New groups to help take action against crime in Grotton, Lees and Springhead

COMMUNITY crime watch groups have been set up in Grotton, Lees and Springhead to help tackle crime following a spate of burglaries in the areas.…

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Multi-agency response including air ambulance after countryside incidents

OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team and North West Ambulance Service sprang into action as part of a multi-agency response to back-to-back incidents in the area. On…

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GMP Sergeant and fundraising extraordinaire is recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

GREATER Manchester Police officer Damieon Hartley–Pickles has been recognised for his outstanding charity work in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.  Damieon, who has over…

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Lees man jailed after grooming and exploiting teenage girl in Hyde

A MAN from Lees has been jailed after grooming and exploiting a teenage girl online and during meetings in Hyde. Thomas Johnstone, 23, of Walter…

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