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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Bold thieves snatch beloved cat statues from family home
A FAMILY has been left heart-broken after audacious thieves who snatched two carved stone cats off their driveway. The cats, carved in sandstone, had taken…
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Seventeen vehicles damaged in Scouthead by lone vandal
SEVENTEEN vehicles had their rear windscreens shattered when a lone vandal attacked a row of parked cars in Scouthead. The vehicles, including many high end…
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Joan takes up clog iron as Mayor of Austerlands
A UNIQUE local tradition has seen a community champion honoured… with a silver clog iron. Joan Sykes is the latest recipient to take on the…
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Landlord calls time at The Three Crowns after 40 years
By Ken Bennett SADDLEWORTH’S longest serving pub landlord has called last orders for the final time at his pretty roadside hostelry. After 40 years, Ray…
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Worried parents campaign for crossing on busy Scouthead road
WORRIED parents are asking Oldham Council to explore crossing assistance for locals because of mounting concerns over traffic dangers on one of Saddleworth’s key roads.…
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Old Original pub evacuated after blaze breaks out
COOL-HEADED Richard Harrop was praised after he led customers to safety when a blaze broke out at an ancient country inn. Richard was on lunchtime…
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Saddleworth Stars crowned national Nursery of the Year
by Joe Ellison Saddleworth Stars Nursery at Scouthead has been crowned among the very best early years settings in the country. The private day nursery,…
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Dawson’s Field Fun Day to return to fun for all the family
THERE WILL be family fun for all at the popular community Dawson’s Field Fun Day on Thursday, July 27 from 11am-3pm. Last year the free…
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Villages invited to have say on new Neighbourhood Plan for Saddleworth
LOCALS ACROSS Saddleworth’s villages are getting the chance to get involved in a new Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future of the area. Cllr…
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