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954 Article(s) Found

Natalie’s walking tall after miracle op

A Grasscroft teenager has made a remarkable recovery after two life-threatening operations to correct her twisted spine. Natalie Royle (17)...

Date Online: 15/05/2013

Mess on the moors

THIS ugly scene greeted walkers at one of Saddleworth’s spectacular moorland gateways. Three-seater settees, beds, armchairs and household furniture was...

Date Online: 14/05/2013

Couple barricaded in home as prized Escort stolen

Thieves barricaded a couple in their home and forced another car out of the way into the road during an...

Date Online: 14/05/2013

Mad Hatter party

RAISE money for Age UK Oldham by donning your finest headgear for a Mad Hatter’s party at Milan Bar, Lees,...

Date Online: 10/05/2013

The hills are alight...

OLDHAM and Mossley firefighters joined forces with other Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire crews to tackle grass fires in Littleborough...

Date Online: 10/05/2013

Medals of honour for caring duo

A HELPFUL grandma and a hardworking rail worker from Oldham have received the British Empire Medal in recognition of their...

Date Online: 03/05/2013

Beyond the call of duty

A RETIRED policeman who followed a robbery suspect who carried a shotgun in Delph has been presented with the Chief...

Date Online: 03/05/2013

Art display

AMATEUR and professional artists can show off their work at an art exhibition at Friezland Parish Church on Saturday, May...

Date Online: 03/05/2013

Sharing our grief

THE aunt and uncle of murdered policewoman Nicola Hughes have raised over £1,000 for a family bereavement charity. Kevin and...

Date Online: 03/05/2013

Trees row takes root at Roman site

CONTROVERSIAL plans to plant trees near an historic site has led to fears ancient Roman ruins will be damaged and...

Date Online: 02/05/2013

Landlord’s support for pub conversions

A SPRINGHEAD landlord has hit back at Oldham Council’s review into pub closures. Mark Hughes, who owns the Dog &...

Date Online: 30/04/2013

Dumped pets rescued after two-hour chase

FOUR pets had a lucky escape when they were dumped at Dovestone Reservoir. Mark Hilton, director of Adventure Based Learning...

Date Online: 30/04/2013

Teacher’s petition thrusts her into national spotlight

Debra Kidd has found herself the unlikely leader of a national campaign against the Government’s education proposals. The Saddleworth School...

Date Online: 30/04/2013

Gallery showcase

A SELECTION of artwork by 16 artists from across the North-West is on show at The Millyard Gallery, The Square,...

Date Online: 26/04/2013

Cregan admitted pub killing to his mother

THE mother of police killer Dale Cregan has told a jury he admitted a pub murder to her - but...

Date Online: 26/04/2013

Five weeks to find school site - or £15m lost

Saddleworth Parish Council Councillors face a race to find land to build a new Saddleworth School - or lose a...

Date Online: 23/04/2013

Sheep hurt in sick crossbow attack

A HORRIFIED young shepherd has described how she found one of her family’s flock of 3,500 sheep badly wounded in...

Date Online: 23/04/2013

Join the band

UPPERMILL Band is looking for players to join for the Whit Friday contests on May 24. Info from John Ward...

Date Online: 19/04/2013

Time to give our villages a voice

THREE community champions are planning to breathe new life into Saddleworth villages. Austerlands has just two shops and a restaurant,...

Date Online: 12/04/2013

Crime stats

THE latest crime figures for Saddleworth North reveal that throughout October and November, there were four dwelling burglaries; one burglary;...

Date Online: 12/04/2013

Parish making waves over mill canal homes

Controversial plans to build seven new homes on the site of an old mill will be discussed by Oldham councillors...

Date Online: 09/04/2013

Conmen target pensioner

BOGUS workmen conned their way into the home a 92-year-old Greenfield man and stole cash and jewellery. Two men knocked...

Date Online: 09/04/2013

We’ll bring new cheer to replace the beer

THE new chairman of Saddleworth Round Table has issued a rallying call after revealing the stark impact on local good...

Date Online: 09/04/2013

Blind faith of brave fundraiser

A fundraiser who spent a week blindfold to raise money for the National Blind Children’s Society has described the experience...

Date Online: 09/04/2013

Campaigners call for rail rethink

Campaigners protesting against controversial changes to local rail routes met transport bosses in a bid to persuade them to rethink...

Date Online: 09/04/2013

Baby batterer behind bars

Three-month-old had bleed on brain A DELPH man has been jailed for seven years after injuring a three-month-old baby who...

Date Online: 08/04/2013

Diggle digger drama

THIEVES abandoned a stolen van in Diggle this morning. Witnesses reported seeing the driver trying to pull a digger on...

Date Online: 05/04/2013

End of the road for long-standing Lesley

A MUCH-LOVED lollipop lady has lost her job in the village whose children she has protected for 20 years. Mother...

Date Online: 05/04/2013

Driver’s victory in parking battle

A MOTORIST has won his David and Goliath battle to have an illegal no-parking sign removed — more than a...

Date Online: 05/04/2013

Fresh hope for new school site

THE former Diggle pallet works site is back on the agenda as a new home for Saddleworth School. Oldham Council...

Date Online: 03/04/2013