Jude Gidney - Editor
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Jude Gidney - Editor
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Saddleworth Ready For Whit Friday
It’s arguably the biggest day of the year for Saddleworth. Thousands of local folk and visitors alike will today enjoy this morning’s Whit Walks and...
Jonny Reynolds Backs David Miliband
The new MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, Jonny Reynolds, has announced he is backing David Miliband’s campaign to be Labour’s next leader. He joins Oldham...
Local Councils Hold Annual Meetings
Oldham, Tameside and Kirklees councils have all held their annual meetings this week. The new Liberal Democrat/Conservative coalition was confirmed in Oldham, while Tameside got...
Letter: Cabinet Announced By Council Leader
Below is a letter to the editor sent by Annie Lord from Springhead. I’ve reproduced the letter in full. If you would like to respond...
Letter: Parish Council – Vice Chair
Below is a letter to the editor sent by Brian Lord, who is a Liberal Democrat member of both Oldham Council and Saddleworth Parish Council....
Canals Open Again Following Linthwaite Fire
Both the Huddersfield Narrow and Huddersfield Broad canals have now re-opened following Monday’s fire at the Grosvenor Chemicals plant at Linthwaite. Officials from British Waterways...
Dry But Cloudy Whit Friday Forecast
The forecast for tomorrow’s Whit Friday contests is not as bad as had been feared earlier in the week. The big day should be cloudy...
Saddleworth Photobook Now Available
A new book full of stunning images of our area has gone on sale. The Simply Saddleworth photobook was the idea of local photographers who...
Police Warning Over Distraction Burglaries
The police have issued a warning to residents about a series of distraction burglaries which have taken place recently right across Greater Manchester. Men have...
Letter: Election Of Chairman Of Saddleworth Parish Council
Below is a letter to the editor sent by Ken Hulme, who sits as an independent on Saddleworth Parish Council. I’ve reproduced the letter in...