Saddleworth’s crime figures have fallen according to official figures. An extensive breakdown of crime across Greater Manchester is available via the www.police.uk website.A total of…
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Santa and his reindeer ‘land’ in Saddleworth
IT has been known for alpacas and llamas to be spotted in Saddleworth. Reindeers though are not quite as widespread – at least not until…
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Delph man jailed for sexual activity with 13-year-old girl
A “perverted” Delph man has been jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl. Rodell Trennery, 49, of Bridgend, has been sentenced at…
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On the beat: councillor takes night-time patrol with police to gauge extent of crime ‘problem’
THE recent high-profile police operation in Greenfield has been a shock to the tight knit community. It follows two frightening car-jacking incidents in Greenfield and…
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School’s in! Construction of new Greenfield Primary stepped up
A NEW primary school in Saddleworth, set to open in September 2019, has started to take shape. The Independent’s exclusive photos shows the first sections…
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Saddleworth shining bright after Christmas switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH villages are shining with festive cheer after locals gathered for their annual Christmas lights switch-ons. In Uppermill, the festive fun started with the Santa…
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Bus service to be used to help fight crime?
A POPULAR new bus service could be deployed to help crackdown on crime in Saddleworth. But the primary function of the Saddleworth Rambler, introduced in…
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Get ready- Santas set to descend upon Saddleworth
This weekend will see the annual Santa Dash charity fundraiser through the villages of Saddleworth hosted by Saddleworth Round table. Saddleworth Round Table has issued…
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Hitting the headlines Double award delight for team
THE Saddleworth Independent has been hitting the streets for eight years, bringing local news to local people. Now after an extra busy year of hard…
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Top Rotary Club honour for selfless couple
A KIND-HEARTED couple who dedicate their lives to helping children on the streets in Kenya have been honoured with a prestigious international award. Paul and…
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