by Nick Watts | Aug 17, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A RUSTY relic from Saddleworth’s past has received a much-needed facelift to the delight of a community campaigner. And the newly painted Victorian milestone on… Related stories: ‘Tree-mendous’ job at Dawson’s Field Three isn’t magic number for Lydgate houses plan...
by Nick Watts | Aug 15, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
MORE than £28,000 will help local causes and charities after the record amount was raised at this year’s Wellifest and Saddleworth Show. The events in… Related stories: Brenda’s bric -a-brac raises funds for Ukrainian crisis ‘Baby Glasto’-Wellifest music festival hits...
by Nick Watts | Aug 13, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A 101-year-old lady from Waterhead who helped to break the Enigma code during World War II has been honoured with a purple plaque. Doreen Brooks… Related stories: Chocs away! Easter egg appeal launched for hospital For peat’s sake! XR activists stage garden centre...
by Nick Watts | Aug 12, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A SADDLEWORTH councillor has called for a complete ban on the sale of disposable barbecues “to protect our wildlife and green spaces.” Cllr George Hulme… Related stories: Motorists warned of Brun Clough car park closure Police launch appeal to help catch beauty spot...
by Nick Watts | Aug 11, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
A QUIET green belt location in a Greenfield conservation area has been earmarked for a new homes development. Plans submitted to Oldham Council reveal developers… Related stories: Plans rejected for greenbelt conservation area houses Double espresso? Park campaigners...
