A ROAD which links two areas of Saddleworth is being resurfaced following an appeal by a councillor. Platting Road, which runs between Lydgate and Scouthead,…
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Dobcross launches Corona Support Network to help through outbreak
AS coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the country, more and more tales are emerging to help build our faith in humanity. One such story…
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Back on track? Council chief gives support for re-opening of Diggle Station
A CAMPAIGN to re-open a Saddleworth station that has been closed for more than half a century is gathering pace. Oldham Council leader Sean Fielding…
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Joyce steps out on Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK
A DOBCROSS woman stepped out on the Race For Life to raise £1,280 and counting to help others following her on the road to recovery…
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Residents evacuated as businesses count cost of Delph mill fire
AN investigation has been launched after fire destroyed a Delph mill and forced the evacuation of nearby residents to a community centre in Greenfield. But…
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Post Office says closure in Dobcross is only “temporary”
THE closure of Dobcross Post Office is only “temporary”, the Independent has been told. The Post Office and most recently Dobcross Village Store, both run…
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Help Dobcross Band Club get new kitchen
YOUR vote is needed to help Dobcross Band Club on the path towards a grant of £5,000 for a brand new kitchen. Following on from…
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Holy Trinity church bells to ring out once more
BELLS will ring out in a Saddleworth church again this weekend and villagers are invited to an impromptu ‘concert.’ Saturday’s (October 6) demonstration of a…
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Swimming is made easy and natural with Olympian Jessica Lloyd
WANT to learn to swim but don’t fancy getting up at the crack of dawn for lessons? Hate the thought of dodging lane hoggers at…
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Yanks roll into Saddleworth as friendly wartime invasion returns
SADDLEWORTH turned back the clock for its annual friendly weekend wartime invasion. The Yanks came back to the area on August 11 and 12, complete…
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