by Stuart Coleman | Dec 2, 2016 | Diggle News, News
After an avalanche of interest and suggestions Oldham Council can reveal the name of our new gritter is Nicole Saltslinger. Named after the former Pussycat Doll and X-Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger the now famous yellow gritter has become the most famous vehicle in...
by Stuart Coleman | Nov 24, 2014 | Diggle News, Information
Age UK Oldham and Oldham Council are working in partnership with a whole host of local organisations to hold a week-long event in Oldham Town Centre to help people stay warm, healthy and active throughout the winter months. There will be a variety of information,...
by Stuart Coleman | Mar 26, 2013 | Diggle News, Information
The Met Office has forecast another very cold day with a few snow flurries. Tuesday will be very cold with variable amounts of cloud and strong easterly winds. There will be some drifting of lying snow on high ground and this is expected to cause problems for drivers...
by Stuart Coleman | Dec 17, 2012 | Information
Saddleworth Parish Council is continuing discussions with the Borough Council to improve the gritting and snow clearing arrangements in Saddleworth at times of severe weather conditions. It is the Parish Council’s view that the treatment of main roads and bus routes...
by Stuart Coleman | Jan 29, 2012 | News
Snow blocked many of the high level routes around Saddleworth on Friday evening bringing traffic across the region to a standstill. Traffic queues blocked roads at Scouthead, Standedege and Grains Bar as vehicles battled with drifting snow and icy conditions. Queues...
