Police have launched a public appeal over a Dovestone mystery that has baffled detectives even longer than the ‘Neil Dovestone’ case. Three years after the…
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White Hart’s five star hygiene rating restored after re-inspection
A TOP Saddleworth restaurant has been returned to its high five position by a council’s consumer watchdog. The White Hart at Lydgate was given a…
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Boil Water Notice lifted by United Utilities across Tameside and Saddleworth
WATER IS now back to normal for 17,000 homes across Tameside and Saddleworth after a boil water notice was lifted, United Utilities have confirmed. The…
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MP Debbie Abrahams joins calls for NatWest in Uppermill to stay open
A DETERMINED MP has added her voice to cries for NatWest Bank to reverse their decision to close their Uppermill branch in June 2017. In…
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Zero Zone drugs crackdown off to flying start across Saddleworth
THE DRUG’S busting Zero Zone initiative has got off to a flying start as Saddleworth Police made arrests and recovered banned substances during the first…
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Bank shock as NatWest confirms Uppermill branch closure
NATWEST HAS confirmed it will close its Uppermill branch in June 2017 – leaving Saddleworth without any banks. The writing looked to be on the…
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Saddleworth Parish Council to censure Cllr Buckley over altercation
A SHAMED Parish Councillor is to be ‘censured’ by colleagues following an investigation into a physical altercation with a local photographer. Cllr Mike Buckley was…
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ATM to remain as Barclays Bank close branch in Lees at end of November
CAMPAIGNERS FIGHTING to retain their Barclays Bank on Lees High Street have won a concession from a banking giant. Barclays, who plan to close the…
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Residents rally as terrible flooding washes through Saddleworth homes and business
RESIDENTS rallied together as heavy rain swept through Saddleworth, flooding businesses and homes across the villages on Monday evening. In Greenfield, Well-i-hole Road remains closed…
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Operation Sandstorm is coming to Uppermill to crack down on drugs and anti-social behaviour
A SADDLEWORTH village which has become a magnet for night time revellers is to be the focus of a major anti-drugs and anti-social behaviour initiative.…
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Saddleworth Museum celebrates re-opening after £1.2 million refurbishment
A CEREMONIAL Grand Opening marked the official re-launch of the Saddleworth Museum and Gallery in Uppermill following a year-long £1.2 million refurbishment. The museum on…
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Lest we forget: Saddleworth gathers to remember the fallen
YOUNG AND OLD gathered at Remembrance events across Saddleworth to honour fallen heroes who have died serving their country. The Saddleworth Branch of the Royal…
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Residents invited to have say to help shape public transport in Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH’S 25,000 residents are urged to help shape the future of public transport in the parish by participating in a major consultation project. You might…
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Man killed after being struck by train at crossing in Uppermill
A MAN has died after being hit by a train at the Moorgate Halt level crossing in Uppermilll. Police and ambulances attended the scene around 12.40pm…
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Armed police brought in to tackle spate of burglaries across Saddleworth villages
ARMED POLICE officers are acting as an extra ‘set of eyes’ across Saddeworth in the fight against rising burglaries – but how could YOU help…
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Oldham’s Bonfire is ready to make another big bang
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS and the running order for families attending ‘The Big Bang’ bonfire at Oldham Edge have been unveiled by Oldham Council. Residents are invited…
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Last gasp attempt to save Post Office in Greenfield
DETERMINED LOCALS are pushing one final time in a bid to prevent Greenfield Post Office closing its door. Popular sub-postmistress Mandy Gorey, 51, has run…
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Iconic Saddleworth phone boxes on list to be removed by BT
FIVE Saddleworth phone boxes remain on a BT hit list to be removed after a successful fight to save an iconic kiosk in Uppermill. Greenfield…
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Frustrated customers protest over planned Barclays Bank closure in Lees
FRUSTRATED CUSTOMERS have staged a protest outside Barclays Bank in Lees which is scheduled to close at the end of this month. Carrying placards, they…
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Old Town Hall opening kick-starts new era for Oldham town centre
OLDHAM COUNCIL’S flagship regeneration scheme will see the Old Town Hall reopened as a stunning new ODEON cinema and restaurant venue on Friday, October 21.…
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Water main burst shuts Manchester Road in Greenfield
A MAIN Saddleworth road will be shut over the weekend after a water main burst in Greenfield on Friday, October 14. The A635 Manchester Road…
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Oldham’s Old Town Hall complex to open after major redevelopment
OLDHAM COUNCIL’S flagship Old Town Hall development will officially open its door to the public on Friday, October 21. Work to convert the historic Grade…
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Popular couple retire after 16 years on Uppermill High Street
A POPULAR couple in Uppermill are bidding a fond farewell to customers as they retire after nearly two decades behind the counter. Graham Sheldon, 58,…
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Builder to bring new lease of life to historic Delph Club after auction bid
A BUILDER has bought a 150-year-old piece of history in the village where he was born… in just three minutes. Despite brisk bidding, John and…
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Iconic telephone box in Uppermill saved to ring another day
A FAST-MOVING initiative has ensured an iconic red telephone box will remain outside a recently-reopened £1 million museum. BT had planned to remove the phone…
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Row rolls on over Barclays Bank in Lees
AN MP has joined mounting protests over the closure of a Lees bank which locals fear will tear the heart out of their community. Businesses…
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Lucky escape for motorist in Greenfield crash
A MALE motorist had a lucky escape after a car overturned on the busy Greenfield to Holmfirth road on the afternoon of Monday, October 3.…
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Campaigners fighting Saddleworth School move to Diggle granted judicial review
CAMPAIGNERS BATTLING to keep a new £19.2 million secondary school out of Diggle have been granted the right to proceed to a full judicial review.…
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Opening date revealed for Oldham’s flagship Old Town Hall development
Oldham Council’s flagship Old Town Hall development will officially open its door to the public on Friday, October 21. Work to convert the historic Grade…
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Colourful Opening Ceremony launches 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics
A COLOURFUL Opening Ceremony marked the start of the 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics as hundreds of children gathered at Saddleworth School to launch the event.…
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Locals invited to have a say on new Greenfield Primary School during consultation
A PROPOSAL to build a new Greenfield Primary School with double the capacity has been put forward – for a second time – by Oldham…
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Oldham Council accused of “pick-pocketing” Saddleworth during cost-cutting
OLDHAM COUNCIL has been accused of “pick pocketing” funds from Saddleworth as part of its cost-cutting measures. The claim was made by Saddleworth Parish Councillor…
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Locals shocked by planned closure of Barclays Bank in Lees
AN MP and Saddleworth Parish Councillor have asked top Barclays Bank officials for more answers after the shock announcement its branch in Lees is to…
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Saved Satellite Centre in Greenfield to be named after PC Nicola Hughes
A YOUNG Diggle policewoman who died in the call of duty is to have a newly-reopened Greenfield community centre named in her memory. The Satellite…
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