Category: Saddleworth Independent

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…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice has teamed up with top North West talent for a virtual night of spectacular entertainment to raise money for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.   The hospice is hosting a virtual Glass Slipper Ball on Saturday, December 5 after the coronavirus pandemic forced…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is launching monthly meet ups for audiences, participants and the local community to discuss arts and culture over the nation’s favourite snack. Open to anyone, Culture and Chips is a space to discuss what you’d like to see and how the Coliseum can best serve the…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   OLDHAM Coliseum Theatre is airing short plays with a festive theme on its social media channels to bring Christmas cheer throughout December.  The Advent Plays last no longer than 2.5 minutes – perfect to watch while you eat the chocolate from your advent calendar at home. They have been…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   By John Kirkbride THIS has felt like both the longest and shortest 12 months ever – but, believe it or not, Christmas is almost upon us. To be fair, this year’s seasonal aisles had already started appearing in the supermarkets while we were still basking in some late…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   SETTING up a new business at any time is a challenging experience. Imagine doing it with not one but two national lockdowns on the horizon! But Thomas and Cal Rowson-Codd have been far from deterred by what has been thrown into their path at Weaver and Wilde. In…