A FURIOUS community leader has declared war on flytippers who are spoiling the entrance to a pretty Saddleworth hamlet. Jennifer Greenwood is chair of Love Lydgate,…
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Seventeen vehicles damaged in Scouthead by lone vandal
SEVENTEEN vehicles had their rear windscreens shattered when a lone vandal attacked a row of parked cars in Scouthead. The vehicles, including many high end…
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Delph roads reopen after major resurfacing works
PEACE has returned to a Saddleworth community after weeks of confusion and frustration caused by a major resurfacing works. The project unwittingly brought chaos to…
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Beer walkers step out across Saddleworth to keep tradition alive
THEY came in all shapes and sizes wearing costumes and make-up from the hilarious to the bizarre… But all the fun-loving entrants had just one…
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Landlord calls time at The Three Crowns after 40 years
By Ken Bennett SADDLEWORTH’S longest serving pub landlord has called last orders for the final time at his pretty roadside hostelry. After 40 years, Ray…
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Petition launched seeking relocation of Springhead Post Office after its closure
A petition has been launched in a bid to relocate a popular community post office which closed on April 4, 2018. Sub-postmaster Barry Collingwood who…
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Beer mat brings American brass band to Dobcross
AMERICA’S top brass band used a cheeky beermat as a unique invite to play in concert at a picturesque Saddleworth village. The colourful beer mat…
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Search is on for community heroes who go Above and Beyond
DO you know a worthy candidate for Saddleworth’s prestigious Above and Beyond Awards? The search to celebrate and praise an individual or organisation who is…
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Ten out of ten: High School pals to put on first exhibition
TEN former ex-pupils and friends who met at Manchester High School of Art are staging a compelling combined exhibition… after an absence of more than…
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Worried parents campaign for crossing on busy Scouthead road
WORRIED parents are asking Oldham Council to explore crossing assistance for locals because of mounting concerns over traffic dangers on one of Saddleworth’s key roads.…
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