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Labour Makes Final Bid For Election Votes

Liz Dawn (right) talks to Debbie Abrahams and Shadow Health Minister Derek Twigg in Chadderton today.

Coronation Street star Liz Dawn, better known as Vera Duckworth, was out campaigning in Chadderton today, as Labour made its last push for support ahead of Thursday’s elections to both the borough council […]

Police Break Up Huge Party On Saddleworth Moor

Dozens of youths were involved in a party on Saddleworth Moor in the early hours of yesterday, which had to be broken up by the police.

Officers were called to the scene on the A635 Greenfield to Holmfirth road at 12:45am, following complaints of noise including loud music.

A police spokesman said the incident was […]

Rachel Is Saddleworth’s Dog Whisperer

Rachel Bean

A vet nurse who lives in Saddleworth has set up her own business offering help and training to people with unruly dogs and cats.

Rachel Bean, from Grotton, told Saddleworth News that she’s a full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association, and can offer assistance in a variety of ways.

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Parish Candidate Statement: Garth Harkness (Liberal Democrat, Springhead Lower)

Garth Harkness pictured with Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. (picture: Garth Harkness)

One of the Liberal Democrats hoping to be elected to represent the parish ward of Springhead Lower has said he wants to bring some “youth” to Saddleworth Parish Council.

Garth Harkness, a 29-year-old teacher who lives in Grotton, has also called for […]

Maps Exhibition At Oldham Local Studies

A map of Oldham from 1756. It's a changed a bit since then. (image: Oldham Council)

An exhibition feauturing some fascinating old maps of Oldham and Saddleworth opens today at the Local Studies and Archives Centre on Union Street. The display is part of Local History Month.

Saddleworth Runners Begin Summer Junior Sessions

Churchill Fields

The Saddleworth Runners club are appealing for local youngsters to give their junior section a try.

The first session of the summer takes place this Thursday between 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Anyone interested is asked to meet at the Wellington Road end of Churchill Fields.

The sessions are for children aged between eight […]