A DOBCROSS mill is to be converted into 11 holiday lets and a workspace because, simply, doing something is better than doing nothing. Brownhill Bridge,…
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House plan for historic Dobcross warehouse
A HISTORIC former Dobcross warehouse will be converted into a home if planning permission is granted, But applicant Chris Johnston insists the character of the…
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New tearoom opens at The Swan Inn, Dobcross
A CHARMING new traditional tearoom has launched inside a historic Saddleworth pub. The Swan Inn, a Grade II-listed pub overlooking Dobcross Square, is offering locals…
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Concerns raised over Dobcross mill housing plan
PEOPLE living and businesses operating near the site of planning development of 26 homes in Dobcross have told of their fears over the project. Angela…
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Dobcross minister’s honour is a Bloomin’ Excellent Moment
A SADDLEWORTH minister has received royal acclaim by being awarded a British Empire Medal. The Rev David Ireland, who hails from Dobcross and is a…
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Dobcross mill building cordoned off after roof collapse
A DOBCROSS mill building has been declared unsafe to enter after part of its roof collapsed. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) cordoned off…
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Garage in Dobcross to go under the hammer
A SMALL garage in the heart of Dobcross village is set to attract plenty of interest when it goes up for auction this week. The…
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Car crashes into Saddleworth phone box housing life-saving defibrillator
A CAR has collided with a phone box at the bottom of Ladcastle Lane in Dobcross, Saddleworth. The red box, a much-loved local landmark, is…
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Dobcross canalside office to go under the hammer
A ‘UNIQUE’ Saddleworth property with a ‘very interesting past’ is set to go under the hammer. The Transhipment warehouse, on Wool Road in Dobcross, has…
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Dobcross Village Store stands ‘pie and mighty’
THE PIE’S the limit at a Saddleworth store that is literally at the heart of a village. Not least because almost 7,500 were sold in…
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Delight in Dobcross as Silver Band crowned national champions again
DOBCROSS Silver Band is celebrating after hitting all the right notes and being crowned champions at the Third Section National Finals. The band clinched the title…
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Dobcross Fairy Garden Trail to bring alive magic of nursery rhymes
THE magic of nursery rhymes will be brought to life across Dobcross as the village’s Fairy Garden Trail returns. The event made a successful debut…
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150-mile walk to raise funds for Dobcross Silver Band’s National Finals trip
A DEDICATED team is putting their best feet forward over 150 miles to raise money for Dobcross Silver Band’s trip to Cheltenham for the National…
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Property Focus: Saddleworth charm meets modern elegance in Dobcross character cottages
The Saddleworth Independent has teamed up with West Riding to bring you the latest from the local property market. View this stunning Dobcross home online…
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Meeting to map out future of Saddleworth success story
ONE OF Saddleworth’s biggest success stories is calling on the community to help make it even better. Dobcross Village Store has established itself as a…
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Creative summer visitor stirs memories in Dobcross school gardens
A COLOURFUL and creative summer visitor is helping stir childhood memories at Holy Trinity Dobcross Primary School. The mannequin display featuring ‘Mary Mary’ from the…
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Saddleworth-based minister receives High praise after hospice role
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED minister has received High praise after saying farewell to the hospice he helped become as important as it is. The Rev David Ireland,…
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Saddleworth gas lamps burning bright again – six decades on
By Aimee Belmore and Gary Carter LOCALS are keeping pieces of Saddleworth’s history burning bright after almost 60 years. Judith Liversidge has set about giving…
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Dobcross blooms bright thanks to Shady Gardeners’ new planter
THE entrance to Dobcross Village will be blooming bright and beautiful thanks to a new planter and a community effort. Dobcross Village Society donated funds…
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How Kevin Sinfield’s efforts can help one Saddleworth man with MND
A SADDLEWORTH man diagnosed with motor neurone disease just three weeks after he got married will see Kevin Sinfield’s incredible fundraising effort come virtually to…
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Switch-on brings Christmas cheer to Dobcross
Pictures thanks to Photography by Marie Whitehead CHRISTMAS has arrived in Dobcross as the village is shining bright with festive cheer after their lights switch-on.…
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Apartment plan for Dobcross business’ basement
A DOBCROSS male grooming business will have an apartment underneath it if planning permission is granted. John Welby has applied to convert what is currently…
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Woman dies following fall into canal at Dobcross
A WOMAN who was pulled from a canal at Dobcross has died. Emergency services, including a car associated with North West Air Ambulance, formed a…
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Respects paid at Remembrance services across Saddleworth
THE COMMUNITY came together at services across Saddleworth this Remembrance Day to commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts.…
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Grant secures Dobcross Village Store for longer term – and means improvements
VOLUNTEERS who saved a Saddleworth village’s store have guaranteed it for the longer term after securing a grant worth almost £100,000. Those working at the…
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Excitement builds as Saddleworth prepares for Village Olympics
SADDLEWORTH is preparing for its own showcase of athletic talent this weekend. More than 1,200 children are set to participate in the Saddleworth Village Olympics…
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Discover wellness and community at Dobcross swimming school
MANOR House Barn Swimming School in Dobcross offers more than just swimming lessons. There is the opportunity to stay active and socialise in a welcoming…
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Property to rent: Nudger Green, Dobcross
We’ve teamed up with Gaskells Property Management to bring you the latest from the housing market across Saddleworth. NUDGER Green is a popular location made…
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Saddleworth’s Mike Sweeney becomes England footballer
SADDLEWORTH’S own ‘Benjamin Button’ can now add a new item to his CV – England footballer. For Mike Sweeney played for his country at the…
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Call to help make Dobcross fairy tale trail a reality
DOBCROSS may become the centre of fairy tales if an idea takes off. Friends of Dobcross School (FODS) would like to put on a community-based…
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Saddleworth footpath saga approaches end after objection withdrawn
THE LONG-RUNNING saga over a Saddleworth footpath is a big step closer to ending after an objection to a claim by ramblers was withdrawn. Quarrels…
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Saddleworth Trail gets to the ‘Art’ of the matter
SADDLEWORTH is home to a new event showing off the artistic talent in the area with its first ever Art trail. We all know the…
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Community spirit best for Dobcross store, says former owner
A SADDLEWORTH shop is officially in the hands of the village it stands in – thanks to the couple who ran it previously. And do…
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Property of the week: Crib Lane, Dobcross
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property in Saddleworth to bring you the latest from the housing market in the area Found within a peaceful hamlet…
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