A BROKEN garden ornament, a slab of polystyrene and 10 bags of rubbish were collected by volunteers during a recent litter pick in Uppermill. Organised…
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Food for thought – fall survivor’s praise for Rescue Team saviours
A GRATEFUL hill walker, who survived a horror fall on Saddleworth moors, recalled the drama as he said ‘thank you’ to the men who helped…
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Theatre legend Alan steps back into spotlight with Queen’s Birthday honour
KENNETH Alan Taylor thought news of his British Empire Medal was an online scam… oh no, he didn’t! Actually, ‘oh yes, he did’ but recognition…
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OBE for Lees mum who launched Chatty Café to combat loneliness
A YOUNG mother from Lees whose spearheaded a now nationwide scheme to combat loneliness and encourage social interaction has been awarded an OBE in the…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield honoured with OBE for fundraising efforts
KEVIN Sinfield may be the one who has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list but he is adamant it is not all…
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Hit and run victim demands action against speeding drivers
A GREENFIELD man who was left for dead after a hit and run incident is calling for action and measures to be put in place…
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All change for local authority ward boundaries… except in Saddleworth
THE boundaries of Saddleworth’s three local authority wards are set to remain unchanged under proposals out for public consultation. But calls to reduce Oldham Council’s…
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Pupils graduate from The Brilliant Club
HARD-WORKING Year 10 students at Saddleworth School are celebrating their graduation from The Brilliant Club national Scholar’s Programme. The Brilliant Club is a charity which…
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A brief history of Delph by John Kirkbride
John Kirkbride writes a brief history of Delph village for The Saddleworth independent The old days NESTLED in the Castleshaw Valley straddling the River Tame…
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Definitely not brassed off! Whit Friday group recognised with Queen’s Award
ORGANISERS of Saddleworth’s annual brass band spectacular can blow their own trumpets and bang the drum in celebration of receiving royal approval. Saddleworth and Oldham…
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