A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid at the funeral of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. The former parish and borough councillor and Mayor of Oldham…
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Tributes paid after death of much-loved Saddleworth former police constable
A retired police constable, described as ‘a cornerstone of community policing,’ has died. Martin Warburton, known affectionately as ‘Warby’, was a reassuring, familiar, much-loved figure…
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Remarkable past remembered on death of Delph Chippy’s Mary Isherwood
THE sad death of Mary Isherwood, who owned Delph Chippy with her husband Graham since 1972, has revealed a remarkable story. Born in 1945 in Omagh…
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Funeral notice: Terence Duffy
Celebrity charity football match to celebrate life of ex-Springhead manager Ricky Casey
A charity football match at Springhead Football Club will go ahead on Saturday, May 11 to celebrate the life of Ricky Casey, their former player,…
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Church mourns death of former Area Dean Reverend Canon Alan Butler
THE funeral has taken place of former Area Dean, Reverend Canon Alan Butler, who died on Monday, April 15. Rev Butler was priest in charge…
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Oldham Athletic saddened by death of former player Peter Skipper
Oldham Athletic were saddened to hear of the death of former player Peter Skipper aged 61. Central-defender Skipper, who made 27 appearances for Latics in…
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Man arrested for drink driving after collision kills teenager and another is left critical
A teenage boy has died and another remains in a critical condition following a collision in Oldham. At around 2.55am on Saturday, November 10, 2018,…
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Funeral arrangements made for Former Lancashire cricketer Geoff Clayton
The funeral of former Lancashire cricketer, Geoff Clayton will take place at St Thomas Church, Delph on Monday 15th October at 12noon, followed by a…
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Man who died following tram collision in Oldham has been named
A man who died following a collision with a tram in Oldham has been named. The collision, which took place close to the Sainsbury’s on…
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Police appeal for help to trace next of kin of Oldham man
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Oldham. Alan Eastwood, 47, died at North Manchester…
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World Cup winner Ray Wilson dies aged 83
Former Oldham Athletic footballer Ray Wilson, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team, has died aged 83 following a lengthy battle against Alzheimer’s.…
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Oldham mourns death of former Mayor Joe Farquhar
Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of Joe Farquhar, a former Mayor of Oldham. The Conservative councillor served the Royton South ward…
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Man’s body found on Saddleworth Moor now identified
THE body of a man found on Saddleworth Moor on Sunday, February 18 has been formally identified as Bernard Gaunt. The 51-year-old from Oldham had…
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Shocking murder in Greenfield – but it is only make believe!
A quiet corner of Saddleworth has been the scene of a brutal murder, with the killer and his victim even spotted in a local pub.…
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Inquests opened into death of Greenfield man
AN inquest will take place next year after the recent death of a man in Greenfield. Police attended an unspecified incident at a house on…
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O’Donnell Solicitors: A helping hand with probate
O’Donnell Solicitors offer a helping hand with probate Visit O’Donnell Solicitors’ website for more information: www.odonellsolicitors.co.uk Visit them at Uppermill Square or at Appleby’s Business Centre,…
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Beautiful bench unveiled for former teacher Mr Atack after pupils’ fundraising campaign
A REMARKABLE bench has been unveiled in memory of popular Saddleworth School teacher John Atack thanks to fundraising by former pupils. Mr Atack, a retired…
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Police warning after man dead and four critical from MDMA drug
A MAN from Rochdale has died and four others are in a critical condition after taking what is believed to be a form of the…
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Police investigate death of young woman in Oldham
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Oldham. Shortly before 3:20am on Saturday 10 June 2017, police were called to Cherry Avenue, Oldham…
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‘Open conclusion’ into tragic Greenfield musician Craig Gill’s death
Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill died by hanging but it will never be known if the popular Greenfield musician intended to take his own life.…
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Make sure you have the funeral service you want
THIS WEEK from May 8-14 is Dying Matters Week, which was established to encourage people to talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement. One…
View More Make sure you have the funeral service you wantLocal rugby world saddened to hear of sudden death of Ray Clark
LOCAL RUGBY has been saddened to hear of the sudden death of Ray Clark at the age of 72. The former Oldham loose-forward, who also…
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Community mourns former Saddleworth Parish Council leader George Burston
GEORGE BURSTON was a former Liberal Democrat leader of Saddleworth Parish Council who ended his local political career as a Conservative. But George’s greatest passion…
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Sporting world shocked by sudden death of Nigel Cooper
THE SPORTING world has been shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Nigel Cooper at the age of 61. Nigel was a…
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Man killed after being struck by train at crossing in Uppermill
A MAN has died after being hit by a train at the Moorgate Halt level crossing in Uppermilll. Police and ambulances attended the scene around 12.40pm…
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Tribute: Joan MacDonald
TRIBUTE: JOAN MACDONALD FAMOUS 1950s textile designer, lecturer, botanical artist and Saddleworth resident, Joan MacDonald (nee Charnley), passed away on Wednesday 27 July, 2016, aged…
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Saddleworth unites in grief for final goodbye to Tyrese
A village united in grief as Saddleworth said an emotional goodbye to tragic schoolboy Tyrese Glasgow. Pupils, teachers and other staff from Saddleworth School provided…
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Teachers pay tribute after death of 12-year-old schoolboy
Tragic Tyrese Glasgow’s former head teacher, Mary Garvey, has paid tribute to the “amazing young man, loved by all who knew him.” Tyrese, 12, from…
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Community mourns shock death of 12-year-old Saddleworth School pupil
SADDLEWORTH is in mourning for a “wonderful boy” following the death of 12-year-old schoolboy, Tyrese Glasgow. The Saddleworth School pupil was found at his home on Manchester Road…
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Police trying to trace relatives of Oldham man
POLICE ARE trying to trace the relatives of a man from Oldham. Joseph Smith, aged 79, was found dead at his home in Oldham on…
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Hay Tarn Wills: 25 years of professional willwriting
RAY WITHNALL, owner of Diggle-based company Hay Tarn Wills, looks at 25 years of professional willwriting. To find out more about Hay Tarn Wills, visit their website or…
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Police appeal to trace family of woman who died at home in Oldham
POLICE ARE appealing for the public to help them trace the family of a woman from Oldham. Ruth Simpson, 83, sadly passed away at her…
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Locals invited to special ‘GraveTalk’ event in Grotton
PEOPLE FACING sensitive questions surrounding dying will have a chance to discuss their concerns at a special ‘GraveTalk’ event next month. Launched by the Church…
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