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Cyclist Gordon appeals to meet doctor who saved his life in Saddleworth
Exclusive A CYCLIST who ‘died’ after collapsing outside a Saddleworth public house is looking for the ‘angel’ who saved his life. Gordon Brown suffered...
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Invitation extended to join ‘The Powwow’ at Austerlands music event
THEY’VE packed up at Cotton Clouds and the final strains of Sister Sledge and Lightning Seeds have disappeared, writes Sophie Doherty. But now there’s...
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Reward offered after woman threatened and car stolen in Saddleworth robbery
A four-figure reward has been offered to help catch car thieves who threatened a terrified female motorist in Greenfield before stealing her vehicle. Concerned...
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Cyclist brought back to life by Denshaw defibrillator after collapsing outside pub
A CYCLIST, who ‘died’ after collapsing outside a Saddleworth public house, is recovering in hospital thanks to a life-saving defibrillator. The man stopped breathing...
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Delight at Rishworth School as students perform extremely well in A Levels
Rishworth School is delighted to announce that their students have performed extremely well in the A-level exams and have secured their university places. With...
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Assure Certification new sponsors at Oldham Athletic FC
Oldham Business Award winner, Assure Certification, are a Lees based company who enable Window and Door Installers to comply with regulations by assessing their...
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Hair of the dog -search for Mountain Rescue trainee ends with pub discovery
WALKABOUT rescue dog Dave wasn’t man’s best friend when he sparked a major search operation on Tuesday evening. But the 13-month-old border collie...
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Xander gets the call
SCHOOLBOY Xander Selby is celebrating his call up to the North of England U15 squad for the ECB Bunbury Cricket Festival. The 15-year-old from...
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Delph are county champions
DELPH Primary hit their opponents for six to be crowned Lancashire county cricket champions at U11 level. They defeated Poulton-le-Sands in the final that...
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Man charged following warrant in Oldham
A man has been charged after several guns were seized from a property in Oldham. John Dobb (04/09/1945) of Bardsley Vale Avenue, has been...
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Oldham Juniors ‘Tri’ their best
THE second Oldham Junior Triathlon took place at Failsworth Sports Centre on Saturday, July 7 with a record 104 children taking part – 84...
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Ayla strikes gold
ATHLETE Ayla Hewitt’s remarkable run of success has continued. The 15-year-old from Diggle won three gold medals at the Oldham schools’ athletics championship. Ayla,...
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Nothing Dodgy about this freebie: Oldham LIVE set to rock the town
BRIT Pop favourites Dodgy are heading back to Oldham for a town centre showpiece event later this month. The indie band best known for...
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Out and about with Funky Fitness
FUNKY Fitness and Fun continue to grow from strength to strength at the Satellite Centre in Greenfield with their fitness and well-being sessions. In...
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Join the queue to spend a penny in Uppermill park
THERE’S expected to be a chain reaction to confirmation Oldham Council is looking to secure the future of Uppermill’s public toilets. The conveniences at...
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Sign of the times in Denshaw
DENSHAW is back on the map two years after its welcome sign, heading into the village from junction 22 of the M62 motorway, fell...
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Reaching their Peaks: charity walkers don’t wilt in the heat
NEARLY 90 walkers braved searing temperatures and some of Saddleworth’s toughest terrain to raise money for Oldham-based Mahdlo Youth Zone. The Three Peaks challenge,...
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Can you help give Chernobyl children a welcome break?
A VOLUNTARY group providing holidays and respite care for children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is appealing for more host parents. The Chernobyl...
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Annie Kenney is ‘Immortalised’ as statue appeal gathers momentum
Words by Louis Stowe A BLUE plaque commemorating Springhead suffragette Annie Kenney has been nominated for an appearance in the new Historic England exhibition...
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Embrace exercise as new Kiss Fitness Centre comes to Diggle
EVERYBODY from complete novices to professional athletes will be made welcome at a new gym in Diggle that opens later this month. The Kiss...
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Saddleworth in Bloom 2018 Results
The judging of the Annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition took place on Tuesday 31st July 2018. The panel of judges consisted of the Chairman of the Parish Council and the Chairman’s Lady, Councillor Rob Knotts and Mrs Lesley Knotts, the Vice Chairman of the Parish...
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Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham
Police are appealing for witnesses after an early morning collision in Oldham. Shortly after 1.15am this morning (Thursday 19 July 2018) police were involved in a collision… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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Former coach jailed for nationwide investigation into non-recent sexual abuse in football
A FORMER football coach, with links to clubs in Oldham, is one of the first to be jailed as part of a nationwide investigation by GMP into non-recent… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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Roughyeds close to full strength for the final push
APART from Adam Neal and maybe Adam Jones, who has hurt his back at work, Oldham expect to be at full strength against North...
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Be Inspired, Get involved and have fun at the #YOUROLDHAM festival
The #YourOldham Festival is back showcasing the great co-operative work going on across our borough and giving you the chance to discover how to do… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full...
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What a belter! Nat’s the way to do it
MOORSIDE’S Natasha Watkins is a triple world champion at karate at the age of 16. The former Hodge Clough primary pupil came away from...
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Retreat is just the trick to help cancer patients
BREAST cancer patients gathered in Saddleworth for a retreat that promoted the benefits of exercise for their well-being. It was organised by Jo Taylor,...
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University Campus is set to grow and grow
A “HIDDEN gem” of Oldham’s education system recently celebrated the annual success of its students. And the University Campus Oldham (UCO) has ambitious plans to… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full article The post University Campus is set...
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Power in Saddleworth to be fully restored shortly
PEOPLE in Saddleworth have been told their electricity supply will be in full working order as soon as possible. Power cuts affected the area on… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full article The post Power in Saddleworth to be fully restored...
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United Utilities announce hosepipe ban
The North West’s water company United Utilities has announced that it will impose a hosepipe ban (known as a Temporary Use Ban) following what is… Story from the Saddleworth Independent Click here for the full article The post United Utilities announce hosepipe ban...
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