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Churchill Fields Plans Pass Latest Hurdle

The rugby pitch in the middle of the existing track at Churchill Fields.

Proposals to solve the drainage problems at Churchill Fields, which controversially include getting rid of the existing running track, moved a stage closer to reality tonight.

Members of the Saddleworth and Lees District Partnership agreed to support the plans, during a […]

Letter: Churchill Playing Fields

Churchill Fields

Below is a letter to the editor about the proposals to drain and improve Churchill Fields, which are likely to mean the removal of the existing running track. It was sent by Stan Bowes, organiser of the 2012 Saddleworth Show, and is partly in response to a letter from Alan Bolton of […]

Achtung Baby: You Tell ‘Em Girl

Achtung Baby is a column about family life written by Suze Nowak, who is originally from Denshaw and now lives in Germany:

WERE YOU TO ASK Jeremy Clarkson what first enters his testosterone-filled head when he thinks of Germany, he would no doubt wax lyrical about the Autobahns (if he restrained himself from mentioning the […]

Debbie Abrahams Backs Earth Hour

Debbie Abrahams gets on her bike to support Earth Hour at Westminster this week. (picture: WWF/Debbie Abrahams' office)

Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has been showing her support for the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, due to take place later this month.

The fund is urging people around the world to turn off their lights […]

Take A Trip With Pennine Helicopters

If you’re thinking of treating someone, or yourself, to something special this summer, look no further than Saddleworth’s own Pennine Helicopters.

A journey with Pennine Helicopters is simply the best way to experience the wonderful scenery of Saddleworth, the Peak District, the Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales.

Unforgettable flights ranging from five minutes to half […]

Sadness As Male Voice Choir Veteran Passes Away

Choir President Malcolm Hill presents Bob Tutton with a certificate and cheque in honour of his 50 years of membership. (picture: John Watts)

A long-serving member of the Saddleworth Male Voice Choir has died, just days after a presentation evening was held in his honour. Bob Tutton, who was 86, passed away yesterday.

Last […]

Letter: Churchill Playing Fields

The rugby pitch in the middle of the existing track at Churchill Fields.

Below is a letter to the editor about the proposals to drain and improve Churchill Fields, which are likely to mean the removal of the existing running track. It was sent by Alan Bolton of the Saddleworth Rangers rugby league club.

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Saddleworth Musical Society Spring Concert

The spring concert from the Saddleworth Musical Society takes place later this month. Tickets are now available for the event, which will take place at Uppermill Civic Hall on Sunday 27 March.

Society members will be joined by the Diggle School singers for a concert of the music of songwriting duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, including […]

Council Gives Details Of Road Improvements

Huddersfield Road, Diggle

Huddersfield Road in Diggle and Oldham Road in Grasscroft and Lydgate will be the first roads in Saddleworth to benefit from Oldham Council’s efforts to improve the quality of our highways.

The council is spending £10m over the coming four years on repairs to the borough’s roads and footpaths, many of […]

A Sunny Weekend Ahead

We’re in for another fine weekend with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, although there will be some rain around between now and then.

Light and patchy showers are forecast for today, and it’ll be mostly cloudy, with highs of 9C.

Friday should be a bit brighter, but we’re likely to have to wait until […]