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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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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Best of brass returns to Saddleworth for Whit Friday contests

A FAMILIAR sound will return to the streets of Saddleworth this year – the sound of brass band music. The event, dubbed as ‘The Greatest…

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Grotton shines bright at Christmas fair and lights switch-on

THE Christmas lights are on in Grotton as the festive season gets well underway. At the annual switch-on event, there were carols around the Christmas…

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