Tributes paid after death of ‘catalyst and pioneer’ Richard Darlington

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Saddleworth parish councillor who helped found Mossley’s Emmaus charity, Richard Darlington. Described as a ‘catalyst and pioneer’ as…

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New Saddleworth Scientific Interest site highlights importance of Knowls Lane woodland loss

A SITE close to the border between Saddleworth and Tameside has been declared a Site of Biological Importance (SBI) as the loss of ancient woodland…

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Bee friendly – green light for start of Royal George junction safe crossing schemes

WORK will finally start later this month to install two pedestrian, cycling and horse-riding friendly crossings in the vicinity of the Royal George junction, Greenfield.…

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Charlie suffers freak injury scoring first-ever Rangers’ try

CHARLIE Mills’ first-ever try for Saddleworth Rangers ended with a two-night stay in hospital after he suffered a freak injury. The 18-year-old winger from Mossley…

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On the charge! Lees electrical company is switched on to a motoring revolution

WHEN Phil McGarty formed County End Electrical 20 years ago, the idea of owning vehicles powered by electricity belonged largely to green energy dreamers. Two…

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Mental health foundation launched in the name of promising young student

ON what would have been his 23rd birthday, a Saddleworth-based foundation named after computing student Andrew Gidney was officially launched on May 18. Pending registration…

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Art in focus at Woodend Mill with post lockdown exhibition

A GROUP of Mossley-based artists is celebrating the lifting of lockdown by hosting a summer exhibition at Woodend Mill later this month. Taking place on…

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Cross lines! Medical Practice respond to ‘closure’ rumours as MP called up to end phone problems

A MEDICAL practice serving Saddleworth and Tameside residents has called in a local MP to try to resolve its four-month phone wrangle with BT. Pennine…

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Human bones found near Greenfield-Mossley border were from “anatomical specimens”

BONES discovered on the Greenfield-Mossley border last year have been identified as human. But Greater Manchester Police say their investigation into the mystery discovery is…

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Barriers putting people in danger?

BARRIERS installed alongside one of Saddleworth’s major routes could actually be putting pedestrians in danger, it has been claimed. Oldham Council put in the protective…

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