AN ENORMOUS drugs raid on an industrial unit in Diggle – uncovering around £40,000 worth of cannabis – left both police and locals stunned. GMP…
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Dobcross postmaster bids fond farewell after nearly two decades
By Lily Chick POPULAR DOBCROSS postmaster Sukhi Singh has bid a fond farewell to customers as he moves on after nearly two decades. The 34-year-old…
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Fancy dressed locals keep Saddleworth Beer Walk tradition alive
By Lily Chick MORE THAN 200 fun-loving locals braved the rain and donned fancy dress to keep the spirit of a legendary Saddleworth tradition alive.…
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Archbishop of York is special guest at Saddleworth’s legendary Whit Friday walks
GAZING to the heavens the special guest at Saddleworth’s legendary Whit Friday united service was absolutely determined it would not rain on his parade. The charismatic…
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Debbie Abrahams re-elected as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth
Labour’s Debbie Abrahams has been re-elected as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth with a majority of 8,182 votes. Voters turned out at the General…
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Archbishop of York to join Dobcross for Whit Friday celebrations
A SADDLEWORTH village has pulled off a remarkable coup for the community’s annual Whit Friday celebrations this year. The Most Reverend & Right Honourable Dr…
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Saddleworth set for another wonderful Whit Friday celebration
SADDLEWORTH IS gearing up for another wonderful Whit Friday on June 9 as visitors come from across the country for the traditional event. On the morning of…
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Four candidates compete to be MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth
FOUR CANDIDATES are competing for locals’ votes to be elected as Member of Parliament for the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency. Voters will go to…
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Community banking measures in place for NatWest’s closure in Uppermill
COMMUNITY BANKING measures are being put in place for Saddleworth residents ahead of the closure of Uppermill’s NatWest branch this month. On June 27 the…
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Locals gather in Uppermill to pay respects after Manchester terrorist attack
MORE THAN 100 locals gathered in St Chad’s Park, Uppermill for a one-minute’s silence to remember those killed or injured in the Manchester terrorist attack.…
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Springhead dad jailed for six years for indecent assault of young girl
By Don Frame A FAMILY man who groomed a young girl for sex by promising to whisk her away to a Greek island has been…
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Saddleworth churches open to offer support after Manchester suicide bombing
ALL CHURCHES in Saddleworth are opening their doors to the public today following a suicide bombing in Manchester. At least 22 people have been killed…
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Nikki Kirkham “honoured” to be Saddleworth Parish Council chairman
NEW SADDLEWORTH Parish Council chairman Cllr Nikki Kirkham says she is “honoured” to take on the role. Cllr Kirkham was unanimously voted in at the…
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Greenfield Conservative Club up for sale
Greenfield Conservative Club is up for sale just over a fortnight after its doors closed for the final time. But it will cost nearly half…
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Local views invited over Greenfield Post Office move
LOCALS HAVE until June 23 to put forward their views on a relocation for the Post Office in Greenfield. The current location on Chew Valley…
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£1.7million “out of this world” RSPCA centre open in Oldham
By Lily Chick A £1.7million “out of this world” RSPCA centre is now open to care for animals across Saddleworth, Oldham and Bury. In 2014,…
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Family fun day and auction to raise much-needed funds for tribunals
By Lily Chick FUNDRAISING PARENTS are holding an auction and family fun day as they bid to raise £6,000 for the cost of legal advice…
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Greenfield chosen as location for new ITV police thriller
Independent Exclusive A ruthless new police woman has moved into a Saddleworth village with potential explosive consequences… But by the time Greenfield residents get to…
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Co-op boost for Saddleworth groups thanks to Community Fund
THOUSANDS OF pounds are being donated to boost Saddleworth groups and organisations thanks to the generous ‘Local Community Fund’ run by the Co-op. The nationwide…
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Caring community rallies to protect ducks and geese in Uppermill from speeding drivers
A CARING community leader has vowed to help prevent wonton destruction of wildlife killed and injured by mad cap drivers. Cllr Adrian Alexander, chair of…
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Public consultation launched over Greenfield Post Office move after councillors’ successful campaign
PLANS HAVE been revealed for a relocated Post Office in Greenfield after a campaign by local councillors to save the vital community service. Richard Knowles,…
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Greenfield Conservative Club to shut after 123 years
GREENFIELD CONSERVATIVE Club, a permanent fixture on Chew Valley Road since 1894, will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, April 30. Falling…
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Greenfield businessman takes on ultimate Bear Grylls survival challenge
AN ENERGETIC 66-year old businessman from Greenfield has taken on the ultimate survival challenge as a competitor in Channel 4’s ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’.…
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Fight against Fletcher’s Framework plan to recruit political heavyweight?
Campaigners want to recruit Greater Manchester Mayoral candidate, Andy Burnham, in their fight to keep Saddleworth greenbelt out of the clutches of Oldham Council planners.…
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St Chad’s ‘Seeing is Believing’ project gets off to eye-catching start
SADDLEWORTH ST Chad’s ‘Seeing is Believing project’ got off to an eye-catching start last month as they look to raise more than £300,000 for repairs…
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Blaze drama on moors as day trippers flock to Saddleworth beauty spot
Firefighters tackled two blazes on Saddleworth moors in the space of a couple of hours above Greenfield on Saturday, March 25. Investigations have started into…
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Community banking lifeline for Saddleworth as NatWest closure goes ahead
A COMMUNITY banking lifeline has been secured for locals as the closure of the NatWest branch in Uppermill looms. The high street branch will close…
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‘Amazing response’ as fund for memorial to former Saddleworth School teacher tops target in week
A lasting memorial to a popular Saddleworth School teacher has been provided by generous former pupils. More than £2,000 was raised in a week after…
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Saddleworth connection unsolved after ‘Neil Dovestone’ inquest
THE REASONS why David Lytton travelled to Saddleworth are likely to have died with the complex London-born pensioner described as a “genius”, “loner”, and a…
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‘Guardian Angel’ wristbands launched in Grotton to help people living with dementia
A NEW ‘Guardian Angel’ device has been launched in Saddleworth to help keep safe people who are living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The unique wristband…
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What a mess: Oldham Council to crack down on fly-tipping in Saddleworth
THE CONTINUED blight of fly-tipping across Saddleworth isn’t connected to last autumn’s bin collection changes, insists Oldham Council. And since switching to a three-week bin…
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Uncertain future for new school in Saddleworth after judicial review decision
PLANS FOR a new £19.2 million Saddleworth School in Diggle have been thrown into chaos after Oldham Council suffered an embarrassing High Court defeat. Mr…
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Judicial review victory for Save Diggle Action group over Saddleworth School move
CONTROVERSIAL £19 million plans to relocate a new Saddleworth School to Diggle have been derailed by the High Court. The ruling sends Oldham Council back…
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Springhead war hero honoured with special commemorative paving stone
By Joseph Bray THE PROUD family of a World War One hero from Springhead joined more than 250 locals and special guests at an “emotional”…
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