A LEES pub may close for good after its owners decided to leave. The Angel Inn, on Nicholson Street, will not open from Monday to…
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Historic Mossley pub placed up for sale
THE FUTURE of a popular Mossley pub is at the centre of uncertainty after it was placed up for sale. Many people who frequent the…
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Local pub landlady to reopen historic venue
A SHAW pub much missed since it closed is to reopen after being taken on by a local landlady. The Black Ladd, on Buckstones Road,…
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Dobcross pub hits back at critics
THE landlady of a Saddleworth village pub has responded to criticism on social media of its food menu and prices. The Swan Inn in Dobcross…
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Royal approval after landmark pub’s refurbishment
A PUB on the border of Greenfield and Mossley is making a definitive statement about its quality after a £400,000 refurbishment. Many people still ask,…
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Pub told to remove extended beer garden and play area
A SADDLEWORTH pub faces having to tear down a play area after planning permission was refused. That is despite 75 of the 78 people who…
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New pub opens after £740k renovation
A NEW pub which has created 20 new jobs in the area has opened following a £740,000 renovation. The Swan Tavern opened on Thursday, August…
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Saddleworth pub’s log cabin plan thrown out
A SADDLEWORTH pub has been denied permission to add four holiday let properties next to it. Stuart Taylor, of The Rams Head Inn at Denshaw,…
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A ferret walks into a pub….
THE JOKE goes ‘A man walks into a pub’ but one Saddleworth venue had to deal with a different kind of intruder – a ferret!…
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Saddleworth pub may tell drivers to pay for car parking
A GREENFIELD pub says it has been forced to look into introducing car parking charges because so many just dump their vehicles on the site.…
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Charity night in Delph raises funds for OMRT
A SPANISH Tapas evening helped raised vital funds for a group much closer to home. The event was one of the monthly ‘food cruise’ charity…
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Pub’s bedroom plan receives green light
A GREENFIELD pub has received permission to turn part of the premises into five letting bedrooms. The application was submitted to Oldham Council planners by…
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Rob’s knowledge in a different District
ROB Norbury may be familiar to people of Saddleworth as the owner of Uppermill’s Muse and Grasscroft’s Farrars Arms – but his latest project has…
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Donkeystone delight as new licence signals bright future for brewery
A NEW range of beers, extra evening opening time, changing food menu and upcoming seasonal events are some of the attractions at a Saddleworth brewery.…
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Read all about it – new-look Printers given stamp of approval after lockdown re-opening
A SADDLEWORTH pub that can trace its hospitality lineage back more than 300 years has re-opened after lockdown looking forward to a positive new chapter…
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Hit and run victim demands action against speeding drivers
A GREENFIELD man who was left for dead after a hit and run incident is calling for action and measures to be put in place…
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Donkeystone Brewery to relocate business
AN award-winning brewery is on the move but last orders hasn’t been called on its Saddleworth operation. In fact, Donkeystone Brewing Company is re-locating just…
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Landlord calls time on pub name
AN UPPERMILL pub emerged from lockdown with a new name and a new look. Opinion may be divided over The Commercial on High Street becoming…
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Uppermill pub joins the Marcus Rashford campaign to end child poverty by offering free packed lunches
The Waggon in Uppermill is offering free packed lunches for children this half term. They explained: “After the very disappointing vote in parliament, we have…
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King William IV pub in Greenfield closes temporarily after positive Covid-19 test for customer
THE King William IV pub in Greenfield is closed temporarily for a deep clean after a customer tested positive for Covid-19. The pub, known as…
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The White Hart temporarily closed after confirmed Covid-19 case
THE White Hart at Lydgate is closed temporarily after a confirmed case of Covid-19. Proprietor Charles Brierley said a staff member has tested positive so…
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The Wellington pub offers assistance to help elderly and vulnerable during coronavirus
THE Wellington pub in Greenfield is offering assistance to elderly and vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis by offering to stockpile and drop off food…
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Food for thought as Dysarts welcomes new landlady Amy
IT may be small but it is perfectly formed and down at the Dysarts Arms new landlady Amy Barnie is determined to show size is…
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Emmerdale’s Mark Jordan in court over alleged assault
SOAP star Mark Jordan faces a trial at crown court in July after pleading not guilty to GBH and section 39 common assault. He appeared…
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Cyclist Gordon appeals to meet doctor who saved his life in Saddleworth
Exclusive A CYCLIST who ‘died’ after collapsing outside a Saddleworth public house is looking for the ‘angel’ who saved his life. Gordon Brown suffered a…
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Police appeal for witnesses as man dies after attack in Oldham during birthday celebrations
A MAN who was fighting for his life in hospital after being attacked in Oldham has sadly died. Stephen McGiffen from Oldham, who turned 36…
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Warning after Greenfield pub targeted by masked men
A publican is warning other Saddleworth landlords and businesses to be alert after an attempted burglary at his Greenfield pub. Scott Dearden spotted two masked…
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Landlord calls time at The Three Crowns after 40 years
By Ken Bennett SADDLEWORTH’S longest serving pub landlord has called last orders for the final time at his pretty roadside hostelry. After 40 years, Ray…
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Opening time: The Clarence pub back in business with exciting plans
THE Clarence in Greenfield will re-open in June after a six-figure refurbishment. The new owners have yet to be confirmed but have revealed exciting plans…
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Made in England! Phil and Helen give historic Ford Inn a new lease of life
THEY have been serving beer and welcoming customers at the Ford Inn for nearly 200 years. Any intrepid Saddleworth resident back then fancying a flagon…
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Old Original pub evacuated after blaze breaks out
COOL-HEADED Richard Harrop was praised after he led customers to safety when a blaze broke out at an ancient country inn. Richard was on lunchtime…
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That’s not the Rovers Return… it’s the Royal George!
A GREENFIELD pub has landed a starring role in an iconic TV soap. Two bar staff also found themselves thrust into the spotlight as extras…
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Seal of approval for floral tribute at Royal George in Greenfield
AN AWARD-WINNING Saddleworth pub has produced a poignant floral tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack atrocity. Each of the 22 people…
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White Hart, Lydgate in running for prestigious Manchester Food and Drink Award
A POPULAR Lydgate restaurant is calling for community support to help them win a prestigious accolade at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards. The White…
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