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Delph Primary School announces open mornings for prospective parentsParents of children due to start primary school in S...
27/09/2025

Delph Primary School announces open mornings for prospective parents

Parents of children due to start primary school in September 2026 are being invited to attend open mornings at Delph Primary School this autumn.

The sessions will offer families a chance to see the school in action, meet staff, and learn more about the opportunities available for pupils.

Open mornings will take place on:

Tuesday, September 30 at 9.15am

Thursday, October 9 at 9.15am

Tuesday, November 18 at 9.15am

Refreshments will be available from 9am before each session.

To book a place, visit www.delphprimary.co.uk
or call 0161 770 7600.

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A ‘transformative’ project in Oldham has been left in limbo for a whole year.The Eton Star Academy, a new state sixth fo...
27/09/2025

A ‘transformative’ project in Oldham has been left in limbo for a whole year.

The Eton Star Academy, a new state sixth form backed by an elite private school is supposed to help bright, disadvantaged kids from the area into top universities. It’s supposed to even the educational playing field.

But just weeks after its town-centre location was announced last year, the new Labour government pulled the brakes on the whole scheme.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/eton-backed-sixth-form-in-oldham-stuck-in-limbo-a-year-on-as-government-stalls-on-decision/

A fantastic day of live music and a fireworks finale lies in wait at the popular annual Party in the Park in Delph.Wake ...
26/09/2025

A fantastic day of live music and a fireworks finale lies in wait at the popular annual Party in the Park in Delph.

Wake Up Delph Team presents the event, now in its 18th year, on Saturday, September 27 at Delph and Dobcross Cricket Club from 3pm.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/delph-to-rock-as-party-in-the-park-returns/

A Saddleworth team has bowled over the opposition to get its hands on a prestigious trophy.Uppermill Bowling Club’s B si...
26/09/2025

A Saddleworth team has bowled over the opposition to get its hands on a prestigious trophy.

Uppermill Bowling Club’s B side headed into Tameside to take on Cedar Park B in the Tameside Veterans’ League’s Stamford Cup knockout competition at Hyde Club.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/uppermill-ends-up-smiling-after-bowling-success/

Oldham Sixth Form College 2025 Open EventsOldham Sixth Form College (OSFC), part of The Pinnacle Learning Trust, has con...
26/09/2025

Oldham Sixth Form College 2025 Open Events

Oldham Sixth Form College (OSFC), part of The Pinnacle Learning Trust, has confirmed the dates for its open events in 2025, offering prospective students and their families the chance to explore the college’s facilities, meet staff, and discover the wide range of courses available.

With a strong reputation for transforming the lives of young people through academic excellence and outstanding support, OSFC continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of students across the region.

Visit: https://www.osfc.ac.uk

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Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident on Uppermill High Street. Traffic is very heavy in both dir...
25/09/2025

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident on Uppermill High Street.

Traffic is very heavy in both directions and emergency services are at the scene.

Traffic is currently being directed around the scene but the road is narrowed to one lane.

A local language tutor is helping local students boost their confidence and achieve success in French. Sarah Shaw, found...
25/09/2025

A local language tutor is helping local students boost their confidence and achieve success in French. Sarah Shaw, founder of Aspire Languages, offers personalised tuition for GCSE, A-Level and university students, both face-to-face and online.

With years of experience and a passion for teaching, Sarah tailors each lesson to develop vocabulary, improve pronunciation, strengthen exam techniques, and build overall fluency.

Sarah said: “My aim is to help students engage with the language, enjoy the learning process, and excel in their exams and beyond.”

For more information, visit www.aspirelanguages.com or contact Sarah directly at [email protected] / 07919072135.

An order which bans the lighting of fires, barbecues and fireworks on moorland in Saddleworth is set to be extended.Regu...
25/09/2025

An order which bans the lighting of fires, barbecues and fireworks on moorland in Saddleworth is set to be extended.

Regulations that have been in place since 2022 were set to expire on October 31.

But Oldham borough councillors have been notified the Open Moorlands Public Spaces Protection Order will be in place for longer, if there are no objections.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/saddleworth-moorland-fire-and-barbecue-ban-set-to-remain/

Uppermill Band are striking all the right notes – from scooping national titles to finding themselves on the cast list o...
24/09/2025

Uppermill Band are striking all the right notes – from scooping national titles to finding themselves on the cast list of a major new Netflix drama.

The much-loved Saddleworth group has already brought home plenty of silverware in recent years, but their latest achievement shines a global spotlight on local brass talent.

Two of their players, cornetist Craig Lees and E-flat bass player Andrew Hudson, feature in House of Guinness, a lavish new series set to be released on September 25.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/uppermill-band-hitting-the-high-notes-on-stage-and-screen/

A new exhibition opening at Gallery Oldham on Saturday, September 27 will showcase more than 100 works exploring the his...
24/09/2025

A new exhibition opening at Gallery Oldham on Saturday, September 27 will showcase more than 100 works exploring the historic and cultural ties between India and the UK.

Titled Indian Perspectives, the show brings together pieces by artists Tony Phillips and Jasmir Creed, whose work reflects on migration, identity and the shared history of both countries.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/gallery-oldham-exhibition-highlights-uk-india-links/

Plans have been lodged to convert part of the former Oldham Evening Chronicle building on Union Street into a restaurant...
24/09/2025

Plans have been lodged to convert part of the former Oldham Evening Chronicle building on Union Street into a restaurant and takeaway.

The application, validated on September 12, proposes to change the use of the snooker lounge reception area of the building from class E(d) to a mix of restaurant and takeaway, classed as sui generis.

Read more: https://saddind.co.uk/takeaway-plans-for-former-oldham-chronicle-building/

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