A LOCAL councillor is calling for clarity on the progress of installing 20mph limits around Saddleworth. Garth Harkness, who represents the Saddleworth North ward on…
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Council leader calls for Saddleworth ban on disposable barbecue sales
OLDHAM Council leader Arooj Shah has demanded the Co-Op bans the sale of disposable barbecues from its Saddleworth stores. The devices have been blamed for…
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Decade milestone of generating green energy and grants for Saddleworth Hydro
SADDLEWORTH Community Hydro is celebrating ten years of generating green energy as well as donating thousands of pounds to local groups and projects. In 2014,…
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Community shock after sudden death of travel agent Angela Mayall
TRIBUTES are pouring in following the sudden death of popular Saddleworth-based travel agent Angela Mayall. The Saddleworth Independent understands that Angela, who worked with Designer…
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‘80km for 80 years’ feat marks D-Day anniversary and supports veterans
DETERMINED fundraisers are putting their best foot forward to walk 80 kilometres in two days across Saddleworth, Oldham and Manchester to mark 80 years since…
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Diggle welcomes TV star scarecrows to raise £4,300 for school
ICONIC characters from our TV screens popped up around Diggle for the village’s annual Scarecrow Trail, raising £4,300 for Diggle School. Despite awful weather, this…
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Iconic radio DJ tells all in autobiography
THE FIRST voice heard on an iconic Manchester radio station is telling all about his story in a new autobiography. As famous pirate station Radio…
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Take to the water for Discover Sailing Day at Dovestone
ANYONE considering taking up sailing can come along and discover the sport with Dovestone Sailing Club in Greenfield on Saturday, April 27 from 10am-4:30pm. The…
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Uppermill FC looks for many reasons to celebrate reaching 100
WHAT better way for a football club to celebrate its centenary than winning the league? That is what Uppermill FC is aiming for. But eyes…
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Vandalism spree hits Saddleworth
A WAVE of vandalism has swept through Saddleworth, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. Residents woke on Monday, April 1 to the aftermath…
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