Category: Notices
Former deputy headteacher Stan Toft dies
STAN Toft, a well-known and respected figure in education and sport, has died at the age of 67 following a lengthy illness. Stan, who passed…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Family announcements: John Spencer
JOHN Spencer was born on May 31, 1930 and died on May 4, 2020, aged 90 years old.He passed away peacefully at Staley House Residential…
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Family announcements: Ian Bennett
IAN Bennett, a giant in local journalism who chronicled life in Saddleworth for more than 33 years including the notorious Moors Murders, has died aged…
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Oldham Athletic mourns deaths of legends Jim Fryatt and Peter Phoenix
OLDHAM Athletic has lost two club legends following the deaths of Jim Fryatt and Peter Phoenix. Fryatt, a striker who became a cult figure at…
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Public notice: Rowan Ashworth Ltd
Peter loses battle against cancer
WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth sportsman Peter Rushworth has died at the age of 85 following a lengthy battle against cancer. Peter, who lived in Dobcross, captained Uppermill…
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Former Friarmere player and local umpire Philip Bantam dies aged 61
FORMER Friarmere player and respected local umpire Philip Batham, who has died aged 61, was described as somebody who lived for cricket. Philip, remembered as…
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Tributes paid after death of community stalwart Stan Bowes
A COMMUNITY stalwart who helped charities and organisations around the world has died after contracting Covid-19. Stan Bowes, from Diggle, passed away aged 75 on…
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