THE funeral of community stalwart Kathleen Hudson will be held on Monday, February 1. Kathleen passed away suddenly aged 82 on January 11 after a…
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Remembering Shane, a rugby giant
SADDLEWORTH Rangers and the wider rugby family are mourning the death of Shane ‘Jocky’ Wilson at the age of 50. Rangers’ chairman, who had been…
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Sponsored bike ride set to raise £25,000 to support family
RUGBY greats Kevin Sinfield and Barrie McDermott were among 35 riders who took part in a sponsored bike ride which is expected to raise £25,000…
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Tributes made to ‘gentle gentleman’ Colin Smith, arts supporter and local government stalwart
“A MAN who knew everything but always made you feel you knew more” is one of the multiple tributes to Dobcross resident Colin Smith OBE,…
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Community stalwart Kathleen Hudson dies after short illness
COMMUNITY stalwart Kathleen Hudson has died aged 82 after a short illness. Kathleen (née Wood), born in Greenfield on July 13, 1938, was the wife…
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Community pays last respects to stalwart Diane Heffernan
FRIENDS and family gathered to pay a poignant and fond farewell to community stalwart Diane Heffernan. Di, who was named Woman of Oldham in 2008…
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Trust ensures Ricky’s legacy lives on
THE widow of well-known local sportsman Ricky Casey is ensuring his legacy lives on. Nicola has formed The Ricky Casey Trust which has just been…
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Inspiring one-arm rugby player Frank Jenkinson died aged 80
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club was saddened to hear of the death of former player Frank Jenkinson aged 80. Frank, who died in hospital in Canada…
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Saddleworth Peace Group lays white poppy wreath in Uppermilll
A WHITE poppy wreath was laid at the Peace Pole in Uppermill to remember people of all nationalities, ages, civilians, and members of armed forces…
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Former deputy headteacher Stan Toft dies
STAN Toft, a well-known and respected figure in education and sport, has died at the age of 67 following a lengthy illness. Stan, who passed…
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