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If the Crowns fits… David and Holly re-open Scouthead pub to a “fantastic” response
A “FANTASTIC” response is how David Sykes described the reaction to the re-opening of one of Saddleworth’s most iconic pubs. Six months after it...
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All I want for Christmas is a Millgate seat
IT will not become the Christmas number one but theatre staff are using a familiar festive refrain to help boost their auditorium appeal. And...
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Using their loaf – baker’s bread handouts used to buy festive gifts
THIS year’s Christmas is going to be the best since sliced bread for a host of youngsters thanks to a couple called Warburton and...
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All invited to unveiling of Annie Kenney statue
TWO years of hard work and fundraising will come together on Friday, December 14 when a statue of Springhead-born suffragette Annie Kenney is unveiled...
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On the beat: councillor takes night-time patrol with police to gauge extent of crime ‘problem’
THE recent high-profile police operation in Greenfield has been a shock to the tight knit community. It follows two frightening car-jacking incidents in Greenfield...
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Man arrested following fail to stop collision in Oldham
A man has been arrested after an Oldham collision which has left an elderly woman in a critical condition. A 20-year-old man has been...
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School’s in! Construction of new Greenfield Primary stepped up
A NEW primary school in Saddleworth, set to open in September 2019, has started to take shape. The Independent’s exclusive photos shows the first...
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Hair of the dog, then why not try Bottom Sniffer?!
MAN’S best friend is also much loved by the owners of a new Uppermill High Street business. That’s why canine lovers will be delighted...
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Former nurse Gen appeals for Greater Manchester residents’ early detection ideas to save lives from cancer
SADDLEWORTH resident, Gen Buckley, who lost her father and brother early to bowel cancer, is urging Greater Manchester citizens to support new health research...
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Talented group invites locals to help keep ancient art alive
A DEDICATED team has a busy schedule next year as they get hands on to keep alive an ancient art – and they are...
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The first Noel? Swimmer aspires to top spot in fundraising mission
NOEL Pine has swam from Dover to Calais and even started the return journey all without leaving a swimming pool. In the process, he...
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Acclaimed international quartet to play in Delph
AN INTERNATIONALLY renowned string quartet, is being hosted by Saddleworth Concerts Society at Millgate Arts Centre, Delph on Wednesday, December 5. The outstanding Danel...
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Oldham youth have their voices heard at the House of Commons
Roshni Parmar-Hill reflects on a trip to the Houses of Parliament to talk about votes at 16. On November 9, Samah Khalil and I...
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Bus service to be used to help fight crime?
A POPULAR new bus service could be deployed to help crackdown on crime in Saddleworth. But the primary function of the Saddleworth Rambler, introduced...
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Fundraising night for Red the donkey saved from slaughter
A DONKEY bound for a European slaughterhouse is alive and well and enjoying his new life in Saddleworth. The animal, since named Red, was...
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Customers toast new additions to Donkeystone’s popular range
A SADDLEWORTH microbrewery has launched a new range of its beers in time for the Christmas market. And there will be plenty of opportunity...
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Dead mouse and out of date food found at Denshaw hotel
A DEAD mouse was found in a food storage area at Clough Manor hotel in Denshaw, a court heard. Environmental Health officers made the...
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Hitting the headlines Double award delight for team
THE Saddleworth Independent has been hitting the streets for eight years, bringing local news to local people. Now after an extra busy year of...
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Volunteers roll up sleeves for moorland regeneration project
A TEAM of volunteers has taken part in an environmental volunteering day to help make local moorland less vulnerable to fire damage. A total...
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Art of the matter: appreciation of Pitmen Painters and their work
APPRECIATION of art, as well as beauty, is in the eye of the beholder as a group of North East coal miners discovered more...
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GALLERY OLDHAM LAUNCHES JAI CHUHAN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS: REFUGE
Gallery Oldham has launched an immersive exhibition by dynamic artist Jai Chuhan. Refuge is an exhibition of new painting by internationally acclaimed artist Jai Chuhan. Her paintings often involve an isolated figure in a room-like space, which creates an arena for...
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Shot red kite ‘like balloon bursting’
Protected bird of prey was seen being shot out of the sky in Peak District National Park A red kite seen falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of gunshots is the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving birds of prey in the Peak District National...
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TfGM Statement: Update on Get Me There app
Since Monday 3 September, some get me there customers have been experiencing trouble buying and displaying tickets on the app. This is a nation-wide technical fault affecting the back office systems of TfGM’s supplier Corethree, who developed and manage the get me...
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LIVE@THELIBRARY IS BACK FOR ITS TENTH SEASON
Oldham’s popular live@thelibrary is back for its tenth season and with breath-taking plays, stunning live music, side-splitting comedy and more this is set to be the best yet. The special milestone season celebrates 70 years of the NHS, with a dash of comedy, through...
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HUNDREDS OF JOBS ON OFFER AT GET OLDHAM WORKING JOBS FAIR
More than 600 job-related opportunities will be on show at the annual Get Oldham Working (GOW) jobs fair. With a variety of jobs, apprenticeships and work experience openings on offer from employers across the borough and beyond, this is a great chance for residents...
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Saddleworth in Bloom 2018 Results
The judging of the Annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition took place on Tuesday 31st July 2018. The panel of judges consisted of the Chairman of the Parish Council and the Chairman’s Lady, Councillor Rob Knotts and Mrs Lesley Knotts, the Vice Chairman of the Parish...
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Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham
Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham. Shortly after 1.15am this morning (Thursday 19 July 2018) police were involved in a collision… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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Former coach jailed for nationwide investigation into non-recent sexual abuse in football
A FORMER football coach, with links to clubs in Oldham, is one of the first to be jailed as part of a nationwide investigation by GMP into non-recent… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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Roughyeds close to full strength for the final push
APART from Adam Neal and maybe Adam Jones, who has hurt his back at work, Oldham expect to be at full strength against North...
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Be Inspired, Get involved and have fun at the #YOUROLDHAM festival
The #YourOldham Festival is back showcasing the great co-operative work going on across our borough and giving you the chance to discover how to do… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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