A GREENFIELD landmark has been removed, cutting the last links with a famous Saddleworth family transport business. And the fate of what is believed to…
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Lucky escape for motorist in Greenfield crash
A MALE motorist had a lucky escape after a car overturned on the busy Greenfield to Holmfirth road on the afternoon of Monday, October 3.…
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Saved Satellite Centre in Greenfield to be named after PC Nicola Hughes
A YOUNG Diggle policewoman who died in the call of duty is to have a newly-reopened Greenfield community centre named in her memory. The Satellite…
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Chadderton teacher turned comedy star comes to Saddleworth
THE NEXT Off The Rails Comedy Club sees a hilarious line-up take the stage on August Bank Holiday, Sunday August 28. And if one of…
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Summer Fun showcase to be held at Saddleworth’s Satellite Centre
A SUMMER Fun Showcase will entertain over the August Bank Holiday weekend at the Satellite Centre, Greenfield. The free-of-charge event, which is organised by the…
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Police investigate after Mossley teenager’s body is found in Greenfield
LOCALS ARE in mourning for the second times in as many months after the tragic death of a youngster. The body of the girl, believed…
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Royal George in Greenfield claims newcomer crown after top year
By Mark Barrow GREENFIELD LANDLORDS have been crowned with a prestigious title after taking over a popular pub just 15 months ago. The Royal George…
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Landmark Greenfield farm to stay green after auction sale
A LANDMARK Greenfield farm is set to remain as open fields and a caravan site after being sold at auction. More than 200 people gathered…
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Life still rosy for popular Greenfield greengrocer after 20 years
GREENFIELD SHOPKEEPER Jill Stanford could pass on a few tips to High Street retail guru, Mary Portas. After all, she’s just celebrated a landmark anniversary…
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Locals are boxing clever with telephone box idea
DIAL R for renovation as two out of service Saddleworth telephone kiosks are about to receive a new lease of life. Tony Simpson, landlord of…
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Prestigious international Natura 2000 award for work at Greenfield beauty spot
DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS have been praised for helping a popular Greenfield beauty spot claim a top international award. The RSPB and United Utilities have scooped up…
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Greenfield beauty spot trashed by litter louts
THESE SHOCKING pictures show the vast amount of rubbish senselessly left behind in a memorial forest at an award-winning Greenfield beauty spot by litter louts.…
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Landmark Greenfield farm to go up for auction
A LANDMARK Saddleworth farm, due to be sold at auction later this month, won’t be going under the hammer just yet. Well-i-hole Farm and 39…
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Police wait on bone specialist clues to help identify Saddleworth moors mystery man
A BREAKTHROUGH to unmask Saddleworth moors mystery man ‘Neil Dovestones’ could hinge on the findings of a Manchester-based bone specialist. Detectives hope Professor David Mangham…
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Last few tickets available for comedy shows this month in Greenfield
DO NOT miss two entertaining shows at Off The Rails Comedy Club in Greenfield this month. There are only a handful of tickets left for…
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Dovestone shortlisted for prestigious European conservation award
A GREENFIELD beauty spot has been shortlisted for a prestigious European conservation award and needs public votes to help clinch the top place. Dovestone is…
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Saddleworth skies filled with smoke and flames as fire rages across moors
PLUMES OF smoke and flames filled the Saddleworth skies as a huge fire raged across the moors. The fire is believed to have started near…
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Enthusiastic volunteers needed to keep Greenfield Whit Friday Brass Band Contest alive and kicking
ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS are needed to help keep the popular Whit Friday Brass Band Contest alive and kicking in Greenfield. The annual contest costs around £6,000…
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Over 1700 Saddleworth homes and businesses start day in darkness after electrical cable fault
AROUND 1,700 locals started the day in darkenss after an underground electrical cable fault caused a temporary loss of power across the area. Homes and businesses – mainly in…
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Family makes poignant trip to historic Road End Fair
A FAMILY of six-generation market traders did not let the weather dampen their spirits as they returned for an emotional visit to Greenfield’s Road End…
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Rail users face Easter travel disruption during Manchester line construction work
RAIL USERS could face travel disruption over Easter as construction work is carried out in Manchester. Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations will be shut from March…
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Top Saddleworth greenhouse manufacturer adds special twist for RHS Chelsea Flower Show
EYE-CATCHING stands have been exhibited by a top greenhouse manufacturer in Greenfield at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for decades – and now they are…
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A heavy-weight with a difference is set to visit Dove Stone this Easter
THERE IS plenty of work to be done at Dove Stone and luckily the RSPB will have a helping hand from a very special visitor…
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Young Greenfield skier clinches national title
SADDLEWORTH SKIER Matthew Heginbotham capped a successful season’s racing at the English Alpine Championships, picking up a national title on the slopes of Bormio in…
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Moors death mystery deepens after results show man died from rat poison
THE MYSTERY man found dead on Saddleworth moor died from a lethal dose of strychnine poison, police have revealed. The revelation is the latest bizarre…
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Family to make poignant trip to help keep Greenfield’s Road End Fair tradition alive
A FAMILY of six-generation market traders are returning to Greenfield on Maundy Thursday for an emotional final visit to Road End Fair. For Peter Winder,…
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New group determined to transform Greenfield’s Satellite Centre
A DYNAMIC board of trustees has been appointed to try to secure the future of a youth and community facility in Greenfield. The move comes…
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Comedy favourite visits Saddleworth ahead of role in new Ben Elton sitcom
A LONG-TIME favourite at Saddleworth’s Off The Rails Comedy Club is set to hit the big time as he stars in a new Ben Elton…
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Temporary road closure in Greenfield for carriageway improvements
DIVERSIONS WILL be in place in Greenfield this weekend while carriageway improvement works are carried out. The works will take place on Shaw Hall bank Road…
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Residents raise concerns over new Greenfield Primary School
UPDATE: The application for a new Greenfield Primary School has been temporarily withdrawn while some amendments are made by the applicant. An Oldham Council spokesman…
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Greenfield pub to turn back time with unique vinyl revival night
A GREENFIELD pub famous for promoting live music is going back in the turntables of time for its latest aural treat. The only request from…
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Community angels take to water to clean up tow-paths and canal sides
NOT CONTENT with tidying up on dry land, community angels have taken to the water as part of their clean up of local tow-paths and…
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Saddleworth MP links local burglary increase to police cuts in House of Commons debate
SADDLEWORTH’S MP has intervened during a House of Commons debate to connect the recent spate of burglaries in the area to the reduction of 2,000…
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Early morning incident leaves car overturned at Greenfield accident black spot
THESE DRAMATIC pictures were taken in Greenfield after an early morning incident at a well-know local accident black spot. Well-i-Hole remained closed for numerous two…
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