A DRUG dealer who “had a loving family” has been put behind bars for over four years after a primary school alerted police. The school…
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Youngsters targeted in bus robberies
A SADDLEWORTH school pupil is believed to have been a victim of one of a series of robberies on a bus. Police have launched an…
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Saddleworth policing concerns allayed
CONCERNS Saddleworth will find itself cut off from an on-the-ground police presence have been eased. Fears officers will not be based at the Uppermill station…
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Villagers on alert after burglaries and car thefts
RESIDENTS are asked to remain vigilant after a number of burglaries and theft of motor vehicles in Greenfield. Home-owners are also urged to review their…
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New groups to help take action against crime in Grotton, Lees and Springhead
COMMUNITY crime watch groups have been set up in Grotton, Lees and Springhead to help tackle crime following a spate of burglaries in the areas.…
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Tributes paid to five-year-old Dylan who died in Oldham
THE family of five-year-old Dylan Scanlon who died in Oldham on New Year’s Eve have paid tribute to him Dylan’s dad said: “Dylan was my…
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Community policing meeting called in Grotton to help take action against crime
A MEETING is being held in Grotton to discuss launching a community crime watch group for the area and find effective ways to tackle rising…
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Police adapt during pandemic to continue serving Saddleworth
By Jasmine Jackson THE Zero Zone initiative is being launched for a fourth year as the Saddleworth and Lees neighbourhood police team adapts during the…
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GMP criticised for failing to record more than 80,000 crimes over 12-month period
HER Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has criticised Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for failing victims of crime. It cites GMP…
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GMP reminds residents to keep their homes light and locked
With the clocks due to go back an hour on Sunday 25 October, GMP has issued its annual reminder to residents to use simple steps…
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