Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Hyde. Grant Leigh (24/03/1991) is wanted in connection with an arson that…
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Category: Breaking News
Misery for rail users as strike action announced for next five weekends
COMMUTERS and rail passengers can expect further strike action that may possibly disrupt Northern Rail journeys. Members of the RMT union will be on strike…
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Rail tragedy at Greenfield Station
A PERSON died after being struck by a train at Greenfield Railway Station on Tuesday September 4. A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “Shortly…
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Pollution “possible” cause of dead fish in Greenfield say Environment Agency
THE death of fish in a Greenfield watercourse could be the result of pollution according to the Environment Agency. Numerous trout were discovered floating in…
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Man tasered by attackers during attempted car theft in Uppermill
A MOTORIST was tasered and beaten by two masked men during a frightening attempted robbery in Uppermill. The man in his fifties suffered bruising to…
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Cyclist Gordon appeals to meet doctor who saved his life in Saddleworth
Exclusive A CYCLIST who ‘died’ after collapsing outside a Saddleworth public house is looking for the ‘angel’ who saved his life. Gordon Brown suffered a…
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Hair of the dog – search for Mountain Rescue trainee ends with pub discovery
WALKABOUT rescue dog Dave wasn’t man’s best friend when he sparked a major search operation on Tuesday evening. But the 13-month-old border collie has now…
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Embrace exercise as new Kiss Fitness Centre comes to Diggle
EVERYBODY from complete novices to professional athletes will be made welcome at a new gym in Diggle that opens later this month. The Kiss Fitness…
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Uppermill Football Club new season preparations hit by vandals
UPPERMILL Football Club’s preparations for the new season were hit by vandals. Days before the big kick off, the dugouts at Churchill Playing Fields were…
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United Utilities cancel hosepipe ban
The hosepipe ban due to start in North West England on August 5 has been called off. Recent rainfall and a reduction in customers’ water usage, combined…
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Mass act of vandalism lands Greenfield graffiti tagger in court
A GREENFIELD man, part of a five-strong graffiti gang involved in ‘train tagging’ has received a suspended jail term for his role in the mass…
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Minister meets and thanks wildfire firefighters
The Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, Nick Hurd, has this week met with firefighters from Lancashire and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services…
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Brake put on traffic lights plan for Royal George junction
A busy Saddleworth road junction is unlikely to see the installation of traffic lights after the plan received initial support from local councillors. Instead they…
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Detectives continue to investigate Oldham rape
Detectives are continuing to investigate a rape in Oldham. Shortly after 4.40am on Saturday 21 July 2018 a woman in her 20s had been walking on Westend…
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Police are appealing for information after a woman was raped in Oldham
Police are appealing for information after a woman was raped at an AstroTurf pitch in Oldham. Shortly after 4.40am this morning (Saturday 21 July 2018) a woman…
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Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham
Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham. Shortly after 1.15am this morning (Thursday 19 July 2018) police were involved in a collision…
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Be Inspired, Get involved and have fun at the #YOUROLDHAM festival
The #YourOldham Festival is back showcasing the great co-operative work going on across our borough and giving you the chance to discover how to do…
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Moorland fire effort officially finishes!
THE wildfire on Saddleworth moors which first started over three weeks ago, is now out and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have withdrawn…
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United Utilities announce hosepipe ban
The North West’s water company United Utilities has announced that it will impose a hosepipe ban (known as a Temporary Use Ban) following what is…
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Police appeal for witnesses as man dies after attack in Oldham during birthday celebrations
A MAN who was fighting for his life in hospital after being attacked in Oldham has sadly died. Stephen McGiffen from Oldham, who turned 36…
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All change at The Cross Keys in Uppermill
POPULAR Saddleworth pub landlords will step down after five years of success. The Cross Keys in Uppermill will soon have a new name above the…
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Hockey ace Nicola White to miss World Cup in London due to injury
HOCKEY Olympian Nicola White says it is “a very difficult situation to take in” after being forced out of England’s squad for the World Cup…
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Don’t fence us in – Network Rail confirm plans for train line
NETWORK Rail plan to fence in the entire length of Saddleworth’s train track, the Independent can reveal. Contractors have already returned to continue their removal…
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Saddleworth and Tameside moorland fires being investigated by police as arson
The moorland fire which has raged in Saddleworth and Tameside for more than a week is now being investigated as arson. An investigation has been…
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United Utilities urge residents to conserve water as hot weather continues
AS the hot weather continues, residents in Saddleworth have received a plea from United Utilities to help conserve water and avoid a hosepipe ban. In…
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Saddleworth Air Cadets squadron saved from closure but with conditions
SADDLEWORTH Air Cadets are celebrating a reprieve from imminent closure but still face a battle to secure their long-term future. The 2200 (Saddleworth) Detached Flight…
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