THIS year’s Christmas is going to be the best since sliced bread for a host of youngsters thanks to a couple called Warburton and a…
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All invited to unveiling of Annie Kenney statue
TWO years of hard work and fundraising will come together on Friday, December 14 when a statue of Springhead-born suffragette Annie Kenney is unveiled outside…
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On the beat: councillor takes night-time patrol with police to gauge extent of crime ‘problem’
THE recent high-profile police operation in Greenfield has been a shock to the tight knit community. It follows two frightening car-jacking incidents in Greenfield and…
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Man arrested following fail to stop collision in Oldham
A man has been arrested after an Oldham collision which has left an elderly woman in a critical condition. A 20-year-old man has been arrested…
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School’s in! Construction of new Greenfield Primary stepped up
A NEW primary school in Saddleworth, set to open in September 2019, has started to take shape. The Independent’s exclusive photos shows the first sections…
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Hair of the dog, then why not try Bottom Sniffer?!
MAN’S best friend is also much loved by the owners of a new Uppermill High Street business. That’s why canine lovers will be delighted to…
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Former nurse Gen appeals for Greater Manchester residents’ early detection ideas to save lives from cancer
SADDLEWORTH resident, Gen Buckley, who lost her father and brother early to bowel cancer, is urging Greater Manchester citizens to support new health research by…
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Talented group invites locals to help keep ancient art alive
A DEDICATED team has a busy schedule next year as they get hands on to keep alive an ancient art – and they are keen…
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The first Noel? Swimmer aspires to top spot in fundraising mission
NOEL Pine has swam from Dover to Calais and even started the return journey all without leaving a swimming pool. In the process, he has…
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Acclaimed international quartet to play in Delph
AN INTERNATIONALLY renowned string quartet, is being hosted by Saddleworth Concerts Society at Millgate Arts Centre, Delph on Wednesday, December 5. The outstanding Danel Quatuor…
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