KENNETH Alan Taylor thought news of his British Empire Medal was an online scam… oh no, he didn’t! Actually, ‘oh yes, he did’ but recognition…
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OBE for Lees mum who launched Chatty Café to combat loneliness
A YOUNG mother from Lees whose spearheaded a now nationwide scheme to combat loneliness and encourage social interaction has been awarded an OBE in the…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield honoured with OBE for fundraising efforts
KEVIN Sinfield may be the one who has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list but he is adamant it is not all…
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Emergency work carried out at Dovestone to contain tree disease outbreak
FELLING of infected and exposed trees at Dovestone will begin during summer 2021 after a disease that has been spreading across the UK was found…
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Hit and run victim demands action against speeding drivers
A GREENFIELD man who was left for dead after a hit and run incident is calling for action and measures to be put in place…
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Royton ‘move’ to Saddleworth parliamentary constituency has ‘merit’ says Boundary Commission
THE current Oldham East and Saddleworth parliamentary constituency could include two new areas at any elections after 2023. The Boundary Commission of England (BCoE) don’t…
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Uppermill-born scientist and his work to be recognised with plaque at Museum
A CAMPAIGN to recognise the ground-breaking work of an Uppermill-born physicist is nearing a successful conclusion. A permanent reminder of the pioneering achievements of Albert…
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All change for local authority ward boundaries… except in Saddleworth
THE boundaries of Saddleworth’s three local authority wards are set to remain unchanged under proposals out for public consultation. But calls to reduce Oldham Council’s…
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Unruly youths slammed for littering bowling green with glass
THE anti-social behaviour of a group of youths who showered a bowling green with glass has been condemned by a club member. Rita Vaughan says…
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Definitely not brassed off! Whit Friday group recognised with Queen’s Award
ORGANISERS of Saddleworth’s annual brass band spectacular can blow their own trumpets and bang the drum in celebration of receiving royal approval. Saddleworth and Oldham…
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