SADDLEWORTH Tractor Group is holding a fundraising Dr Kershaw’s Run on Sunday, August 15 in memory of Steve Alderson. Delph farmer Steve passed away in…
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Community bids fond farewell to Nancy Rhodes
THE community is paying its fond final goodbyes to stalwart Nancy Rhodes, who has died aged 89. Nancy, widow of the late Rev Duncan Rhodes,…
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Local community stunned by sudden death of Stephen Cooper
STEPHEN Cooper, a former Uppermill cricketer and well-known musician, has died suddenly aged 49. Uppermill Cricket Club official Jim Bradbury said it was a measure…
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Tributes to larger-than-life local cricketer Nigel Heap
NIGEL Heap, a larger-than-life local cricketer, has died at the age of 70 following a battle against cancer. A formidable all-rounder, Nigel spent 44 years…
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Hundreds gather to bid fond farewell to Rangers legend Mick Coates
AROUND 300 people filled the ground at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club in Greenfield to say their final goodbyes to legendary coach Mick Coates. The popular…
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Saddleworth Rangers clubhouse to host funeral of legendary coach Mick Coates
THE funeral of Saddleworth Rangers’ legendary coach Mick Coates will take place on Friday, June 18 at the clubhouse in Greenfield. Grotton-based Mick passed away…
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Saddleworth Rangers mourn legendary coach Mick Coates
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are in mourning after the sudden death of Mick Coates who has been described as one of the greatest figures in the club’s…
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Tributes to former rugby club winger Jack Birchenall
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club has lost another ex-player following the death of former winger Jack Birchenall aged 79. Jack, who starred for the club at…
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Cycle club gives Louise an emotional send off
CYCLING was a great passion of Dukinfield’s Louise Harrott who was tragically killed in Oldham doing the thing she loved most. It was fitting therefore…
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Fireman killed in Greenfield mill tragedy to be honoured with red plaque
EXCLUSIVE THE son of a fireman killed tackling a major mill fire in Greenfield 66 years ago has welcomed plans to erect a lasting memorial…
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