A ‘SOFT-hearted, kind and generous person’ are words to describe a former Saddleworth resident who has died less than two months before her 101st birthday.…
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Chippy makes stand to reduce plastic waste
A SADDLEWORTH businesswoman is waging her own war on plastic after being inspired by television campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. And Rachel Wood, pictured left, hopes her…
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Diggle band contest to get woman’s touch
THE sisters will finally be doing it for themselves as Diggle’s Whit Friday contest will have its first female adjudicator in 135 years. Tabby Kerwin…
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Seaside comes to Saddleworth for ‘Diggle-on-sea’
THE seaside is coming to Saddleworth this summer. ‘Diggle-on-sea’ is the theme for Diggle School’s Summer Fete on Saturday, June 22, inviting locals to roll…
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Diggle scarecrow trail is a big hit!
DIGGLE’S first ever scarecrow trail has already attracted plenty of attention and caught the eye of the Independent. Organised by Friends of Diggle School (FODS)…
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Rebuild your peace of mind with drystone walling course
A DOBCROSS man who helped rebuild his life through drystone walling is encouraging others to take up the ancient art. John Matthews, a filmmaker, took…
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Wash and go Wembley beckons for Diggle School youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at Diggle Primary School set themselves a fund-raising goal as part of their road to Wembley experience. Around 50 pupils have signed up for…
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Culprits sought for community orchard vandalism
“Moronic vandalism” has been blamed for the destruction of a community orchard in Diggle. Five of eight fruit trees planted in 2016 on land off…
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New doggie day care centre is happy tail for Gemma and John
IT is certainly not a dog’s life for the happy canines fortunate enough to attend a pooch’s paradise in Delph. Helping Hands Doggie Day care…
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Remembering Christine Music charity event raises substantial sum for Maggie’s
A SELLOUT concert to remember a Diggle mum and grandmother has enabled her husband to present a cheque for more than £17,000 to an Oldham…
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Vintage Ambiance hopes to serve up recipe for success
GREAT quality food, fantastic customer service and a stylish, welcoming environment – that’s the recipe for success according to Vintage Ambiance in Diggle. The new…
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Flood plan rejection raises more debate over siting of new Saddleworth School
Campaigners supporting a new Saddleworth School in Diggle insist ongoing flooding concerns for the proposed site off Huddersfield Road won’t stop the controversial re-development project.…
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Community rallies round after Diggle chip shop robbery – but were attackers local?
BRAVE Rachel Wood believes robbers who beat her and stole takings and charity money from the Diggle chip shop could be local youths. The mum-of-two…
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Retiring Reverend Duncan Rhodes bids fond farewell
REVEREND Duncan Rhodes has been a familiar and welcoming face across Saddleworth for the last 24 years. Now, as he retires, he reflects back on…
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