DELPH’S Christmas pantomime has become an annual treat for Saddleworth audiences and beyond. Tickets for the 2020 show – Dick Whittington- went on sale even…
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Village church renovation scheme nears completion
PARISHIONERS are starting to see the light at the end of a £500,000 project to renovate St Thomas’ Church in Delph. All works on the…
View More Village church renovation scheme nears completionStation to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph Station
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…
View More Station to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph StationStorm-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…
View More Storm-trouper! Ice man Dave has marathon charity challenge lickedAngry 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…
View More Angry residents left to clean up after ‘partying’ youthsTop 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…
View More Top award not to be PannedApplause 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…
View More Applause for care home workers from police and OMRTMemories 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…
View More Memories of the Delph Donkey line by Denise FraserPopular 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…
View More Popular Party in the Park cancelledDay 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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