EVEN with a tightening of restrictions it’s started to feel a lot like Christmas; more so at least than 12 months ago. The Millgate Arts…
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Author: Trevor Baxter
Roadworks completion boost for Diggle
DIGGLE residents have received an early Christmas present with the near completion of major roadworks in the village. Contractors remain on site applying the final…
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Hunt down naughty elves around Greenfield
THERE is a host of naughty elves around Greenfield waiting to be found this Christmas. The festive Great Greenfield Naughty Elf Hunt is organised by…
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Neigh bells ring for Horseman’s Christmas Carol service
ALL creatures great and small, plus plenty in between, turned out in force for Greenfield’s annual carol service with animals as its centrepiece. Indeed, it…
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Summershade Pleasure Gardens – readers reminisce
LAST month’s article on the former Summershade Pleasure Gardens prompted Independent reader Philip Buckley to reminisce about the once popular Grasscroft location. He recalled: “My…
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Generous Denshaw residents collect gifts galore to ensure Happy Christmas for youngsters
KIND-HEARTED Denshaw residents have collected a variety of presents for children who might otherwise have gone without at Christmas. Mum of two Jen Russell hit…
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Panto’s back in Saddleworth and it most definitely is!
THE curtain rises on the return of the Delph pantomime this weekend and cast members of Dick Whittington can’t wait. It’s two years since the…
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Specialist service provider rebrands to build on rapid growth
DELPH-BASED Catalyst Claims – a drainage, water supply and subsidence specialist – has changed its name in a major brand refresh to support continued growth…
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Blues gig hits right notes for charity
A BLUES gig rang around a packed out Gate Inn at Diggle, raising £150 for charity. Local musician JSL reunited a band of diverse and…
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Toby’s musical talent earns him Orchestra recognition
A GREENFIELD teenager has successfully auditioned to become a member of the most prestigious youth orchestra in the country. Toby Johnson-Jones, 16, a pupil at…
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