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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Author: Ken Bennett
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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