A FINAL collection of local ‘treasure’ in support of St Thomas’ Church fundraiser takes place on Sunday, January 17. Around £60,000 is needed to meet…
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Tributes made to ‘gentle gentleman’ Colin Smith, arts supporter and local government stalwart
“A MAN who knew everything but always made you feel you knew more” is one of the multiple tributes to Dobcross resident Colin Smith OBE,…
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Bridleway boost as new bridge confirmed for Uppermill
A SECTION of the Pennine Bridleway in Uppermill is set to be re-opened this Spring after the installation of a new £70,000 bridge. Costs of…
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SPY network – new theatre group for young talent to launch
IT was Noel Coward who advised Mrs Worthington not to put her daughter on the stage. ‘The profession is overcrowded and the struggle is pretty…
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Young entrepreneur Liv hopes for sweet taste of success
A DELPH youngster is not yet old enough to submit her CV for a possible appearance on the Apprentice. But Lord Alan Sugar would be…
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New stile for footpath 230 – after 50 years wait
AS the saying goes, ‘Good things come to those who wait’ – and that was certainly the case for footpath 230. For half a century,…
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Praise for job well done after ‘great’ wall of Scouthead project completed
MOTORISTS driving through Scouthead might not give it a second glance but a new retaining wall on Huddersfield Road has been described as “an excellent…
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Learning during lockdown but Hopwood Hall extends free online courses chance
HOPWOOD Hall College is offering the community an opportunity to complete free online courses. These short courses – which don’t cost a penny for those…
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Property market trends reflect a year of great change
OLIVER Gill, valuer and director at Kirkham Property, looks back on a year of big changes and the impact on the housing market as well…
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Sight-saving treatment praise from church fundraiser Julia
WHEN a Saddleworth church needed to raise £60,000 to cover a shortfall for renovation work Julia Dawson stepped up to the collecting plate. Her decision…
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