Little Eva’s inspirational efforts recognised with Mayoral award

A SPRINGHEAD youngster, inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore, has received civic recognition for her own outstanding contribution to charity and the…

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First orders! Saddleworth pubs and non-essential shops are back open for business

PUBS, hairdressers, beauty salons and other non-essential shops in Saddleworth were in the mood to raise a glass as they served customers once again. After…

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Dovestone busier than ever so National Park axes Ranger service!

A GROUP of volunteer rangers at Dovestone, some with more than half a century of service, have been disbanded without warning. They discovered their fate…

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Six-month roadworks for new Saddleworth School to begin

MAJOR works to create an access road to the new Saddleworth School in Diggle are due to begin on April 19 and will take about six months to complete. The…

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Driving to Dovestone? Don’t! Traffic wardens issue more than 170 parking tickets

DESPITE pleas from the RSPB and Oldham Council, visitors flocked to Dovestone Reservoir over the Easter Weekend. The result of this surge in visitors was…

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Kyle high on ‘honesty’ for rugby league return

SADDLEWORTH’S Super League contingent has grown by one after Delph’s Kyle Eastmond returned to rugby league after 10 years. The Oldham-born and raised star spent…

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Greenfield bridge closed after vandal attack

A FOOTBRIDGE over the River Tame in Greenfield is closed after being targeted by Easter vandals. A group of youths were spotted stamping out wooden…

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