by Nick Watts | Feb 1, 2026 | News, Saddleworth Independent
OLDHAM Rugby League Club appears to be in chaos after director of rugby Mike Ford resigned. And the Saddleworth-based former player admitted ‘the direction of… The post Roughyeds appear in crisis as Mike Ford quits appeared first on Saddleworth Independent. Related...
by Nick Watts | Feb 1, 2026 | News, Saddleworth Independent
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham. The Greater… The post Burnham plans special powers to fast track £70m revamp of Oldham appeared first on Saddleworth...
by Nick Watts | Feb 1, 2026 | News, Saddleworth Independent
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter Taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are to receive millions to upgrade their dirty cars — but only if… The post Greater Manchester taxis in line for multi-million fund – but only those licensed locally appeared first on...
by Nick Watts | Feb 1, 2026 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillor has criticised United Utilities for allowing commercial game shooting to take place on open moorland near Dove Stone Reservoir. The sound… The post Answers wanted over commercial game shooting on Saddleworth moorland appeared first on...
by Nick Watts | Jan 31, 2026 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A FORMER Greenfield social club is set to be demolished and replaced by four homes after planning permission was granted. The building associated with Greenfield… The post Homes plan for former mill’s social club given go ahead appeared first on Saddleworth...
