A CALL to sign up Saddleworth to a peace initiative developed into a war of words drawn-up on party political lines at Saddleworth Parish Council’s…
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Mourning death of community champion Derek Heffernan
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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Delighted Derek completes a hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
VETERAN councillor Derek Heffernan has made an emotional return to a community who had taken him to its heart to receive a special accolade, writes…
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Derek Heffernan to complete hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
DEREK Heffernan, former mayor of Oldham and chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council, will claim a unique hat-trick of civic titles when he is installed as Mayor…
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Vacant seat on Parish Council yet to be filled
A VACANCY on Saddleworth Parish Council is yet to be filled after Cllr Derek Heffernan turned down the option to return. Cllr Heffernan, 78,…
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Derek Heffernan booted off Saddleworth Parish Council after 30 years for attendance breach
A LONG serving councillor has been booted off Saddleworth Parish Council for failing to obtain council approval for his absence for six months due to…
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Unique Partnership for Peace signed by Oldham Forum and Holy Land Village
A UNIQUE partnership for peace was signed last month by representatives from a village working for peace in Israel, the Oasis of Peace UK, and…
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Saddleworth’s life-saving defibrillator network earns top award for councillors
THE LIFE-SAVING efforts of local councillors who launched a network of defibrillators across Saddleworth have been recognised with a top award. Oldham and Saddleworth Liberal…
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Mayor of Oldham raises £46,000 for charity during “wonderful” year
By Lily Chick DEDICATED MAYOR of Oldham Derek Heffernan has hailed his year in office as “wonderful” as he raised £46,000 and counting for charities.…
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Intriguing talk about First World War to be given in Uppermill
HEAR AN intriguing talk on Saturday, March 4 by author and documentary maker David Boulton at Uppermill Library, curated by Saddleworth Peace Group. Mr Boulton…
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Plea for peace to all generations at Saddleworth Peace Group’s Holocaust Memorial
A PLEA for people of all ages to do their bit in the fight for peace was at the heart of Saddleworth Peace Group’s Holocaust…
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Saddleworth School pupils make New Year resolution for peace
Saddleworth School has become the first secondary school in Oldham to sign the Pledge to Peace and the first signatory of the new year. The…
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Mayor of Oldham joins in festive fun at Bright Futures School in Grasscroft
SPECIAL GUESTS got in a festive spirit as they enjoyed a Christmas Open Afternoon at Bright Futures School for children with autism in Grasscroft. The…
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Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham hoping for healthier New Year after serious falls
THE MAYOR and Mayoress of Oldham are certainly hoping for a healthy and happy New Year after both suffered serious falls just before Christmas. The…
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Mayor and Mayoress hoping for healthy new year after recovering from falls
THE MAYOR and Mayoress of Oldham are certainly hoping for a healthy and happy New Year after both suffered serious falls just before Christmas. The…
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Life-saving defibrillator training for public to be held in Delph
AFTER A determined campaign to install defibrillators in each of Saddleworth’s villages, life-saving training on how to use the equipment is now available for locals.…
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Colourful Opening Ceremony launches 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics
A COLOURFUL Opening Ceremony marked the start of the 31st Saddleworth Village Olympics as hundreds of children gathered at Saddleworth School to launch the event.…
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Seventy-one candles shine in Uppermill at vigil for Hiroshima and Nagasaki
SEVENTY-ONE candles shone in Uppermill as a vigil was held to mark Hiroshima Memorial Day. Around twenty people, including members of the Saddleworth Peace Group,…
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Candles to shine in Uppermill for Hiroshima Memorial Day
SEVENTY-ONE candles will shine in Uppermill as a vigil is held to mark Hiroshima Memorial Day on Tuesday, August 9. The vigil, organised by Saddleworth…
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Saddleworth Players raise £500 with charity night performance
SADDLEWORTH PLAYERS raised over £500 thanks to a charity night performance of ‘She Stoops to Conquer’ in aid of The Royal Oldham League of Friends.…
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Mayor of Oldham urges Delphers to help protect treasured Chapel Garden
THE MAYOR of Oldham has urged Delphers to help keep their treasured green spaces as he officially opened the restored Chapel Garden. The garden on…
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Friends are needed for Delph’s Chapel Garden
GENEROUS VILLAGERS are being encouraged to step forward and help secure the future of the blossoming Chapel Garden in Delph. The garden first sprung to…
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Community champion unanimously voted in as new Mayor of Oldham
COMMUNITY STALWART Derek Heffernan has vowed to do his “very best” for the borough as Mayor of Oldham 2016/17. Cllr Heffernan, 77, who serves on…
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Kind-hearted foster carers honoured at annual celebration night
KIND-HEARTED foster carers from across the borough were thanked for their valuable contributions at Oldham Council’s annual celebration night. Carers, councillors and special guests gathered…
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Newly-built Delph Surgery to be officially opened by Oldham East and Saddleworth MP
THE NEWLY-BUILT Delph Surgery will be officially opened by MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth Debbie Abrahams on Friday, September 18 at 11am. The building…
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Hustings: Borough candidates fight their corner at Saddleworth Carers session
WITH THE elections just around the corner, three candidates in the Oldham borough elections went head to head at a Saddleworth Carers session. Pam Byrne,…
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Denshaw greenbelt development would set ‘huge precedent’ in Saddleworth
ONE OF Saddleworth’s most rural and picturesque villages is to be the target of a landmark planning application for a significant development on greenbelt land…
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