PAUL Scholes has been fined £8,000 after breaking football betting rules. The former Oldham Athletic manager, who lives in Grasscroft, was found to have placed…
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Two men jailed for manslaughter after Uppermill incident left a man dead
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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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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Community sentence handed down following Uppermill assault
THE SON of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has been ordered to do unpaid work and fined after punching a former friend. Arron Scholes, of Grasscroft, landed blows on…
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All aboard the ‘Brexit Express’- Britannia Steam Engine comes to town!
BREXIT has eventually passed through the area – even though it was a little delayed. To perhaps sum up the state of the crisis gripping…
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Blast from the past: postcards reach destination 30 years on!
A GRASSCROFT man was left stunned when postcards from the other side of the world arrived at his house – 30 years after they were…
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Nigel steps up and out to help charity
A KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth businessman is doing his bit to help a woman on a charity trek along the entire length of the Pennine Way. And…
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Scholes son found guilty of Uppermill assault
THE SON of Manchester United legend Paul Scholes faces a fine or community penalty after punching a former friend. Arron Scholes landed blows on ex-school…
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Scholes stuns Oldham Athletic by quitting after just 31 days
PAUL Scholes has stunned Oldham by quitting as manager after just 31 days in charge. The former Manchester United star, who won just one of…
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Saddleworth Tennis Club serves up treat for future players
MEMBERS of the public can take the first steps towards becoming kings of the court after a tennis club teamed up with a coaching services…
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Future of deli counter unknown with Tesco to confirm closures
TESCO staff have been left nervously waiting to find out if Greenfield’s deli counter will be closed. The supermarket giant announced it was shutting 90…
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Judge criticises police over delay to Greenfield man’s sentencing
A GREENFIELD man has been forced to wait even longer for sentencing on a number of charges – and a judge has blasted the police’s…
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Community stalwart honoured with award from Rotary Club
A SADDLEWORTH man who can truly call himself a community champion has been recognised for his work. Greg Barratt is one of four Tesco workers…
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Marshals deployed following spate of moorland blazes
MARSHALS brought in to patrol Dovestone Reservoir will be on duty tonight (Wednesday, February 27) in the wake of moorland fires. Firefighters were called to…
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Marshals set to return to Saddleworth beauty spot
NEW MARSHALS will be patrolling Dovestone Reservoir in a bid to further enforce Peak District National Park rules. The Dovestones Marshals Scheme swings into action…
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Damaged cash machine in Lees will be replaced
A CASH MACHINE in Lees will be replaced after rumours its removal meant a former bank had been sold. The ATM had been pulled out…
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Brave reason behind Saddleworth’s Big Bandana Bake
A DELPH woman hopes to raise as much money as possible for the charity that helped her get over a brain tumour that saw her…
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Hat-trick for ref Hicks
SADDLEWORTH rugby league referee Robert Hicks has notched a hat-trick after being placed in charge of Sunday’s World Club challenge. The official, whose father Ray…
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Burglary gang arrested in Saddleworth jailed
A BURGLARY gang who fled from police after a raid on a Co-Op store before being arrested in Saddleworth has been locked up for a…
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Sentencing on Greenfield man delayed
A GREENFIELD man has to wait four more weeks before learning his fate on several charges. Jonathan Fidler was set to be sentenced today at…
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Petition launched to save public toilets
A PETITION has been started to help make sure public toilets are kept open once the Brownhill Countryside Centre is sold. The building, on Wool…
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OMBC leader defends sale of Brownhill Visitor Centre
A VISITOR centre being used as an exhibition space is set to go because the building housing it is being auctioned off. The property including…
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Rugby ace swaps beaches Down Under to play in championship with Halifax
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league player has returned to England after impressing during a year in Australia – even though it was a difficult decision to…
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Mahdlo rugby league marathon huge success!
RUGBY League stars past and present have done their bit by tackling police officers in a 13-hour marathon game to raise funds for Mahdlo Youth…
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Two men plead not guilty to Uppermill murder
TWO MEN have denied murdering a man in an incident that shocked Uppermill in the run-up to Christmas. Daniel Forster and Michael Milligan Nield both…
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Former Carriage House pub to be be transformed into a ‘party house’
A PUB on the border with Saddleworth is being transformed into a ‘party house’, complete with indoor football pitch. The Carriage House, which lies on…
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