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Cancer survey is one resolution worth making and not breaking
MADE a New Year resolution but broke it before the Christmas decorations came down? Now, as part of a Greater Manchester wide initiative, Saddleworth residents…
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Ida walking on air after New Year’s Honours recognition
IDA Ashworth has enjoyed a year of surprises but nothing greater than the award of the British Empire Medal. The sprightly 90-year-old, founder and now…
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Rapist jailed for moors attack on “petrified” victim
A SICK stalker kidnapped and repeatedly raped a woman during a nine-hour ordeal on Saddleworth moors. Malcolm Lockwood lay in wait before kidnapping the victim…
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Relative pays tribute to Springhead suffragette Annie Kenney
ELEANOR Roberts has always been proud of Annie Kenney and her great-great-aunt’s place in history. But recent events surrounding Annie’s life and deeds have resonated…
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Red all about it! Donkey fundraiser event leads to youngsters’ writing opportunities
A LITTLE donkey who touched the hearts of Saddleworth animal lovers has proved the catalyst for a pilot project to help transform lives of young…
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Heavenly creatures? Saddleworth Players’ production to spotlight new era for women in theatre
WHAT did you watch at Christmas? All the latest depressing shenanigans in Walford and Weatherfield? Dr Who, What, Where, Why and When? Maybe Strictly gone…
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Track of our tears: New fence erected on Den Lane by Network Rail
NETWORK Rail bosses have been accused of breaking their word as a long-running dispute over an Uppermill fence enters its second year. Residents have been…
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The future is bright, the future is Greenfield for new school?
A NEW school in Greenfield for autistic children has taken its next step towards becoming reality with the submission of a planning application to Oldham…
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Just champion: City star Sergio ahead of the game thanks to Lees barber
SERGIO Aguero has been a cut above most Premier League strikers since he signed for Manchester City in 2011. And thanks to a barber who…
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What’s next for Knoll Mill as vandals target building?
A derelict Saddleworth mill has become a playground for teenage vandals. But the long-term future of Knoll Mill on Wellington Road in Greenfield could be…
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Emmerdale’s Mark Jordan in court over alleged assault
SOAP star Mark Jordan faces a trial at crown court in July after pleading not guilty to GBH and section 39 common assault. He appeared…
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What’s bin going on?
A DELAY distributing new bin collection calendars left residents feeling blue as well as green, brown and black over the festive period. But any remaining…
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Exercise? That really takes the biscuit but we are going to try!
THE Independent’s staff come in all shapes, sizes and ages but we all share one thing in common: the love of a good biscuit, writes…
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Good education – new school to open doors for first time in June
SADDLEWORTH’S newest school will welcome its first pupils in June. As our photographs show, the exterior of the new Greenfield Primary at the end of…
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More homes and new hotel in latest Fletchers mill re-development plans
A MAJOR new housing development is the proposed centre piece of Saddleworth’s contribution to Greater Manchester’s controversial plans for homes, jobs and the environment. But…
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Greenfield man to be sentenced over offences
A GREENFIELD man will appear in court next month for sentencing following a major incident in the village last November. Jonathan Fidler, 20, of Grove…
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New Year, new role for chef Alan at the White Lion
THE New Year will see a new landlord with a familiar face taking over at the White Lion in Delph. After five years, Carl Benton,…
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Greenfield woman leaves £28,000 to cancer hospice in memory of husband
A Greenfield woman has left £28,000 to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice as a ‘thank you’ for their nursing care towards her husband Percy. Percy Broadbent passed…
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‘Nappy’ days as Uppermill Band celebrate away day successes
THERE was plenty of silver to go with the brass when Uppermill Band returned from a successful first visit to a prestigious annual competition. Principle…
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Celebrations at Springhead to mark 10 years of success for community centre
GLASSES were raised at a special celebration to mark a successful 10 years since the community took over the running of Springhead Community Centre. Around…
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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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Mixed fortunes for year seven team in cup games
SADDLEWORTH School’s year seven rugby league team put up a brave and much improved display in a 22-16 defeat at Wade Deacon School, Widnes, in…
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