FROM the King of Tonga to Compo, Clegg and Foggy, Dovestone Reservoir has never only been a recent destination of choice for thousands of staycationers.…
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VIDEO: Saddleworth Rangers pay emotional tribute to club chairman
Saddleworth Rangers paid an emotional farewell to club chairman Shane ‘Jocky’ Wilson. After a short, private service at the ground, the Under 16s formed a…
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Are you taking part in the world’s largest bird survey?
A GREATER appreciation of nature has been one of the few positive things to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. And as the country continues to…
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Pets Corner – meet McTavish
THIS handsome chappie might be a golden oldie, but he’s never lost the young pup in him… meet MacTavish! An 11-year-old West Highland Terrier, McTavish…
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Covid sees laughter cancelled at Millgate
THERE was precious little laughter around in 2020 and the latest lockdown restrictions have temporarily removed the hope of smiles to start the New Year…
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Swimmers dive into plans for Saddleworth Lido
OUTDOOR swimming enthusiasts are hoping to make a splash with their plans to open a lido in Saddleworth. Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan presented their…
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Grotton: a brief history (featuring a tunnel, a big pub and a lido)
By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Councillors call for ban on HGVs using car sat navs
COUNCILLORS have written to a senior Westminster figure in an attempt to stop HGVs using satellite navigation systems intended for smaller vehicles on the streets…
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Sally and Matt make it to the church on time
WHEN Sally Harrison and Matt Aspinall decided on a spur of the moment wedding, they really did wonder if they would get themselves to the…
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New measures brought in at Dovestone reservoir to deter irresponsible visitors
POLICE, water, and council chiefs are stepping up measures this weekend (16 – 17 Jan) to reduce the number of day-trippers flouting Covid guidance at…
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