THE culprit who has defaced Saddleworth’s iconic Pots and Pans war memorial has been condemned for “thoughtless vandalism”. The Independent investigated after being alerted to…
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Tag: Saddleworth Parish Council
Derek Heffernan to complete hat-trick of civic titles as Mayor of Austerlands
DEREK Heffernan, former mayor of Oldham and chairman of Saddleworth Parish Council, will claim a unique hat-trick of civic titles when he is installed as Mayor…
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STOP THIS! Barbecue ban and fines to combat Saddleworth moorland blazes?
BARBECUE bans and harsher penalties are being called for by councillors to protect the Saddleworth countryside after a spate of damaging fires. Over Easter, blazes…
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Lift off at Civic Hall
THE lift at the Civic Hall in Uppermill is finally back in action after months of being grounded. Cllr Rob Knotts, chair of the Parish…
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Parish Council calls for highways test run before changes for new school in Diggle
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council is calling for proposed highway changes in Diggle to be tried and tested before being put in place for a new Saddleworth…
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Putting Saddleworth first is the message of new party candidates
CARL Roberts and Duncan Goodman have confirmed their intention to stand as candidates for the newly formed Saddleworth Yorkshire & Proud Party at May’s local…
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Students celebrate as green light is given for new school in Diggle
EXCITED pupils celebrated the green light for a new Saddleworth School in Diggle by showing off their favourite aspects of the plans. Oldham Council’s leader…
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Keith Lucas resigns from Parish Council
COUNCILLOR Keith Lucas, who led a campaign opposed to Saddleworth School’s move to Diggle, has resigned from Saddleworth Parish Council. Cllr Lucas, elected as an…
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Improved lighting set to shine at Greenfield park
IMPROVED lighting is set to illuminate Greenfield park after concerns were raised by local residents and business owners. As reported in last month’s Independent, Tony…
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Pupils (and teachers) warned over dropping litter after residents’ complaints
A CRACKDOWN on pupils dropping litter has been promised after fed up residents dumped four bags of rubbish at the entrance to Saddleworth School. Teachers…
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