by Nick Watts | Mar 23, 2025 | News, Saddleworth Independent
By John Kirkbride The old days DID you know that Uppermill viaduct has 23 semi-circular arches with rusticated voussoirs and is supported on a rectangular… The post Uppermill: a brief history appeared first on Saddleworth Independent. Related stories: Brenda’s bric...
by Nick Watts | Oct 7, 2024 | News, Saddleworth Independent
By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government… The post Grotton: a brief history (featuring a tunnel, a big pub and a lido) appeared first on Saddleworth Independent....
by Nick Watts | Nov 22, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
FRIEZLAND Arena was the starting point for the annual fun TREC for horse riders from as far afield as the Midlands, The winner was Alex… Related stories: Saddleworth man Frank completes Latics takeover Saddleworth Charity Pool League title race down to two teams...
by Nick Watts | Nov 21, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A NUMBER of Oldham’s fly tipping hot spots will be put under surveillance but new CCTV cameras for use in rural areas won’t be initially… Related stories: Double espresso? Park campaigners in froth over café plans Dovestone day out-beauty spot stakeholders’ public...
by Nick Watts | Nov 11, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
PETER Killan is stepping down as group leader of Uppermill Community Action group (UCAN) at the end of next month. And while one person has… Related stories: Brenda’s bric -a-brac raises funds for Ukrainian crisis ‘Tree-mendous’ job at Dawson’s Field Chocs away!...
