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Dobcross pub hits back at critics
THE landlady of a Saddleworth village pub has responded to criticism on social media of its food menu and prices. The Swan Inn in Dobcross…
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Bid made to renovate Dobcross Park
A £28,000 scheme could transform one of Saddleworth’s parks and upgrade it so it can be used more. An application has been made to the…
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Popular Saddleworth vicar to retire
ONE OF Saddleworth’s most familiar faces is to leave their role later this year. The Reverend Canon Sharon Jones will retire from being the area’s…
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Fundraising dinner at Dobcross pub serves up boost for charity
A FUNDRAISING dinner at a Saddleworth pub has generated a significant boost to a charity helping advances in neurology and neurosurgery. The evening at The…
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Regeneration plan for Dobcross mill unveiled
A DILAPIDATED Dobcross mill could have new life breathed into it after development plans were unveiled. The owners of Brownhill Bridge Mill, on Lowerfields, want…
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Dobcross defibrillator given improved housing in phone box
A VITAL defibrillator that can be accessed by people in Dobcross has been given a new housing thanks to a councillor’s donation. The potentially life…
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Community-spirited volunteers wanted to help run Dobcross Whit Friday events
COMMUNITY-SPIRITED volunteers are invited to get involved with the running of Dobcross’s Whit Friday events. The Dobcross Whit Friday United Effort’s committee has filled its…
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Charity supported in Saddleworth and Oldham publishes new book
A NEW book will feature stories from people across Saddleworth and Oldham who have contributed to the history of a Greater Manchester charity. A Worthwhile…
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Saddleworth-based company celebrates double awards success
A COMPANY based in Saddleworth, which supplies truck and van parts all over the world, is celebrating a double success at a national awards ceremony.…
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Property of the week: Sandy Lane, Dobcross
Kirkham Property is pleased to present to the market this substantial Victorian property dating back to 1876. Originally a Mill owners house and subsequently divided…
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Reasons for Saddleworth Parish Council by-election detailed
THE REASONS behind the resignation that has sparked a Saddleworth Parish Council by-election have been explained. Put simply, it was felt by Graham Talboys-Smith the…
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Saddleworth to vote again in parish council by-election
SADDLEWORTH is set to go back to the polls following the resignation of one of its parish councillors. Graham Talboys-Smith has stepped down from his…
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Saddleworth’s Olympic spirit produces brilliant show
TO SAY competitive spirit was flowing as the Saddleworth Village Olympics (SVO) got underway would be somewhat of an understatement. And the hundreds of athletes…
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Five Autumn Activities To Try in Saddleworth This Year
THE days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer in Saddleworth. And while many of us might be sad to see the summer…
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‘Mr Dobcross Band Club’ John Holden retires after 39 years
STALWART steward John Holden has retired after almost four decades in the post at Dobcross Band Club. John first took on the position at the…
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JOB VACANCY: Administration Assistant, COP Security, Saddleworth
Administration Assistant (OFFICE BASED) Salary Dependent on experience & benefits Monday-Friday COP is a Saddleworth based company, importing and distributing CCTV equipment for over 25…
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Organisers want biggest Village Olympics ever
ORGANISERS of the Saddleworth Village Olympics hope 2023 can see its biggest ever – beating last year. 2022’s edition saw an amazing 1,089 children take…
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Best of brass returns to Saddleworth for Whit Friday contests
A FAMILIAR sound will return to the streets of Saddleworth this year – the sound of brass band music. The event, dubbed as ‘The Greatest…
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Plea to save village’s Post Office
VILLAGERS in Dobcross have been issued with a call to arms to try and save its Post Office. Brian Hodgkinson will step down as postmaster…
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New friends needed for FODS
A FUNDRAISING group that has contributed more than £50,000 to a Saddleworth primary school has been inundated with membership enquiries after announcing its team is…
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Cash problems hit Saddleworth!
DISAPPEARING places where people in Saddleworth can withdraw cash are cause for concern for one local councillor. The facility at what was the Natwest Bank…
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Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
CHRISTMAS spirit is already spreading through Saddleworth – but there are many more events across the villages in the run up to December 25. Some…
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Museum’s 2023 calendar captures old Saddleworth
TWELVE iconic photos from old Saddleworth are included in a 2023 calendar launched by Saddleworth Museum. It is created in A4 size by the museum’s…
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Farewell to Saddleworth Richard Knowles reflects on 40 years
LONG-STANDING community stalwart Richard Knowles has contributed much to Saddleworth and Oldham over decades of living here. Now, as he moved with his wife Valerie…
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Saddleworth Captured: looking through your lens
GO ON, admit it. You have not really known how things are going to be until you have looked out of the window in the…
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Platt’s my boy! Museum home for famous Dobcross villager
A PORTRAIT to honour a famous son of Dobcross now has pride of place in Saddleworth Museum. John Platt was the MP for and Mayor…
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Brass on the Grass rings out in Dobcross
THE sound of music rang out around Dobcross as the ever-popular Brass on the Grass concert returned. Blessed by fine weather, the large crowds on…
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Signs of change at cricket club after hitting the headlines
A CONTROVERSIAL sign that saw a Saddleworth-based cricket club attract national publicity has been changed. Delph and Dobcross was left wondering what to do after…
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I’ll go to the foot of our stairs!
A ‘FORGOTTEN’ set of stone steps has received a Spring clean from a group of volunteers keen to help fellow walkers put their best feet…
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Saddleworth gym going from strength to strength
A NEW gym has had a successful launch in Delph and is attracting hundreds of members – despite opening a month later than planned due…
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For peat’s sake! XR activists stage garden centre protest
A GROUP of activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR), dedicated to raising awareness about climate change, is urging a local garden centre to help support its…
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Life-saving device is welcome addition at K&M Global
A LIFE-SAVING device is the latest addition to the pieces and parts available at Dobcross-based K&M Global. A defibrillator has been installed at the family-run…
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Man found dead in Dobcross village
A MAN has been found dead in Dobcross after he was believed to have fallen. Emergency services and a police cordon were spotted at Sugar…
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