THE Huddersfield Narrow Canal has been voted in the top 10 for its scenic qualities in a study undertaken by the Canal & River Trust.…
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Roadworks completion boost for Diggle
DIGGLE residents have received an early Christmas present with the near completion of major roadworks in the village. Contractors remain on site applying the final…
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More traffic woe for Diggle due to road re-surfacing
DIGGLE residents are experiencing a new traffic issue in the village due to the closure of Huddersfield Road for re-surfacing work. The “essential” work has…
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Rugby player Paul was secret poet
UNKNOWN to family and friends, former Oldham Rugby Union Club player Paul Heginbotham was a secret poet. Following Paul’s sudden death aged 63, his family…
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Bill of fare! Diggle Hotel to benefit from Bucks’ fizz
THERE’S a new landlord at the Diggle Hotel but Bill Buckley needs little introduction to many members of the Saddleworth community. Bill, 62, from Delph,…
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Ghoulish fun for riding group
THERE was ghoulish fun for all as Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) held its first social get-together after the Covid-19 pandemic. Riders of…
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Christmas cheer comes to villages
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. The first village to turn on…
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Waterways wonder celebrates landmark anniversary
ONE-HUNDRED years have passed since the last commercial cargo boat was recorded as travelling through “one of the seven wonders of the waterways”. It was…
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Oldham film eligible for the Oscars
A SHORT film shot on location at spots across Oldham – including Diggle – has won best drama at the Out On Film festival in…
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Celebrating Macmillan at ‘The worlds Biggest Coffee Morning’ across Saddleworth
THERE were mouth-watering cakes, bakes, treats and goodies at an array of Coffee Mornings and Afternoons across Saddleworth. The events were held as part of…
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