EMERGENCY services have concluded investigations into a fire at Yeoman Hey Reservoir on Monday night (July 11). A total of 10 engines and supporting appliances…
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Trying to spend pennies on public loos conversion hits snag
OLDHAM Council’s building conservation officer has refused to back amended plans to convert a derelict Saddleworth toilet block into a new café. Fields in Trust…
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Dovestone day out – beauty spot stakeholders’ public engagement exercise
VISITOR numbers to Dovestone Reservoir today were swelled by professionals and volunteers with responsibility for protecting the Greenfield beauty spot for thousands to enjoy. Led…
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Spirited Shirley wins national fundraising award
A GRASSCROFT woman has been presented with a prestigious national award for her outstanding fundraising efforts during the challenges of lockdown. Shirley Walton came first…
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Judge Jules to spin the decks in Uppermill
HE is one DJ that has been there, done it, and done it all again… and now he is doing it in Saddleworth for one…
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You all did Beni well! Bob and his girls go the extra miles for charity
TWO charities are expected to share around £14,000 from the fundraising exploits of four friends and their faithful second-hand car. In six days, Joanne Magilton,…
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Don’t fence me in! Locals find fault with equestrian arena plans
PROPOSALS to erect a new all-weather equestrian arena with stables and steel lock-up structures in a Greenfield conservation area have met with opposition from residents.…
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Can’t park here! Reservoir site taken over by contractors
A CAR park on the Saddleworth border is set to close for up to six months for use as a contractors’ base. Canals & River…
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Simply Red! Care home beach party welcomes special guest
A BEACH party for a group of care home residents received a special four-legged guest. Red the donkey, together with owner Helen Brennand and husband,…
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Battle Fields – toilet plans come under scrutiny from green space guardians
THE guardians of parks and green spaces across the UK are scheduled to review the latest plans submitted to turn the former toilet block in…
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