PLANS to build three houses at land in Lydgate have been thrown out again after an appeal was made against Oldham Council’s refusal. And the…
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Delph chapel saga goes on
THE LONG-RUNNING saga over a Delph chapel that has been at the centre of planning rows for years goes on after it failed to sell…
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Fundraiser Sarah smashes total after a year of challenges
A CHARITY fundraiser is taking a well-earned rest after a year of challenges saw her reach an astonishing £25,000. Sarah Tate walked, swam and cycled…
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Councillors far from cross at new Greenfield road addition
THE INSTALLATION of a new zebra crossing on a busy stretch of Greenfield road has been hailed as a breakthrough in a road safety battle.…
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Saddleworth murder provides inspiration for debut novel
A NOTORIOUS unsolved Saddleworth murder has proved to be the inspiration for the debut novel by an author. Sophie Parkes turned to the 1832 crime…
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Saddleworth duo buy Oldham’s rugby league club
OLDHAM Rugby League Club is under new ownership – with a familiar face around Saddleworth leading it. Former player, now coach in rugby union, Grasscroft’s…
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Lights, camera, action as Greenfield becomes filming set
GREENFIELD turned into the centre of a ‘series of strange an unnatural crimes’ as it provided the setting for the filming of a new production.…
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Woman airlifted to hospital following crash in Grasscroft
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a traffic incident in Saddleworth. Oldham Road at its junction with Mossley Road in Grasscroft, close to…
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Saddleworth brewery to close its doors with immediate effect
A SADDLEWORTH brewery is closing its doors after finding current issues ‘insurmountable.’ Donkeystone – which is based on the Wellington Industrial Park in Greenfield, behind…
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Boundary Park move for Roughyeds best for sport in Oldham area
OLDHAM’S rugby league club will share Boundary Park with the town’s football club in a move its council believes will benefit every sport in the…
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