POLICE have issued pictures of two men they would like to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Saddleworth. On Tuesday, July 23, occupants…
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Greater Manchester Police urges calm and warns against misinformation
GREATER Manchester Police (GMP) has issued a strong message to the community, urging calm and vigilance in the face of rising tensions fuelled by misinformation…
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Riot arrest figure update given by Chief Constable
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter POLICE have arrested 28 people involved in rioting across Greater Manchester last weekend, the Chief Constable has confirmed.…
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Police appeal for footage after man dies in Lees crash
POLICE are continuing to investigate after a man died in a late-night collision in Lees. The 58-year-old was driving a Mitsubishi Lancer along Elliott Street…
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Weapons seized from car after Oldham officers act on instinct
INSTINCTS led to police seizing a haul of weapons from a car they stopped in Oldham town centre. The Greater Manchester force has implemented additional…
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Lees predator jailed for sexual assaults on busy trams
A SEXUAL predator from Lees has been jailed for three years after targeting a woman and a teenage girl on busy trams. Tahir Ali has…
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Three arrested after Oldham gunshots
THREE people have been arrested after gunshots were fired in the Clarksfield area of Oldham in the early hours of a morning. No-one was injured…
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Vandalism spree hits Saddleworth
A WAVE of vandalism has swept through Saddleworth, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. Residents woke on Monday, April 1 to the aftermath…
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Saddleworth rugby league player Fenton Rogers suspended after police charge
FENTON Rogers has been suspended by Super League side Huddersfield Giants after being charged with drink driving and bailed on suspicion of assaulting a police…
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Saddleworth motorists warned of M62 closure
MOTORISTS in Saddleworth face travel problems after the M62 motorway was closed in both directions. The route was shut in the early hours of Saturday,…
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Elderly man dies after collision on main road
POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after an elderly man sustained fatal injuries in a collision on a main road. Greater Manchester Police…
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Huge emergency services response after car drives into Uppermill river
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after her car crossed a wall before travelling towards a river in Uppermill. The A670 High Street was…
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Police seize cannabis and cash as three arrested in dawn raids
THREE people have been arrested after police carried out dawn raids in Oldham and Tameside. Two men, aged 24 and 26, and a 21-year-old woman…
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Speak to your local police at Saddleworth pop-up surgeries
POLICE in Saddleworth are inviting local residents to raise any concerns with them at their latest pop-up surgeries. The Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team…
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Speed watch volunteers sought in Saddleworth
POLICE are looking for volunteers to help monitor the speed of drivers on local streets. Greater Manchester Police says it is acting on the concerns…
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Stark figures show extent of festive drug and drink driving in Greater Manchester
MORE than 500 drink and drug drivers were arrested across Greater Manchester over the festive period, police have revealed. From December 1 to New Year’s…
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Greenfield burglary and attempts spark police response
PEOPLE living in Greenfield have been urged to make sure their properties are secure after a burglary and other attempts in the space of 75…
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Drug dealer jailed after school alerted police
A DRUG dealer who “had a loving family” has been put behind bars for over four years after a primary school alerted police. The school…
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Police station reopens to public after almost a decade
SADDLEWORTH Police Station has opened its doors to the public for the first time in almost 10 years. Sergeant Connor Brook, of the Saddleworth and…
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GMP to trial new petrol-electric hybrid motorbike
GREATER Manchester Police has become one of the first forces in England to trial a new petrol-electric hybrid motorbike. The three-wheeled bike will soon take…
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Police holding pop-up surgeries in Saddleworth
POLICE in Saddleworth are inviting local residents to raise any concerns with them at a series of pop-up surgeries. The Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing…
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Saddleworth policeman bids farewell after 17 years
A POLICEMAN who has become a familiar face on the streets of Saddleworth has said his goodbyes to the community he served for 17 years.…
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Police help foodbank efforts
SADDLEWORTH’S policing team is doing its bit to help its community by making foodbank collections. Sergeant Craig Dickinson is helping organise a push to make…
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Police officer charged with making indecent images
A POLICE officer has been suspended and charged with making indecent images of children. Thomas O’Connor (04/10/03) was found guilty of three counts of making…
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Saddleworth man jailed for involvement in million pound drugs conspiracy
A DELPH man has been jailed for 14 years for the supply of Class A drugs in the north west. Lee Walsh, 34 and of Bakestones…
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Youngsters targeted in bus robberies
A SADDLEWORTH school pupil is believed to have been a victim of one of a series of robberies on a bus. Police have launched an…
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CCTV image of man released following sexual assault in Lees
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following a sexual assault in Lees. At approximately 4.30pm on Saturday,…
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Increased patrols in Lees, as police appeal for information following a sexual assault
POLICE have moved to reassure members of the public by increasing patrols following the sexual assault of a young person in Saddleworth. Yesterday (Saturday, April…
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Saddleworth policing concerns allayed
CONCERNS Saddleworth will find itself cut off from an on-the-ground police presence have been eased. Fears officers will not be based at the Uppermill station…
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Woman airlifted to hospital following crash in Grasscroft
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a traffic incident in Saddleworth. Oldham Road at its junction with Mossley Road in Grasscroft, close to…
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Man found dead on Lydgate road
A MAN has been found dead inside a vehicle on a major road that runs through Lydgate. Emergency services rushed to Quick Road after receiving…
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Take a stand against hate this Hate Crime Awareness Week
THIS week marks Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week. Oldham council and its partners are raising awareness throughout the week, of the impact hate can…
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Villagers on alert after burglaries and car thefts
RESIDENTS are asked to remain vigilant after a number of burglaries and theft of motor vehicles in Greenfield. Home-owners are also urged to review their…
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Moors farmer fears Keith Bennett’s body may never be found after police halt latest search
FARMER Chris Crowther doubts if the body of Saddleworth Moors murder victim Keith Bennett will ever be found. A recent eight-day dig by specialist officers,…
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