GREENFIELD based Oldham Mountain Rescue Team will not go hungry or thirsty during next month’s special training weekend. They have received a £100 donation towards…
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Emergency services tackle series of fires across Saddleworth
POLICE have asked the community for help after fire crews tackled a succession of blazes across Saddleworth this afternoon (Tuesday April 9). At different points…
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Greenbelt campaigners keep up pressure over GM housing plan
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to build houses on green belt and green space are stepping up opposition against the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. Consultation on proposals…
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2019 sees the Elgin Hotel celebrate its jubilee year
2019 marks 50 years of the Seddon family owning and running the Elgin Hotel in Blackpool. To say a lot has change in the last…
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Arts-based Radiotherapy initiative returns to Oldham Library this Saturday
COMBINING creative arts and personal stories of cancer treatment, arts-based initiative Radiotherapy and Me returns to Oldham Library 11am – 4pm this Saturday (13 April),…
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All aboard for freedom and adventure as Mikron Theatre drops anchor in Delph
A NEW play dedicated to the Women’s Royal Naval Service – affectionately known as the Wrens – drops anchor at Millgate Arts Centre, Delph on…
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Police launch investigation after six sheep mauled to death in Greenfield
POLICE are investigating after six sheep were mauled to death in the last two weeks near to the Wharmton Mast at Greenfield. A dark brown…
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Diggle scarecrow trail is a big hit!
DIGGLE’S first ever scarecrow trail has already attracted plenty of attention and caught the eye of the Independent. Organised by Friends of Diggle School (FODS)…
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Thousands turn out to watch the Grenadier Guards march into Saddleworth
WHIT Friday came early as thousands flocked to Uppermill for a free concert by the Band of the Grenadier Guards. And no one was happier…
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Rebuild your peace of mind with drystone walling course
A DOBCROSS man who helped rebuild his life through drystone walling is encouraging others to take up the ancient art. John Matthews, a filmmaker, took…
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