DELPH’S thriving Millgate Arts Centre may not fully re-open as an entertainment hub for another 12 months. That’s the message from chairman Ian Shepherd in…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
Police officers assaulted during incident in Oldham
THREE people have been arrested following an incident in Oldham during which police were assaulted. At around 3.25pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020, police were…
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‘Friends forever’ celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary
A much-anticipated Caribbean cruise had to be cancelled but married life has been plain sailing for a Greenfield couple. Jim and Sylvia Barber, both 81,…
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Conservative councillors call for handover of Oldham’s CSE investigation to Home Office
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter and Trevor Baxter SADDLEWORTH’S Conservative councillors have called for government intervention into an investigation into allegations of child sexual…
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Saddleworth Parish Council: updates
AT our virtual meeting in July, the then-chairman Jamie Curley thanked everyone for their attendance, hard work and diligence in the unprecedented times currently being…
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Saddleworth voices: Kevin Cryer interviewed by Martin Plant
LOCAL people look back over their lives to capture fond memories and anecdotes in this special ‘Saddleworth Voices’ feature. Here, Martin Plant looks at the…
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Double yellow lines removed after protest
A SECTION of double yellow lines introduced to ‘remove obstructive parking and allow social distancing’ for up to 18 months have been removed after only…
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Back to the future: new heritage centre planned for Greenfield
A FORMER printer’s workshop could become a new community heritage and archive centre. Saddleworth Historical Society has submitted plans to transform the premises at Holly…
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By Royal appointment-Roger’s old car and former Museum exhibit to be auctioned
A VEHICLE from a bygone era, once driven by one of Saddleworth’s best known figures, goes under the hammer on Saturday. And the AC 12…
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Franky says…..Fine Buys is closing down. End of era for village shop
A FIXTURE of Uppermill High Street for nearly quarter of a century is preparing to close its doors for the final time. In total, Frank…
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