A FORMER chair of Saddleworth Parish Council has died at the age of 88 as her family honour a ‘great’ woman. Enid Firth, who held…
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Warriors saddened by the death of ‘Mr Waterhead’ Kevin Hobson
TRIBUTES have been paid to Kevin Hobson, a former Waterhead Warriors chairman, who has died at the age of 75. Although Kevin had recently returned…
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Tributes paid to popular former Greenfield butcher
THE funeral has taken place of former Greenfield butcher Ian South described as “one of the nicest men you could meet”. Villagers joined family and…
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Death of sporting legend Peter Rhodes
UPPERMILL FC and Uppermill Cricket Club were saddened to learn of the death of Peter Rhodes, a legend at both, aged 68. Peter, known to…
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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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‘Still on the hill’ – tributes paid to Mountain Team ‘one-off’ Mike
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team are mourning the death from Covid-19 of popular volunteer Mike Grimes aged 56. In a tribute to a “one-off”, Katie Johnson…
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VIDEO: Saddleworth Rangers pay emotional tribute to club chairman
Saddleworth Rangers paid an emotional farewell to club chairman Shane ‘Jocky’ Wilson. After a short, private service at the ground, the Under 16s formed a…
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Tributes made to ‘gentle gentleman’ Colin Smith, arts supporter and local government stalwart
“A MAN who knew everything but always made you feel you knew more” is one of the multiple tributes to Dobcross resident Colin Smith OBE,…
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Tributes paid to Dr Kevin Moore
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Dr Kevin Moore, who was instrumental in setting up Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton. The Hospice provides…
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Saddleworth mourns sad death of ‘our Barrie’
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Saddleworth’s best known and best loved characters, Barrie Ashley, who passed away on Thursday, April 16. Barrie, 67,…
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