A GRASSCROFT woman has been presented with a prestigious national award for her outstanding fundraising efforts during the challenges of lockdown. Shirley Walton came first…
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O’Donnell Solicitors make The ESTAS Awards shortlist
O’DONNELL Solicitors has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients, making the shortlist of The ESTAS Awards in the North West Category…
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COLUMN: The effect of coercive control on family court cases
INTRODUCED as a form of domestic abuse in late 2015, coercive and controlling behaviour comes under Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015. Coercive…
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Josh scores landmark first hat-trick for Wolves
JOSH Thewlis has scored a first hat-trick of tries in his fledgling professional rugby league career. The notable landmark was achieved by the 20-year-old from…
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O’Donnells Column: Heavy weight hire and further growth
SADDLEWORTH-BASED O’Donnell Solicitors has appointed Richard Dobson-Mason as Head of the firms Litigation and Dispute Resolution department as the firm continues to expand its teams.…
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Saddleworth Supports Ukraine with over £40,000 worth of aid donations
FOUR Grasscroft men have spearheaded a community campaign to collect and deliver essential items and aid worth more than £40,000 to those in need in…
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Watch it! Grasscroft discovery leads to chemical response
EMERGENCY service personnel in hazmat suits attended a house in Grasscroft after a man repairing a wartime watch found himself at the centre of drama.…
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Thewlis brothers line up for Super League Warrington
GRASSCROFT rugby brothers Josh and Jake Thewlis have lined up alongside one another in Warrington Wolves’ first team for the first time. And it was…
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Traffic calming measures introduced to reduce accident risk at blackspot
A NEW series of measures have been introduced on a busy Saddleworth road designed to lessen the number of incidents at an accident blackspot. It…
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Legal documents that should be on your New Year to-do list
Visit O’Donnell Solicitors’ website for more information: www.odonnellsolicitors.co.uk Visit them at Uppermill Square or at Appleby’s Business Centre, Grasscroft or call 01457 761 320. (advertisement…
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Match official Tony handed a place on Rugby League’s Roll of Honour
TONY Martin has become the 44th member of Rugby League’s Roll of Honour which recognises people who have made outstanding contributions to the game, both…
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Roebuck leaves Wolves to join Cougars
GRASSCROFT’S Nathan Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with Betfred League 1 club Keighley Cougars after being released by Super League Warrington Wolves. The 22-year-old,…
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Alastair is beam-ing after healthcare accolade
A GRASSCROFT man is part of a team of eight NHS staff who have won a prestigious national healthcare award. Alastair Leslie-Dakers works as a…
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Summershade Pleasure Gardens – readers reminisce
LAST month’s article on the former Summershade Pleasure Gardens prompted Independent reader Philip Buckley to reminisce about the once popular Grasscroft location. He recalled: “My…
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Those hazy, lazy, crazy days of Summershade! When Grasscroft was visitor destination
SADDLEWORTH has in the past provided many attractions to bring visitors to the area but sadly all have gone, writes Peter Fox. One of these…
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Yasmin Thunders in to Superleague squad
GRASSCROFT teenager Yasmin Roebuck has been confirmed as Manchester Thunder’s final first-team squad member for their 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague campaign. The 19-year-old former Friezland…
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Councillor hopes to showcase historic Friezland fields
ANCIENT Armit Road and medieval meadows are at the centre of a councillor’s attention after he discovered deeds and documents detailing the history of two…
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Sinfield swaps Rhinos for new challenge with Tigers
RUGBY league legend Kevin Sinfield has swapped codes to the 15-man game after being appointed to Leicester Tigers’ coaching staff. The 40-year-old from Grasscroft, who…
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Springhead and Grasscroft named as region’s Covid hotspots as cases soar across Greater Manchester
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter SPRINGHEAD and Grasscroft have emerged as the region’s Covid hotspot as cases continue to soar across Greater Manchester. The…
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Plain sailing as Ellia raises £2,000 for children’s hospital
GRASSCROFT’S Ellia Rhodes has raised more than £2,000 for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH). The 16-year-old took to the water for 10 hours at…
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Future is bright for Saddleworth starlet Josh
SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league talent Josh Thewlis has been tipped to have a bright future in the sport by his boss at Super League side Warrington…
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Title triumph for Tommy
MANCHESTER City’s pursuit of a treble of Premier League, Carabao Cup and Champions League continues. But there has been another less publicised triumph as City…
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Sinfield signals second seven in seven
KEVIN Sinfield says another seven in seven for pal and former team-mate Rob Burrow as well as other motor neurone disease sufferers is on the…
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Fundraising heroes Kevin and Frank receive Freedom of Borough
TWO Saddleworth men who raised more than £3.5 million for charity have become Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Oldham. Kevin Sinfield MBE and Frank…
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Sporting success for another Scholes family member
ALICIA Scholes, daughter of Manchester United and England legend Paul, has made her debut for Manchester Thunder in the Vitality Netball Superleague. The 19-year-old from…
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Sisters go on the run for amazing Grace – and you can join in too!
A SADDLEWORTH mum has pledged to run 500 kilometres by the end of October as part of an epic fundraising initiative. Nicole Lamont also wants…
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Sinfield appreciation for fellow legend Frank
MARATHON man Kevin Sinfield has sent a message of congratulations to fellow Saddleworth fundraising hero Frank Rothwell. Between them Grasscroft based rugby league great Sinfield…
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Ellia’s big sail for charity
DOVESTONE Sailing Club’s Ellia Rhodes is taking to the water for an endurance sail on Saturday, April 17 in aid of the Royal Manchester Children’s…
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Saddleworth business could have answer to your insurance needs
LOOKING after sole traders to global PLCs, a rapidly expanding insurance brokerage is set to relocate to Saddleworth. M & C Risk Solutions Limited are…
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Doyle handed contract extension by Manchester City
MANCHESTER City have handed a four-year contract extension to midfield player Tommy Doyle. The 19-year-old, the grandson of City greats Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe,…
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Barriers putting people in danger?
BARRIERS installed alongside one of Saddleworth’s major routes could actually be putting pedestrians in danger, it has been claimed. Oldham Council put in the protective…
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George Ford named England’s most impactful player
GEORGE Ford is England’s overall most impactful rugby player in the history of the game, new research has discovered. The 27-year-old from Saddleworth has an…
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Seven decades not out: Mike Dunkerley celebrates cricket career
NOTHING appeared extraordinary when Mike Dunkerley recently turned out to play for Greenfield Cricket Club’s newly formed fourth team against Whalley Range. Grasscroft-based Mike, however,…
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O’Donnell Solicitors : Sun, sea and quarantine – What are my employment rights?
AS lockdown has eased, many have jumped on an aeroplane to enjoy some much-needed time away in the sun. However, Covid-19 has not gone away…
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