HELP Street Scene Greenfield spruce up the area’s canal towpaths. Volunteers are cleaning debris, cutting back vegetation and resurfacing areas with stone as well as…
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Redrow releases first range of properties in Thongsbridge
CANNY buyers seeking spacious homes in an ideal location are being urged to get in quick after award-winning housebuilder Redrow released its first range of…
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Royal exit – Jason and Nicky to leave George pub
A GREENFIELD pub will be looking for a new landlord in June after Jason Worthington confirmed he is leaving The Royal George. But Jason and…
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Cancer survey is one resolution worth making and not breaking
MADE a New Year resolution but broke it before the Christmas decorations came down? Now, as part of a Greater Manchester wide initiative, Saddleworth residents…
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Ida walking on air after New Year’s Honours recognition
IDA Ashworth has enjoyed a year of surprises but nothing greater than the award of the British Empire Medal. The sprightly 90-year-old, founder and now…
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Rapist jailed for moors attack on “petrified” victim
A SICK stalker kidnapped and repeatedly raped a woman during a nine-hour ordeal on Saddleworth moors. Malcolm Lockwood lay in wait before kidnapping the victim…
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Relative pays tribute to Springhead suffragette Annie Kenney
ELEANOR Roberts has always been proud of Annie Kenney and her great-great-aunt’s place in history. But recent events surrounding Annie’s life and deeds have resonated…
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Red all about it! Donkey fundraiser event leads to youngsters’ writing opportunities
A LITTLE donkey who touched the hearts of Saddleworth animal lovers has proved the catalyst for a pilot project to help transform lives of young…
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Heavenly creatures? Saddleworth Players’ production to spotlight new era for women in theatre
WHAT did you watch at Christmas? All the latest depressing shenanigans in Walford and Weatherfield? Dr Who, What, Where, Why and When? Maybe Strictly gone…
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Track of our tears: New fence erected on Den Lane by Network Rail
NETWORK Rail bosses have been accused of breaking their word as a long-running dispute over an Uppermill fence enters its second year. Residents have been…
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