THERE was coffee, cake and loads of cash raised for charity at a host of fundraisers across Saddleworth in aid of Macmillan. The community turned…
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National lottery grant is boost for Springhead Community Centre
A GENEROUS grant of £9,390 has enabled much-needed improvements to be carried out at Springhead Community Centre. The money was awarded by the National Lottery…
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Businesses and charity team up to Paint Uppermill Pink for Prevent Breast Cancer
BUSINESSES up and down the high street helped to ‘Paint Uppermill Pink’ for a week to raise funds and awareness for Prevent Breast Cancer. The…
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Post Office plan increases crime risk for business owners, says councillor
A DECISION to downgrade and take services away from Lees Post Office has been criticised by local councillors. Nine years ago, more than 6,000 people…
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Update on Saddleworth School due imminently
CONCILLORS are set to be given an update on Saddleworth School when they meet in a few days’ time. Cabinet will be given more information…
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Oldham Athletic sack young player jailed after high speed police chase
OLDHAM Athletic have terminated the contract of footballer Callum Dolan who has been jailed for eight months after he tried to outrun police in a…
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It’s a family affair for the Ford’s
JOE and Jacob Ford have joined father Mike to create a rugby union coaching dynasty. It is highly unusual – maybe unique – for three…
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New £5.7m Greenfield Primary School officially opens
DELIGHTED pupils and staff at Greenfield Primary School are celebrating the official opening of their new multi-million pound building and grounds. To mark the completion…
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Moors visitors face fines of £100 if caught lighting barbecues or fires
PEOPLE are now banned from taking barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns on to Saddleworth Moor – and can be fined £100 if caught.Oldham Council has…
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Houses plan is ‘same as destroying Amazon rainforest’ say protesters
TEARING up the countryside in Saddleworth for housing is ‘exactly the same’ as destroying the Amazon rainforest say campaigners as they prepare to launch a…
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