TWO men have been jailed for a total of 10 years after being found to have caused the death of a man in Uppermill days…
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Image of the month by James Goodall
ONCE again, you have been out and about snapping the stunning scenery that lies in our area. And with a combination of sunny weather, rain…
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Diggle band contest to get woman’s touch
THE sisters will finally be doing it for themselves as Diggle’s Whit Friday contest will have its first female adjudicator in 135 years. Tabby Kerwin…
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Saddleworth School pupils taken to hospital after inhaling dangerous substance
SADDLEWORTH School pupils have been taken ill after inhaling a dangerous substance. Three ambulances were called to the Uppermill facility after reactions to something added…
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Greenfield man jailed for drug offences and assault on cricket club barman
A GREENFIELD man has been locked up after assaulting a cricket club barman in what was described as a ‘sustained attack’ and the uncovering of…
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Image of the month by Mel Hewitt
WE ALL know Saddleworth provides plenty of spectacular views, now we are willing to show them off. The Independent has teamed up with local photographer…
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Tesco counters to go part-time
CUSTOMERS in Saddleworth will find a counter at Tesco supermarket open only on a part-time basis after the shopping giant decided to cut its hours…
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Image of the month by Howard Meadham
WE ALL know Saddleworth provides plenty of spectacular views, now we are willing to show them off. The Independent has teamed up with local photographer…
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Josh to star at Summer Bash
SADDLEWORTH lad Josh Thewlis will step out at the seaside after the next stage of his rugby league career saw him called up to represent…
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Saddleworth Rangers can help pave way for England to win Rugby League World Cup
SADDLEWORTH Rangers have been told they can point the way towards the future – and help England win the Rugby League World Cup. The game’s…
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