CHEEKY elves hiding across Lees and Springhead were hunted down by excited children over Christmas. The Elf Hunt returned for a second year, organised by…
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Legal fund to challenge homes plan tops £20,000
A FIGHTING fund to help pay the costs of a legal challenge to Oldham Council planning department’s decision to approve a massive homes plan for…
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Into the Valley – Bank Holiday events boost for fighting fund
CAMPAIGNERS fighting Oldham Council’s decision to approve a 265-home development in Grotton, Springhead and Lees have organised a massive Bank Holiday weekend fundraiser towards meeting…
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Campaigners continue battle to save valleys as planning refusal is appealed
FROM children splashing in the streams to dog walkers enjoying the fresh air and open landscapes, the green valleys in Springhead, Lees and Grotton are…
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Campaigning to re-start after appeal against rejection of Knowls Lane housing plan
Campaigners opposing plans for a huge homes development at Knowls Lane, Lees have called a public meeting on Thursday, April 25 to discuss the implications…
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Oldham planning chiefs refuse controversial plans for road and 265 homes in Springhead
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter CONTROVERSIAL proposals to build a £3.5m link road and 265 homes on protected open land in Springhead, Grotton and Lees…
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Fun for all as Grotton Gala steams into town
A MINI steam train was the star attraction as families braved the grey skies to enjoy the Grotton Gala. There was a host of games…
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Double delight for FAB Group with two FSB awards
THERE was double delight for The FAB Group as they came home from the prestigious FSB Awards 2017 as winners of two titles. FAB Salon…
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Cash boost for local causes from kind-hearted shoppers at Saddleworth Co-ops
A BOOST of thousands of pounds has been donated to Saddleworth groups and organisations thanks to the generous ‘Local Community Fund’ run by the Co-op.…
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Locals reject housing plans which would kill off “breathing space” in Springhead
A massive new seven-year housing development programme for one of Saddleworth’s “green lungs” will not solve Oldham’s demand for affordable homes. But, say Save Our…
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