THE 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion was marked with poignant services across the country including in Saddleworth and Lees. The public could not…
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Parishioners put best feet forward for CAFOD challenge
A LEES church raised nearly £6,000 for charity after challenging its congregation to walk 10,000 steps a day for 40 days during Lent. The efforts…
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Company pleads guilty to failing to provide safe care
A CARE provider in Oldham has been ordered to pay over £23,000 following an incident which contributed to an 85-year-old woman’s death. Oakdene Care…
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Lees primary school receives online safety savvy accreditation accolade
HEY With Zion has successfully completed a comprehensive online safety training programme demonstrating its commitment to keeping children and young people safe online. The Lees…
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Boost of over £23,000 for improvements in Lees
By Jacklin Kwan SIGNIFICANT upgrades are being made to the area around Lees Library thanks to a boost of more than £23,000 from the Local…
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Police search for missing Lees woman.
Can you help police find a missing woman from Lees, Oldham ? Angela Frost, 50, was last seen about 1.45am on Saturday 11 July 2020…
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Man walks free from court despite savagely beating pregnant girlfriend
By Jon Harris A FORMER building site manager who left his pregnant girlfriend with a fractured eye socket following a savage beating has walked free…
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Saddleworth teacher turns poet for new book
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED teacher may have a sideline as a poet on the go after being published in a new anthology. Abigail Warburton’s work will be…
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Lees park destroyed by arson attack and is unlikely to be replaced
Vandals have destroyed a children’s play area that has been closed to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Due to repeated arson attacks at the site…
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Karate kids make national grade
A LEES karate club is celebrating after more than 20 of its pupils were picked for England. Kenny Karate, which operates out of Zion Methodist…
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Lees Tandoori takeaway is still serving up a treat after 32 years
NOT many takeaways or restaurants can say they have been serving up a tasty treat for more than three decades – but Lees Tandoori can.The…
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All good at St Agnes after Ofsted visit
A TINY church school in Lees, celebrating its 150th anniversary later this year, continues to impress Ofsted inspectors.St Agnes C of E Primary has been…
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Book published to remember former Lees parish priest
THE life of a long-serving Lees parish priest has been remembered and celebrated in a new book.Father Eugene Dolan served St Edward RC Church for…
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Relative of Peterloo victim in search for more family members
A DESCENDANT of Peterloo victim Edmund Dawson has issued an appeal through the Independent to help find more relatives of the Saddleworth-born political reformer. Su…
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Lorry sheds load in Lees
MOTORISTS in Lees were disrupted on Tuesday September 3 when a lorry shed a load of scrap metal on St John Street, Lees close to…
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Residents confused by second application for 265 homes – before decision on first appeal
RESIDENTS have been left confused and concerned after a second application for 265 homes in Lees, Springhead and Grotton was submitted – before a final…
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High Street Hair raise hundreds for hospice
THE team at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice was blown away as HighStreet Hair raised a staggering £795 for patient care. Offering hair treatments, blow dries and…
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Damaged cash machine in Lees will be replaced
A CASH MACHINE in Lees will be replaced after rumours its removal meant a former bank had been sold. The ATM had been pulled out…
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New owners serve up delicious dishes at Balti Mossala in Lees
ARE you looking to enjoy the mouth-watering flavours of Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere? Then look no further than Balti…
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Tunnels vision – ECO Centre takes root on former bowling green
A ONCE derelict bowling green has been transformed into a grow your own vegetable garden and community hub to encourage more people to sample the…
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