PEOPLE opposed to the closure of a Saddleworth level crossing as part of a multi-billion pound rail project have launched a campaign to replace it…
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Author: Ken Bennett
Family business donates £30,000 to help community
A GENEROUS family business has donated £30,000 to help local people, groups and charities and strengthen communities across Oldham. Greenfield-based Frank Rothwell, son Luke and…
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Cakes and Kevin the Carrot: Saddleworth family set up virtual fundraising for charity close to their hearts
A COURAGEOUS Saddleworth lady is determined the Covid-19 pandemic will not stop her raising money for a charity close to her heart to research a…
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Spooky trail raises spine-tingling £5,400 for Diggle School
A SPOOKY Halloween trail has brought spine-tingling success to a dedicated school fundraising team. The nine-day event organised by the Friends of Diggle School (FODS)…
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Evie loses her locks for charity
SCHOOLGIRL Evie Foulkes was immensely proud of her crowning glory… her long auburn locks. But after spending 12 months growing her tresses, the 10-year-old Greenfield…
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Bite of the Apple for whistler Dave
WORLD champion whistler Dave Morris is enjoying a bite of computer giant Apple by recording the theme tune for their new advertising campaign. Dave, from…
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Saddleworth Round Table invites community to donate generously at Oldham Foodbank drop-off
SADDLEWORTH Round Table is inviting the community to donate generously as they hold another collection for Oldham Foodbank on Saturday, October 31. From 10am to…
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Restored St Chad Saddleworth’s church window shines light on future plans
TRJOAN efforts by a committed community have helped turn a dream into a colourful reality on an iconic parish church’s long road to restoration. Three years…
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Trevor back on track after coronavirus ordeal
RICHELLE Walsh’s welcoming smile has hidden a painful secret from her loyal customers at Greenfield railway station. Unknown to them, Richelle’s husband Trevor contracted coronavirus…
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Police ready to clamp down on visitors to Dovestones Reservoir
POLICE are warning motorists to steer clear of visiting one of Oldham’s favourite beauty spots saying they will use emergency powers to stop the spread…
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Saddleworth Round Table invites donations to help provide care packages for NHS staff
DEDICATED Saddleworth community champions have issued a heart-felt appeal for help to raise £5,000 to provide care packages for frontline hospital staff. Saddleworth Round Table…
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Mayor of Oldham cancels all engagements during coronavirus outbreak
THE community-spirited Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander, has taken the ‘heart-wrenching decision’ to postpone every engagement for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus outbreak.…
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Calendar of events for Saddleworth Parish Council chairman’s charities cancelled
THE coronavirus outbreak has curtailed the fundraising activities of Saddleworth Parish Council Chairman’s Charity Committee. Chairman Cllr Jamie Curley said they had planned a busy programme…
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Helpers sought to help Uppermill shine with festive cheer
AN enthusiastic village committee is reaching out for helpers to ensure a memorable Christmas lights display will continue to shine. Last year, Saddleworth Lights Committee and…
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Luke’s long and winding road
INTREPID Luke Viney took a really long and winding road to propose to his true love.The youngest member of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team competed in…
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‘You shall go to the ball’ says Ginny
OLDHAM’S generous-spirited Mayor Cllr Ginny Alexander is insisting townsfolk “shall go to the ball” after sending out borough-wide invitation to her attend her glittering event,…
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New Saddleworth Home Watch chairs rallies community
A COMMUNITY-MINDED mother of two has taken over a key community role as chair of Saddleworth Home Watch. Carole Knowles, from Grasscroft, has issued a…
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Oldham’s top copper retires after 30 years
OLDHAM’S most senior police officer reserved special praise for Saddleworth as he retired after 30 years’ service. Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, who has been in…
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Lydgate stalwart receives BEM honour for helping area flourish
A COMMUNITY stalwart has received a British Empire Medal for helping her area to flourish. Jennifer Greenwood, from Lydgate, was one of five recipients to…
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Tributes paid after death of much-loved Saddleworth former police constable
A retired police constable, described as ‘a cornerstone of community policing,’ has died. Martin Warburton, known affectionately as ‘Warby’, was a reassuring, familiar, much-loved figure…
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Remarkable past remembered on death of Delph Chippy’s Mary Isherwood
THE sad death of Mary Isherwood, who owned Delph Chippy with her husband Graham since 1972, has revealed a remarkable story. Born in 1945 in Omagh…
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Saddleworth to bloom bright after volunteers dig deep to erase polio
KIND-HEARTED Saddleworth youngsters have taken part in a major international initiative to eradicate polio and leave a picturesque reminder for the community, writes Ken Bennett.…
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Community spirit saves bride Becky’s wedding plans
A YOUNG bride thought a key element of her wedding day photoshoot was in jeopardy after a 40-tonne lorry brought mayhem to Dobcross. Becky Wallis had…
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Campaigners hand in petitions for improved safety on Dobcross roads
CAMPAIGNING members of a village group demanding safer roads have handed two petitions to a local councillor.The move by the Dobcross Road Safety Group is…
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Bishop blesses Sola Fide CE Trust
THE Bishop of Middleton has given his blessing to Sola Fide CE Trust and its move to office premises in Uppermill.The Right Reverend Mark Davies…
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Oldham Chief Superintendent retires after 30 years
OLDHAM’S most senior police officer is retiring from his role after 30 years. Chief Superintendent Neil Evans, who has been in his current role for…
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Seeing red: Time to sign up as Santa Dash returns to Uppermill
A TOTAL of 1,750 Santas will add a splash of annual festive colour to Uppermill this Christmas.Saturday, December 7 is the date for the 2019…
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Cycling duo tackle 24-hour challenge for Alzheimers
A DETERMINED cycling duo have completed a gruelling challenge to raise funds and awareness Alzheimer’s Research UK.Battling rain and overnight conditions, Matt Mooney and James Osborne, both…
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United colours of Saddleworth for Save Our Valley’s campaign
FOUR councillors have united in song to boost a fund aimed at saving a community’s precious green space from a major housing development. The novel…
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Iconic Dobcross memorial repaired after lorry incident
OLDHAM Council has been praised for restoring an iconic monument to pride of place in Dobcross, writes Ken Bennett.A 40ft articulated lorry knocked over the…
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Branden has flower power at Delph Show
LITTLE Branden Buckley was feted as the cream of the crop when he scooped up most points at Delph’s annual horticultural show (writes Ken Bennett)…
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Royal approval for dedicated OMRT
DEDICATED heroes of the hills have been presented with the most distinguished accolade a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The courageous Oldham Mountain…
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Former Delph landlady opens doors of Tommyfield Market’s first bar
A FORMER Delph pub landlady has used a traditional song to enshrine the name of Oldham Tommyfield Market’s first bar. Michelle Riley, 47, has opened…
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Councillors clash over funding for Whit Friday band contests
THE leader of Oldham Council has taken to social media to quell fears Saddleworth’s legendary Whit Friday band contests are under threat. Saddleworth and Lees…
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