A LOCAL branch of the Royal British Legion is celebrating after achieving a trio of awards recently. It was a proud moment for the committee…
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Lees predator jailed for sexual assaults on busy trams
A SEXUAL predator from Lees has been jailed for three years after targeting a woman and a teenage girl on busy trams. Tahir Ali has…
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‘Financial difficulties’ see Saddleworth venues suddenly close
TWO SADDLEWORTH venues have suddenly closed their doors because of ‘financial difficulties.’ Milan in Lees and Delph’s The Bank, part of the Pennine Dining Group,…
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Church parishioners to stride out for charity
PARISHIONERS at a Lees church are inviting the local community to join them in a fundraising challenge. St Edward’s Church is taking on the ‘Big…
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Lees houses approval sparks angry reaction
PLANS to build three houses next to a listed Lees pub have been approved, despite local opposition. Saddleworth Parish Council came out against Punch Partnership’s…
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Lees plant shop is growing places
A PLANT shop in Lees which sells all things gardening is on the move. The Plant Centre shut up shop on Thursday (February 29) from…
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Lees train fare dodger ordered to pay hundreds of pounds
A LEES man must pay more than £460 after not paying a £7.50 train fare. Mohamed Abdullah was caught at Manchester’s Piccadilly station after not…
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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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Community centre rocked by bank account closure
VOLUNTEERS running a popular community centre in Springhead were left without banking facilities when their account was suddenly closed. The venue is widely used by…
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Speak to your local police at Saddleworth pop-up surgeries
POLICE in Saddleworth are inviting local residents to raise any concerns with them at their latest pop-up surgeries. The Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood Policing Team…
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Thriving accountancy firm sets up home in Saddleworth
AN accountancy firm has seen an increase in business since expanding by buying a permanent base in Saddleworth. Freeman Accountancy has bought its office on…
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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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Lees lit up with Christmas cheer
LEES is shining bright with festive cheer after switching on their Christmas tree lights to kick off the festive period. Locals of all ages gathered…
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25-mile walk and 24-hour row tackled by fundraiser Sarah
A 25-mile walk over 10 hours was the latest challenge for determined fundraiser Sarah Tate – and she is already gearing up to tackle a…
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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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Popular TV drama spotted filming in Saddleworth
THE cast of popular Sky TV series Brassic has descended on a Saddleworth village to film some scenes. The comedy drama follows Vinnie O’Neill and…
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Man arrested after incident at petrol station
A MAN has been arrested after police seized an imitation firearm in Lees. Greater Manchester Police said the force received a report of a man…
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Lees supermarket opening provides Aldi fun people want
TO SAY people in and around Lees were looking forward to the opening of its new supermarket in an understatement. Just one look at the…
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Local lad features on Saddleworth TV screens with Emmerdale role
A LEES-BASED drama teacher is celebrating after a pupil from Moorside landed a role in TV soap Emmerdale. Harley Hamilton is now playing Oscar in…
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Animal lover from Lees fulfils childhood dream
AN ANIMAL lover from Lees has fulfilled a childhood dream of being a zookeeper. Stephen Exton, 58, who works as a District Nurse, has always…
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‘Harmful’ Lees estate plan turned down on appeal
PROPOSALS to build 40 homes on an £8.5 million Lees estate have been turned down after an appeal. Oldham Council originally said no to Wiggett…
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Lees garage’s birthday celebration to support good causes
A GARAGE in Lees is marking 30 years in business by holding a special celebration in support of two good local causes. Lees Village Service…
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Saddleworth students put in an A* performance in their A-levels
THE RESULTS are in for students around Saddleworth who nervously woke to find out how they had done in their A-levels. And there are plenty…
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Lees drama teacher feeling sweet after Lord Sugar snub
A LEES drama teacher is having the last laugh on Lord Sugar after students landed roles in hit shows. Sarah Byrne was the first candidate…
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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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The Plant Centre blooms in new premises
LIKE all good plants, a Lees business has bloomed, blossomed and grown to new premises. The Plant Centre now hopes to go to the next…
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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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CCTV image of man released following sexual assault in Lees
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following a sexual assault in Lees. At approximately 4.30pm on Saturday,…
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Increased patrols in Lees, as police appeal for information following a sexual assault
POLICE have moved to reassure members of the public by increasing patrols following the sexual assault of a young person in Saddleworth. Yesterday (Saturday, April…
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Saddleworth policing concerns allayed
CONCERNS Saddleworth will find itself cut off from an on-the-ground police presence have been eased. Fears officers will not be based at the Uppermill station…
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Fundraiser Sarah smashes total after a year of challenges
A CHARITY fundraiser is taking a well-earned rest after a year of challenges saw her reach an astonishing £25,000. Sarah Tate walked, swam and cycled…
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Another eggs-cellent idea from fundraiser Sally
A LEES woman admits the number of Easter eggs in her house as she collects for local schools, hospitals and groups is a ‘bit of…
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