by Stuart Coleman | Apr 19, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
The South Pennines Fire Operations Group (FOG) has warned of the danger posed by wildfires, which can strike anywhere in the South Pennines, to endangered wildlife, farm livestock, valuable habitat and human health. As good weather both dries out the peatland and...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 17, 2018 | Diggle News, News
Oldham Council recently invited residents to celebrate the completion of a natural wooden sculpture in Uppermill Gardens. The masterpiece, which was shaped in the form of a heron, was carved from the trunk of a recently felled cherry tree which has been in decline in...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 13, 2018 | Diggle News, Information
Oldham Council is reminding residents of, ‘Get Oldham Working’s Career and Apprenticeship Fair’, following two recent closure announcements. Digital retail firm Shop Direct outlined plans yesterday to close its centres in Shaw and Chadderton, whilst...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 3, 2018 | News
After a night of flooding along Sam Road and Huddersfield Road, the blocked culvert on Harrop Court Road which was responsible for the deluge has now been cleared. Some ground floor flats opposite The Gate public house and some low lying properties were flooded....
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 3, 2018 | Diggle News, News
Greater Manchester’s ambition to become a leading green city has been boosted with £3 million of new funding to expand and promote its electric vehicle charging network. The Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle (GMEV) network is already one of the biggest and most...
