WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth sportsman Peter Rushworth has died at the age of 85 following a lengthy battle against cancer. Peter, who lived in Dobcross, captained Uppermill…
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Dobcross community rally round during lockdown
IN Dobcross the community has banded together to facilitate a support network for people in the area. The organising group has representatives from Dobcross Village…
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High rise-homes built on stilts to protect against flood risk?
A PROPOSED housing development in Dobcross will see homes built on stilts to protect against flooding. Plans to demolish the existing unoccupied bungalow at Sun…
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Young musicians hit right notes for good causes
THREE good causes are getting some extra brass thanks to young musicians at Dobcross Youth Band.Some of the youngsters gave up their Christmas morning to…
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Big helping hand for community from Uppermill Co-op
THREE local causes are in the running to receive a substantial handout of funds from Uppermill Co-op thanks to the store’s Local Community Fund. Bright…
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Campaigners hand in petitions for improved safety on Dobcross roads
CAMPAIGNING members of a village group demanding safer roads have handed two petitions to a local councillor.The move by the Dobcross Road Safety Group is…
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Dobcross community ready to help fight crime
DOBCROSS residents will be the eyes and ears of the community as a new Neighbourhood Crime Watch group is launched in the village.Around 100 people…
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Iconic Dobcross memorial repaired after lorry incident
OLDHAM Council has been praised for restoring an iconic monument to pride of place in Dobcross, writes Ken Bennett.A 40ft articulated lorry knocked over the…
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HGV ban call after lorry drama
A VILLAGER whose grade II listed home was struck by an articulated lorry said: ‘We were lucky’. But Dave Wickham says action is needed to…
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House struck by HGV in Dobcross
Emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic accident in the Square at Dobcross. (September 3) A house at the corner of Platt Lane…
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