A SADDLEWORTH Blues musician has been showcasing his talents overseas. John Loydon, who performs as JSL, was invited to perform with ‘Daves of Our Lives’…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
The Sko must go on! Benidorm-bound fundraisers say adios Greenfield, e viva Espana
WAVING their Union Jacks and cheered off by a crowd of well-wishers, four local ladies slipped into gear for a momentous charity road trip two…
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Houses proposals in Lydgate refused by local authority planners
PLANS to build three houses in historic Lydgate have been rejected. Saddleworth Parish Council and local authority highways engineers had previously recommended refusal of the…
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Know your boundary! Saddleworth’s past has pride of place
A REMINDER of Saddleworth’s past has pride of place in Greenfield’s newest residential area. Thanks to developer Dave Whitmore, a “weathered stone slab” has returned…
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Beacon to be lit in Uppermill as part of Jubilee celebrations
A BEACON will be lit in Uppermill next month as part of Saddleworth’s celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Beacon,…
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Council Tax rebates are on their way despite delay
ONLY a third of Oldham residents eligible for a £150 council tax rebate have so far received the money. Oldham Council says more than 20,000…
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On the menu – Uppermill restaurant seeks new owners
A LONG-STANDING Uppermill restaurant is up for sale and once again seeking new proprietors. Riverside Bar and Grill, formerly Rioja, on the High Street is being…
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Double espresso? Park campaigners in froth over café plans
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to two café developments in Uppermill Park are urging applicants to re-think their proposals. Residents insist they are not against re-development plans for…
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Let’s get this party started Council grants finally confirmed after delay and apology
PATRIOTIC locals are set to turn Saddleworth red, white and blue for a Royal appointment next month. It promises to be the same across the…
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Streets ahead Community group give village a spruce up
VOLUNTEERS from Street Scene Greenfield and Group have put their backs into a double shift on the village streets and footpaths. Nearly 40 bags of…
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