A LOCAL couple tied the knot at the historic Heights Chapel in Delph after being granted special permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury. Tom Braithwaite,…
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‘Unforeseen issues’ force up costs of new Saddleworth School in Diggle
OLDHAM cabinet chiefs have agreed to spend millions more on the long-delayed new site for Saddleworth School, in a decision made behind closed doors, writes…
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Owners of ‘isolated house’ in greenbelt denied planning permission by council
A COUPLE living completely ‘off-grid’ in a remote farmhouse on the moors above Greenfield have been denied permission to construct a utility building because it…
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New ‘customer’ for Greenfield supermarket
THIS little visitor has been brightening up shopping trips for customers to Tesco, Greenfield. And the Chew Valley Road store’s resident Robin appears to have…
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Dobcross community ready to help fight crime
DOBCROSS residents will be the eyes and ears of the community as a new Neighbourhood Crime Watch group is launched in the village.Around 100 people…
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Manchester Christmas lights events opens the festive season with a bang
DEANSGATE was transformed this evening into the city’s biggest pop venue to celebrate the annual Christmas Lights Switch-on show. Thousands of people joined the crowds…
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Community power projects large grants up for grabs
LARGE grants to help local groups and organisations generate renewable power, become more energy efficient or help electricity customers in vulnerable circumstances are up for…
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Rugby pitch repairs are held up by bad weather
YOUNGSTERS, inspired by England’s rugby union World Cup exploits, will have to wait to show off their skills on one particular Saddleworth pitch. The surface…
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Don’t be sheepish: pick up bargain at Woolyknit’s closing down sale
THIS yarn of Christmas present does not have a future just one of Christmas last. And ewe better move fast to secure a bargain and…
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Dancers take to the floor as Strictly Kershaw’s returns in aid of hospice
THE sequins and glitterballs will be out as Strictly Kershaw’s returns to the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham on November 22 in aid of Dr Kershaw’s.…
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