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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Saddleworth photographers’ exhibition is a work of art
Images by Craig Hannah AN exhibition showcasing a wide variety of works and skills is currently available to view at the Saddleworth Museum and Gallery.…
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Police station reopens to public after almost a decade
SADDLEWORTH Police Station has opened its doors to the public for the first time in almost 10 years. Sergeant Connor Brook, of the Saddleworth and…
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Saddleworth Event Listing: Christmas Fair
VISIT Santa and snap up some festive gifts and goodies at a Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 9 from 11am-4pm. The event will take place…
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Sunbirds soaring high in UK with new music and tour
NEW music from top musicians is coming to the North West thanks to the talents of Sunbirds. The new band of The Beautiful South’s Dave…
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Artists to showcase work at Greenfield church
A SADDLEWORTH village church will once again be filled with colour and creativity for an entire weekend. That’s because Friezland Parish Church will be holding…
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Greenfield pupils take home gold in Oldham Schools’ Cross Country Competition
By Jessica Kilmartin A SADDLEWORTH school has been a huge success in the Oldham Primary Cross-Country Competition – running home with first overall. Key stage three pupils at Greenfield…
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Freeman Kevin proud to be part of somewhere special
KEVIN Sinfield may be an honorary freeman of Oldham – but to him, he is part of somewhere more special. Something that has kept the…
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Lydgate development appeal thrown out
PLANS to build three houses at land in Lydgate have been thrown out again after an appeal was made against Oldham Council’s refusal. And the…
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Council told it is ‘not fit for purpose’
OLDHAM Council’s leadership has been branded as not fit for purpose in what was described in political circles as a ‘rant.’ Conservative councillor Bethany Sharp…
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