by Nick Watts | Jun 30, 2025 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A COLOURFUL and creative summer visitor is helping stir childhood memories at Holy Trinity Dobcross Primary School. The mannequin display featuring ‘Mary Mary’ from the… The post Creative summer visitor stirs memories in Dobcross school gardens appeared first on...
by Nick Watts | Aug 24, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
LONG-STANDING community stalwart Richard Knowles has contributed much to Saddleworth and Oldham over decades of living here. Now, as he moved with his wife Valerie… Related stories: Roger raises a glass to celebrate 100th birthday I’ll go to the foot of our stairs!...
by Nick Watts | Jul 28, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A PORTRAIT to honour a famous son of Dobcross now has pride of place in Saddleworth Museum. John Platt was the MP for and Mayor… Related stories: I’ll go to the foot of our stairs! Saddleworth man Frank completes Latics takeover House plans to be re-visited after...
by Nick Watts | May 24, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A ‘FORGOTTEN’ set of stone steps has received a Spring clean from a group of volunteers keen to help fellow walkers put their best feet… Related stories: Chocs away! Easter egg appeal launched for hospital For peat’s sake! XR activists stage garden centre...
by Nick Watts | Apr 19, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A GROUP of activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR), dedicated to raising awareness about climate change, is urging a local garden centre to help support its… Related stories: I’ll go to the foot of our stairs! Brenda’s bric -a-brac raises funds for Ukrainian...
