MORE than 30,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Saddleworth marathon man, Kevin Sinfield, to be knighted. The Independent’s front page headline in…
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Uppermill to dazzle again with Advent Calendar window displays
By Jasmine Jackson UPPERMILL is spreading Christmas cheer for the seventh year as many homes and businesses are lighting up and decorating their windows for…
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Santa Claus is running to town
SANTA Claus is coming to town once more for a popular festive fundraiser – but this time it will all be virtual due to Covid-19.…
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Inspiring one-arm rugby player Frank Jenkinson died aged 80
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club was saddened to hear of the death of former player Frank Jenkinson aged 80. Frank, who died in hospital in Canada…
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Residents must stay at home and avoid travel as national lockdown begins
From today (Thursday 5 November), as the nation starts a four-week lockdown, people are being told to follow the latest government coronavirus regulations and guidance to avoid…
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Hat will do nicely! Caroline delight at church collection for St Thomas’ fundraiser
HATS off to Delph is the message to residents from antiques expert Caroline Hawley for supporting St Thomas’ Church in its bid to raise £60,000.…
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GMP reminds residents to keep their homes light and locked
With the clocks due to go back an hour on Sunday 25 October, GMP has issued its annual reminder to residents to use simple steps…
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Austerlands ‘rat run’ to be addressed?
PEOPLE living on a road they claim is being blighted by traffic may soon have an answer to their concerns. For Oldham Council is to…
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Remembrance Sunday plans set to change across Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH’S annual remembrance services are expected to be significantly reduced in November. And the annual Poppy Appeal looks set to take on a different format…
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Ocean’s 70! Greenfield adventurer to row Atlantic solo for dementia research
A GREENFIELD man who starred on ‘The Island with Bear Grylls’ is again proving age is just a number as he attempts to become the…
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Lines handed out to drivers for “irresponsibly” parked cars
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers have led to a Saddleworth village becoming the latest to see the introduction of new parking restrictions. Double yellow lines have been painted…
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Shalimar reopens to serve up authentic Indian experience
THE Shalimar Restaurant is once more serving up an authentic dining experience after reopening following the coronavirus lockdown. The restaurant’s food is cooked up by…
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Police search for missing Lees woman.
Can you help police find a missing woman from Lees, Oldham ? Angela Frost, 50, was last seen about 1.45am on Saturday 11 July 2020…
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Greater Manchester mayoral candidate casts eye over Saddleworth
A CANDIDATE to become the next Mayor of Greater Manchester has visited Saddleworth as she prepares for her campaign. Conservative Party representative Laura Evans had…
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Man walks free from court despite savagely beating pregnant girlfriend
By Jon Harris A FORMER building site manager who left his pregnant girlfriend with a fractured eye socket following a savage beating has walked free…
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‘Outstanding’ Diggle pre-school but challenges ahead for Dandelions
A SADDLEWORTH pre-school has received the highest possible accolade from Ofsted. But Diggle Dandelions’ celebrations of its four ‘outstanding’ grades have been put on hold…
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‘Stay safe and act responsibly’ – Oldham Council speak and act following fire at Dovestone
Oldham Council and its partners are urging people to act responsibly when visiting Dove Stone Reservoir and the countryside above the borough. It comes after…
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Be a part of Gallery Oldham’s Lockdown Museum
Gallery Oldham is inviting residents to be a part of its new digital project to collect a snapshot of what life is like in the…
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