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Saddleworth Runners Invited To Meet Council Officials

Jill Davies and members of the Saddleworth Runners on the track at Churchill Fields.

Members of the Saddleworth Runners have been offered the chance to meet Oldham Council officials next month, to discuss the future of Churchill Fields.

The athletes are angry at plans to remove the running track from the fields, as part […]

Parking Permits Considered For Three Uppermill Streets

One of the new signs at the museum car park in Uppermill.

Oldham Council is to consider introducing residents’ parking permits on three streets in Uppermill.

Householders in the centre of the village were recently asked for their views about the idea, and more than 50% people on Back Lee Street, Village Green and […]

Debbie Abrahams Speaks In Budget Debate

Debbie Abrahams in the House of Commons recently. (picture: Parliament TV)

Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams described the Budget as “strong on rhetoric but short on action” in the House of Commons last night.

She gave a speech during the debate on the Budget, and accused Chancellor George Osborne of “ignoring evidence and pushing ahead […]

Arrests Made Over Scouthead Burglary

Alcohol confiscated in Lees on Friday night. (picture: GMP)

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary, following an incident in Scouthead yesterday.

Our local police had earlier confirmed that they’d found a black Volkswagen car which they’d been looking for in connection with the alleged crime.

Meanwhile, officers have been continuing their […]

Mountain Rescuers Thank Twestival Fundraisers

Members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team demonstrating their skills at Twestival Oldham. (all pictures: Lisa Marie Gee)

Members of the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team have thanked charity fundraisers for their efforts, following last week’s first-ever Twestival Oldham.

The Saddleworth-based charity will be the beneficiary of two events which took place on […]

Waterhead Woman’s Charity Clothes Challenge

Vicky, pictured at the Shop Local Festival in Uppermill earlier this month. (all pictures courtesy Vicky Sowerby)

A local woman is raising money for charity, by wearing a different outfit every day for a year. The only condition is that Vicky Sowerby from Waterhead isn’t buying any clothes.

Eight Defeats In Nine For Mossley

Mossley’s dismal run in the Evo Stik League Division One North continued at the weekend. Despite a much-improved performance they went down 3-2 to Durham City, meaning they’ve taken just one point from a possible 27.

Chris Rowney and Kristian Dennis scored Mossley’s goals. They were denied what would have been a stunning late equaliser, […]