IT is only celebrated once a year but every day is Yorkshire Day for people of a particular floral persuasion. And the traditionalists whose allegiance…
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Platt’s my boy! Museum home for famous Dobcross villager
A PORTRAIT to honour a famous son of Dobcross now has pride of place in Saddleworth Museum. John Platt was the MP for and Mayor…
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Police appeal for information after moorland fires started ‘deliberately’
POLICE are appealing for information to help catch those responsible for starting fires on Saddleworth’s moors “deliberately”. In the past 10 days there have been…
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Police launch appeal to help catch beauty spot fire starters as emergency services tackle new moorland outbreaks
FIRE FIGHTERS have tackled a new spate of moorland fires in Saddleworth as police believe last week’s outbreaks at Yeoman Hey Reservoir were started deliberately.…
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Man sought after two cars stolen from elderly man in Austerlands
POLICE want to speak to a man who may be able to help with enquiries into two car thefts in Austerlands on Wednesday, July 20.…
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Motorists warned of Brun Clough car park closure
A CAR park on the A62 Saddleworth-Kirklees border, a well-used base for walkers, is out of commission until the end of November. Canal & River…
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Motorists and rail users urged to plan ahead of extreme heat
MOTORISTS and rail users are advised to plan ahead and be well prepared for any journeys this weekend and early next week. The Met Office…
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Residents advised to take extra care with temperatures set to soar
SADDLEWORTH residents are strongly advised to take extra care and precautions as temperatures are set to soar over the weekend and into next week. An…
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Fire fighters tackle blaze at reservoir site
EMERGENCY services have concluded investigations into a fire at Yeoman Hey Reservoir on Monday night (July 11). A total of 10 engines and supporting appliances…
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Trying to spend pennies on public loos conversion hits snag
OLDHAM Council’s building conservation officer has refused to back amended plans to convert a derelict Saddleworth toilet block into a new café. Fields in Trust…
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