First published in the Saddleworth Independent   TOWNS and city centres in Tier 3 areas will be severely damaged by the loss of Christmas trade and the Government’s failure to provide a fair financial support package, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has warned. The Mayor has written to MPs in Greater Manchester calling on them…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   BEST mates Malcolm Kilpatrick and Anthony Cocker now have BEMs to go with their status as BMs. Pals Malcolm and Anthony were surprised but delighted to discover their work at Royal Oldham Hospital (ROH) had been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Electrician and maintenance technician Malcolm from…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   FORMER Lydgate resident and world famous physicist Brian Cox hopes his recently-awarded CBE will inspire children to reach for the stars and follow a career path in science. The Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   NORTHWOOD’S Land and New Homes Department is going from strength to strength with the launch of its executive new homes site in Greenfield. Now in their 11th year trading in Oldham, Northwood Sales and Lettings, based on Lees High Street, has just launched its 10th new build site…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is ready for one last challenge after a career of overcoming obstacles – all in the name of big pal Rob Burrow. And the reaction of drivers he does not even know when he is out on training runs in the area…