A SADDLEWORTH councillor has called for a complete ban on the sale of disposable barbecues “to protect our wildlife and green spaces.” Cllr George Hulme…
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Police launch appeal to help catch beauty spot fire starters as emergency services tackle new moorland outbreaks
FIRE FIGHTERS have tackled a new spate of moorland fires in Saddleworth as police believe last week’s outbreaks at Yeoman Hey Reservoir were started deliberately.…
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Saddleworth snub for Changing Places toilets
SADDLEWORTH has been overlooked as a possible location for three accessible Changing Places toilets. Oldham Council received £75,000 to upgrade three toilet facilities in the…
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Toilet block to become café despite earlier opposition
A DERELICT toilet block will be turned into a café after planning permission was granted, despite earlier opposition from Saddleworth Parish Council. John Metcalfe has…
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Dovestone hosts ‘Discover Sailing Day’
DOVESTONE Sailing Club is hosting a ‘Discover Sailing Day’ on Saturday, May 7. This is part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Discover Sailing www.rya.org.uk/start-boating/discover-sailing…
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Hill top cross memorial to MP shooting tragedy
MANY people will have visited Chew Valley, Greenfield and seen on the horizon a solitary cross. Plenty also will have walked up to the skyline…
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Dovestone WI has a ball for charity
A STUNNING Evening of Ice and Fire will see Dovestone Women’s Institute members and guests dressed to the nines for a charity ball. The event,…
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Places for Everyone plan reduces proposed development in Greenfield
PLANS for development of Chew Brook Vale in Greenfield has been almost halved and kept to just the brownfield mill site according to the new…
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Take to the water for Discover Sailing Day at Dovestone
ANYONE considering taking up sailing can come along and discover the sport with Dovestone Sailing Club in Greenfield on Sunday, August 8 from 10am-4pm. The…
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Sailing club looking for beginners
AFTER a lengthy period when training courses were not allowed, Dovestone Sailing Club is restarting its popular Royal Yachting Association, (RYA), level one and two…
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