WHEN Elijah Debnam turned 100 years old on June 22 there were special celebrations for the occasion thanks to staff at his care company. The…
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Go behind the scenes with volunteer group
VOLUNTEERS from Street Scene community group have a plethora of projects to complete once they eventually leave lockdown.But members have still been active behind the…
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Oldham library reopens to the public
Oldham Library is reopening – with a few changes that you might want to make a note of. From Monday, July 6 you’ll be able…
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United Utilities ‘no’ to temporary Dovestone closure
WATER bosses have poured cold water on renewed calls for a temporary public closure of Dovestone Reservoir.Nearly 3,500 people have signed an online petition asking…
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Volunteer satefy marshals back on countryside patrol
VOLUNTEER Safety Marshals are back out on patrol across the area to help be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the countryside. The scheme was launched…
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Coronavirus: funerals beyond recognition
SINCE time immemorial, funerals have been important rituals that have brought comfort to grieving families and friends. In recent decades, services have evolved to incorporate…
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Hicks and family get steps ahead after Covid-19 scare
SADDLEWORTH-BORN Super League referee Robert Hicks is literally putting his best foot forward, along with the rest of his family, after revealing his own coronavirus…
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Take a tip – don’t dump it, visit recycling centre
OLDHAM’S household waste recycling centre is operational again but fly tipping continue to blight Saddleworth and other parts of the borough. The Independent has reported…
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Light at end of tunnel in ownership search
A DISUSED railway tunnel connecting Grasscroft and Grotton is said to be in a “sorry state” after a recent inspection. Responsibility for maintenance of the…
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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 Junior…
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