Beer walkers step out across Saddleworth to keep tradition alive
THEY came in all shapes and sizes wearing costumes and make-up from the hilarious to the bizarre… But all the
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Author: Ken Bennett
New woodland flourishes at Greenfield beauty spot
THREE months of hard work by a dedicated team have created a new woodland in one of Saddleworth’s favourite tourist
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Coffee team helps to keep club refurbished
A DEDICATED team of volunteers brought more than just a cup of tea to help revive the fortunes of a
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Rotary helps keep locals fighting fit with stroke awareness day
MORE than a hundred people took part in a simple, potentially life-saving test organised by the Saddleworth Rotary Club on
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Man on moor mystery captivates
THE gaunt, deeply lined face that haunted a nation held us in an anticipatory collective silence. What was going to
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Village upset by messy dog fouling
A SEDATE Saddleworth hamlet is challenging unthinking dog owners whose pets are leaving unwanted calling cards. Jennifer Greenwood, chair
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Round Table’s new chairman targets year of fun fundraisers
THE new chairman of Saddleworth Round Table has promised an exciting year of fun-filled fundraising activities to support the community.
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Community rallies to protect wildlife from speedy drivers
A FURIOUS community champion and angry villagers are blaming mad-cap motorists for killing and endangering wildlife at a village pond.
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Save the moors – a special report after fires at Dovestone Reservoir
A SPATE of damaging moorland fires at Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield have sent waves of anger and frustration across Saddleworth.
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Landlord calls time at The Three Crowns after 40 years
By Ken Bennett SADDLEWORTH’S longest serving pub landlord has called last orders for the final time at his pretty roadside
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