FRUSTRATED walkers will continue to face impasse at a ‘bridge of sighs’ after a plank of hope was removed due to local authority error. The…
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Dobcross man on the run! …but it’s all for good cause
A DOBCROSS runner pledged to mark his 40th birthday by completing the re-arranged 2020 Manchester Marathon. But instead of tackling 26 miles on the road…
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Green light for Dobcross houses
OLDHAM planners have given the green light to plans to change agricultural buildings in Dobcross into two houses. The proposals at Wool Road Barn, approved…
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Dorothy’s Wild about being 100
THERE were special celebrations including a visit from the Mayor of Oldham as Dorothy Wild celebrated her 100th birthday on July 14.The Mayor, Cllr Ginny…
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Call to move John Platt statue
COUNCILLORS are calling for the statue of a renowned local businessman and politician to be moved to Dobcross. Currently, the memorial to John Platt, first…
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Not so magic roundabout! Roadworks scheme ‘baffles’ councillors
OLDHAM Council has admitted parking spaces were erroneously removed during roadworks and junction modifications in Dobcross. But the Council insists the installation, removal and then…
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Dobcross welcome for new Swan tenant
GOOD luck to Joanne Caffrey after helping re-open the historic Swan pub in Dobcross. The famous 18th century hostelry, known locally as the Top House,…
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Peter loses battle against cancer
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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