THE funeral of community stalwart Kathleen Hudson will be held on Monday, February 1. Kathleen passed away suddenly aged 82 on January 11 after a…
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Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
COMMUNITY stalwart Kathleen Hudson has died aged 82 after a short illness. Kathleen (née Wood), born in Greenfield on July 13, 1938, was the wife…
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NOTICE: Application for planning permission in Mossley
Notice: Planning application for 21 family homes and associated works at Brookfields, Mossley
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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Saddleworth mourns ‘our Barrie’ – villagers turn out in large numbers to pay respects
Villagers turned out in large numbers today to pay their final respects to one of Saddleworth’s best loved characters. Barrie Ashley died of Covid-19 at…
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Tributes paid to local sporting figure Stephen
STEPHEN Ward, a well-known local sporting figure, has died aged 84. Though Stephen latterly lived in Wales, his roots were in Saddleworth as he was…
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Funeral notice: Mrs Olwyn Buckley
Mrs Olwyn Buckley IT is with great sadness that the family of Olwyn Buckley announces her passing on April 10, 2020, at the age of…
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Mossley AFC saddened by death of oldest fan Ernie Tague
ERNIE Tague from Greenfield, believed to be Mossley Football Club’s oldest supporter, has died at the age of 95. It was through his son Steve’s…
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Saddleworth mourns sad death of ‘our Barrie’
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Saddleworth’s best known and best loved characters, Barrie Ashley, who passed away on Thursday, April 16. Barrie, 67,…
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Tributes paid to former Saddleworth cricketer Ronnie Franklin
APART from being a fiercely competitive cricketer, Ronnie Franklin, who has died at the age of 74, was described as somebody who always played the…
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Local sporting ‘gentleman’ Eddie Bayliss dies after short illness
EDDIE Bayliss, a well-known and highly respected local sporting figure, has died aged 83 in a nursing home in Chadderton following a short illness. He…
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Tributes paid after death of Oldham Athletic’s key figure Ian Stott
IAN Stott, who was chairman, chief executive and a director during the most successful period in Oldham Athletic’s history, has died at his home in…
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Obituary: Brenda Tanner (Schofield)
Brenda Tanner (Schofield) Beloved Mother (and in-law), Nana and Aunty aged 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6 at Mulberry Court, York. Formerly of…
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Church service and celebration for David ‘The Doc’ Atherton cancelled
THE church service and celebration event in memory of David ‘The Doc’ Atherton have been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Dr Atherton sadly…
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Funeral notice: Dr David Atherton (The Doc)
Dr David Atherton (The Doc) Sadly passed away suddenly on March 5, 2020, aged 74 years, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Glenys, loving…
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Funeral notice: Nick Beaumont
Nick Beaumont Nicholas Paul Beaumont (Nick) sadly passed away on January 12, 2020 at The Christie Hospital after a short illness, aged 56 years old.…
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Banding world comes together in memory of Paul Walton
AN ‘all stars’ concert in memory of well-known Saddleworth brass band musician Paul Walton raised more than £700 for the British Heart Foundation. And tributes…
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Mourning death of community champion Derek Heffernan
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid at the funeral of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. The former parish and borough councillor and Mayor of Oldham…
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Tributes paid after death of much-loved Saddleworth former police constable
A retired police constable, described as ‘a cornerstone of community policing,’ has died. Martin Warburton, known affectionately as ‘Warby’, was a reassuring, familiar, much-loved figure…
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Remarkable past remembered on death of Delph Chippy’s Mary Isherwood
THE sad death of Mary Isherwood, who owned Delph Chippy with her husband Graham since 1972, has revealed a remarkable story. Born in 1945 in Omagh…
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Saddleworth mourns death of community stalwart Derek Heffernan
Saddleworth is mourning the death of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. He died peacefully on Saturday, December 21 with his wife Di by his side, confirmed…
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Funeral Notice: Kenneth Wood
Funeral Notice via Harold P. Heywood Wild & Brierley T Collins & Son A collection box option will be available at the Church for donations…
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Funeral notice: Terence Duffy
Family notice: Joyce Pilkington
THE funeral of Joyce Pilkington, one of Oldham RLFC’s longest and most loyal supporters, who died in the Royal Oldham Hospital aged 82, will be…
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Family announcements and obituaries: Alan Leonard Jones
Well-known joint owner of Seasons Christmas, Uppermill. Passed away February 13, 2019 peacefully at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice aged 85 years. Alan had been managing director…
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