TWO Saddleworth brass bands are celebrating after producing promotion winning performances at the North West Area finals in Blackpool. Both Boarshurst Silver Band, Greenfield and…
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Successful portrait exhibition comes to Uppermill
AN EYE-CATCHING photographic portrait exhibition celebrating people who live with mental illness opens in Uppermill on Tuesday, March 12. The Open Shutters exhibition features 32…
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Four men charged in connection with an armed robbery in Oldham
Four men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Oldham. Jason Peter Hancock (29/06/1990) of Monmouth Street, Oldham has been charged with…
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Saddleworth businessman inspires young adults into tech careers
The co-founder of an IT Consultancy based in Saddleworth held an inspirational talk for young people at his business offices in January. Peter Dorotiak, IT…
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Join Saddleworth Peace Group for Holocaust Memorial Day vigil in Uppermill
COMMEMORATE Holocaust Memorial Day with Saddleworth Peace Group at a vigil on Sunday, January 27 in Uppermill. The event starts in Uppermill Square at 2pm…
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Rapist jailed for moors attack on “petrified” victim
A SICK stalker kidnapped and repeatedly raped a woman during a nine-hour ordeal on Saddleworth moors. Malcolm Lockwood lay in wait before kidnapping the victim…
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Saddleworth Youth Committee unveils ambitious plans to tackle mental health problems
AMBITIOUS plans to help raise awareness and tackle mental health problems among young people will be launched by Saddleworth Youth Committee in the new year.…
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Farming family distraught after latest vicious dog attack on sheep
A DISTRAUGHT farming family is counting the cost of the latest horrific attack by dogs on their prize-winning sheep. Three premier rams sustained life threatening injuries…
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Vandals deface heritage canal bridge with graffiti
GRAFFITI vandals who defaced a heritage canal bridge have caused consternation among householders and conservationists. The Division bridge – number 85 – is National Heritage…
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Track of our tears: New fence erected on Den Lane by Network Rail
NETWORK Rail bosses have been accused of breaking their word as a long-running dispute over an Uppermill fence enters its second year. Residents have been…
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