GREATER Manchester Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was hit by a car in Lees. Emergency services were called to the…
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Community joins together for Johannah
A BRAVE mum who is raising £50,000 for cancer treatment not available on the NHS has thanked family, friends and the community for rallying around…
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Lees is bloomin’ beautiful
LEES is bloomin’ bright and cheerful thanks to the hard work of community volunteers. Six planters have been placed around the village Christmas tree area,…
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Megabytes re-open after crash chaos
SHOP owner John Salt is able to finally open his doors again after a horror car crash closed his business just as coronavirus restrictions were…
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Lees: a brief history
A brief history of Lees by John Kirkbride The old days IT may be tempting to believe that Lees doesn’t have quite the same history…
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Disabled parking bay will make ‘huge difference’ for residents
A COUPLE who has finally been granted a disabled parking bay outside their home in Lees after three years says the space will make a…
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Theatre group to bring fun and friendly sessions for adults with disabilities
A NEW theatre group is bringing fun and friendly sessions to Saddleworth for adults with learning or physical disabilities. In My Shoes has been launched…
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Last call for resident ideas to improve Oldham through £500,000 fund
SADDLEWORTH and Oldham residents are being encouraged to contact their local councillors in a final push for ideas that could improve the area they live…
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Rachel steps up to secure future of Lees shoe shop
AN historic piece of the Lees High Street has been saved thanks to one woman’s determination to make her dream of owning a children’s shoe…
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Have your say on new homes development plans for Lees
THE community was invited to have their say during a public consultation over proposals to build 42 new homes at land off Maltby Court in…
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£500,000 available to support residents’ and businesses’ ideas to improve the area
A BOOST of £500,000 has been made available through Oldham’s Local Improvement Fund (LIF) to help turn residents and businesses ideas to improve the area…
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Lees man jailed after grooming and exploiting teenage girl in Hyde
A MAN from Lees has been jailed after grooming and exploiting a teenage girl online and during meetings in Hyde. Thomas Johnstone, 23, of Walter…
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Children invited to spring into action and celebrate nature for photography competition
SPRING into action and get closer to nature this April with a children’s photography competition. The ‘Celebrate Nature’ competition is being run by LSG Business…
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Family pay tribute to the ‘light of their lives’ following tragic death
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Oldham have paid tribute At approximately 1.25pm on Wednesday, March 24, police were called…
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Cyclist dies following collision in Lees
A WOMAN has died following a collision at a busy Saddleworth junction. At 1.25pm on Wednesday, March 24, police were called to reports that a…
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Residents call for ‘transparency and honesty’ over documents for Knowls Lane plans amendment
CONCERNED residents are calling for ‘transparency and honesty’ over documents on Oldham Council’s planning portal which they claim are inaccurate and out of date. The…
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Saddleworth Yarn bombing brings Easter cheer
LOOK out next time you’re in Grotton as you might see a chick or rabbit on the loose! But don’t worry – they are just…
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Fully refurbished shop unit to let in Lees
Disqualified driver jailed for serious August bank holiday collision in Lees
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been jailed for riding a stolen motorbike on the wrong side of the road during a collision in Lees during the…
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Campaigners vow to ‘fight on’ despite losing legal challenge against 265-home plan for Springhead
By Aimee Belmore and Charlotte Green (Local Democracy Reporter) DETERMINED campaigners say they will ‘fight on’ despite losing their legal challenge against plans to build…
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Lees, Grotton and Springhead mark Remembrance Day
THE flags were flying high and poppies adorned the windows of businesses and homes across Lees, Springhead and Grotton to mark Remembrance Day. LSG Business…
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Live at the Lounge – catch Stepford Wives and Gardenback
THERE is still chance to watch two top Saddleworth bands in action tonight (Friday, October 30) even though limited tickets for the latest Legends Live…
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Pumpkins, pictures and prizes as Halloween comes to Lees, Springhead and Grotton
THERE are pumpkins, pictures and prizes in store as Halloween fun comes to Lees, Springhead and Grotton. The LSG Business Hub has organised the activities…
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Former deputy headteacher Stan Toft dies
STAN Toft, a well-known and respected figure in education and sport, has died at the age of 67 following a lengthy illness. Stan, who passed…
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Police hope speed can be calmed at Huddersfield Road accident blackspot
POLICE hope to get the funding in place so they can tackle problems of speeding cars on a road that has turned into an accident…
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Cyclist suffers life-changing injuries following Huddersfield Road collision
OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses following a collision where a cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries. Just after 5pm yesterday (31 August 2020), officers received a report…
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Saddleworth’s generations pay tributes to mark 75th anniversary of VJ Day
FROM a 94-year-old RAF veteran to community-minded young people, generations across Saddleworth marked the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day. August 15, 1945…
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Judicial review decision pending for Knowls Lane development
DEFIANT campaigners are waiting for the outcome of a judicial review of a planning application for 265 homes and a major link road in Grotton,…
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Police appeal for information after cyclist killed in van collision in Lees
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died following a road traffic collision on Huddersfield Road in Lees. At around 5.15pm on…
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New recruits at Cornerstone Design & Marketing in Lees
CORNERSTONE Design & Marketing has made a number of new appointments across various departments, increasing its staff to 17. Latest recruits at agency, based in…
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200-home Stonebreaks development planned for protected green space in Springhead
By Charlotte Green, local democracy reporter CONTROVERSIAL plans have been lodged which could see up to 200 homes built on a former quarry site and…
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Oldham College apprentice Alice on the social care frontline in Lees
OLDHAM College is proud of all its apprentices who are working and learning through the pandemic – and some have even headed straight to the…
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Son drives mum to happiness with birthday treat
A SADDLEWORTH-RAISED son ended up driving his mother to happiness with a specially-organised treat for her birthday. Mind you, Sue Jagger’s neighbours would have certainly…
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Children get creative for Easter competitions in Lees, Springhead and Grotton
FROM bright Easter bonnets to mouth-watering cakes, there was an array of eye-catching creations as children got crafty for a host of competitions. LSG Business Hub…
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