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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Yanks cars roll into town
SUBLIME racy and seriously eye-catching cars of all kinds are rolling back into Uppermill next month. The American Auto Club NW is returning for its…
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Delighted Derek completes a hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
VETERAN councillor Derek Heffernan has made an emotional return to a community who had taken him to its heart to receive a special accolade, writes…
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Campaigning mothers seek solutions to speeding and footpath problems
CAMPAIGNING Saddleworth mothers are appealing to the community to join their assault on speeding and road safety concerns in Dobcross. Their focus is the road…
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Cupcakes galore as Dovestone WI Monday Meet goes down a treat
IT was cupcakes galore when members of the Dovestone WI held their first Monday Meet Up. The ladies enjoyed a workshop full of buttercream, sugar craft tools,…
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Queen’s Award honour awarded to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team
THE courageous Oldham Mountain Rescue Team has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive. The…
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