LONG-STANDING community stalwart Richard Knowles has contributed much to Saddleworth and Oldham over decades of living here. Now, as he moved with his wife Valerie…
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Rail upgrade is ‘really bad news’ for area, says transport expert
A TRANSPORT expert says the planned £589 million upgrade of the Trans-Pennine rail route is ‘really bad news’ for passengers at Greenfield and Mossley. The…
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Former council leader adds voice to objections against Spatial Framework development plans
A FORMER leader of Oldham Council is adding his voice to the objections against extensive development plans in Greenfield. Richard Knowles is backing campaigners who…
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Saddleworth School students step out to gain prestigious DofE Award
FIFTY-ONE dedicated pupils are the latest at Saddleworth School to complete their prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award. The pupils, who all achieved bronze level as…
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New train timetable expected to bring major cuts to local services
Saddleworth rail users can expect a major cut in local services when a new timetable is revealed next May. Fewer trains will stop at Greenfield…
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Public consultation launched over Greenfield Post Office move after councillors’ successful campaign
PLANS HAVE been revealed for a relocated Post Office in Greenfield after a campaign by local councillors to save the vital community service. Richard Knowles,…
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Community urged to help bring new bank to Uppermill as NatWest stand firm over closure
A DETERMINED former Oldham Council Leader is urging locals to join a campaign to bring a new bank to the community as NatWest stand firm…
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Last gasp attempt to save Post Office in Greenfield
DETERMINED LOCALS are pushing one final time in a bid to prevent Greenfield Post Office closing its door. Popular sub-postmistress Mandy Gorey, 51, has run…
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Rail group concerns over Uppermill level crossing closure plans
A CAMPAIGNING rail user group has come to the defence of a railway crossing used by country walkers. Network Rail has started a statutory consultation…
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Transport expert challenges Oldham Council over dangerous blocked road grids
A FORMER leader of Oldham Council has challenged officials and councillors over blocked grids and road gullies in Saddeworth. Dr Richard Knowles, a transport expert,…
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Former leader urges Oldham Council to clear out overflowing gully grids
A FORMER Oldham Council leader is on a mission to make sure the local authority clears out the mounting number of blocked gully grids overflowing…
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Intriguing talk to explore local walks at fundraiser for Saddleworth Museum
AN INTRIGUING talk will explore some of the area’s most stunning walks at a special fundraising event on Friday, March 18 to support Saddleworth Museum.…
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Rail campaigners concerned for Saddleworth services as electrification is shelved
SADDLEWORTH RAIL passengers are at risk of losing out after TransPennine electrification plans were shelved, say local rail champions. Electrification of the Manchester/Leeds and Sheffield/London…
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Prestigous honour awarded to dedicated Greenfield professor
A PRESTIGIOUS professorship has been awarded to a hard-working and dedicated Greenfield professor. Richard Knowles received the Emeritus Professorship for his work in Transport Geography…
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