by Stuart Coleman | Jul 3, 2012 | News
Authorities in Greater Manchester, South and West Yorkshire have formally proposed to the Government that decisions about rail services in the north of England should be devolved to the north of England. A combined franchise to succeed the current Northern and...
by Stuart Coleman | Apr 4, 2012 | News
Heavy snow falling throughout the night and high winds have caused chaos across Saddleworth. Many roads became impassable and most trans-Pennine routes were closed. One driver travelling from Oldham to Huddersfield said he had spent most of the morning queuing in...
by Stuart Coleman | Mar 28, 2012 | News
British Waterways’ are currently running a campaign to recruit volunteer lock keepers. The campaign was launched in January and has, to date, received 250 applications from water lovers all over the country. With a few spots still available in Pennine areas, British...
by Stuart Coleman | Mar 21, 2012 | News
Liberal Democrat Parish Councillor Garth Harkness is launching a petition in Diggle and Dobcross to support the re-opening of Diggle Railway Station. It is expected to be presented to theTransport for Greater Manchester Committee on 13th April. Councillor Harkness...
by Stuart Coleman | Mar 21, 2012 | Information
On Saturday 24 March the longest canal tunnel in the UK reopens its doors again after its winter sleep, as Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre welcomes its first visitors for the 2012 season – with arts and crafts at the hub of the new calendar. Around 30 special...
