COUNCIL chiefs want to lower the speed limit on a Greenfield road that has grown even busier and more prone to traffic accidents. Well-i-Hole Road…
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Supermarket car park targeted again by hammer attackers
SUPERMARKET chain Tesco are taking “very seriously” a new carjacking incident at their Greenfield store on Chew Valley Road. A woman in her 50s was…
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Yorkshire Motorsport Festival raring to go
THE first ever Yorkshire Motorsport Festival is raring to go for a three-day event starting on June 25 after changes were made to meet current…
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OMC supports local foodbanks this Christmas
AFTER an incredibly tough year for many, OMC Motor Group wanted to help people in need across the local community this Christmas. In each of…
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Warming to Global: family automotive business is driven by sustainability
K&M Global Ltd may have long-standing international reach but Saddleworth remains at the heart of its operation. Last month a new division was added to…
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Five-star family electric experience
APART from zero-emissions, low running-costs and an impressively serene driving-experience, what do most family-friendly electric vehicles have in common? Answer: a ridiculously long waiting-list… Not…
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Letter: Cycling – let’s build on the boom!
A letter to the Editor by Oldham & Saddleworth Green Party THE Covid-19 lockdown has had a major impact on cycling in the UK. With…
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Seventeen vehicles damaged in Scouthead by lone vandal
SEVENTEEN vehicles had their rear windscreens shattered when a lone vandal attacked a row of parked cars in Scouthead. The vehicles, including many high end…
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Oldham’s classic car show returns with ‘roarsome’ entertainment
GEAR up for a day of ‘roarsome’ automotive-themed entertainment as Oldham welcomes the return of its annual Classic Car Show. The free rally event, organised…
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Successful crackdown on Saddleworth roads for police safety scheme
THE beady eye of the law was fixed on Saddleworth drivers in January for a special two-day traffic enforcement operation to cut down on driving…
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Police seek solution to A635 accident blackspot
POLICE are seeking a solution to help reduce the number of road traffic incidents occurring at an accident blackspot in Greenfield. The A635, Holmfirth Road…
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Community calls for end to taxi troubles on Uppermill High Street
A COMMUNITY leader is calling a mini summit over growing traffic chaos caused by illegal parking in Uppermill. Frustrated travellers and locals have taken to…
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Saddleworth police seek solution to road traffic incidents at A635 blackspot
POLICE are seeking a solution to help reduce the number of road traffic incidents occurring at an accident blackspot in Greenfield. The A635, Holmfirth Road…
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Beware! There’re pheasants around in Greenfield
A GREENFIELD farmer has urged motorists using a notorious stretch of Saddleworth road to indulge in a spot of bird watching. Fed up of seeing…
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Appeal for witnesses as van driver dies after collision with houses on Lees Road
Police are appealing for information after a fatal collision in Oldham. Just before 5.45am on Saturday 21 October 2017, police were called to reports of…
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Ivan’s major motor achievement is recognised by Greenfield residents’ group
SON of Greenfield Ivan Hirst is better known in Germany than his native Saddleworth – but now a campaign to raise the profile of a…
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Uppermill bus turning circle off limits to parents after amended signage erected
PARENTS OF Saddleworth School pupils will no longer be able to use the bus turning circle at Uppermill as a drop-off point after amended signage…
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Clampers crack down on untaxed vehicles in Greenfield and Grasscroft
AN OPERATION to crack down on untaxed vehicles and their owners has taken place in Saddleworth. Unsuspecting motorists in Greenfield and Grasscroft had cars clamped during…
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Dobcross film-maker celebrates tenth anniversary of ‘Grand Tour’ road trip
A DOBCROSS film-maker of the original show ‘Grand Tour’ is celebrating 10 years since its production this month. John Matthews, director and producer of the…
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Top team delivers at family-run Dronsfields Mercedes
Dronsfields Mercedes, the premier, specialist family-run business, is highlighting its quality team of top flight mechanics to cover discerning customers’ needs. The much-vaunted company, who…
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Motor down to Oldham for day of classic cars and vintage bargains
OLDHAM TOWN Centre is gearing up for a road-trip down memory lane with the Annual Classic Car Show and second Vintage Market. The free events on…
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Oldham Council deal looks to bring global Audi dealship to borough
OLDHAM COUNCIL has agreed a deal that could bring an Audi dealership to the borough – representing an investment of £8M and the creation of…
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Greenfield to host veteran stock car reunion
BOARSHURST BAND Club, Greenfield, is an unlikely setting as the base for a stock car group. But it is the venue for the annual reunion…
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Tips from the AA so drivers don’t get caught out in cold snap
AS WINTERY weather hits the country, the AA is encouraging drivers to check their car is in shape so they do not get caught out…
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ANPR cameras in place in Saddleworth to help catch criminals
THE BEADY eye of the law is keeping a close watch across the area with two new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. The mobile devices…
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Top technology keeps family car company in pole position
By Trevor Baxter STARTING HANDLES and trafficators were de rigueur but MOT tests didn’t exist when Stuart Lomas repaired his first car… Air conditioning was…
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Annual vintage and classic car show roars back into Oldham
THE TOWN centre is revving up for the return of Oldham’s popular annual Vintage and Classic Car Show. The free rally, which has been organised…
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Motor enthusiasts invited to show off cars at Saddleworth Show
MOTOR ENTHUSIASTS from across the district are invited to bring their own ‘Cherished Car’ to the Saddleworth Show on June 28 and share their passion with…
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Car advice from Volksmaster: Getting wheel alignment right
Volksmaster is a leading independent servicing specialist in Oldham. Call them on 0161 624 5060 or visit them at 387 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 2NA.…
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