A FIGHTING fund to help pay the costs of a legal challenge to Oldham Council planning department’s decision to approve a massive homes plan for…
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HGV ban call after lorry drama
A VILLAGER whose grade II listed home was struck by an articulated lorry said: ‘We were lucky’. But Dave Wickham says action is needed to…
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School’s in! Back to class at new Greenfield Primary
ABOUT 110 years after pupils walked into the first Greenfield Primary School, eager pupils arrived at Shaw Street on Tuesday, September 3 for a new…
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Uppermill carjacking is top of Saddleworth’s latest crime spike
UPPERMILL residents and businesses have asked to be vigilant after a recent crime spree in the village including a car-jacking and spate of early morning…
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Autism school breaks ground in more ways than one
WORK has started to build a new school for autistic youngsters in Greenfield. The project on Friezland Lane will see Bright Futures School return to…
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House struck by HGV in Dobcross
Emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic accident in the Square at Dobcross. (September 3) A house at the corner of Platt Lane…
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James’ joy at RSPB volunteering award
GREENFIELD man James Minchin has been honoured for his wildlife conservation work at Dovestone with a prestigious volunteering award. James, 27, has volunteered for the…
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Greenfield crossing opens in readiness for first day of new school
A zebra crossing in Greenfield-the village’s first-has been installed on Chew Valley Road in readiness for the opening of the newly built Greenfield Primary School,…
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Survivor of Saddleworth Moor plane crash recalls tragedy on 70th anniversary
THE last known survivor of a plane crash on Saddleworth Moor that killed 24 passengers, including his younger brother, has spoken to the Independent on…
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Burglary at Greenfield station – information sought
British Transport Police officers have released CCTV images after a burglary at Greenfield rail station. The incident happened at 6.10am on Wednesday 31 July. Two…
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