ALICIA Scholes, daughter of Manchester United and England legend Paul, has made her debut for Manchester Thunder in the Vitality Netball Superleague. The 19-year-old from…
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Dovestone WI serves up support for Mahdlo
COMMUNITY-SPIRITED members of Dovestone Women’s Institute helped serve up support and thousands of food donations for Mahdlo Youth Zone last month. The group joined forces…
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Quaran-dine with us: Saddleworth friends publish lockdown-inspired cookbook to raise funds for hospitality sector
By Jacklin Kwan A GROUP of Saddleworth friends hope to serve up some much-needed funds for the hospitality sector thanks to their lockdown-inspired cookbook. Chris…
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Maundy Thursday tradition upheld again in Greenfield
A COMMUNITY ‘fair’ has been held once more maintaining a centuries old tradition in a Saddleworth village. Every year stallholders gather at Road End crossroads…
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Major changes to coronavirus testing in Saddleworth as lockdown rules ease
CORONAVIRUS testing across Saddleworth and Oldham is undergoing a major restructure to help give residents better access. As some lockdown rules ease from Monday, March…
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The all-too-beaten track! ‘Off-roaders’ churn up ancient route
OFF-ROAD vehicles have left a Springhead lane so churned up that even farmers cannot use it. The ancient highway of Wood Brook Lane, which connects…
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Simply (one of) the best! Saddleworth recognised as one of NW’s top places to live
SADDLEWORTH has been named one of the best places to live in the North West of England The parish’s collection of cosmopolitan villages has seen…
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Road to ruin Councillors urged to go extra miles to protect Parish assets
TWO of the Parish Council’s youngest members want to go the extra mile to map out a future to preserve Saddleworth’s Victorian heritage. There are…
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Moors plea to dog owners from National Trust
NATIONAL Trust Rangers are urging owners to ensure their dogs are kept on short leads this spring on Marsden Moor, to protect wildlife and livestock.…
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Chapel of unrest: Developer’s apartment plan hits new snag
A SWISS-BASED property developer is determined to proceed with her ambitious redevelopment plans for Delph Independent Chapel despite suffering a double setback. The project to…
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