THE Great War of 1914-1918 became a reality to those back home when thousands of wounded soldiers returned from the conflict, writes Peter Fox. The…
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Saddleworth charity coordinator describes terrifying scenes in Gaza
A LOCAL charity’s coordinator has described how she has had to leave her home and flee Gaza, where the crisis is deepening amid the raging…
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Community gathers for memorial vigil to mark Hiroshima Day and Nagasaki Day
THE COMMUNITY gathered for a poignant memorial vigil to mark Hiroshima Day and Nagasaki Day. Saddleworth Peace Group organised the event in front of Uppermill…
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Saddleworth shows support for Ukraine
SCORES of people came together for a vigil in Uppermill to reflect on the situation in Ukraine and pray for peace there. The event was…
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Lest We Forget: Services across Saddleworth mark Remembrance Sunday
SADDLEWORTH fell silent on Remembrance Sunday as services and ceremonies took place across the villages in honour of the fallen. Residents of all ages, members…
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Saddleworth Peace Group lays white poppy wreath in Uppermilll
A WHITE poppy wreath was laid at the Peace Pole in Uppermill to remember people of all nationalities, ages, civilians, and members of armed forces…
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‘Peace and Plenty?’: Exhibition remembers Oldham during WWI
A NEW exhibition ‘Peace and Plenty? Oldham and the First World War’ has opened at Gallery Oldham. The exhibition looks at the experiences of those…
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Oldham Council invites residents to recollect memories of the Blitz
OLDHAM Council is asking residents to recollect their memories of the Blitz and various other bombing raids from World War Two as part of the…
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Oldham residents asked to recall Blitz memories for WW2 campaign
Oldham Council is asking residents to recollect their memories of the Blitz and various other bombing raids from World War Two as part of the…
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Ziggy shares war time remembrances
YOU won’t find a prouder or more patriotic Englishman than Polish born, Russian speaking Zygmund ‘Ziggy’ Makowski. “They call me the ‘English Pole’,” laughs Ziggy,…
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Oldham to fall silent for Remembrance Day services
Oldham Council is honouring the fallen on Sunday 12 November. Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place at venues across the borough, held in conjunction…
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Oldham Council set to remember war hero 100 years on
OLDHAM Council is set to remember the third recipient from the borough to be awarded the Victoria Cross – exactly 100 years since his exceptional…
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Wartime musical at Oldham Coliseum to commemorate Passchendaele
PACK UP your troubles with theatre legend Joan Littlewood’s ground-breaking First World War satirical musical in the year Britain remembers the 1917 Battle of Passchendaele.…
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Turn back time as Yanks weekend extravaganza returns to Saddleworth
THE HANDS of time are turning back in August once more as the popular annual 1940s ‘Yanks are back in Saddleworth’ extravaganza returns. From soldiers…
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Poignant display commemorates Oldham men killed at Passchendaele
TO COMMEMORATE the Battle of Passchendaele, Oldham Local Studies and Archives is hosting a display featuring men from Oldham and District who were killed during…
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Springhead war hero honoured with special commemorative paving stone
By Joseph Bray THE PROUD family of a World War One hero from Springhead joined more than 250 locals and special guests at an “emotional”…
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Commemoration service to honour First World War hero from Springhead
By Joseph Bray A paving stone will be unveiled to commemorate Springhead’s Sergeant Thomas Steele, 100 years after his acts of bravery during the First…
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Historic listings upgraded on two of Oldham’s war memorials
OLDHAM COUNCIL is pleased to inform residents the war memorials in Oldham Town Centre and Crompton have had their historic significance boosted. Historic England now…
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Saddleworth will gather to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
FALLEN HEROES who have died serving for their country will be remembered at events across this community this month. The Saddleworth Branch of the Royal…
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Diggle B Band seeks answers to bond with Bertie
A BRASS band is trying to solve an uncanny mystery unearthed during a poignant visit to play in Belgium. Diggle B Band made their third…
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Intriguing series of talks to explore Oldham experiences of WW1
FOUR INTRIGUING talks exploring the experiences of Oldhamers during World War One will thrill listeners at the Oldham Local Studies and Archives this weekend. The…
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Saddleworth to fall silent for Remembrance Day services
SADDLEWORTH WILL remember those who died serving for their country at a range of commemorative services and events. Silences will be held by church congregations…
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Saddleworth transported back to wartime for popular Pennine 1940s weekend
By Mark Barrow A SCENIC Saddleworth hamlet was transported back to wartime as a host of military vehicles and entertainers descended for the annual Pennine…
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