WORK is about to begin to patch up a busy stretch of road in Saddleworth. Oldham Council has warned that a road closure will be…
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It’s time to say goodbye to the old Tommyfield Market
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter AFTER almost 240 years shoppers will soon bid farewell to the beloved Tommyfield market hall, after plans to…
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Customers express sadness as Greenfield cafe closes
CUSTOMERS have expressed their sadness and well-wishes as a cosy cafe opposite Greenfield train station has announced its permanent closure. Station Brew, on Shaw Bank…
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Pensioners in Oldham ‘devastated’ by closure of charity lunch club
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter PENSIONERS in Oldham say they are ‘devastated’ by the decision to close a charity lunch club that brings…
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Saddleworth motorists warned of M62 closure
MOTORISTS in Saddleworth face travel problems after the M62 motorway was closed in both directions. The route was shut in the early hours of Saturday,…
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Another local pub is closing its doors
A TRADITIONAL pub and restaurant known for its picturesque views and food challenges has announced it will be closing for good. The Black Ladd in…
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M62 closed in both directions for the ‘foreseeable future’ following serious collision
THE M62 is closed in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services were called to the scene between Junction 22, Denshaw and Junction 21,…
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Greenfield greengrocers store to close its doors
A GREENGROCER’S store in Greenfield is to close because of a number of factors. Weaver and Wilde Groceries set up on Chew Valley Road in…
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Consultation on controversial ticket office closure plan extended
PEOPLE angry at plans to close train station ticket offices have been given an extra five-and-a-half weeks to voice their opinion. Saddleworth Independent has told…
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Saddleworth train ticket office closure ‘exclusionary’, says MP
PLANS to close the ticket office at Saddleworth’s only train station are an example of an ‘exclusionary policy’, the area’s MP believes. Greenfield has been…
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Delph restaurant closes its doors
A DELPH restaurant that is as authentic an Italian as it comes has announced it its closing its doors for good. Lorenzo Porta set up…
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Plea to save village’s Post Office
VILLAGERS in Dobcross have been issued with a call to arms to try and save its Post Office. Brian Hodgkinson will step down as postmaster…
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Oldham Coliseum announces closure proposal
OLDHAM Coliseum theatre is set to close its doors on March 31 after funding cuts. Famous faces, including actress Maxine Peake and Coronation Street star…
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Motorists warned of Brun Clough car park closure
A CAR park on the A62 Saddleworth-Kirklees border, a well-used base for walkers, is out of commission until the end of November. Canal & River…
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Final roadworks to pave the way for school opening
A SECTION of Huddersfield Road, Diggle, will close to traffic for up to one week to allow final resurfacing works ahead of the new Saddleworth…
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Funds needed to save Friezland ‘gem’
DEDICATED volunteers are appealing for help to raise £15,000 to save their ‘jewel in Oldham’s crown’ – Friezland Arena and Community Park. The site is…
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Cross lines! Medical Practice respond to ‘closure’ rumours as MP called up to end phone problems
A MEDICAL practice serving Saddleworth and Tameside residents has called in a local MP to try to resolve its four-month phone wrangle with BT. Pennine…
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Greenfield bridge closed after vandal attack
A FOOTBRIDGE over the River Tame in Greenfield is closed after being targeted by Easter vandals. A group of youths were spotted stamping out wooden…
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Oldham Leisure Centres to temporarily close as Greater Manchester enters tier four
LEISURE centres across Oldham will temporarily close with immediate effect from December 31, 2020. The closures are in light of the latest COVID-19 situation, which…
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Gym and tonic! Diggle business praised for virus fighting measures
A SADDLEWORTH business has been made an example of by Oldham Council’s environmental health officers and the Health and Safety Executive – and it is…
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Saddleworth Leisure Centre to temporarily close Thursday for four weeks
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) is sad to announce that all of its leisure centres facilities will be temporarily closed for four weeks, with immediate effect…
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YBS plan Oldham branch closure as part of nationwide proposals
YORKSHIRE Building Society is looking to shut its Oldham town centre branch as part of a nationwide closure programme. Customers have been receiving letters outlining…
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I’m alright Jaques! Manchester artist’s works up for auction
AN auction of works by Manchester artist Norman Jaques has been launched by the Weavers Factory in Uppermill. The New Street arts space had planned…
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King William IV pub in Greenfield closes temporarily after positive Covid-19 test for customer
THE King William IV pub in Greenfield is closed temporarily for a deep clean after a customer tested positive for Covid-19. The pub, known as…
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The White Hart temporarily closed after confirmed Covid-19 case
THE White Hart at Lydgate is closed temporarily after a confirmed case of Covid-19. Proprietor Charles Brierley said a staff member has tested positive so…
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Trio of pubs reopen after coronavirus related closures
TWO Saddleworth pubs forced to close after staff tested positive for Covid-19 have reopened. A third – The Granby – has also welcomed back customers…
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Royal George pub closes its doors after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
THE Royal George pub on Manchester Road, Greenfield has closed its doors temporarily after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19. A statement made…
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Time to close the doors at Pause a Second
THE time has come for a popular Uppermill shop to hang up its wellies, gloves, hats, Crocs, FitFlops and more after 25 years on the…
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Residents urged to have say in consultation on Oldham town centre post office relocation
By Hannah Wilson RESIDENTS are urged to have their say as Post Office Ltd has started an official consultation to close Oldham’s town centre branch…
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Road diversion in place for 12 months for culvert repair at Thurston Clough
A ROAD diversion is in place for at least 12 months while works are carried out to repair a culvert at Thurston Clough, Delph. The…
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MP calls on Government to take action following Post Office Parliament meeting
Debbie Abrahams, Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, together with fellow Oldham MPs, Jim McMahon and Angela Rayner, has held talks with a Post Office representative…
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‘This will be a battle’ warns MP over Oldham Post Office closure plans
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has joined forces with parliamentary colleagues to fight the proposed closure of Oldham Town Centre Post Office. Under…
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Saddleworth Air Cadets squadron saved from closure but with conditions
SADDLEWORTH Air Cadets are celebrating a reprieve from imminent closure but still face a battle to secure their long-term future. The 2200 (Saddleworth) Detached Flight…
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Delph High Street to close for a week for water mains repairs
by Matt Taylor A BUSY main road through the centre of Delph will be closed for one week in May, with drivers being warned to…
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