A FORMER Mayor of Oldham believes there should not be a borough wide lockdown if cases of coronavirus continue to rise. The threat of a…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
Keys to your doors Former pub to be sold for houses
A 19TH CENTURY Saddleworth pub is on the market for £400,000 but any prospective buyer will need deeper pockets to transform its fortunes. However, the…
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Dobcross welcome for new Swan tenant
GOOD luck to Joanne Caffrey after helping re-open the historic Swan pub in Dobcross. The famous 18th century hostelry, known locally as the Top House,…
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Greenfield Rail Action Group still on track despite change in transport use
GREENFIELD Rail Action Group (GRAG) will still fight for improvements to local services and trains despite considerable changes to public transport use due to Covid-19,…
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Lines handed out to drivers for “irresponsibly” parked cars
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers have led to a Saddleworth village becoming the latest to see the introduction of new parking restrictions. Double yellow lines have been painted…
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New measures introduced to combat Greenfield parking problems
GREENFIELD is to receive another coating of double yellow lines in an attempt to alleviate obstructive parking and allow social distancing. New temporary no waiting…
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Print Factory! New exhibitions planned for Weavers but not until 2021
A TREASURED arts space in Uppermill has decided to stay ‘locked down’ until next year. As the nation moves closer to normality after the coronavirus…
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‘Big’ decision to be made on Millgate pantomime but Night of Proms is off
DELPH’S Christmas pantomime has become an annual treat for Saddleworth audiences and beyond. Tickets for the 2020 show – Dick Whittington- went on sale even…
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No longer a bridge too far!
A DILAPIDATED footbridge has received temporary repairs after the Independent highlighted concerns over its poor condition in our June paper. The metal and timbered structure…
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Tougher COVID-19 restrictions introduced by Oldham Council following recent spike in cases
PEOPLE in Oldham are being asked to stick to tough Coronavirus restrictions to help protect themselves, their friends and their families. To help halt the…
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