Detectives searching for a missing boy abroad are re-appealing for the public’s help following his 13th birthday. Alex Batty – who turned 13 week before…
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Craig’s killers could strike again warns grieving dad
The perpetrators behind Craig Wilcox’s death could kill again, his father has warned. Stephen and Carolyn Wilcox admit tragic Craig was no angel but say…
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Dovestone murder-£50,000 reward offered to find those responsible for Craig Wilcox’s death
Police have announced a £50,000 reward for information on the fifth anniversary of the murder of Craig Wilcox. The 28-year-old father-of-one was last seen on…
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Marshals set to return to Saddleworth beauty spot
NEW MARSHALS will be patrolling Dovestone Reservoir in a bid to further enforce Peak District National Park rules. The Dovestones Marshals Scheme swings into action…
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Damaged cash machine in Lees will be replaced
A CASH MACHINE in Lees will be replaced after rumours its removal meant a former bank had been sold. The ATM had been pulled out…
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‘Limekiln’ auction delayed
THE auction of the Brownhill Countryside Centre has been delayed after more than 1,600 people signed a petition to keep public toilets open. The building,…
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Three arrested over cash machine robberies
Three men have been arrested following an ongoing investigation into cash machine robberies. Three men – aged 30, 31 and 33 – were arrested on…
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Burglary gang arrested in Saddleworth jailed
A BURGLARY gang who fled from police after a raid on a Co-Op store before being arrested in Saddleworth has been locked up for a…
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Sentencing on Greenfield man delayed
A GREENFIELD man has to wait four more weeks before learning his fate on several charges. Jonathan Fidler was set to be sentenced today at…
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Petition launched to save public toilets
A PETITION has been started to help make sure public toilets are kept open once the Brownhill Countryside Centre is sold. The building, on Wool…
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OMBC leader defends sale of Brownhill Visitor Centre
A VISITOR centre being used as an exhibition space is set to go because the building housing it is being auctioned off. The property including…
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Dog walkers launch scoop the poop campaign to clean up community
DETERMINED dog walkers have taken matters into their own hands – literally – to clear up the mounting piles of poop blighting the community. The…
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Great Britain senior debut for Olivia
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green last week made her full international debut for the Great Britain modern pentathlon team in Hungary. The 19-year-old, part of a 12-strong…
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Investigation launched following reports of suspicious package in Oldham
Officers responding to a suspicious device in Oldham have lifted the cordon. Shortly before 11am today (Wednesday 6 February 2019), police were called to reports…
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Tributes paid after shock death of popular butcher Paul Lowcock
DEVASTATED family and friends led the tributes after the shock death of much-loved Uppermill butcher Paul Lowcock. Paul, who was in his 50s, died on…
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Four men charged in connection with an armed robbery in Oldham
Four men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Oldham. Jason Peter Hancock (29/06/1990) of Monmouth Street, Oldham has been charged with…
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Police appeal to help find missing woman from Oldham
Can you help police find a missing woman from Oldham? Jodie Green, 30, was last seen about 5:30pm, Thursday 31 January 2019 on Radcliffe Street,…
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Police release images of men they wish to speak to in relation Oldham car theft
Police want to speak to the men pictured after a woman was threatened and had her car stolen at gunpoint in Oldham. The victim, a…
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Young people lead tributes as Saddleworth marks Holocaust Memorial Day
YOUNG people took centre stage to lead the tributes in Saddleworth to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. On January 27 – the anniversary of the liberation…
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Two men plead not guilty to Uppermill murder
TWO MEN have denied murdering a man in an incident that shocked Uppermill in the run-up to Christmas. Daniel Forster and Michael Milligan Nield both…
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Former Carriage House pub to be be transformed into a ‘party house’
A PUB on the border with Saddleworth is being transformed into a ‘party house’, complete with indoor football pitch. The Carriage House, which lies on…
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Saddleworth Royal British Legion left upset after wreaths removed from war memorial
SADDLEWORTH’S Royal British Legion was left upset after poppy wreaths were removed from the war memorial in Uppermill. The wreaths were laid at the foot…
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Talented singers ready to launch next Wellifest
A TALENTED line-up of bands and musicians has been revealed as Wellifest returns to Saddleworth after a successful debut last year. The music event, organised…
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Error strewn report submitted in favour of housing plan as locals fight for ‘open space’
A 700-name petition has been submitted as part of a campaign to prevent another piece of open space being “devoured” by developers. And a report…
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Second court appearance for Uppermill murder suspects
TWO men accused of murdering Daniel Hogan in Uppermill earlier this month have been further remanded in custody until Friday, January 25, 2019. Daniel Forster…
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Friends, family and Saddleworth community observes Uppermill vigil in memory of Daniel Hogan
FRIENDS and family of Daniel Hogan along with members of the Saddleworth community turned out at an emotional candlelit vigil in his memory. About 120…
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Sister pays tribute to brother Daniel following Uppermill death
THE SISTER of the man who died in Uppermill after a late night incident has paid tribute to him as two men were charged with…
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Two men charged with murder following Uppermill death
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Uppermill. Daniel Forster (05/07/1994), of Ashfield Crescent, Springhead and Michael Milligan…
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‘Saddleworth in shock’ says minister as church prays for Uppermill victim
Uppermill minister, Reverend Gary Ridley, says Saddleworth is in shock following the alleged murder of a man outside his church on Friday night, December 21.…
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Murder investigation launched following Uppermill death
Police are investigating after a man died following an altercation in Uppermill. Shortly after 11:30pm on Friday 21 December 2018, police were called to High…
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Raiders steal charity raffle prizes during Saddleworth factory burglary
A GREENFIELD factory will not allow callous thieves to ruin its Christmas charity fund raiser. Robert Scott and Sons aimed to donate hundreds of pounds…
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Police investigating serious assault at a pub in Oldham
Police investigating a serious assault at a pub in Oldham have released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the…
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Man arrested following fail to stop collision in Oldham
A man has been arrested after an Oldham collision which has left an elderly woman in a critical condition. A 20-year-old man has been arrested…
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Males charged following disturbance in Uppermill
Greater Manchester Police has reported a number of males have been arrested and charged with various offences relating to a recent disturbance outside Uppermill Civic…
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