A MUCH-LOVED former station house is set to disappear after outline planning permission was granted to demolish it and replace it with four properties. What…
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Become a litter hero in Lees
IN AN effort to promote a cleaner and greener environment, volunteers from ‘LSG Litter Heroes’ are gearing up to hold a community litter this weekend,…
View More Become a litter hero in LeesQuiz Time with the Diggle and Delph Donkeys
GET YOUR thinking caps on as quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys have once again come up with 20 brainteasers for Saddleworth Independent readers. …
View More Quiz Time with the Diggle and Delph DonkeysMayor shares 100th birthday celebrations with WWII veteran
A FORMER Royal Navy servicewoman who served in the Second World War, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a special get together hosted by the Mayor…
View More Mayor shares 100th birthday celebrations with WWII veteranOld Library takes next step in return to former glory
THE revamp of Oldham’s Old Library continues to take shape, with the main scaffolding structure now removed to reveal the stonework and restored roof. Once…
View More Old Library takes next step in return to former gloryFrancis House Children’s Hospice launches ‘Make a Will Month’ campaign
OLDHAM legal firms Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers and O’Donnell in Uppermill have backed a new legacy scheme launched by Francis House Children’s Hospice. ‘Make…
View More Francis House Children’s Hospice launches ‘Make a Will Month’ campaignDr Kershaw’s Summer Fayre and Mascot Launch a Success
DR Kershaw’s welcomed the community back to the Hospice for their first Summer Fayre in four years. The Fayre, which took place on July 30,…
View More Dr Kershaw’s Summer Fayre and Mascot Launch a SuccessTributes paid following death of former Oldham councillor known as ‘Mrs Lees’
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a former councillor, known as Mrs Lees. Val Sedgwick continued to work for the community even after…
View More Tributes paid following death of former Oldham councillor known as ‘Mrs Lees’Tour of Britain returns to Saddleworth
THE world-renowned Tour of Britain cycling race is coming to Saddleworth. The eight-day event (September 3-10) is widely regarded as one of the world’s…
View More Tour of Britain returns to SaddleworthHartley Botanic helps you inspire next generation of greenhouse growers
GREENFIELD-BASED Greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic is sharing its ideas and inspiration for growing with children. Caring for a plant can lead to a reduction in…
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