A SHUTTLE bus is operating between Uppermill and Diggle as access to the latter village continues to be hampered by roadworks for the new Saddleworth…
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Double yellows to lick problem of obstructive parlour parking?
PERMANENT double yellows are to be introduced on Ward Lane to tackle ‘continuing and obstructive’ parking problems near Grandpa Greene’s ice cream parlour in Diggle,…
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‘Cushions’ boost for primary school safety zone
WHEN those pupils eligible to return to school after the half term holiday do so, they will find enhanced traffic calming measures outside Greenfield St…
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Lines handed out to drivers for “irresponsibly” parked cars
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers have led to a Saddleworth village becoming the latest to see the introduction of new parking restrictions. Double yellow lines have been painted…
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Petition calls for temporary closure of Dovestone Reservoir
THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition calling for a temporary visitors’ ban at Dovestone Reservoir. Organiser Helen Bishop says the Saddleworth beauty spot should…
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Lines drawn in battle against errant parkers
PEOPLE parking along a busy main road in Greenfield have forced Oldham Council to paint double yellow lines. Social media was flooded with pictures and…
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Welcome to Dovestone – 13,000 cars, 80 sacks of rubbish, five penalty charge notices
ABOUT 13,000 vehicles visited Dovestone Reservoir in the last three days of May – yet the official car park only has space for 150 cars.…
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Call for community to have vital say on Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan
LOCALS of all ages and interests are encouraged to play a crucial role in writing a Neighbourhood Plan to shape the future of Saddleworth. Saddleworth…
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Denshaw included in region’s diversion routes pilot scheme
DENSHAW IS to be included in a Highways England ‘agreed diversion routes’ trial after months of residents campaigning for traffic improvements. After public meetings convened…
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Denshaw villagers battle on to solve traffic concerns
RESOLUTE VILLAGERS are battling on to try to secure solutions to their traffic concerns in the centre of Denshaw. Hundreds of locals have signed a…
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