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Marsden Café To Open In Uppermill

Work is in progress on the new A Month Of Sundaes on Uppermill High Street.

A popular Marsden café is to open a new outlet in Uppermill. A Month Of Sundaes has taken a vacant shop on the High Street opposite the museum car park.

Work is […]

Candidate Interview: David Jones (BNP, Stalybridge And Hyde)

The BNP's candidate for Stalybridge and Hyde, David Jones, at his home in Ashton today.

The man standing for the BNP in the Stalybridge and Hyde constituency has said his party would like to “instil an optimism into the British people.” David Jones also objected to the charge that the BNP […]

Mossley Draw Last Match At Hurst Cross

Mossley drew 1-1 with Skelmersdale United last night. It was Mossley’s last match at Ashton United’s Hurst Cross ground, which they’ve used for midweek home games since the floodlights at Seel Park were declared unsafe earlier in the season.

Michael White gave the visitors a half-time lead, but Andy Russell headed an equaliser for Mossley […]

Marsden Cuckoo Festival This Weekend

The annual Marsden Cuckoo Festival begins tonight, with events taking place in the village throughout the weekend. The festival has traditionally been held to mark the arrival of spring, and the weather forecast is certainly spring-like for the next couple of days with plenty of sunshine expected.

Among tonight’s events are a Catch The Cuckoo […]

Mossley Park Enters Britain In Bloom

The Friends of Mossley Park have decided to enter the park into the Britain In Bloom competition for the first time. The Friends are hoping for success in the It’s Your Neighbourhood category.

Competition judges will be visiting in July, and the Friends say there’s a lot of work to do on the park between […]

Council Candidate Interview: Graham Sheldon (Conservative, Saddleworth South)

Graham Sheldon, the Conservative candidate in Saddleworth South, next to the River Tame in Uppermill yesterday.

The Conservative candidate for the Saddleworth South ward on Oldham Council, Graham Sheldon, has said improving the state of Churchill Fields would be one of his main priorities if he’s elected. He also […]

Saddleworth Marks St George’s Day

Today is St George’s Day, and several events are taking place both today and over the weekend to mark the occasion.

A charity night takes place at The Commercial pub in Uppermill this evening. Four live bands will be playing, and there’ll be a raffle too. It’s free to get in but there’s a suggested […]

Candidate Interview: Jonny Reynolds (Labour, Stalybridge And Hyde)

Jonny Reynolds, who's standing for Labour in Stalybridge and Hyde, at Stalybridge Civic Hall yesterday.

The man hoping to replace James Purnell as Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde has said the future of the troubled Tameside Hospital is the most important issue facing the area. Longdendale Councillor Jonny […]