By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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Storm-trouper! Ice man Dave has marathon charity challenge licked
AFTER 36 days and more than 200 miles Dave Fairbrother took off his ice hockey kit for the final time.But even after his marathon fundraising…
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Angry residents left to clean up after ‘partying’ youths
A DELPH mum has hit out at a group of teenagers who recently laid waste to a quiet corner of the village. The resident, who…
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Top award not to be Panned
A DELPH company is celebrating after landing one of the country’s top business awards. But Alphin Pans is about more than just pizza, even though…
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Applause for care home workers from police and OMRT
RESIDENTS of a Saddleworth retirement and care home were treated to a rousing rendition of the ‘Clap for Carers’ salute as staff joined forces with…
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Memories of the Delph Donkey line by Denise Fraser
THE Delph Donkey anniversary brought back memories of the train’s final journey for Independent reader Denise Fraser. A former Uppermill librarian, Denise even has a…
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Popular Party in the Park cancelled
ORGANISERS of the popular Party in the Park have reluctantly cancelled this year’s event, which was due to take place on September 19 in Delph.Wake…
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Day the Donkey carried its last passengers
CHERRY Pink and Apple Blossom White went to number one in the charts and Chelsea topped the old Football League first division. But rail enthusiasts…
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Ghost light shines for brighter future at Millgate
THE curtain has fallen for the final time this season at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. Depending on the length of the coronavirus crisis, it…
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Delphers keep calm and carry on serving community with volunteers’ taskforce
VILLAGERS in Delph have joined forces to serve their community in time of crisis. More than 100 people have signed up to volunteer to help…
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