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Woolas Case Verdict Delayed

Uppermill Civic Hall. The judges are expected to return to give their verdict soon.

We may not get a verdict in the Phil Woolas election court case until the end of the month, or even later (UPDATE 8/10: After a lead provided by a comment below this story, we’ve now heard the verdict will […]

Police Give Saddleworth Crime Update

The local police in Saddleworth and Lees have revealed that crime is down slightly so far this year in several key categories, including burglaries and incidents of anti-social behaviour. However, drivers have again been warned to wipe sucker marks off their windscreens when removing their satnavs, after several thefts of the devices in our area […]

Saddleworth Basks In October Sunshine

It’s been a surprisingly beautiful day here in Saddleworth. This picture posted on Twitter by Paul Steele from Diggle while he was out for a walk earlier sums it up rather well. Even the postman I saw when I was out in Dobcross today had shorts on!

We should be […]

Marsden Jazz Festival Starts Tomorrow

Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band (picture: Pamela Sutton/Ackers Music Agency)

One of the biggest weekends in Marsden’s year is almost upon us. The three days of the Marsden Jazz Festival begin tomorrow, with dozens of concerts planned at venues across the village.

Tomorrow night’s headliner is none other than Mr Stranger On […]

Parish Council To Support Canal Festival

The entrance to the Standedge canal tunnel at Diggle.

Saddleworth Parish Council has indicated it’s going to support next year’s bicentenary celebrations of the opening of the first canal tunnel at Standedge. A series of events are being organised by the Huddersfield Canal Society to mark the tunnel’s 200th anniversary. Two events in […]

A Mostly Dry Weekend

We should be in for a decent few days of weather, with plenty of dry if cloudy weather, along with some sunshine and the odd shower. A typical Saddleworth mixed bag then!

Today is forecast to be mostly sunny although showers are predicted later in the day. They’re only supposed to be light but yesterday […]