Nicholas Charles Bennett Much loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who died as a result of an accident on 16th October 1990. You will always…
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Live Abba tribute to bring family fun to Delph
WE’VE all sung and danced the night away to Abba before, right? If you’re a seasoned ‘Dancing Queen’ or inspired to become a ‘Super Trouper’,…
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Waterhead ARLFC mourns the loss of president Allan Booth
WATERHEAD ARLFC will not be the same place without Allan Booth after the club’s president and stalwart died. That is the view of vice-chairman Jonathan…
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Mountain rescue dog handler pays tribute to loyal pet
AN OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team dog handler has paid a heartfelt tribute to his pet Jed, who died recently at the age of 13. Dogs…
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Saddleworth Peace Group poignant vigil marks Nagasaki Day
POIGNANT readings and poems were shared as Saddleworth Peace Group held a vigil to mark the anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and…
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Housing Units founder passes away
THE MAN who founded one of the area’s most recognised companies has died. And a Saddleworth venue will not see a sombre occasion, more a…
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Cricket club pay tribute to treasurer Rob Jones
GREENFIELD Cricket Club has paid tribute to treasurer Rob Jones who has died following a short illness aged 54. “Rob’s death is an immense loss…
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Council pays its respects to Cabinet member and former leader
OLDHAM Council is saddened following the death of Councillor Jean Stretton. Jean, who was 64, was the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and had represented Hollinwood…
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Saddleworth Parish Council pays tribute to Her Majesty
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has issued a statement following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It read: “The Chairman, Councillors and Officers of Saddleworth Parish Council…
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Saddleworth to lay floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
A BOOK of condolence will be made available to sign at St Chad’s Library, Uppermill following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A National Condolence…
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‘Incomparable’ – thanks Mr President
GREENFIELD Cricket Club, where Roger was president since 1955, described his 100 years of life as a “truly memorable innings” on a Facebook post. Roger…
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Tributes paid to son of Saddleworth
THE Tanner family has paid its own tribute to son of Saddleworth Roger Tanner. Roger passed away peacefully at his Greenfield home on the morning…
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Joe Royle leads tributes to goalkeeper Andy Goram
ANDY Goram, possibly Oldham Athletic’s greatest-ever goalkeeper, has died at the age of 58 And Joe Royle, Latics’ manager for most of Andy’s time at…
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In loving memory: Eric Bradshaw
In loving memory: Eric Bradshaw Eric Bradshaw, formerly of Greenfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Millfield Residential Home, Waterhead, Oldham, aged 96…
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Rugby player Paul was secret poet
UNKNOWN to family and friends, former Oldham Rugby Union Club player Paul Heginbotham was a secret poet. Following Paul’s sudden death aged 63, his family…
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Family of a man killed in crash in Delph pay tribute
THE family of a man killed in crash in Delph pay tribute to loving brother, partner and son. Karl Edward Young, 34, died from his…
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Rugby hero Kevin Flanagan loses battle against cancer
TRIBUTES have been paid to Kevin Flanagan, a member of an Oldham rugby family dynasty, who has died at the age of 74 following a…
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Saddleworth Rangers mourn legendary coach Mick Coates
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are in mourning after the sudden death of Mick Coates who has been described as one of the greatest figures in the club’s…
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Saddleworth Rangers’ rugby ground renamed in Shane’s honour
SADDLEWORTH Rangers’ Shaw Hall Bank Road ground is to be renamed after club chairman Shane Wilson in a tribute to honour his memory after he…
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Family pay tribute to the ‘light of their lives’ following tragic death
The family of a woman who died in a collision in Oldham have paid tribute At approximately 1.25pm on Wednesday, March 24, police were called…
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Life lived to the full – Peter Bryant remembered
WHEN David Clark says of his godfather Peter Bryant he “lived a full life” he isn’t wrong. There’s little the Saddleworth businessman, entrepreneur, inventor, arts…
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Fond farewell to Phil and Colin
A COLOURFUL and poignant farewell was paid to popular members of the community Phil and Colin Watson-Gledhill. Phil passed away on January 15 aged 52…
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Festive tribute made to late Oldham comedian Bobby Ball
A FESTIVE tribute has been made in memory of the late Oldham-born comedian Bobby Ball as part of the town’s Reindeer Parade Trail this Christmas.…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Barrie rocks: Mum and daughter make poignant tribute to popular Saddleworth man
A KIND-HEARTED mum and daughter have created a bright and poignant tribute to one of Saddleworth’s best loved characters. Barrie Ashley, 67, from Greenfield, died…
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Funeral notice: Mrs Olwyn Buckley
Mrs Olwyn Buckley IT is with great sadness that the family of Olwyn Buckley announces her passing on April 10, 2020, at the age of…
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Funeral announcement: Rev Duncan Rhodes
Funeral Announcement (via Pogson and Armitage) DUNCAN RHODES Date of Death: Monday 16 September 2019 Date of Funeral: Wednesday 02 October 2019 Peacefully at home…
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Celebrity charity football match to celebrate life of ex-Springhead manager Ricky Casey
A charity football match at Springhead Football Club will go ahead on Saturday, May 11 to celebrate the life of Ricky Casey, their former player,…
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Seal of approval for floral tribute at Royal George in Greenfield
AN AWARD-WINNING Saddleworth pub has produced a poignant floral tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack atrocity. Each of the 22 people…
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LOCAL RUGBY has been saddened to hear of the sudden death of Ray Clark at the age of 72. The former Oldham loose-forward, who also…
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Tribute: Joan MacDonald
TRIBUTE: JOAN MACDONALD FAMOUS 1950s textile designer, lecturer, botanical artist and Saddleworth resident, Joan MacDonald (nee Charnley), passed away on Wednesday 27 July, 2016, aged…
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Tributes to be paid to popular cornet player Mark Rodgers at Whit Friday band contests
SADDLEWORTH’S Whit Friday Band Contests will be missing one of its most popular and talented musicians this year. Delph raised Mark Rodgers, who performed for…
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Tributes pour in after death of community champion Bill Cullen
A POIGNANT sadness filled the air as a community gathered to pay their last respects to a man who dedicated so much of his life…
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