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Back on line Phone box set for new lease of life
AN iconic red phone box in Greenfield is to be brought back into service. The kiosk outside the King William IV pub on Ladhill Lane…
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Pump it up! Steam engine roots itself in Greenfield
A NEW ‘tourist’ attraction has rooted itself in Greenfield – a must see especially for steam engine enthusiasts. The gleaming piece of machinery – nicknamed…
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Campaign to remember tragic fireman ends with red plaque memorial ceremony
THREE generations of a family gathered to see the unveiling of a new memorial to a fireman killed nearly 70 years ago while tackling a…
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Greenfield pub successful in licence modification application
A GREENFIELD pub has successfully obtained a variation of its premises licence despite local complaints on the grounds of public nuisance. An initial objection too…
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Pupils pick up litter across Greenfield to raise money for new sensory gym
A PAIR of football boots and a broken watch were among the items found during a sponsored litter pick in Greenfield by Bright Futures School…
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Gimme Shelter? Jagger ‘house’ quickly snapped up in Greenfield
A HOUSE in Greenfield gave almost instant satisfaction after it was listed for sale. The property on Chew Valley Road was the former home of…
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Yobs slammed for mindless vandalism at basketball facility
AN anti-litter campaigner has called for increased police intervention after a Saddleworth village suffered its latest case of anti-social behaviour. And Green activist Brian Banawich…
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Chain reaction! Approval sought for toilet block café plans
OWNERS of a potential new addition to the Greenfield café scene will hope future customers spend more than a penny. Plans have been lodged with…
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Phil’s on the run to help safeguard church’s future
A FORMER Greenfield resident is going the extra mile for the village’s Methodist Church restoration fund. An estimated £50,000 is needed to meet the cost…
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Greenfield pub applies for longer hours
A GREENFIELD pub has applied to Oldham Council for longer opening hours. Punch Partnerships Ltd has submitted a premises licence variation application for the King…
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Unruly youths slammed for littering bowling green with glass
THE anti-social behaviour of a group of youths who showered a bowling green with glass has been condemned by a club member. Rita Vaughan says…
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New podcast helps ease Creative Block
WRITER’S block might be a problem from time to time for those in the creative industries – but one videographer and filmmaker from Greenfield has…
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Shoestring needed to solve shoe tree mystery?
MYSTERY surrounds why dozens of shoes have been hung from the branches of a tree on Churchill Playing Fields. The shoes, which are mostly trainers,…
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Store plans memorial garden as tribute to former staff
A MEMORIAL garden is to be created at Tesco Greenfield as a mark of respect for former staff of the Chew Valley Road store. Last…
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Felled trees will not be replaced say United Utilities
UNITED Utilities will not plant replacements after felling a handful of mature trees close to its wastewater treatment works in Greenfield due to “site maintenance…
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Creativity is the mother of invention for St Mary’s Greenfield!
A CREATIVE Saddleworth church congregation ensured Mother’s Day 2021 was a celebratory one to remember for scores of mums and families across the community. Youngsters…
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Hand-crafted shepherd huts designed to suit all needs
A GREENFIELD businessman believes he has hit the nail on the head with his new project – high quality, custom-made shepherd huts. Mick Buckley, 56,…
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New salon is making waves in Saddleworth
TWO talented hairdressers are bringing their creativity, experience and expertise under one roof at a new salon in Greenfield. Rachael Ann Whitehead and Amelia Heyes…
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Donkeystone Brewery to relocate business
AN award-winning brewery is on the move but last orders hasn’t been called on its Saddleworth operation. In fact, Donkeystone Brewing Company is re-locating just…
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Greenfield bridge closed after vandal attack
A FOOTBRIDGE over the River Tame in Greenfield is closed after being targeted by Easter vandals. A group of youths were spotted stamping out wooden…
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Maundy Thursday tradition upheld again in Greenfield
A COMMUNITY ‘fair’ has been held once more maintaining a centuries old tradition in a Saddleworth village. Every year stallholders gather at Road End crossroads…
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School hopes fundraiser is eggs-cellent idea!
THERE will be search parties out again in Greenfield next month… for Easter eggs! After the success of its Christmas bauble hunt, Greenfield Primary School’s…
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Greenfield mill tragedy fireman to be honoured with a red plaque?
A FIREMAN killed tackling a major blaze at a Saddleworth mill could be honoured 66 years after he lost his life. Wilfred Nelson, a 41-year-old…
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Here we row again! Frank plots another seaman’s mission
HARDLY had he stepped foot on dry land when Atlantic adventurer Frank Rothwell decided he wanted to reprise his ocean crossing. So, providing his plans…
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Sale of derelict mill to unlock development potential?
THE future of derelict Wellington Mill in Greenfield has moved a step closer to being decided. The disposal of the vacant vandalised premises on Wellington…
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Fond farewell to Phil and Colin
A COLOURFUL and poignant farewell was paid to popular members of the community Phil and Colin Watson-Gledhill. Phil passed away on January 15 aged 52…
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St Mary’s Church runs pen pal programme to connect generations
By Jacklin Kwan WHEN lockdown loomed after Christmas, the congregation at St Mary’s Church in Greenfield got creative to make sure they could keep connected.…
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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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Hole lot of leaks! United Utilities fixing multiple problems in Greenfield
A SERIES of water leaks has brought traffic problems for villagers in Greenfield. Three streets are currently closed while another is under repair but open…
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‘Cushions’ boost for primary school safety zone
WHEN those pupils eligible to return to school after the half term holiday do so, they will find enhanced traffic calming measures outside Greenfield St…
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Ocean’s 70! ‘Wanderer’ breaks world records after finishing Atlantic challenge
WHEN he docked in English Harbour, Antigua on Saturday, February 6 Frank Rothwell had rowed himself into the record books. The 70-year-old Saddleworth pensioner became…
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Million-pound target reached as Roger is remembered by inspirational rower Frank
HAVING rowed into the record books, Frank Rothwell has also completed the second part of his challenge – raising £1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK.…
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‘Antigua, here I come’ – rower Frank’s on course for his romantic reunion
AWESOME oarsman Frank Rothwell is rowing towards a romantic Caribbean rendez-vous with wife Judith ahead of schedule. Fearless Frank from Greenfield hoped to complete his…
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