BEST-LAID plans by local clubs for the Greater Manchester Cricket League campaign have been hit for six by the coronavirus outbreak. If and when a…
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Hundreds gather at events across community as Saddleworth remembers
By Ken Bennett and Aimee Belmore HUNDREDS of people trekked up to the iconic memorial at Pots and Pans to pay tribute in the bright…
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Derek Heffernan to complete hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
DEREK Heffernan, former mayor of Oldham and chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council, will claim a unique hat-trick of civic titles when he is installed as Mayor…
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Saddleworth referee lands Super League Grand Final
Austerlands referee Robert Hicks has been given the whistle for Saturday’s Super League Grand Final between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford. His…
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Invitation extended to join ‘The Powwow’ at Austerlands music event
THEY’VE packed up at Cotton Clouds and the final strains of Sister Sledge and Lightning Seeds have disappeared, writes Sophie Doherty. But now there’s chance…
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Joan takes up clog iron as Mayor of Austerlands
A UNIQUE local tradition has seen a community champion honoured… with a silver clog iron. Joan Sykes is the latest recipient to take on the…
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Quiet Austerlands hero honoured with Above and Beyond Award
AN AUSTERLANDS man who has quietly championed local traditions over the years has been recognised with a prestigious community award. David Needham, a former chair…
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Authentic taste of India has come to Austerlands
SPECIAL GUEST ‘Patelvis’ was on hand to make sure guests couldn’t help falling in love with the new authentic Indian restaurant in Austerlands… The Indian…
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Villages invited to have say on new Neighbourhood Plan for Saddleworth
LOCALS ACROSS Saddleworth’s villages are getting the chance to get involved in a new Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future of the area. Cllr…
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Volunteers needed to keep fun going at Dawsons Field
A CRY has gone out for enthusiastic volunteers to get involved and help to keep a popular free community event alive in Scouthead. Each year,…
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