FORMER Lydgate resident and world famous physicist Brian Cox hopes his recently-awarded CBE will inspire children to reach for the stars and follow a career…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Platting Road resurfaced after appeal
A ROAD which links two areas of Saddleworth is being resurfaced following an appeal by a councillor. Platting Road, which runs between Lydgate and Scouthead,…
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Lydgate stalwart receives BEM honour for helping area flourish
A COMMUNITY stalwart has received a British Empire Medal for helping her area to flourish. Jennifer Greenwood, from Lydgate, was one of five recipients to…
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Community hits out at flytippers creating village eyesore
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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Pentathlete Olivia steps up in class
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green was not fazed when she competed against Olympic Games silver medallist Sam Murray and other top athletes in Pentathlon UK’s first ranking…
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New playground for pupils thanks to dads’ fundraising
PUPILS at St Anne’s Primary School are sliding and swinging around on new outdoor learning equipment after their plans became a reality thanks to determined…
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Stalwart Sue honoured with Above and Beyond award
A DEDICATED Lydgate guide leader is the latest winner of a coveted Above and Beyond community award. Sue Rooke joined the Girl Guides aged seven…
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Olivia is best placed Brit at European U19 Pentathlon Championships
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green was the highest-placed British competitor in the European U19 Pentathlon Championships in Portugal. The 17-year-old was seventh in the individual competition and…
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