A Concrete structure erected on a new housing estate in Greenfield has been dubbed ‘the Berlin Wall’ by concerned villagers. They contacted the Independent when…
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Emmerdale actor cleared of Saddleworth ‘attack’
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED Emmerdale actor has been cleared of assaulting a man after a confrontation outside a pub – even though he admitted biting him. …
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New Saddleworth School build in Diggle set to progress
THE building of a new Saddleworth School in Diggle looks set to progress nearly four years after the application was first submitted. The proposal to…
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Threat to move brewery after planning rejection
A POPULAR Greenfield microbrewery has been denied planning permission for a tap room after neighbouring residents complained it had turned into a ‘pub in their…
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Two for Olivia at championships
LYDGATE modern pentathlete Olivia Green’s remarkable year continued as the 19-year-old won two medals at the Junior World Championships. Olivia won bronzes in the team…
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Gere-ing up for 40th anniversary of Yanks… but no return for Hollywood heartthrob Richard
SADDLEWORTH takes its annual step back in time for Yanks weekend this month. Leading man and lady, Richard Gere and Lisa Eichhorn, sadly won’t be…
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Campaigners set £20,000 target for legal fund to fight homes approval decision
A FIGHTING fund has been set up to help pay the costs of a legal challenge to Oldham Council’s planning committee decision. Save Our Valleys…
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Storm causes damage across Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH was counting the cost and mopping up after torrential rain lashed the region during the final weekend in July. A parked car was struck…
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Saddleworth Morris Men set to fill the streets for 45th annual Rushcart Festival
ABOUT 200 morris dancers and musicians will take to the streets of Saddleworth for the 45th Rushcart event this month. The much-loved local tradition will…
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Yorkshire forever: White Rose flies high for annual festivities
‘YORKSHIRE forever, God save the Queen’ was the rallying cry as locals braved the wet weather to celebrate Saddleworth’s affiliation with the White Rose county.…
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