IT was 249 and out for rugby league star Mark Flanagan – but his effect could be felt for some time to come. The former…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield ready for marathon charity effort
SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is ready for one last challenge after a career of overcoming obstacles – all in the name of big…
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Weave-ing a Wilde spell at Uppermill coffee shop
SETTING up a new business at any time is a challenging experience. Imagine doing it with not one but two national lockdowns on the horizon!…
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Barriers putting people in danger?
BARRIERS installed alongside one of Saddleworth’s major routes could actually be putting pedestrians in danger, it has been claimed. Oldham Council put in the protective…
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Sights Locked on success at Diggle eatery
SURVIVING the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown as a business is one thing, thriving after it is another – but that is what is planned at…
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Wembley awaits for Saddleworth rugby league stars
AND the winner of rugby league’s Challenge Cup in 2020 is… Saddleworth! Sorry to end the dreams of anyone associated with Saddleworth Rangers, but there…
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Kewell runnings! New Oldham boss makes things simpler to get message across
HARRY Kewell admits he will teach his Oldham players just like he was as he looks to succeed at Boundary Park. That means not blinding…
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Call to move John Platt statue
COUNCILLORS are calling for the statue of a renowned local businessman and politician to be moved to Dobcross. Currently, the memorial to John Platt, first…
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Enjoy the silence? It makes no difference to ref Robert
SADDLEWORTH-RAISED Super League referee Robert Hicks admits taking charge of Super League matches behind closed doors makes little difference. Even if it means he does…
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Austerlands ‘rat run’ to be addressed?
PEOPLE living on a road they claim is being blighted by traffic may soon have an answer to their concerns. For Oldham Council is to…
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Do the write thing
CAN you be a James Patterson of the future? Or could JK Rowling be your writing role model? If so, a new arm of publishing…
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Crowned! Three is magic number for new landlady Amy
THE crown fits perfectly for ambitious landlady Amy Barnie – all three of them to be precise. That is why there is a new face…
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Second Saddleworth lockdown could come ‘within days’
SADDLEWORTH could face a second lockdown after a spike in coronavirus cases within days. And it does not matter if the area in which you…
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Rioja on the menu after being put up for sale
AN UPPERMILL restaurant has gone on the market before it could reopen.Rioja on the village’s High Street is up for sale for a reduced fee…
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Dovestone billing ‘causing almighty problem’, says concerned councillor
BILLING Dovestone Reservoir as a tourist hotspot is part of the reason why crowds are packing into it – and the associated parking chaos. And…
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Weaver and Wilde help brew up a return
*Advertisement feature UPPERMILL’S High Street is slowly but surely returning to normal – and Weaver and Wilde is among those leading it. After initially launching…
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Ravers slammed by police and local MP after illegal party
POLICE chiefs have hit out after up to 4,000 people attended an illegal rave at a beauty spot that saw one man die. Many from…
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Bridge over Uppermill road to be removed after crack appeared
A BRIDGE that crosses a Saddleworth road is in the process of being removed after a crack appeared in its structure. But there have been…
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Top award not to be Panned
A DELPH company is celebrating after landing one of the country’s top business awards. But Alphin Pans is about more than just pizza, even though…
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Hicks and family get steps ahead after Covid-19 scare
SADDLEWORTH-BORN Super League referee Robert Hicks is literally putting his best foot forward, along with the rest of his family, after revealing his own coronavirus…
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Footballers get to heart of the matter
MEMBERS of a walking football team have been given lessons in making sure they can deal with emergencies caused by heart problems – after seeing…
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Oldham Council stops town centre car parking charges for key workers
OLDHAM Council has stopped charges at car parks and on-street bays for key workers and NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis. The authority has announced…
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Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield to run marathon through Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is to run a marathon around his home streets to raise funds for big pal Rob Burrow. The Leeds…
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New road to be named after Oldham Suffragette
A NEW road in Oldham will be named after a pioneering member of the Suffragettes who came from the town. Lydia Becker Way will…
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Karate kids make national grade
A LEES karate club is celebrating after more than 20 of its pupils were picked for England. Kenny Karate, which operates out of Zion Methodist…
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Stars shine in Saddleworth for photographer Pete
THE man whose star is rising after capturing a stunning photo of the night skies above Saddleworth has revealed the luck behind it. Pete Collins…
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Rugby stars try for Mahdlo fundraising marathon
RUGBY League stars past and present are set to do their bit for Mahdlo Youth Zone by tackling police officers again in a 13-hour marathon…
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Dark Woods shows people the light
COFFEE roasters Dark Woods gave people a glimpse behind the scenes by throwing open its doors. And they have already put aside days when you…
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No Josh-ing over new RL deal
SADDLEWORTH rugby league starlet Josh Thewlis says he is ‘buzzing’ after being given his first professional contract.The Grasscroft-based player has signed terms with Super League…
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Hunt on to replace precious ring stolen from rugby league player
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league player is set to ask Super League if they can provide him with a replacement title winner’s ring after his was…
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Book in another success for trekker Tony
A SADDLEWORTH man who is responsible for establishing a popular tourist trail and conquering a previously unclimbed rock face has chalked up another award. Tony…
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Saddleworth on path to become cycling destination
SADDLEWORTH has been picked as part of a new cycling trail that goes from the Peak District to the very top of Scotland. The 800-mile…
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There is room for a deal at Poppet’s Place
A LEES woman does not need to nip out to the shops because she has brought the shop to her home. Marie Travis spotted a…
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Joe goes from rugby player to nurse for brother James
JOE Greenwood is not just a damn good rugby league player – he would also make a pretty good nurse after detailing the role he…
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