A GREENFIELD youngster has decided to follow in mum and dad’s footsteps with her idea to raise money for Children in Need. That’s why Jess…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
Who Loves Ya Baby? Oldham Mayor rallying communities to raise funds for charities
THREE of the biggest, boldest characters in TV and film history are starring in a new video designed to launch the Mayor of Oldham’s annual…
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Mary and Arthur celebrate 60 happy years and counting!
LOVE, laughter and working together are the key to success says one happy Saddleworth couple celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Mary and Arthur Hinchliffe, who…
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Post Office says closure in Dobcross is only “temporary”
THE closure of Dobcross Post Office is only “temporary”, the Independent has been told. The Post Office and most recently Dobcross Village Store, both run…
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Some Mothers Do: Three poets tell of love, life and motherhood
A POIGNANT collection of poems looking at life, love and motherhood is being published by three local ladies this month. ‘Some Mothers Do’ is a…
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Fix our footpaths plea from residents after falls and trips
UPPERMILL pavements are in urgent need of repair, claim residents who are fed up of falling and tripping along the village High Street. The Independent…
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Panto hits Saddleworth Oh yes it does!
DO you get tired of trudging to Oldham every year to take the kids to the panto? Their panto is good – but haven’t you…
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Ex-Gladiator star to talk about turn to Christianity
A STAR from the hit TV show Gladiators is visiting Saddleworth on Friday, December 7 to share how his life changed drastically after taking turn…
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Bikers rev up £713 for charity
KIND-HEARTED motor bikers revved up £713 for Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled as they held their first ever fundraising night as a club. The Rifle…
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Special delivery at Delph
THERE was a special delivery of cake and cheer at Delph Post Office on October 11 for their first birthday celebrations. Izhar and Oazmia Akhtar…
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