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Parish Candidate Interview: Phil Gaul (Labour, Springhead Lower)

Phil Gaul, Labour candidate for Lower Springhead, pictured in Oldham today.

The Labour candidate for the Lower Springhead ward in next month’s elections to Saddleworth Parish Council, has said he’d like to help local people become more involved in shaping local services. Phil Gaul also said he’d be able […]

Saddleworth North Candidates To Hold Public Debate

The debate will be held upstairs at The Swan in Dobcross.

The candidates standing in the Saddleworth North ward in the forthcoming elections to Oldham Council will be holding a hustings debate in Dobcross.

The event has been scheduled for a fortnight today, that’s Thursday 21 April, upstairs at The Swan. It’s due to […]

Business Transforms Oldham Eyesore

Before… (pictures: Green Care)

A local pest control company has turned an infamous derelict building on Ripponden Road into a new home for itself.

Green Care UK has been based in Waterhead for most of its 19 years of operating, but moved into the former bookies in November. The building at the edge of […]

Letters: Concessions Removed From Bus Fares

Below are two letters to the editor sent in separately this week about the removal of concessions from bus fares. One is from Barry Kelly, and the other is from someone who prefers to remain anonymous. I’ve reproduced them in full.

If you would like to respond to the points made in the letters, you […]

Delph And Dobcross Ready For New Cricket Season

Delph and Dobcross in action against Elland last season.

It’s almost time for the cricket season to begin again, and Delph and Dobcross will be gearing up with a couple of friendly matches this weekend.

On Saturday there’s a local derby against Saddleworth, while on Sunday they take on Flowery Field. Both matches will […]

Mostly Dry And Sunny

There should be some fine weather over the next few days, although there’s a chance that showers could return by Sunday.

Today is forecast to be bright and dry with plenty of sunshine, and just the odd bit of cloud around. Temperatures should reach 14C.

There’ll be more of the same tomorrow, and Saturday will […]