A POPULAR Lees pub will remain closed for several more months after unexpected complications with renovation work forced its reopening to be pushed back until…
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Entries invited for Saddleworth’s annual Christmas illuminations competition
RESIDENTS across Saddleworth are being encouraged to get creative with their festive decorations as the Parish Council prepares for its annual Christmas Illuminations Competition. Saddleworth…
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Referendum date set for Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
SADDLEWORTH’S neighbourhood plan is ready to go to the people after passing its final administrative stage. The document will form the vision of how the…
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Light Up Denshaw appeals for donations to cover Christmas lights costs
ORGANISERS of Denshaw’s Christmas lights display are appealing for financial support, with up to £600 still needed to cover the costs of this year’s festivities.…
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Charity team takes on Scafell Pike to help restore wildfire-hit Dove Stone
A TEAM from a local homelessness charity has raised more than £600 to help restore wildlife habitats at Dove Stone Reservoir after tackling one of…
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New Harvest Queen crowned at St Thomas’ Church in Lees
A LONG-STANDING church tradition has continued in Lees as St Thomas’ Leesfield welcomed its 12th Harvest Queen at a special crowning ceremony. Family, friends and…
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Oldham school opens new wellbeing centre in memory of former pupil
AN OLDHAM school has opened a new centre focused on pupils’ mental health and wellbeing, with support from a best-selling author and a local education…
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Two new ventures set to bring something different to Uppermill High Street
TWO new businesses are taking shape in the heart of Uppermill as a local entrepreneur prepares to launch a pair of very different concepts in…
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Ace actions land Saddleworth policeman and his dog prestigious award
ONE SADDLEWORTH man and his very skilled dog have been rewarded for literally Making a Difference. PC Richard Beswick and Ace were winners in one…
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Santa Dash to bring fun festive to Saddleworth calendar once more
A SEA of red suits will once more fill Saddleworth streets as the date for this year’s popular Santa Dash has been confirmed. Saddleworth Round…
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Mossley man completes epic 1,200-mile charity walk
A Mossley man has completed a gruelling 1,200-mile walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End after 82 days on the road, raising almost £5,000 for…
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A Knight’s tale: Saddleworth’s Sir Kevin Sinfield on training, recognition and hopes ahead of latest physical challenge
SADDLEWORTH may have many things – but it does not have packs of dogs that chase after its knight of the realm, Sir Kevin Sinfield. …
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M60 drivers face weekend closures as major Simister Island works continue
MOTORISTS travelling towards Manchester face two weekends of disruption as work continues on the M60 at the Simister Island Interchange. Local drivers heading towards the…
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Oldham teacher wins national award for pioneering use of AI in classroom
A HULME Grammar School teacher has been recognised for helping pupils and colleagues make better use of artificial intelligence in education. Hulme Grammar School’s Head…
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Oldham voices of recovery to lead new Northern Roots audio trail
A NEW audio trail featuring the voices of people in recovery from substance use is set to offer a different perspective on Oldham’s people, places…
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Saddleworth residents fear return of parking ‘nightmare’ as Dove Stone reopens
By Ed Barnes – Local Democracy Reporter People living close to Dove Stone Reservoir fear a ‘horrendous’ parking and traffic ‘nightmare’ could return now the…
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Four more charged in relation to Dove Stone fire
FOUR more people have been charged with arson in relation to a moorland fire at Dove Stone Reservoir. Much of the area in Greenfield left…
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New Saddleworth campsite plan sees opposition
SADDLEWORTH may be home to a new temporary campsite after planning authorities were notified. Land close to Brun Clough Reservoir, beside the main A62 route above Diggle, would…
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The ‘endangered’ clog maker bringing all the bells and whistles to the Rushcart
MAKING shoes for Morris dancers is not all it is clogged up to be. That is according to Phil Howard, an ex-dancer turned clog…
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Intrepid trekkers raise more than £25,000 for Saddleworth rare cancer charity
MORE THAN 300 people welcomed two dedicated trekkers home from a 560-kilometre walk as their fundraising total topped an incredible £25,000. Lee McAllister and Paul…
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Gates open to new Grotton playground
GIDDY CHILDREN and adults alike abounded in Grotton – as Saddleworth Parish Council unveiled a new and improved play area in the local park. …
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Friends walk from Plymouth to Springhead in fight against rare cancer
A LOCAL charity is now walking hundreds of kilometres in memory of a man who died of a rare cancer. On Thursday, August 13, two members of…
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Cheers, tears and relief as Saddleworth School pupils celebrate GCSE success
Months of hard work, revision and anticipation came down to the opening of one envelope as students at Saddleworth School discovered their GCSE results. The…
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Mossley farm shop to stage first Pride celebration
A Mossley business which has placed community support at the heart of its ethos since opening is preparing to stage its first ever Pride celebration.…
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Greenfield fire fallout sees death of hundreds of fish
A FIRE at a Greenfield business claimed the lives of several indirect victims – fish. Sachets, on Wellington Industrial Park – behind the village’s Tesco…
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Saddleworth councillor proposes ‘Concord’ solution for Oldham authority
A SADDLEWORTH councillor is proposing a plan he feels can finally break the deadlock over who will lead Oldham Council. Put simply, every party will. Those serving on…
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Full destruction of Greenfield business fire revealed
THE HUGE devastation at a Greenfield business following a large blaze has been revealed. A full scale emergency services response was launched after the fire broke…
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Final sentencing after woman tortured on Saddleworth Moor
A TEENAGER has become the final person to be sentenced after an Oldham woman was dumped and tortured on Saddleworth Moor in a ‘disgusting and…
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Exclusion zone in place in Greenfield as fire breaks out at factory
Residents may be evacuated and Tesco cleared after hazardous materials fire in Greenfield People may be evacuated from their homes and Tesco in Greenfield has…
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Great A-Level grades? It’s all (ancient) Greek to Daisy
A LEES student hopes to map out a fine future for herself, by looking into the past. Daisy Kershaw scored got an A in Ancient…
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Saddleworth milestones restored in heritage preservation project
A PROJECT to locate, restore and preserve a series of historic milestones across Saddleworth has been completed. The markers, which are made from cast iron…
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Grotton playground set for grand reopening after improvements
FAMILIES in Grotton are being invited to celebrate the reopening of their local playground following a series of improvements and new additions. The Grotton Residents…
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Murder arrest after woman’s body found in Mossley
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was discovered in Mossley. Emergency services were called to home on Winterford…
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Grandpa Greene’s to close Diggle site – before being rebuilt
A SADDLEWORTH business that has become something of an institution is to close its original Diggle site. But do not think Grandpa Greene’s is disappearing…
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