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OVERBEARING regulations have forced organisers to pull the plug on 35 years of band contest history in Scouthead.
Whit Friday...
Date Online: 23/05/2012
A CHANCE meeting uncaged a lucky find to bring a prop-er good ending to a theatre's search.
Kay Hirst, property...
Date Online: 22/05/2012
A NEW direction and ambition for Saddleworth Parish Council was laid out last night at the annual meeting.
Outgoing chairman...
Date Online: 22/05/2012
POLICE have issued an image of a man wanted for a shop scam.
He asked the cashier at two different...
Date Online: 22/05/2012
A RIGHT royal knees-up to replace the Saddleworth Beer Walk has been given the Queen's approval.
Members of Saddleworth Round...
Date Online: 22/05/2012
CHARITY was the winner in Saddleworth last night as the outgoing parish chairman Councillor Bill Cullen and lady chairman Councillor...
Date Online: 22/05/2012
Local charities received a welcome boost from Oldham's retiring Mayor.
Richard Knowles, who officially hands over the Mayoral chain to...
Date Online: 22/05/2012
THE Volunteer of Saddleworth Award will be handed out at a special dinner at Greenfield Conservative Club tonight.
The event,...
Date Online: 18/05/2012
A NEW man has been brought in to help a local wedding venue reinvent itself as the “destination of choice”...
Date Online: 18/05/2012
A FAMILY has been left heartbroken after three dogs were snatched from their farm.
The three pets disappeared while playing...
Date Online: 18/05/2012
A DETERMINED spirit in the face of adversity has resulted in a courageous teenager being selected to represent Saddleworth.
Richard...
Date Online: 15/05/2012
THE Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents’ Association will meet to discuss village news and views on Thursday.
Join the debate at...
Date Online: 11/05/2012
Plans for lodge retreat
HOLIDAYS in luxury log cabins could soon be a big draw for visitors to Saddleworth.
Developers...
Date Online: 11/05/2012
INTREPID explorer Tony Howard has written two more adventure books — and scooped an award for a previous offering.
The...
Date Online: 08/05/2012
NEWLYWEDS Chris Harvey and Nicola Formstone know how to make a dramatic entrance.
The childhood sweethearts’ wedding took off in...
Date Online: 08/05/2012
SADDLEWORTH Historical Society will stage a talk at Saddleworth Museum on Wednesday from 7.30pm. Led by Michael Russell, the presentation...
Date Online: 04/05/2012
THE 72-year history of one of Oldham’s top companies has been recorded in a new book written by Saddleworth author...
Date Online: 04/05/2012
A DESERVING child who always thinks of others despite being ill herself, has had the “best present ever.”
Sophie Grimbley,...
Date Online: 04/05/2012
Am I glad I’m wearing a sheepskin coat!
TORRENTIAL rain and gale force winds have caused chaos across Oldham over...
Date Online: 04/05/2012
THE Conservatives were left with just two councillors on Oldham Council after a disappointing night.
The Tories one victor, Councillor...
Date Online: 04/05/2012
RAIDERS have ransacked the house of a woman only days after her death.
They got into the house in Oldham...
Date Online: 01/05/2012
FEROCIOUS winds wreaked havoc across Oldham yesterday as falling trees smashed cars, chimney stacks rocked and roof tiles flew off...
Date Online: 30/04/2012
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a centre to help disabled people get out into the Saddleworth countryside has been withdrawn....
Date Online: 27/04/2012
Optician Nick Howard, from Greenfield, has been named Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year at the Optician Awards 2012.
For...
Date Online: 27/04/2012
WORRIED parents are demanding urgent action to boost safety on a busy road near two schools.
A petition was launched...
Date Online: 27/04/2012
A PETITION calling for Diggle Railway Station to be reopened has attracted more than 200 signatures in less than two...
Date Online: 27/04/2012
MEET with Saddleworth Townswomen’s Guild at Uppermill Methodist Centre in Church Road on Wednesday. New members are welcome to the...
Date Online: 27/04/2012
Saddleworth Parish Council
Members of Saddleworth Parish Council have torn into Oldham Council’s lack of enforcement of the three-hour stay...
Date Online: 24/04/2012
MORE than 700 residents flocked to Stoneleigh Park on Saturday, to join in a funday organised by NEON — Networking...
Date Online: 24/04/2012
JUBILEE celebrations in Saddleworth are set to go with a swing with a vintage festival.
Central to the bank holiday...
Date Online: 24/04/2012
