Works underway to upgrade Denshaw gas mains installed in 1912

by Nick Watts | Jan 19, 2021 | News, Saddleworth Independent

A MAJOR project to upgrade one of the borough’s oldest gas mains in Denshaw, which pre-dates the First World War and helps heat thousands of… Related stories: Oldham politicians call on Government to release lockdown exit plan after ‘failures’ handling Covid-19...

OCL’s Kate vaccine ready after successful retraining

by Nick Watts | Jan 18, 2021 | News, Saddleworth Independent

KATE Foster, a quality and compliance manager for Oldham Community Leisure, has swapped her desk and clip board for PPE and syringes. While furloughed, Kate,… Related stories: Military drafted in to help deliver rapid Covid tests for key workers in Oldham...

MP calls on Government for clearer guidance on exercising “locally” after another busy weekend at Dovestone

by Nick Watts | Jan 18, 2021 | News, Saddleworth Independent

AFTER the latest weekend influx of visitors to Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham East and Saddleworth East MP Debbie Abrahams wants greater clarity from Government over Covid-19… Related stories: Oldham politicians call on Government to release lockdown exit plan...

Sally and Matt make it to the church on time

by Nick Watts | Jan 18, 2021 | News, Saddleworth Independent

WHEN Sally Harrison and Matt Aspinall decided on a spur of the moment wedding, they really did wonder if they would get themselves to the… Related stories: Concerns over supply as health chiefs aim to vaccinate 25,000 a week in Oldham OCL’s Kate vaccine ready...

Saddleworth Parish Council signs up to Pledge to Peace 

by Nick Watts | Jan 18, 2021 | News, Saddleworth Independent

SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has shown its support for the area’s thriving peace movement by signing the Pledge to Peace. The Pledge, which is administered by… Related stories: Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charity spreads festive cheer with donations...