PLANS to build three houses in historic Lydgate have come under fire, 13 months after proposals for just one property were rejected. Saddleworth Parish Council…
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Lees: a brief history
A brief history of Lees by John Kirkbride The old days IT may be tempting to believe that Lees doesn’t have quite the same history…
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Lydgate ‘suffragette’ field earmarked for home development
A FIELD in Lydgate, thought to be the birthplace of the suffragette movement, could become part of the site for a three storey, five-bedroomed house.…
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Relative pays tribute to Springhead suffragette Annie Kenney
ELEANOR Roberts has always been proud of Annie Kenney and her great-great-aunt’s place in history. But recent events surrounding Annie’s life and deeds have resonated…
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All invited to unveiling of Annie Kenney statue
TWO years of hard work and fundraising will come together on Friday, December 14 when a statue of Springhead-born suffragette Annie Kenney is unveiled outside…
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Well I never: villages get creative with ancient art
AN eye-catching array of well dressings will be on display across Saddleworth villages this month as locals bring to life the ancient custom. Well dressing…
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Councillor behind SheSheds inspired by Springhead heroine Annie Kenney
AN ENTERPRISING woman behind a scheme to invade the male’s sacred DIY domain admits she was spurred on by her local heroine Annie Kenney. Barbara Beeley,…
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