UPPERMILL’S Andy Plowright triumphed over adversity to recently complete the Manchester Half Marathon. And the father-of-three young boys hopes his remarkable story will inspire others…
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Homes and businesses put on a display for real life advent calendar
HOUSES and businesses across Saddleworth are being transformed into festive displays as the real-life Advent calendar takes shape. Properties around the area are turning themselves…
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Don’t fence us in – Network Rail confirm plans for train line
NETWORK Rail plan to fence in the entire length of Saddleworth’s train track, the Independent can reveal. Contractors have already returned to continue their removal…
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Caring volunteers work hard to clear Uppermill woodland
HARD-WORKING volunteers from Uppermill and Greenfield teamed up for a special project day working to clear and tidy the viaduct woodland. There was a…
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Village upset by messy dog fouling
A SEDATE Saddleworth hamlet is challenging unthinking dog owners whose pets are leaving unwanted calling cards. Jennifer Greenwood, chair of community group Love Lydgate,…
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Round Table’s new chairman targets year of fun fundraisers
THE new chairman of Saddleworth Round Table has promised an exciting year of fun-filled fundraising activities to support the community. Richard Foster, 43, a…
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Sculptor Thompson engaged for heron work of art in Uppermill
UPPERMILL’s latest tourist attraction is a first for creator Thompson Dagnall. But the Liverpool born sculptor’s work of art in St Chad’s Gardens has…
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Tesco shop managers take customer service to new level
TWO grateful pensioners in Uppermill certainly subscribe to the Tesco slogan “Every little helps”. And thanks to the Independent, the couple have been re-united…
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Yorkshire meets Paris at the Millgate this April!
John Godber’s brilliantly funny look at the English abroad, April in Paris, will be performed by the Saddleworth Players at the Millgate Arts Centre in…
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Police are investigating a break-in and theft of a safe in Oldham
Police investigating a break-in at a service station and the theft of a safe in Oldham have released CCTV footage. At around 1.45am on Tuesday 27 February…
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