PUPILS attending Oldham’s smallest and oldest primary school are to benefit from the introduction of new traffic calming measures. Nearly £16,000 has been made available…
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Back on tap but conditions attached to Donkeystone planning application success
DONKEYSTONE brewery tap is back in business with regulars toasting the pre-Christmas move with a pint of their favourite tipple. Owner Steven James successfully applied…
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Saddleworth Parish Council secures 30-year lease of treasured Scouthead site
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has agreed a 30-year lease for Dawson’s Field in Scouthead to ensure the green space can continue to be used by the…
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Mourning death of community champion Derek Heffernan
A POIGNANT and fond farewell was paid at the funeral of community stalwart Derek Heffernan. The former parish and borough councillor and Mayor of Oldham…
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Thaw enforcement – gritting lorries primed and ready for action
FROM Winston Chur-chill to Nicole Saltslinger, Oldham’s fleet of gritting lorries are poised for action at the first sign of heavy snowfall. Thousands of miles…
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Highmoor residents on slippery slope after Oldham Council suspends gritting
By John Kirkbride A hilltop community in Highmoor is steeling itself for a rough ride this winter after learning that Oldham Council’s wittily named fleet…
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New homes plan for ‘Grains Bar village’ green belt location
A GREEN belt hilltop location at Grains Bar could be developed to provide nearly 30 new homes and more than 80 extra car parking spaces.…
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Bin and gone – check out festive collection dates
CHRISTMAS may generate plenty of good cheer but the presents plus extra food and drink also ensures plenty of potential for extra rubbish and waste.…
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General Election 2019: Oldham East and Saddleworth candidates
Oldham East and Saddleworth sees a seven way battle when voters go to the polls on Thursday, December 12. Debbie Abrahams won the seat by…
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Campaigners hand in petitions for improved safety on Dobcross roads
CAMPAIGNING members of a village group demanding safer roads have handed two petitions to a local councillor.The move by the Dobcross Road Safety Group is…
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