A LEES pub may close for good after its owners decided to leave. The Angel Inn, on Nicholson Street, will not open from Monday to…
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Inspectors find progress in delivery of SEND provision in Oldham
OLDHAM Council has been told significant improvements have been made in the delivery of support to children and young people with special educational needs and/or…
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Oldham Council praised for ‘good’ adult social care services
OLDHAM Council has been praised for its work after its adult social care services were rated as good. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected the…
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Dobcross Village Store looks towards next steps with survey
DOBCROSS’ hit Village Store is putting itself to public opinion after launching a survey to find out what comes next. Since the community took on…
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Roughyeds appear in crisis as Mike Ford quits
OLDHAM Rugby League Club appears to be in chaos after director of rugby Mike Ford resigned. And the Saddleworth-based former player admitted ‘the direction of…
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Burnham plans special powers to fast track £70m revamp of Oldham
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Service Andy Burnham plans to invoke special powers to ‘turbocharge’ schemes for a major revamp in Oldham. The Greater…
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Greater Manchester taxis in line for multi-million fund – but only those licensed locally
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter Taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are to receive millions to upgrade their dirty cars — but only if…
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Answers wanted over commercial game shooting on Saddleworth moorland
A SADDLEWORTH Parish Councillor has criticised United Utilities for allowing commercial game shooting to take place on open moorland near Dove Stone Reservoir. The sound…
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Homes plan for former mill’s social club given go ahead
A FORMER Greenfield social club is set to be demolished and replaced by four homes after planning permission was granted. The building associated with Greenfield…
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Saddleworth to host civic service with a difference
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is set to break from the norm by holding its civic service away from Uppermill. Current chair Helen Bishop will have her…
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Andy Burnham set to be blocked from standing in Denton by-election
ANDY Burnham is set to be surprisingly blocked from standing to become Denton’s next MP. The Mayor of Greater Manchester applied for permission to be…
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Saddleworth MP backs Andy Burnham’s parliamentary return
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has backed Andy Burnham to return to Parliament. The Mayor of Greater Manchester is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a…
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Oldham households face near 5% council tax increase next year
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter Oldham town hall bosses have confirmed a council tax rise of just under five per cent, despite a…
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Title-winning Oldham Netball Club scores with new kit deal
OLDHAM’S title-winning netball club will now look the part after scoring an exclusive three-year partnership with performance sportswear brand VX3. The current national Premier League…
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Denshaw to host next Saddleworth Parish Council meeting
DENSHAW Is to get a chance to highlight issues in its area as Saddleworth Parish Council holds its forthcoming meeting in its most outlying village.…
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Councillor delivers blunt message to Saddleworth’s ‘tossers’
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has delivered a simple message to people in the area – ‘Don’t be a tosser.’ That is do not toss away rubbish…
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Off the rails: Saddleworth Parish Council details opposition to Transpennine scheme
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council believes work on a multi-billion pound rail project must not begin in the area as it stands. A public inquiry has been…
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Historic Mossley pub placed up for sale
THE FUTURE of a popular Mossley pub is at the centre of uncertainty after it was placed up for sale. Many people who frequent the…
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Hypothermic walkers rescued in awful Saddleworth weather
TWO WALKERS found themselves at the centre of a large emergency services response after becoming hypothermic in poor weather. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team (OMRT) was…
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Public Inquiry called for Saddleworth rail scheme
OPPONENTS to work proposed by a muti-billion pound rail project will get their chance to voice their displeasure after a public inquiry was announced. The…
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Greenfield Station accessibility issues leave Andy Burnham stunned
PASSENGERS’ experiences of getting off at Greenfield station left Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham amazed, he has revealed. Documents from the Greater Manchester Combined…
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Saddleworth Councillor insists meeting recording was ‘the wrong thing for the right reasons’
THE SADDLEWORTH councillor found to have recorded a private meeting that was leaked on social media admits he ‘did the wrong thing for the right…
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Kevin Sinfield’s mate believes he ‘could go again’ after latest physical challenge
KEVIN Sinfield heading out on another physical challenge so soon after finishing one? His pal says do not rule it out. For Darrel Rogers believes…
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New Saddleworth group out to tackle digital exclusion
A NEW group hopes to tackle a growing issue in Saddleworth – digital exclusion. The world may be moving online and paperless, but not everyone…
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Shock closure of popular Saddleworth restaurant announced
A SADDLEWORTH restaurant has left diners heartbroken by announcing its shock closure. But the hope is Dinnerstone can reopen and thrive under new ownership. The…
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Lees bar announces shock closure
A LEES bar has announced it has closed as people prepared for New Year’s Eve. The Venue, on High Street, had been trading for three…
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Saddleworth cancer campaigner’s legacy sees new pioneering care strategy
A SADDLEWORTH woman’s tireless campaigning for better care for those living with a type of cancer has helped bring a pioneering strategy that is set…
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Dove Stone Reservoir path to close for resurfacing
WALKERS around one of Saddleworth’s main attractions face days of diversions. United Utilities will be resurfacing the area over the dam between Dove Stone and…
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Dobcross minister’s honour is a Bloomin’ Excellent Moment
A SADDLEWORTH minister has received royal acclaim by being awarded a British Empire Medal. The Rev David Ireland, who hails from Dobcross and is a…
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Saddleworth Councillor questions council tax collection rate
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor has blasted the ‘mismanagement’ of the Oldham borough authority’s finances. Particularly, the failure to collect more than £60 million of owed council…
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Inquest hears car involved in fatal Diggle crash was seen ‘travelling at speed’
A WOMAN died when the car she was travelling in was seen ‘driving at speed’ before colliding with a bungalow in Diggle, the opening of…
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Spa and swimming pools plan for former Saddleworth church and bridal shop
A FORMER Saddleworth church, recently known as a bridal shop, could become a spa with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, if planning permission is granted.…
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Worries that objections to Moorgate Halt closure are being ignored allayed
CONCERNS that objections to the planned closure of a Saddleworth level crossing as part of a multi-billion pound rail project are being ignored have been…
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Saddleworth Councillor’s role in strengthening Oldham borough’s standards
A SADDLEWORTH Councillor has helped make sure consequences for councillors that consistently breach standards can be even tighter. The Oldham borough authority wanted to implement…
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