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Parish Candidate Interview: Nick Watts (Independent, Uppermill)

Nick Watts, Independent candidate for Uppermill, outside his home in the village today.

The Independent candidate for the Uppermill ward at next month’s elections to Saddleworth Parish Council has said he’d like to see the council improve the way it communicates with local people. Nick Watts, who runs his […]

Mossley Manager Quits As Youths Win Cup

Shaun Higgins has resigned as manager of Mossley. His departure follows a dreadful run of form, with just one draw and ten defeats from their last 11 matches.

That has left Mossley in 18th place in the Evo Stik League Division One North. Former Woodley Sports manager Gareth McClelland has been given the job of […]

Achtung Baby: By George, I Think She’s Got It!

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

“HELLO, I speak German.”

After a week in Australia, Finje had figured out, if she kicks off any conversation with this disclaimer she’ll get on just fine. And it seems to be working […]

Family Easter Show At Uppermill Civic Hall

Mark working on the set for the Christmas production of Red Riding Hood.

Mark Whiteley from Springhead’s Hard Graft Theatre Company has been in touch to let Saddleworth News readers know about the Easter show his group is putting on at Uppermill Civic Hall.

The production is called What Became Of The Red Shoes? […]

Diggle Fundraiser Thanks Standedge Supporters

A boat enters the tunnel at the Diggle end during the anniversary celebrations.

A Diggle man who helped to leg a canal boat through the Standedge tunnel at the weekend has thanked those who have helped him raise several hundred pounds for charity.

Nigel Shaw was taking part in three days of celebrations, marking […]

Family Fun On Offer During Holidays

It’s the last day of term for our local schools, and Oldham Council has all kinds of family-friendly events planned to help keep youngsters busy during the Easter holidays.

Various sports and games are scheduled for the multi-sports facilities at Saddleworth School, as part of the Go! Spring programme.

Other things to have a go […]