Saddleworth Independent

The Saddleworth Independent is a well-regarded, complimentary monthly newspaper that reaches over 20,000 readers in 13 villages in one of the most sought-after regions of the North West. Founded in 2010, this newspaper has become a go-to source for news, providing a platform for the local communities and serving the needs of residents, businesses, and advertisers alike.

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Saddleworth-based football club to continue Mossley AFC groundshare

5 days ago | saddind.co.uk | Gary Carter

A SADDLEWORTH football club will continue to play its first team matches down the road at Mossley AFC. Uppermill FC has made Seel Park its home for Manchester League games this season, ahead of a possible future application to join the North West Counties League. And after the first season was hailed a success, the agreement will continue for the 2025/26 campaign. Simon Tait, chairman of Uppermill FC, said: “Our first season at Seel Park has gone very well.
Saddleworth encouraged to celebrate VE Day anniversary at afternoon tea

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gary Carter

PEOPLE IN Saddleworth can pay tribute to the nation’s success in World War II at an afternoon tea to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day. Aimed at elderly residents and their carers or drivers, Uppermill’s Civic Hall will be turned into a wartime tribute to those who fought for the country on Thursday, May 8. There will music from the era, with hopefully a pianist, and everyone will be encouraged to wear red, white and blue or 1940s style clothing and bring any memorabilia from that period.
Gap years - Great War military hospitals in Saddleworth remembered

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gary Carter

THE Great War of 1914-1918 became a reality to those back home when thousands of wounded soldiers returned from the conflict, writes Peter Fox. The hospitals were overwhelmed, and many temporary hospitals were created to accommodate these. Saddleworth was no exception and the first was opened in 1915 at Wharmton Tower in Greenfield. This was soon followed by one at Ashway Gap, at Dovestone Reservoir, opening onJanuary 29, 1916.
Six reasons why WordPress hosting is the best bet for small UK businesses

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gemma Carter

For small businesses across the UK, building a strong online presence isn’t just a bonus, it’s essential. Whether you’re a local café in Cornwall, a boutique in Birmingham, or a tradesperson in Leeds, your website is often the first impression you make. And when it comes to creating and managing that site, WordPress is the platform of choice for millions of businesses worldwide. But choosing WordPress is only half the equation. The other half?
Honour loved ones with Dr Kershaw’s Rose to Remember Appeal

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore

DR Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting all to join its Rose to Remember Appeal to celebrate the lives of loved ones while supporting the compassionate care they provide. The initiative allows supporters to dedicate a teal metal rose, crafted by G & J Logistics, with each dedication helping to fund vital hospice care for patients and families across the community.
£15 million Saddleworth Scheme to improve water quality

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gary Carter

SADDLEWORTH is now home to a state-of-the-art water treatment works following a £15 million project. After almost two years, the Greenfield facility is now able to make sure the quality of the River Tame is better. United Utilities has installed new technology and processes to help improve the treated wastewater that is returned to the environment by reducing the levels of ammonia, phosphorus and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) – lower levels indicate the water is purer.
Fashion For All - Finding The Perfect Size

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gemma Carter

Plus size fashion is clothing and fashion designed to fit those who are traditionally larger than the standard or typical clothing sizes within the industry. This change in adapting to larger sizes is a massive step in the fashion industry, which typically focused on wraith-thin women, who were essentially clothes hangers for fashion. For years, plus sized women struggled to find anything stylish or well-fitting within regular stores.
Sun shines on Centuries-Old tradition: Greenfield fair marks 810 years

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gemma Carter

DESPITE concerns from a rain-soaked Wednesday evening, the skies cleared just in time for the sun to shine on Greenfield’s historic Maundy Thursday Fair – a tradition still going strong after more than 800 years. Locals gathered once again at Road End, where Chew Valley Road meets Kinders Lane, to celebrate a custom steeped in legend.
FreelanceHER empowers aspiring women entrepreneurs in Oldham

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Aimee Belmore

A GROUND-BREAKING, fully funded ‘FreelanceHER’ programme is helping to equip women in Oldham with the skills and confidence to start their own businesses. A partnership between Oldham-based charity Support and Action for Women’s Network (SAWN) and leading professional technology skills provider IN4 Group has brought the award-winning programme to local women.
Saddleworth artists to display their work on the other side of the hills

1 week ago | saddind.co.uk | Gary Carter

A PAIR of Saddleworth artists are preparing to show how they were inspired by growing up on this side of the Pennines to the other. Kevin Haynes and Peter Stanaway are known for their paintings of life in industrial towns. Now their work will be shown at an exhibition called Two Lancashire Lads – Northern Towns and Their People at the Mosaic Gallery in Halifax, West Yorkshire. About 50 pieces will make up the display at Dean Clough and most will be inspired by growing up in the area.