SADDLEWORTH’S rugby hero Kevin Sinfield will add millions of pounds more to his mammoth fundraising total after announcing his latest challenge. The Grasscroft-based rugby league…
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Kevin Sinfield closes in on Ultra fundraising target
KEVIN Sinfield is about £100,000 away from his fundraising target for his Ultra 7 in 7 as he goes through his fifth day. The rugby…
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Saddleworth’s role as Kevin Sinfield goes ultra
KEVIN Sinfield may be a national name because of his fundraising efforts – but Saddleworth still plays a huge part. The rugby league legend, now…
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Course records set in Saddleworth Ten Res marathon
THE Saddleworth Ten Res, a marathon open to runners and walkers, produced course records for both men and women. The winner of the 26.2-mile event,…
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Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield named as Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons finalist
RUGBY legend Kevin Sinfield has been named as a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2021 because of his dedication to supporting the…
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Fundraising heroes Kevin and Frank receive Freedom of Borough
TWO Saddleworth men who raised more than £3.5 million for charity have become Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Oldham. Kevin Sinfield MBE and Frank…
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Little Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral award
A SPRINGHEAD youngster, inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore, has received civic recognition for her own outstanding contribution to charity and the…
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Not the end for marathon man Sinfield
KEVIN Sinfield has 2.5 million reasons to look around thinking, ‘What the heck happened?’ But his epic marathon efforts are not the end of it,…
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What the money raised by Kevin Sinfield means
KEVIN Sinfield’s marathon efforts in the name of pal Rob Burrow could have an impact for years. The Leeds Rhinos legend put himself through an…
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‘Wingman’ Darrel back in saddle soon for a new fundraising challenge
DARREL Rogers acted as Kevin Sinfield’s “wingman” for the duration of the #RunKevinRun marathon challenge. But Saddleworth Rangers’ Under 15’s assistant coach hasn’t finished fund…
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Marathon efforts from rugby league legend Kevin
KEVIN Sinfield has more than two million reasons to be cheerful after a phenomenal fundraising effort. The Saddleworth-based rugby league legend put himself through one…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield ready for marathon charity effort
SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is ready for one last challenge after a career of overcoming obstacles – all in the name of big…
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Mum’s capital idea gives Zara long distance challenge
ZARA Greenhalgh is on course to complete her first ever marathon and she is only seven years old. Already the St Chad’s School pupil has…
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Little Eva’s marathon effort for NHS
INSPIRED by fundraiser supreme Captain Tom Moore a Springhead youngster is going the extra mile herself for NHS staff. Eva Hewitt, a pupil at Knowsley…
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Matt finish? Three marathons still to go for Grotton fund raiser
MATT O’Reilly has challenged himself to complete five marathons in five days all without leaving the comfort of his Grotton home. In doing so, Matt…
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Runners on their marks for rescheduled Oldham Way Ultra in April
HARDY runners will be taking part in the Oldham Way Ultra on Sunday, April 22. The event was scheduled for Sunday, March 18, but had…
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Kim crosses line in first half marathon in aid of OMRT
NOT only did a first-time half marathon runner pip her target finishing time but she also raised valuable funds for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team along…
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Cat’s perfect return in Milltown to Moors after injury
CAT JESSOP was surprised to finish women’s runner up in the Milltown to Moors Oldham Half Marathon. The 32-year-old, who works two days each week…
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Runner Kim hopes no ‘rescue’ is needed on half marathon debut in Oldham
WHEN it comes to running half marathons for the first time Kim Southerington could have chosen an easier baptism. But the 34-year-old has made up…
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London Marathon plea to keep Tony running after 25 years
IT LOOKS as though Tony Bugby won’t be on the starting line for the Virgin Money London Marathon for the first time since 1992… unless…
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Oldham half marathon is grand finale of 2016 race series
The Milltown to Moors Oldham Half Marathon, the last event in this year’s Milltown Race Series, takes place on Sunday, October 16. More than 500…
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Journalist completes Virgin Money London Marathon 25 years in a row
Independent sports editor Tony Bugby completed the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday for a 25th successive year. Here he looks back on some of…
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Greenfield fireman wins Milltown to Moors Sprint Triathlon for second year running
GREENFIELD’S MARTIN Cain was a surprise winner of the Milltown to Moors Sprint Triathlon. The 40-year-old fireman, who was the victor in last year’s inaugural…
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Athletes ready to line up for popular Sprint Triathlon
BACK FOR its second year, the popular Sprint Triathlon will take place on April 24 at Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre, where athletes will swim…
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Cancer Research UK Winter Run adds two new distances for Manchester debut
THE Cancer Research UK Winter Run is coming to Manchester for the first time next month and two new distances have been added to the…
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Charity event to honour 2015 Milltown to Moors runners
A CHARITY event is being launched by Milltown to Moors runners, to recognise participants from the 2015 race series and raise valuable money for Children…
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Saddleworth runners put best foot forward in Milltown to Moors Oldham Half Marathon
TONY GREENE had the distinction of being the oldest competitor in the Milltown to Moors Oldham Half Marathon which attracted 434 runners. The 72-year-old from…
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Milltown to Moors half marathon returns to Oldham to complete popular race series
THE MILLTOWN to Moors half marathon is only days away. The event, which winds its way through Saddleworth, takes place on Sunday, October 18. It…
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