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Lib Dem/Tory Deal Moves Closer In Oldham

With Conservatives and Liberal Democrats now sharing power at Westminster, the two parties are moving closer to a deal in Oldham too. The Lib Dem leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Howard Sykes, said today that the “framework for an agreement has been established.”

Following last week’s elections, both the Lib Dems and Labour have 27 […]

Phil Woolas Backs David Miliband

Phil Woolas. He wants David Miliband to be Labour's next leader.

Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas has said he’s backing David Miliband’s bid for the Labour leadership. Mr Miliband is the early favourite to take over from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who resigned as party leader this week.

Mr Woolas is […]

Holmfirth Shop Aiming For Sweet Future

A confectionery company with a shop in Holmfirth has revealed big plans for the future, after winning back the rights to a key product from corporate giant Kraft. Ella Riley Ltd now wants to open a new environmentally-friendly factory which could create up to 200 jobs.

The product in question is Riley’s toffee rolls, which […]

Peak District Boss Surveys New Political Landscape

Dove Stone Reservoir

The man who runs the Peak District National Park Authority has said he’s looking forward to working with the new government, as well as with new local politicians from all parties. Jim Dixon used a post on his blog to describe our national parks as a […]

Fuel Poverty Advice Session Planned

An advice session has been organised in Uppermill next month for people finding it difficult to pay their home energy bills. Saddleworth Parish Council is holding the event, which is also aimed at professionals who regularly visit elderly and other vulnerable people in our area.

Saddleworth has a relatively high population of pensioners, and the […]

Official Opening Of Delph Play Area

The play area at Swan Meadow in Delph will be officially opened on Sunday afternoon. Oldham Council is putting on a special ‘play celebration’ between 1pm and 3pm.

Local parents and children will be welcome to go along and explore the new play area, which is near the High Street on Holland Close. The council […]