HUNDREDS of motorists, including taxi drivers, continue to flout new parking restrictions introduced to alleviate traffic chaos at Dovestone Reservoir. More than 800 fines have…
View More Parking ticket blitz as motorists ignore latest tourist hot spot traffic restrictions
OLDHAM Council has admitted parking spaces were erroneously removed during roadworks and junction modifications in Dobcross. But the Council insists the installation, removal and then…
View More Not so magic roundabout! Roadworks scheme ‘baffles’ councillors
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir. Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition…
View More United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary reservoir closure
PEOPLE parking along a busy main road in Greenfield have forced Oldham Council to paint double yellow lines. Social media was flooded with pictures and…
View More Lines drawn in battle against errant parkers
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is welcoming ‘long overdue’ changes to the blue badge parking scheme to cover people with non-physical conditions,…
View More MP welcomes changes to blue badge parking scheme for ‘hidden’ disabilities
YOUNGSTERS at a Saddleworth primary school took matters into their own hands to teach inconsiderate motorists about road safety. Pupils at Diggle School hope their…
View More Pupils’ campaign addresses school parking concerns at Diggle Primary
A COMMUNITY leader is calling a mini summit over growing traffic chaos caused by illegal parking in Uppermill. Frustrated travellers and locals have taken to…
View More Community calls for end to taxi troubles on Uppermill High Street
Furious residents have slammed a decision to ban car parking in front of their homes on Huddersfield Road in Delph. They claim a designated alternative…
View More Parking war fears over double yellow line order in Delph
A CAMPAIGNING police community support officer is helping to keep local children safe around their schools with a new banner scheme. PCSO Wayne Turley is…
View More Police launch new ‘Think Before You Park’ campaign at Saddleworth schools
A NEW purpose-built car park is to open for the Royal Oldham Hospital staff on Monday, August 17. The car park at Westwood Park will…
View More New car park for Royal Oldham Hospital staff to open next month
