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MJK to open new headquarters in Oldham and bring youth opportunities
MJK, a Christian charity, is opening new headquarters in Oldham town centre in September with state-of-the-art facilities to help deliver youth opportunities. The charity was…
Double the donation, double the difference to help Mahdlo
MAHDLO Youth Zone is on the way to reaching its £50,000 target but still needs the help of the local community. Chairman Chris Wareing recently…
On lookout for Lottery lockdown legend
THE National Lottery is searching for a Saddleworth ‘home town hero’ or ‘lockdown legend’ as part of its 2020 awards. The annual search for the UK’s…
Ashes discovery shock in quiet village garden
SEVERAL piles of what appear to be crematorium ashes have been found in a quiet Saddleworth village location. No attempts have been made to scatter…
TfGM awarded £1million to get more people walking and cycling
TRANSPORT for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has been awarded a grant of £1million from The London Marathon Charitable Trust to support its ambition to get more…
Kinder surprise! Café change excites landlady Donna
WHEN one café door in Greenfield closes a new one opens. And in the case of Greenfield Café it is the same door but with…
Cricket postponed because of positive COVID-19 test
CRICKET matches involving Uppermill and Saddleworth this weekend have been postponed as a precautionary measure after a spectator attending games between the two clubs last…
Record number of Oldham Sixth Form College students secure Russell Group university places
A RECORD number of Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC) students have secured places at Russell Group universities in a year of very strong results despite…
Local volunteers needed for Covid-19 drugs trial
LOCALS experiencing Covid-19 symptoms are needed to take part in a clinical trial of potential treatments that can be taken at home. The Platform Randomised…
Double appointment boost for Saddleworth’s straight-talking law firm
SADDLEWORTH’S straight-talking law firm O’Donnell Solicitors has made two appointments, strengthening their residential conveyancing and commercial teams. Julian West joins the firm’s award-winning residential conveyancing…
Handbag mystery opened after angler hooks surprise catch
A FISHERMAN hooked the unlikeliest of catches to spark a mystery that has so far baffled police and amateur sleuths. Now community help is asked…
Ocean’s 70! Greenfield adventurer to row Atlantic solo for dementia research
A GREENFIELD man who starred on ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’ is again proving age is just a number as he attempts to become the…
Public to have say on major new homes plan for Diggle
PLANS to build a new 76-home development in Diggle have been revealed. The area in question off Huddersfield Road is described as being “next to…
Greenbelt groups alerted by Spatial Framework plan return
GREENBELT campaigners are on alert after confirmation Greater Manchester’s controversial plan for Jobs, Homes and the Environment – the Spatial Framework (GMSF) – is back…
Judicial review decision pending for Knowls Lane development
DEFIANT campaigners are waiting for the outcome of a judicial review of a planning application for 265 homes and a major link road in Grotton,…
Ex Oldham Mayor says second lockdown would do “irreparable damage”
A FORMER Mayor of Oldham believes there should not be a borough wide lockdown if cases of coronavirus continue to rise. The threat of a…
Career criminal jailed for cash machine raid in Springhead
A CAREER criminal from has been jailed following raids on cash machines across Greater Manchester, including one in Springhead. These police mugshots span 10 years,…
Saddleworth goes silent for Hiroshima vigil
SEVENTY-FIVE years since the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were marked by Saddleworth Peace Group with a silent vigil. The event was…
New president takes reins as Rotary Club of Oldham hands out £8,000 to local causes
BERNARD Stone has taken the reins as President of the Rotary Club of Oldham. He was presented with his President’s Badge by retiring President Colin…
Police appeal for information after cyclist killed in van collision in Lees
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on Huddersfield Road in Lees. At around 5.15pm on…
Call for community to pledge to Mahdlo Youth Zone’s Get Back In The Zone Campaign
THE chairman of Mahdlo Youth Zone is calling for the community to help young people across the borough by making a pledge to its Get…
New workout regime at Rangers
IT is far removed from training as we know it as Saddleworth Rangers are gradually returning to action after the easing of lockdown restrictions. With…
European Tour golfers to tee off at Saddleworth?
EUROPEAN Tour professionals could be teeing off soon at Saddleworth Golf Club. Saddleworth is hosting an 1836 Tour event on Friday, July 17 with players…
Keys to your doors Former pub to be sold for houses
A 19TH CENTURY Saddleworth pub is on the market for £400,000 but any prospective buyer will need deeper pockets to transform its fortunes. However, the…
Dobcross welcome for new Swan tenant
GOOD luck to Joanne Caffrey after helping re-open the historic Swan pub in Dobcross. The famous 18th century hostelry, known locally as the Top House,…
Greenfield Rail Action Group still on track despite change in transport use
GREENFIELD Rail Action Group (GRAG) will still fight for improvements to local services and trains despite considerable changes to public transport use due to Covid-19,…
Lines handed out to drivers for “irresponsibly” parked cars
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers have led to a Saddleworth village becoming the latest to see the introduction of new parking restrictions. Double yellow lines have been painted…
New measures introduced to combat Greenfield parking problems
GREENFIELD is to receive another coating of double yellow lines in an attempt to alleviate obstructive parking and allow social distancing. New temporary no waiting…
Dovestone WI has it covered as face masks raise over £4,000 for foodbanks
MORE than £4,000 has been raised for foodbanks by Dovestone WI through donations for their hand-made face coverings as they continue to help the community…
Print Factory! New exhibitions planned for Weavers but not until 2021
A TREASURED arts space in Uppermill has decided to stay ‘locked down’ until next year. As the nation moves closer to normality after the coronavirus…
