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Kevin Sinfield to finish fifth fundraising challenge in Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH hero Kevin Sinfield CBE is coming home with his latest fundraising challenge. And he will be literally ‘running home for Christmas.’ The rugby league…
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Saddleworth’s Kevin Sinfield hits fundraising target after completing Ultra 7 in 7 in 7
KEVIN Sinfield is back in Saddleworth and admits he will be trying to catch up on sleep after completing his Ultra 7 in 7 in…
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Record-breaking day for the Mossley 10K
Images by our sister-title Tameside Correspondent IT was a record-breaking day as the Mossley 10K road race returned. Torrential downpours did not stop a new…
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Kevin Sinfield welcomes return of Oldham’s half marathon
SADDLEWORTH rugby legend turned marathon-runner, Kevin Sinfield OBE says ‘it’s fantastic to have Oldham’s half marathon back on the map’ as his hometown prepares to…
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Greenfield pupils take home gold in Oldham Schools’ Cross Country Competition
By Jessica Kilmartin A SADDLEWORTH school has been a huge success in the Oldham Primary Cross-Country Competition – running home with first overall. Key stage three pupils at Greenfield…
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Runners set to take on Saddleworth hills for Alderman’s Ascent
RUNNERS are challenged to tackle the hills as the Saddleworth Rangers Alderman’s Ascent Fell Race takes place on Thursday, May 18. The race is open…
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Mossley 10k back on the calendar for 2023
ENTRIES are open for one of the biggest sporting events in Mossley. Hundreds of runners will dust of their trainers and take to the streets…
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Oldham half marathon to return
OLDHAM’s half marathon, one of the toughest 13.1 mile races in the UK, is set to return this Halloween, after more than three years away. …
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Saddleworth reaction to Ultra challenge leaves Kevin Sinfield emotional
KEVIN Sinfield has revealed he was teary-eyed as he saw people standing on the streets he calls home as he completed his Ultra 7 in…
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Kevin Sinfield is ‘homeward’ bound on Ultra challenge
KEVIN Sinfield is going ‘home’ as his Ultra 7 in 7 challenge turns towards its final destination. The rugby league legend has, when Gift Aid…
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Kevin Sinfield goes four-th on Ultra challenge
KEVIN Sinfield is making strides towards Manchester as his Ultra 7 in 7 challenge enters its fourth stage. The rugby league legend is heading from…
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Santa Claus is coming to town!
SADDLEWORTH’S streets will be filled with festive runners once more as the Santa Dash returns on December 3. The popular event, organised by Saddleworth Round…
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Just capital – June and Jake finally achieve London calling
GOOD things supposedly come to those who wait and in the case of great grandmother June Allingan that is certainly true. June and grandson Jake…
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Third time lucky for delayed ‘The 5 Trigs’
AFTER a two-year delay, the inaugural ‘The 5 Trigs’ fell race has finally taken place. The 18-mile event, open to runners and walkers, was cancelled…
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Course records set in Saddleworth Ten Res marathon
THE Saddleworth Ten Res, a marathon open to runners and walkers, produced course records for both men and women. The winner of the 26.2-mile event,…
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Kevin goes The Extra Mile
KEVIN Sinfield has chalked up more miles and more millions with his latest fundraising feat – running 101 miles in 24 hours. The Grasscroft native…
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Rugby legend to undertake new Motor Neurone Disease charity run
RUGBY legend Kevin Sinfield is preparing for his most ambitious charity run yet to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. Last year’s seven…
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Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield named as Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons finalist
RUGBY legend Kevin Sinfield has been named as a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2021 because of his dedication to supporting the…
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Runners tackle Alderman’s Ascent to raise £3,000
HUNDREDS of runners tackled Saddleworth’s scenic hills to help raise £3,000 for local rugby youth teams. The Alderman’s Ascent fell race, in its fifth year,…
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Aldermans Ascent fell race returns to raise funds for Saddleworth Rangers
PULL on your trainers and tackle Saddleworth’s scenic hills as the Alderman’s Ascent fell race returns this summer. The event on Saturday, July 17, now…
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‘Keepin it Renal’ to remember Ricky
THE ‘Keepin it Renal’ event, organised by the Ricky Casey Trust to help raise awareness of the rare and aggressive kidney cancer that claimed his…
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Sinfield signals second seven in seven
KEVIN Sinfield says another seven in seven for pal and former team-mate Rob Burrow as well as other motor neurone disease sufferers is on the…
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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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Still time to enter virtual London Marathon
THE 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon is set to be the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world, with an incredible 100,000 runners scheduled…
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Little Eva’s marathon effort for NHS
INSPIRED by fundraiser supreme Captain Tom Moore a Springhead youngster is going the extra mile herself for NHS staff. Eva Hewitt, a pupil at Knowsley…
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Join in with the fun at new Saddleworth junior parkrun
A FREE, weekly junior parkrun has been launched in Uppermill. Open to youngsters from four to 14, the event from Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre…
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Runners on their marks for rescheduled Oldham Way Ultra in April
HARDY runners will be taking part in the Oldham Way Ultra on Sunday, April 22. The event was scheduled for Sunday, March 18, but had…
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Tony saves the day at the races
LOCAL runner Tony Muir has saved the Oldham 7k and Oldham 10k after they were axed by Oldham Community Leisure from the Milltown to Moors…
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Kim crosses line in first half marathon in aid of OMRT
NOT only did a first-time half marathon runner pip her target finishing time but she also raised valuable funds for Oldham Mountain Rescue Team along…
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