RESIDENTS of a Saddleworth retirement and care home were treated to a rousing rendition of the ‘Clap for Carers’ salute as staff joined forces with…
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Take a tip – don’t dump it, visit recycling centre
OLDHAM’S household waste recycling centre is operational again but fly tipping continue to blight Saddleworth and other parts of the borough. The Independent has reported…
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Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized
Arrests have been made after an estimated £1.1 million worth of cannabis was seized following a raid at a property in Oldham. At 8.20am on…
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New Rambler route under fire as bus services axed
A BUS introduced exclusively to serve Saddleworth two years ago has received a ticket to ride across Oldham and Tameside – but some people are…
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Dovestone Reservoir to re-open to public
United Utilities is re-opening the car parks at its reservoir and recreational sites from Friday 15 May. However, visitors are still being urged to observe…
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GMP appeal following armed robbery at Ripponden Road shop
Police investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store on Ripponden Road in Oldham have released CCTV images of two men they would like to…
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Novel idea born in Saddleworth
A NOVEL conceived and written in California has its roots firmly in Saddleworth. And the world will be hearing much more of author Gary Finnan’s…
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Day the Donkey carried its last passengers
CHERRY Pink and Apple Blossom White went to number one in the charts and Chelsea topped the old Football League first division. But rail enthusiasts…
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Saddleworth School makes and donates more than 1,260 visors to key workers
VISORS are being donated to more than 1,260 key workers thanks to the hard work of Saddleworth School. During lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak,…
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Saddleworth mourns ‘our Barrie’ – villagers turn out in large numbers to pay respects
Villagers turned out in large numbers today to pay their final respects to one of Saddleworth’s best loved characters. Barrie Ashley died of Covid-19 at…
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