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Independent Councillor Rejoins Conservatives

Cllr Ian Barker

The only Independent member of Oldham Council, Cllr Ian Barker, has announced that he’s rejoining the Conservatives.

Cllr Barker, who represents Failsworth West, was suspended by the party in 2009 while a police investigation took place into the alleged misuse of council e-mail accounts.

After Cllr Barker was cleared of any […]

Outgoing Parish Chairman Reveals Fundraising Total

Keith Begley

Keith Begley, who stood down as Chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council this week, has announced that £18,525 was raised for good causes during his year in office.

He revealed the figure after handing over the chains of office to Cllr Bill Cullen at Uppermill Civic Hall on Monday night. Mr Begley, who […]

Four Days Of Diggle Road Closures Scheduled

Huddersfield Road, Diggle

Most of Huddersfield Road in Diggle is going to be resurfaced this summer, and a total of four days of closures have been scheduled to allow the work to take place.

The first section of road, from Sam Road to Dorset Avenue, will shut for two Sundays, 5 June and 12 […]

Saddleworth Historical Society To Host Lecture

Roche Abbey (picture courtesy Saddleworth Historical Society)

An academic from York University will be speaking at the Saddleworth Museum in Uppermill this Friday night, in a lecture hosted by the Saddleworth Historical Society.

Everyone is welcome to attend the free event, which begins at 7:30pm.

With the details, it’s over to Victor Khadem from […]

Folk Musician’s Tour Reaches Dobcross

Dobcross Band Club

A leading folk musician who is walking between venues on his current tour is due to play Dobcross Band Club on Friday night.

John Jones of Oysterband is doing a ten-day tour, which involves walking a total of 125 miles from gig to gig.

He’s put together a band, the Reluctant […]

Saddleworth Group Of Artists Hold Uppermill Exhibition

The latest exhibition from the Saddleworth Group of Artists begins in Uppermill this Saturday. It’s taking place in the gallery of the Saddleworth Museum, and is on until 19 June.

Admission is free, and the exhibition is part of the forthcoming Saddleworth Festival of the Arts. It’s open between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday, […]

Staying Breezy With Further Showers

The weekend looks like being as windy and relatively cool as the past few days have been, although we should be in for a few more sunny spells as well.

The best of the sunshine may actually be today, with the forecasters predicting a mostly dry day with just the odd shower. Temperatures could reach […]