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Campaigning to re-start after appeal against rejection of Knowls Lane housing plan
Campaigners opposing plans for a huge homes development at Knowls Lane, Lees have called a public meeting on Thursday, April 25 to discuss the implications…
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Take a bow! Exercise regime is easy and beneficial… if you stick with it
MAKING New Year resolutions is the easy part; actually sticking to them is the difficult bit. So, when we – the staff of the Independent…
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‘Praying for rain’ but fire crews winning battle with moorland fires
FIRE chief Phil Nelson says “massive progress” has been made bringing huge areas of blazing moorland under control. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s Group…
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Striking prints of moors fires raise funds for OMRT
Words by Liam Brown STRIKING prints and drawings by a local artist which capture the recent devastating moors fires are helping to raise funds for…
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Community is urged to remain vigilant after carjacking incidents
AN upsurge of carjacking incidents has led a neighbourhood watch group to issue safety advice and tips for motorists. The Greenfield based volunteers are also…
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Finalists unveiled ahead of annual business awards
THE FINALISTS in the running to win prestigious accolades at this year’s Oldham Business Awards have been unveiled. The winners will be announced at a…
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Cubs all set to try Caroline’s new Nordic challenge
A THRIVING cub pack has been introduced to a new challenge towards achieving two coveted activity badges. Youngsters from 23rd Oldham Greenfield St. Mary’s recently…
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Shaw HELL Bank Road Homes plan gets green light despite opposition
By Charlotte Green- Local Democracy Reporter OLDHAM planners have been accused of ‘concreting over our community’ after giving permission for the Shaw Hall Bank Road…
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Volunteers wanted for next canal clean up
DEDICATED volunteers are co-ordinating their efforts to clean up canal towpaths in Dobcross and Uppermill. The next project day is on Saturday, April 27. Meet…
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Albania beckons for hospice trekkers
FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is seeking adventurous walkers to sign up for an unforgettable overseas trip and help raise funds to support children and young…
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Hartley Botanic partners with RHS to find school gardeners of the year
TALENTED young gardeners can help win their schools a greenhouse worth up to £10,000 thanks to a competition between a top local manufacturer and the…
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Judicial review challenge to housing development?
A GROUP of Greenfield residents is considering a court challenge to Oldham planners’ decision to grant approval for a luxury 20-home development on land off…
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Staff threatened with knife at bookies in Oldham
DID you witness a robbery in the Oldham area? At around 10:20pm on Wednesday 13 March 2019, a man walked into the Paddy Power on…
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Final reminder: Register to vote in Local Elections
DON’T forget to register to vote to ensure you can have your say in May’s local elections The borough will go to the polls on…
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Award-winning Visitors to come to Oldham Coliseum
A COMPASSIONATE and wryly comic love story which depicts the indiscriminate effects of dementia will tug at the heart-strings at Oldham Coliseum this month. Barney…
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Rescue Team grateful for funding boost
GREENFIELD based Oldham Mountain Rescue Team will not go hungry or thirsty during next month’s special training weekend. They have received a £100 donation towards…
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Emergency services tackle series of fires across Saddleworth
POLICE have asked the community for help after fire crews tackled a succession of blazes across Saddleworth this afternoon (Tuesday April 9). At different points…
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Greenbelt campaigners keep up pressure over GM housing plan
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to build houses on green belt and green space are stepping up opposition against the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. Consultation on proposals…
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2019 sees the Elgin Hotel celebrate its jubilee year
2019 marks 50 years of the Seddon family owning and running the Elgin Hotel in Blackpool. To say a lot has change in the last…
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Arts-based Radiotherapy initiative returns to Oldham Library this Saturday
COMBINING creative arts and personal stories of cancer treatment, arts-based initiative Radiotherapy and Me returns to Oldham Library 11am – 4pm this Saturday (13 April),…
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SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Oldham Council’s Planning Committee is set to consider all four applications related to the proposed new Saddleworth School later this month. An “extraordinary” meeting will be taking place in the Council Chamber at Oldham Civic Centre Thursday, February 28 at 6pm....
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Figures show crime is falling in Saddleworth
Saddleworth’s crime figures have fallen according to official figures. An extensive breakdown of crime across Greater Manchester is available via the www.police.uk website.A total of…
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Choir getting in tune for 56th Handel’s Messiah
A POPULAR musical tradition is continuing this year as Saddleworth Male Voice Choir and augmented ladies chorus will put on their 56th consecutive performance of…
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MP helps make the world better with a sweater
Debbie Abrahams MP has popped on a pullover and posed for a photo to mark her support for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day campaign…
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Elderly woman left with serious head injuries following vicious attack in Oldham
Police have launched an investigation after an elderly woman had her car stolen in Chadderton. Shortly after 8.55pm on Tuesday 11 December 2018, a 79-year-old…
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Job vacancy: administration assistant at COP UK
Job vacancy: office based sales administrator with COP UK
Emmerdale star to face trial following alleged assault at Saddleworth pub
SOAP star Mark Jordan faces a trial at crown court next year after pleading not guilty to GBH and section 39 common assault. He appeared…
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Match Report: Rochdale 2, Oldham Athletic 0
ROCHDALE 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Oldham Athletic conceded two injury-time goals as they crashed out of the Checkatrade Trophy following a second-round defeat at Rochdale.…
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Band follows the yellow brick road to Dobcross
A TOP American brass band followed the yellow-brick road all the way from Kansas… to Dobcross! Fountain City Brass Band made the 4,000-mile trip to…
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