldham full council meeting descends into chaos as police called
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter POLICE were called into Oldham’s council chamber as its full council meeting descended into chaos on Wednesday, November 6.…
Novel by Saddleworth author picked as Great North West Read 2019
THE Library of Lost and Found by local author Phaedra Patrick has been chosen as the Great North West Read 2019. The annual event transforms…
Maggie’s and Pearsons team up to put on ‘Cancer in the Workplace’ workshop
MAGGIE’S Oldham and Pearson Solicitors are teaming up to offer a ‘Cancer in the Workplace’ workshop. The morning seminar on November 14, which is already…
Masterclass helps Saddleworth cheerleaders dance up a Storm
MEMBERS of Saddleworth Storm were dancing with delight after being given a stunt masterclass in cheerleading. Fifty girls from Saddleworth School’s cheer squad were out…
What’s on at Saddleworth Museum
THERE is a host of events lined up at Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill. On Sunday, November 10 is the monthly Farmers Market from 9am to…
Silent soldier silhouettes
SILENT soldier silhouettes are in place around Saddleworth as a reminder of those who served in both world wars. In Dobcross, the DVC has purchased…
Man charged following armed robbery in Grotton
A man has been charged with a number of offences including armed robbery in Oldham. Cameron Bland (13/03/1992) of no fixed address has been charged…
Saddleworth community to remember the fallen
THE Saddleworth community will join millions of people across the country honouring the fallen on Sunday, November 10. Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place…
White Poppies event for Peace and Remembrance
SADDLEWORTH Peace Group will lay a wreath of white poppies at the foot of the Peace Pole in St Chad’s gardens, Uppermill (outside Uppermill library)…
Concerts of Remembrance
SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir will present its annual Concert of Remembrance at the Civic Hall, Uppermill, on Saturday, November 9 at 7.30pm.In the first half,…
Black clouds as music festival’s debts revealed
A LEES bakery, Mossley community arts company and Californian artists’ booking agency are among creditors owed money after the company responsible for staging Cotton Clouds…
Rugby league returns to Bower Fold
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has confirmed that home games next season on promotion to the Betfred Championship will be played at the Bower Fold home…
Police release CCTV footage following armed robbery in Oldham
Police have released CCTV footage following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Oldham. Shortly before 3.50pm on Monday 28 September 2019 a man…
