A TIRELESS advocate for Saddleworth’s walking rights for four decades has been recognised by the Ramblers’ Association. John Walton’s impact on the area cannot be…
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Dobcross footpath victory celebrated
WALKERS have hailed a decision to formally constitute a much-used Dobcross footpath as a public right of way as a ‘victory for common sense.’ Oldham…
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Sign of the times… Improvement boosts for village
A NEW sign chronicling the history of Diggle has been erected as part of improvements to enhance the area for locals and visitors. The previous…
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Bridleway bridge repairs underway costing £80,000
REPAIRS costing around £80,000 are being carried out to an old railway bridge that carries a footpath across the Pennine Bridleway. Extensive work on the…
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Out to lunch – Ramblers and their work featured on National television
AN Uppermill footpath has received a winter upgrade much to the delight of walkers and volunteers. Members of Oldham Ramblers’ footpath clearance group weren’t due…
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Bridging that gap: Greenfield footpath repaired and re-opened
A BRIDGE carrying a popular footpath over the River Tame in Greenfield has re-opened. The Independent reported in our May edition that Oldham Council was…
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Bridging that gap
A POPULAR footpath could re-open by the end of the month after fears of a longer closure. A bridge carrying the footpath over the River…
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New stile for footpath 230 – after 50 years wait
AS the saying goes, ‘Good things come to those who wait’ – and that was certainly the case for footpath 230. For half a century,…
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Possible human bones found at quiet Mossley location
POLICE remain at a secluded site on the Mossley-Greenfield border where possible human bones have been unearthed. Officers have been on duty at the hidden…
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Councillors criticise six-month closure of popular Dovestone footpath
A SIX-MONTH closure of a popular beauty spot footpath in Greenfield has been labelled “outrageous” by local councillors. There will be a temporary closure of…
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