Time to close the doors at Pause a Second

by Nick Watts | Jun 3, 2020 | News, Saddleworth Independent

THE time has come for a popular Uppermill shop to hang up its wellies, gloves, hats, Crocs, FitFlops and more after 25 years on the… Related stories: 6,293 drivers caught speeding since lockdown Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of...

‘Stay away’ plea as fire crews attend blaze at Dovestone Reservoir

by Nick Watts | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Saddleworth Independent

Firefighters are in attendance at Dovestone Reservoir after a blaze broke out at the Saddleworth beauty spot this afternoon. (Tuesday) The public is asked to… Related stories: Car park charges to be reintroduced – including Dovestone Reservoir Saddleworth man...

Oldham Sixth Form College’s Aspiring Medics Programme celebrates record number of university offers

by Nick Watts | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Saddleworth Independent

Oldham Sixth Form College is proud to be celebrating a record number of Medicine and Dentistry university offers for its Year 13 Aspiring Medic students.… Related stories: Former Latics commercial manager becomes chief executive at Leicestershire County Cricket...

Conserve water in dry spell, urges United Utilities

by Nick Watts | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Saddleworth Independent

WATER bosses have urged consumers to help conserve supplies by implementing measures to reduce demand.Reservoirs water levels are visibly dropping because of the ongoing dry… Related stories: Saddleworth man jailed after brutally beating girlfriend and bragging...

Peter loses battle against cancer

by Nick Watts | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Saddleworth Independent

WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth sportsman Peter Rushworth has died at the age of 85 following a lengthy battle against cancer. Peter, who lived in Dobcross, captained Uppermill… Related stories: Tributes paid to former Saddleworth cricketer Ronnie Franklin Tributes paid...