A LEES bar has announced it has closed as people prepared for New Year’s Eve. The Venue, on High Street, had been trading for three…
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Station to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph Station
By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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Saddleworth estate agents to take on 180-mile challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
A TEAM of estate agents from Ryder & Dutton are set to lace up their trainers and hop on their bikes for an ambitious 180-mile…
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Police appeal for information following woman’s Ashton/Oldham death
POLICE have appealed for information after a woman died after being found injured in Ashton-under-Lyne. The 70-year-old was discovered unconscious on Waggon Road – close…
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Hotel in Saddleworth faces removing shepherds’ huts
A SADDLEWORTH hotel faces removing shepherds’ huts after planning permission for them was refused, more than two years after they were installed. The three structures…
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Saddleworth icon Kevin Sinfield going back on the road in latest physical challenge
SADDLEWORTH’S rugby league icon turned fundraising phenomenon Kevin Sinfield is going back out on the road again. The former Leeds Rhinos star, now skills and…
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Crews tackling fire near Dovestone Reservoir
FIRE crews are responding to a blaze that has broken out on moorland above Greenfield Reservoir. Several vehicles, including unmarked cars, are at the scene…
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Saddleworth schoolboy smashes fundraising target for MND charity
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy ran a mile every day during January to help families who, like his own, have been affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Oscar…
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In My Shoes brings contemporary Shakespeare adaptation to Millgate
A CREATIVE and contemporary adaptation of renowned Shakespeare quotes is coming to the stage at the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph. ‘A Salute to Shakespeare’…
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Record breaking sum raised at Saddleworth Santa Dash
SADDLEWORTH Santa Dash has left organisers full of Christmas cheer after recording a record-breaking sum of money. And those behind it are spreading the festive…
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HOPEs high that new Uppermill store can bring more success
HOPE Menswear may have a new home on Uppermill’s High Street but the quality of products and service are just as high. Only now it…
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New window plan for Delph church
A DELPH church will get a new window to replace a rotten frame and make it more heat efficient if planning permission is granted. St…
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Riot arrest figure update given by Chief Constable
By Ethan Davies – Local Democracy Reporter POLICE have arrested 28 people involved in rioting across Greater Manchester last weekend, the Chief Constable has confirmed.…
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‘Opposites in Common’ hopes to attract Saddleworth audiences
A LIGHT-HEARTED take on the life of two very unlikely soulmates will be brought to the stage of a Saddleworth theatre. ‘Opposites in Common’ is…
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How a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’
THE BREAK A Leg column went a bit further afield for its musical theatre fix – in a different language. But Ian Cheeseman tells fans to expect…
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Heritage Walk and Yoga Class bring boost to Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund
A HERITAGE Walk and Yoga Class were the latest fundraisers to bring a boost of more than £2,000 to the Saddleworth Palestine Women’s Scholarship Fund.…
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‘Controversial’ housing plan accused of ‘playing Monopoly with people’s lives’
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A HOTLY contested housing plan has been accused of ‘playing Monopoly with people’s lives’ in Oldham. Councillors took…
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Law firm’s advice for employers to manage summer of sport
AN award-winning local law firm is highlighting what employers should consider when it comes to managing major sports events in the workplace. It’s a busy…
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Grotton veterinary nurse trials canine CRP course to help four-legged friends
A GROTTON-BASED veterinary nurse is helping to trial a new canine CPR course for pet professionals across Manchester. Rachel Bean, who is one of the…
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Festival to celebrate Oldham’s 175th anniversary
THE 175th anniversary of Oldham will be celebrated at the return of an outdoor arts festival. Festival Oldham will showcase the best local, regional and…
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June car boot sale to raise funds for Greenfield Primary
A TABLE top and car boot sale will take place at Greenfield Primary to raise funds for the school. It will be held on Saturday,…
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Fly-tipping hotspot in Saddleworth targeted again
By Charlotte Hall – Local Democracy Reporter A FLY-TIPPING hotspot in Saddleworth was hit with one of its biggest piles of rubbish yet in what…
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Waterhead lad Harry ready to take on Europe’s best, including his clubmate
HARRY Barker is ready to take what he has learned in Saddleworth on to the national rugby league stage after making the England Community Lions…
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Saddleworth’s ‘Auto Lass’ to host charity biker meet
A SPRINGHEAD car garage is gearing up to host a motorbike meet, which local hero Frank Rothwell is also set to join. It’s being organised…
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Saddleworth greenhouse manufacturer looks to the future with heritage trend
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED glasshouse and greenhouse manufacturer is ready to help people grow their own in one of the biggest trends among owners this year. Hartley…
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Greater Manchester bosses hope Repair Week can engineer change
BOSSES are hoping that this year’s Repair Week can ‘kickstart a repair revolution’ in Greater Manchester that will save people money and protect the environment.…
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The brothers bringing folk music magic to Mossley
TWO brothers who have gone down a storm at folk festivals and Parisian circuses will soon be treating an audience in Mossley. The Brothers Gillespie,…
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Property of the week: Clough Lane, Grasscroft
We’ve teamed up with Kirkham Property to bring you the latest from the housing market in Saddleworth. DATING back to the late 1700’s is this…
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Delph chapel to go to auction again
THE SAGA over a Delph chapel that has been at the centre of planning rows for years is set to see its next episode after…
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Stunning Grasscroft property can become ‘forever family home’
Advertisment Feature Property of the week: Beech Hill Road, Grasscroft RYDER and Dutton estate agents are offering people the chance to buy a ‘stunning’ Grasscroft…
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Dobcross pupils get creative to raise school funds
PUPILS in a Saddleworth village have been engaging in a wide range of activities to raise money for their school. The children of Holy Trinity…
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Festive fun and shopping comes to Lees
BRING along your family and friends for some festive fun and shopping at Lees Christmas Market and St Edward’s Christmas Fair on Sunday, November 26.…
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Christmas is coming to Saddleworth – what’s on guide for lights switch-on events
SADDLEWORTH’S villages will shine brightly with Christmas cheer as light switch-ons and festive events take place across the area. Springhead: Friday, December 1 from 6pm…
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Saddleworth Ladies Lifeboat Guild Brews Up Support for RNLI with Coffee Morning Fundraiser
TUCK in at Coffee Morning on Saturday, November 4 to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboats Institute. The event is organised by the Saddleworth…
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