GREENFIELD’S intrepid fundraiser Frank Rothwell has been honoured for his efforts by being named a Point of Light by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The 73-year-old…
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Theatre workshop friends ‘floor’ youngsters with donation
YOUNG people in Saddleworth and beyond who attend a local theatre group now have the perfect platform for their creative, dramatic and musical work. The…
View More Theatre workshop friends ‘floor’ youngsters with donationLees houses approval sparks angry reaction
PLANS to build three houses next to a listed Lees pub have been approved, despite local opposition. Saddleworth Parish Council came out against Punch Partnership’s…
View More Lees houses approval sparks angry reactionLydgate’s role in history recognised with memorial stone
LYDGATE’S role in what eventually became the suffragette movement and the backbone of the effort to secure women the vote has been formally recognised. It…
View More Lydgate’s role in history recognised with memorial stone‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth School U15s crowned netball National Champions
AN ‘outstanding’ Saddleworth School Under 15s netball team has clinched the title of Sisters in Sport National Champions. The girls competed against teams from across…
View More ‘Outstanding’ Saddleworth School U15s crowned netball National ChampionsMossley funeral director sets up ‘Letters to Heaven’ postbox
A LOCAL funeral director is hoping a small gesture can make a big difference to help bereaved people process their grief. Anthony Barton Funeral Services…
View More Mossley funeral director sets up ‘Letters to Heaven’ postboxOMRT stalwart Dave elected as new Team Leader
STALWART Oldham Mountain Rescue Team member Dave Wyatt has stepped up to take the reins as their leader. Dave, who has been with the Greenfield-based…
View More OMRT stalwart Dave elected as new Team LeaderGreenfield homes development rejected again after planning appeal
PLANS to build four homes on an area of Greenfield land have suffered a second defeat. Oldham Council originally said no to Chasten Holdings’ proposal…
View More Greenfield homes development rejected again after planning appealSaddleworth travel agent scoops another accolade
A TOP travel consultant from Saddleworth continues to go places after claiming another prestigious award at a ceremony in London. Angela Mayall, who is part…
View More Saddleworth travel agent scoops another accoladeDobcross pub hits back at critics
THE landlady of a Saddleworth village pub has responded to criticism on social media of its food menu and prices. The Swan Inn in Dobcross…
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