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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Arrests made and stolen scooters recovered as police hunt group
POLICE have made a number of arrests after a gang of people on scooters sparked fear throughout the borough. Several incidents of people being targeted…
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Drivers speed towards serious accidents after wall crashes
DRIVERS thundering along the main A635 are causing all kinds of problems by colliding with walls. And it is a ‘miracle’ there have been no…
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David ready to take on Clarence
DAVID Harrop is ready to live up to the age-old proverb ‘If at first you don’t succeed’ after taking the reins at Greenfield pub The…
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Take stock at Greenfield car reunion
TRADITION continues to bring car lovers together in Greenfield as the 26th Annual Northern Stock Car Reunion takes place on Saturday, October 5. The free event…
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Saddleworth postman’s special Wembley delivery
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED postman made a really special delivery by scoring a hat-trick at Wembley. By weekday, Aaron Brown lives in Springhead and works as a…
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Grandfather hails his little hero after cliffside rescue
A SADDLEWORTH grandfather does not need to look far to find his hero after he found himself the centre of a major cliffside rescue. For…
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Diggle business steps up to help Freya achieve her goal
A KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth businessman did his bit to help a woman on a charity trek along the entire length of the Pennine Way. When Nigel…
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Eribe has chance to play rugby league for Nigeria
FORMER Saddleworth Rangers rugby league prospect Eribe Doro has been offered the chance to further his international dreams – with Nigeria. The forward is currently…
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Emmerdale actor cleared of Saddleworth ‘attack’
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED Emmerdale actor has been cleared of assaulting a man after a confrontation outside a pub – even though he admitted biting him. …
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Simply the best – RL prospects excel to become North West champions
TOM Whitehead was named man of the match as Saddleworth School were crowned North West Under 16s rugby league champions. A double bid in the…
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Deal nearly done to secure future of Limekiln Café and toilet block
A SADDLEWORTH café has secured the purchase of the building it is housed in – and crucially the toilet block next to it is unaffected.…
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England call up for Rangers rising stars
TWO Saddleworth rugby league prospects have received the call to represent their country. Fenton Rogers and Tom Whitehead have both been picked for England’s Under-16…
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Paul Scholes fined for breaching football betting rules
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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