Lottery fund helps secure historic church renovation
Words by Matt Taylor MAJOR restoration works are on track at historic Christ Church Friezland thanks to fundraising and support
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On the wrong track! Fight goes on to remove ‘monstrous’ metal fence
CAMPAIGNERS refuse to concede defeat in their battle to have a “pointless” metal fence removed at a picturesque Uppermill location.
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Brighouse and Rastrick are best of the bands at Whit Friday contests
THREE was the magic number for Whit Friday regulars, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. The National champions from West Yorkshire
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Whit Friday spirit as churches step out across community
THE wet weather could not dampen spirits as churches across Saddleworth took to the streets for Whit Friday. The annual
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Saddleworth falls silent for anniversary of Manchester Arena bomb attack
Around 150 people gathered in St Chad’s Gardens, Uppermill to mark the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena bomb atrocity.
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Brass bands ready to march as Whit Friday band contests return
THE hills will resound with the sound of brass as Whit Fridays Band Contests return. The popular events sees bands
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Church banners set to fly high for Whit Friday walks across Saddleworth
Banners will fly high as churches across Saddleworth step out on to the streets to mark the Whit Friday celebrations
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New timetable will ‘play havoc’ with Greenfield commuters’ family lives says MP
NEW train timetables, due to start on Sunday, May 20, will “play havoc” with the family lives of commuters using
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Toilet troubles in Uppermill
PUBLIC toilets in Uppermill are once more out of order due to anti-social behaviour and vandalism. The facilities at
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Village upset by messy dog fouling
A SEDATE Saddleworth hamlet is challenging unthinking dog owners whose pets are leaving unwanted calling cards. Jennifer Greenwood, chair
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