A SADDLEWORTH businesswoman is waging her own war on plastic after being inspired by television campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. And Rachel Wood, pictured left, hopes her…
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Call for licensing to tackle late night noise in Uppermill
EXCESSIVE and loud noise from Uppermill bars and pubs needs to be brought under control, say Saddleworth Parish Councillors. The council voted at its June…
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Christ Church Friezland still community hub as extensive repairs progress well
THE bells will be ringing out loud once more by Christmas at Christ Church Friezland as good progress is made with extensive restoration works. The…
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Drink and drug driver jailed for eight years for hit and run death in Oldham
A drink and drug driver has been jailed after a teenage boy was killed and another left with life changing injuries in hit and run…
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Safety warning after people have barbecue on Saddleworth moors
WITH the nicer weather here to stay a while longer, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is reminding people about staying safe when visiting…
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Concerns continue over parking on double yellows at Kenworthy Gardens
CONCERNED councillors and residents are calling for more action as drivers continue to park on double yellow lines at Kenworthy Gardens in Uppermill. One resident,…
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Public views invited over moors protection orders
PEOPLE could be fined £90 on the spot if they are caught with a lit barbecue or bonfire on the moors above Greater Manchester. Oldham…
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Green light for controversial plans for 265 homes and new link road at Knowls Lane
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 265 homes and a £3.5million link road will now be built on protected open land in Oldham despite opposition from thousands of…
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New Safe Haven for adults in crisis launched in Oldham
SAFE Haven – a new crisis care mental health service for adults – has opened in Oldham, providing overnight support in a comfortable environment. Officially…
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Saddleworth Parish Council recommends refusal for 265 home-development for second time
REFUSAL should be given to plans for 265 homes and a link road in Lees, Springhead and Grotton, says Saddleworth Parish Council’s planning committee –…
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