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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Author: Ken Bennett
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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