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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Author: Ken Bennett
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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