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Pictures From Oldham’s Twestival

One of Oldham Mountain Rescue's dogs on best behaviour at Twestival Oldham.

Local people and companies have been busy raising money for Saddleworth’s own Oldham Mountain Rescue Team today, at the first-ever Twestival Oldham.

Two main fundraising events have been held. An afternoon of family fun took […]

Saddleworth News TV - Debbie Abrahams Interview

Our new MP, Debbie Abrahams, has told Saddleworth News all about her first few weeks in office. In a video interview recorded in Uppermill, she also talked about the issues she’s been working on since she was elected in January.

Ms Abrahams used the interview to reveal she’s already written to the Transport Secretary […]

Toad Patrol On Chew Valley Road

Tesco Greenfield's Community Champion Greg Barratt (left) with new store manager Bill Davidson (right) and toad patrol volunteers. (picture: Tesco)

Tesco Greenfield has lent its support to a patrol helping toads get across Chew Valley Road. Dozens of volunteers are joining the store’s Community Champion, Greg Barratt, in getting […]

Letter From Churchill Playing Fields Action Group

Churchill Fields

Below is a letter written to Oldham councillors by Jill Davies, on behalf of the recently-formed Churchill Playing Fields Action Group. Ms Davies is also the Chairman of Saddleworth Runners.

I’ve published the letter here in full after it was forwarded to Saddleworth News via e-mail. If you would like to respond […]

Warning Of Prosecutions Over Diggle School Parking

Diggle School

Parents who park illegally when picking up or dropping off their children at Diggle School have been warned they could face prosecution in future.

Councillors and police held discussions about the matter at the school earlier this month.

Reporting back to last week’s meeting of the Saddleworth and Lees District Partnership at […]

Residents Alerted To Possible Scams

Saddleworth people have been warned to be aware of possible scams, both over the phone and on their doorstep.

The Saddleworth and Lees Police Team has alerted residents after one local householder was targeted by a bogus company in a phone call. The resident was called by a woman who claimed to be from ‘Global […]

More Fine Weather On The Way

A misty scene over Saddleworth yesterday morning. (picture: Darren Hargreaves)

After a beautiful couple of days, more fine and dry weather is on the way for the weekend.

This morning will be misty once again, but that’ll burn off to leave another mostly bright and sunny day. Temperatures should be a very pleasant 16C.

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