THE BLACK Lives Matter cause was brought to the heart of Saddleworth as activists took part in a local protest. What happens in the area…
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Whit Friday: Reverend Duncan Rhodes, remembered
A STALWART of Whit Friday will be remembered as Saddleworth ‘celebrates’ its annual day of tradition, albeit confined by remaining lockdown restrictions. For most of…
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Time to close the doors at Pause a Second
THE time has come for a popular Uppermill shop to hang up its wellies, gloves, hats, Crocs, FitFlops and more after 25 years on the…
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The Yanks could still be back in Saddleworth
YANKS – Saddleworth’s annual step back in time to World War II – could still take place this year. The two-day military show and vehicle…
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Lockdown but captains chip in to launch season
CAPTAIN Steve Asquith and lady captain Sheila Cooper were determined the show must go on at Saddleworth Golf Club, despite the coronavirus lockdown. Though the…
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Paul in high spirits after double gold success for Defiance gin
A LEES-BASED distillery has defied the odds to produce the best gin in the world – that’s official!Paul Sheerin established his business and Defiance range…
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Mahdlo adapts services to keep open for young people
MAHDLO Youth Zone is adapting its offerings so it can keep its doors open to young people during the coronavirus outbreak. The centre on Egerton…
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Police responding to incident near Manchester Picadilly
POLICE are currently responding to an incident near Manchester Piccadilly. At approximately 12.10pm today (Monday 10 February 2020), police were called to reports of an…
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Greenfield water pipe works completed but Manchester Road remains closed for immediate future
A busy Saddleworth road is expected to remain closed until the middle of next week after a major water main burst on Tuesday, October 29.…
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Saddleworth School students glam up for prom
By Louise Beech SADDLEWORTH School leavers were dressed to the nines in flowing dresses and smart suits for their prom. The Year 11 students enjoyed…
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