Uppermill apartments proposal rejected by planning bosses. Saddleworth Independent told how the proposal, situated behind The Commie pub, sparked concerns of paring chaos. ➡️

Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers are celebrating exceptional financial and operational results for the financial year ending April 2025, up £1 million on last year.

Rock Choir’s leader, together with four members including one from Saddleworth, braved the 170ft descent at Barton Tower at the Trafford Centre.

GREENFIELD Primary School will throw open its gates on Saturday, July 12 for one of its most popular summer events, Fun Fest 25. Running from 12 to 6pm at the site on Shaw Street.

With the school summer holidays upon us, young people across Oldham can look forward to enjoying some fun in the sun. Local eligible families can book on to a variety of free activities to keep them entertained.

Saddleworth's MP has voted for the Government’s controversial benefits bill after last-minute concessions – but not before blasting it.

Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC believes getting permission for a new building is a sign it is ‘building something truly special.’.

A Mossley-based funeral director is taking pride in making itself a big part of the community it serves. Anthony Barton Independent Family Funeral Services offers a range of services including bespoke funerals which provide customised ceremonies .

SADDLEWORTH School of Dance CIC, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, is holding a Daytime Disco Fundraiser on Saturday, July 12, 3–8pm at Uppermill Civic Hall.

Drivers and walkers beware: a large hole has appeared at the bottom of Spurn Lane in Diggle, causing concern locally. It follows a recent water leak in the area, which has now been “sorted” according to residents in the area, but the road tells a different story.

People across Oldham will now be able to access registrar services outside of normal hours, for support with urgent burials. The council says the change is part of its ‘ongoing commitment to working with a resident focus’.

Raise a glass, or two, as the popular fundraising Saddleworth Beer Festival returns. Brews from up and down the country will be available for visitors to enjoy at the event on Saturday, July 5 from 12noon to 11.30pm at Boarshurst Band Club.

Oldham's new market will officially open in September, Oldham council has confirmed. Traders from Tommyfield Indoor Market, which is due to be demolished, will be moved over to their new site next to The Spindles shopping centre at the end of the summer.

A redeveloped Greenfield building which was thought to be set to become a coffee shop or café will become a solicitors’ office. Read more:

A taste of Liverpool’s legendary music scene is heading to Uppermill this summer as Beatles Complete bring their acclaimed tribute show to the Civic Hall on Friday, August 1. Read: AD

More than 3,000 fare dodgers were fined on the Ashton and Oldham Metrolink lines in the first four months of 2025. Read more:

Poundland in Oldham town centre has been repossessed by its landlords. Staff were sent home from the High Street branch on Monday, June 30.

A colourful and creative summer visitor is helping stir childhood memories at Holy Trinity Dobcross Primary School. The mannequin display featuring ‘Mary Mary’ from the popular nursery rhyme has taken pride of place in the school gardens.

A Saddleworth football club is ready to blast off to Saturn 5, thanks to a sponsorship agreement with indie icons Inspiral Carpets. Uppermill FC’s first team will feature the band’s name on its away shirt for the forthcoming Manchester League season.

Uppermill's ‘blossoming business community’ has a new name at its heart after a leading solicitors and financial advisors came home. Pearson is now on the village’s High Street after refurbishing and renovating the property. Read more: