GIDDY CHILDREN and adults alike abounded in Grotton – as Saddleworth Parish Council unveiled a new and improved play area in the local park. …
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LSG Litter Heroes to tackle Lees rubbish during summer clean-up
HELP to make a real difference to your community by joining a litter pick this summer. LSG Litter Heroes are holding their next event on…
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Francesca hopes for animal magic after A-Level success
FRANCESCA Lloyd hopes her A-Level success can be welcomed by four-legged friends as she targets a career helping animals. The Grotton teenager graduated from Oldham…
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Grotton playground set for grand reopening after improvements
FAMILIES in Grotton are being invited to celebrate the reopening of their local playground following a series of improvements and new additions. The Grotton Residents…
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Forest Friends celebrates strong first Ofsted report
A FOREST school pre-school and nursery in Grotton is celebrating after inspectors awarded it strong marks across all areas in its first Ofsted report. Forest…
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Familiar sights await Kevin Sinfield as latest fundraising challenge route revealed
KEVIN Sinfield is running through home as his final fundraising challenge takes him across familiar territory. The rugby league legend, now skills and kicking coach…
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Easter fun and games at Grotton Circus and Spring Market
ENJOY Easter fun and games at a Circus and Spring Market event at The Grotton Pavilion on Saturday, April 11. The event, hosted by Grotton…
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Christmas cheer to spread across Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FESTIVE cheer is coming to Lees, Springhead and Grotton with a host of Christmas events and fundraising. Grab some gifts and do some festive shopping…
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Grotton veterinary nurse brings expertise to Sri Lanka’s forgotten animals
A HIGHLY experienced veterinary nurse from Grotton has joined the mission to help change the lives of street dogs in Sri Lanka. Lucas Helps Dogs,…
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Saddleworth friends living the dream on American harvesting adventure
TWO young friends from Saddleworth are living an extraordinary adventure as they travel across the United States on a once-in-a-lifetime agricultural journey. Marley Rees-Boydell, from…
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Saddleworth Crimewatch groups’ impact highlighted on BBC show
SADDLEWORTH security groups’ work is now on a national stage after it was featured by the BBC. The Saddleworth West and Lees Crimewatch branch of…
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Objections over latest Stonebreaks proposals
CONTENTIOUS plans to place a much-reduced number of homes on land in Saddleworth have attracted several objections. Original plans to build more than 150 at…
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Grotton parking measures found to be having the right effect, despite opposition
CONTROVERSIAL parking measures in Grotton have been found to have made a positive impact. People opposed to the enforcement of double yellow lines at Under…
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Grotton to host circus extravaganza and Easter market
GROTTON Residents Association and LSG Business Hub have teamed up to bring a touch of magic to Saddleworth this Easter. The big top will head…
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Villages spruced up by LSG Litter Heroes for Great British Spring Clean
THREE villages enjoyed a spruce up as volunteers of all ages turned out as part of the nationwide Great British Spring Clean. Rubbish was picked…
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Tuck in as Reach Out’s Coffee and Cake events return
ENJOY a chat and a brew as the Reach Out team hosts its first ‘Coffee and Cake Book and Puzzle Swap’ of the year. The…
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Friezland Primary pupils bring smiles to Reach Out community event
THERE was community spirit and smiles all around as Friezland Primary School made a special visit to Lido House in Grotton for the latest Reach…
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Grotton sees the light again after Christmas tree display stolen
THE LIGHTS are back on in Grotton after it was left in the dark by the theft of its Christmas display. Organisers learned minutes before…
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Grotton left in the dark as Christmas tree lights stolen
GROTTON remains in the dark when it comes to Christmas spirit after its lights were stolen. Sunday, November 24 saw the community turn out in…
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Join Litter Heroes to tackle more rubbish and grot spots
GROT spots and unsightly rubbish are being targeted by community heroes in a bid to keep Lees, Springhead and Grotton clean and tidy. LSG Litter…
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Grotton: a brief history (featuring a tunnel, a big pub and a lido)
By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Grotton veterinary nurse trials canine CRP course to help four-legged friends
A GROTTON-BASED veterinary nurse is helping to trial a new canine CPR course for pet professionals across Manchester. Rachel Bean, who is one of the…
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Schoolgirl’s design inspires new look for community group
A YOUNG girl’s impressive design has been chosen as the new logo of a community group keeping three areas in and around Saddleworth free of…
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Grotton’s canine star recovering after suffering injury
A SADDLEWORTH dog who counts TV comedian Joe Lycett among its friends is getting back to full health after suffering a gruesome injury. Chilli may…
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Volunteers urgently needed to secure Whit Friday Band Contest in Grotton
VOLUNTEERS are urgently being sought to ensure this year’s Grotton Band Contest on Whit Friday can go ahead. Grotton Brass Band Committee has put out…
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Rumbling sensation in Grotton a source of delight to councillors
GROTTON is ready to rumble – and people could not be happier. For the installation of new rumble strips can help solve a speeding issue.…
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The litter heroes keeping three areas tidy
A COMMUNITY group is continuing to make a difference in keeping three areas in and around Saddleworth tidy and free of litter. LSG Litter Heroes…
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Advent Hunt brings festive fun to Lees and Grotton
BUSINESSES across Lees and Grotton are bringing Christmas cheer by decorating their windows with festive displays – and you could win a prize for finding…
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Saddleworth’s ‘living trees’ can grow Christmas spirit
SADDLEWORTH neighbourhoods may have a smaller Christmas focal point this year but their living trees will make things bigger and better in the long run.…
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Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. Springhead: Friday, December 1 from 6pm…
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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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Become a litter hero in Lees
IN AN effort to promote a cleaner and greener environment, volunteers from ‘LSG Litter Heroes’ are gearing up to hold a community litter this weekend,…
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Campaigners celebrate as Planning Inspector overturns ‘cutting a valley in two’
PEOPLE opposed to plans to divert a footpath so it can make way for a controversial Saddleworth housing development are celebrating after its approval was…
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‘Shhh I’m Counting’ group unveils Postbox Topper celebrating Whit Friday
IN A delightful display of creativity, local crafting group known as ‘Shhh I’m Counting’ has unveiled a unique crotched postbox topper that pays homage to…
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