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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Inquest opened into train station fatality
AN INQUEST has been opened into a 34-year-old man who died at Greenfield train station last month. The deceased has been named as Michal Hrehus…
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Police hope speed can be calmed at Huddersfield Road accident blackspot
POLICE hope to get the funding in place so they can tackle problems of speeding cars on a road that has turned into an accident…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Tributes paid to Dr Kevin Moore
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Dr Kevin Moore, who was instrumental in setting up Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton. The Hospice provides…
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Person dies in incident on tracks at Greenfield Train Station
A PERSON has died in an incident on the tracks at Greenfield Train Station. Emergency services including police and paramedics were called to the station…
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Police appeal for information after cyclist killed in van collision in Lees
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on Huddersfield Road in Lees. At around 5.15pm on…
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Nicola to be remembered at new memorial
THE father of a Saddleworth officer murdered in the line of duty took part in a ceremony to mark the construction of a new national…
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Family announcements: John Spencer
JOHN Spencer was born on May 31, 1930 and died on May 4, 2020, aged 90 years old.He passed away peacefully at Staley House Residential…
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Oldham Athletic mourns deaths of legends Jim Fryatt and Peter Phoenix
OLDHAM Athletic has lost two club legends following the deaths of Jim Fryatt and Peter Phoenix. Fryatt, a striker who became a cult figure at…
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Former Friarmere player and local umpire Philip Bantam dies aged 61
FORMER Friarmere player and respected local umpire Philip Batham, who has died aged 61, was described as somebody who lived for cricket. Philip, remembered as…
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Join Dr Kershaw’s virtual thanksgiving and remembrance service for loved ones
DR Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting families to come together in their own homes and light a candle in memory of a loved one at a…
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National bereavement support service launched by Marie Curie
A NEW nationwide bereavement support service has been launched by Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity. More people than ever are…
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Tributes paid after death of community stalwart Stan Bowes
A COMMUNITY stalwart who helped charities and organisations around the world has died after contracting Covid-19. Stan Bowes, from Diggle, passed away aged 75 on…
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Tributes paid to local sporting figure Stephen
STEPHEN Ward, a well-known local sporting figure, has died aged 84. Though Stephen latterly lived in Wales, his roots were in Saddleworth as he was…
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Barrie rocks: Mum and daughter make poignant tribute to popular Saddleworth man
A KIND-HEARTED mum and daughter have created a bright and poignant tribute to one of Saddleworth’s best loved characters. Barrie Ashley, 67, from Greenfield, died…
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Funeral notice: Mrs Olwyn Buckley
Mrs Olwyn Buckley IT is with great sadness that the family of Olwyn Buckley announces her passing on April 10, 2020, at the age of…
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Mossley AFC saddened by death of oldest fan Ernie Tague
ERNIE Tague from Greenfield, believed to be Mossley Football Club’s oldest supporter, has died at the age of 95. It was through his son Steve’s…
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Saddleworth mourns sad death of ‘our Barrie’
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Saddleworth’s best known and best loved characters, Barrie Ashley, who passed away on Thursday, April 16. Barrie, 67,…
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Tributes paid to former Saddleworth cricketer Ronnie Franklin
APART from being a fiercely competitive cricketer, Ronnie Franklin, who has died at the age of 74, was described as somebody who always played the…
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Local sporting ‘gentleman’ Eddie Bayliss dies after short illness
EDDIE Bayliss, a well-known and highly respected local sporting figure, has died aged 83 in a nursing home in Chadderton following a short illness. He…
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Tributes paid after death of Oldham Athletic’s key figure Ian Stott
IAN Stott, who was chairman, chief executive and a director during the most successful period in Oldham Athletic’s history, has died at his home in…
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Church service and celebration for David ‘The Doc’ Atherton cancelled
THE church service and celebration event in memory of David ‘The Doc’ Atherton have been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Dr Atherton sadly…
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Funeral notice: Dr David Atherton (The Doc)
Dr David Atherton (The Doc) Sadly passed away suddenly on March 5, 2020, aged 74 years, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Glenys, loving…
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Funeral notice: Nick Beaumont
Nick Beaumont Nicholas Paul Beaumont (Nick) sadly passed away on January 12, 2020 at The Christie Hospital after a short illness, aged 56 years old.…
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Banding world comes together in memory of Paul Walton
AN ‘all stars’ concert in memory of well-known Saddleworth brass band musician Paul Walton raised more than £700 for the British Heart Foundation. And tributes…
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Dovestone WI to serve up fundraising coffee morning for Martin Warburton memorial bench
KIND-HEARTED Dovestone Women’s Institute is inviting the community to a scrumptious coffee morning to raise money for a memorial bench for Martin Warburton. The retired…
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