A Saddleworth road is earmarked to receive road humps as part of new traffic calming measures. Three pairs of speed bumps are proposed to be…
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You’ll never walk alone with Ken and the Ramblers
DOBCROSS resident Ken Smith is an avid walker and has the videos to prove it. He is also the new footpath clearance secretary for Oldham…
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Locals invited to have a say on issues at Dovestone Reservoir
A CONSULTATION with “local people” is on the agenda as part of new plans to tackle ongoing traffic issues caused by increasing visitor numbers to…
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Sights Locked on success at Diggle eatery
SURVIVING the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown as a business is one thing, thriving after it is another – but that is what is planned at…
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Parish war of words over Peace initiative
A CALL to sign up Saddleworth to a peace initiative developed into a war of words drawn-up on party political lines at Saddleworth Parish Council’s…
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Wembley awaits for Saddleworth rugby league stars
AND the winner of rugby league’s Challenge Cup in 2020 is… Saddleworth! Sorry to end the dreams of anyone associated with Saddleworth Rangers, but there…
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Pupils become journalists to quiz Independent’s editor
THE potential next generation of journalists enjoyed an insight into the profession with the chance to question the Saddleworth Independent’s editor in chief. Aimee Belmore…
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To develop or not develop – have your say!
IT is not just at Greater Manchester level where future planning decisions will have major impact on communities. But just like the Spatial Framework document,…
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Twenty is plenty in Uppermill But what about other villages?
A NEW 20 miles per hour speed limit is being implemented in Uppermill to combat speeding and improve social distancing. However, other Saddleworth villages may…
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Saddleworth travel: We’re all going on a summer holiday… or are we?
By Peter Mills, (Advertisement feature) IS this the new normal? If it is then it’s a very confusing time and forward planning is just something…
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