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Here are some of today’s best images of snowy scenes across our area.
(picture: Paul Steele) This picture of a white out on Saddleworth Moor was taken by Paul Steele from Diggle. You can see more of Paul’s excellent photos of the snow at his Twitpic account here.
Elwyn Watkins: "interesting questions" Elwyn Watkins has entered the row about proposed time limits for car parks in Uppermill. The Liberal Democrat, who is due to stand in the expected Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election, said he would be asking Oldham Council for more details about the matter. The council has proposed imposing restrictions […]
Drivers struggle through blizzard conditions on Wool Road this morning. It’s a real white-out in Saddleworth today, after more heavy snow fell both overnight and during this morning. Roads have been closed and bus services diverted, with most local schools closing early. The A640 Nont Sarahs road between Denshaw and Scammonden was shut altogether, […]
The brewers down at Greenfield Real Ale are brewing up a special ale for the Christmas period. Rudolph’s Tipple will soon be available directly from the brewery itself, as well as at the Clarence pub in Greenfield and probably other outlets too. Brewer Tony Harrat told Saddleworth News the beer has proved popular in past […]
Tickets are now availble for the Christmas Concert from the Saddleworth Musical Society. They’ll be performing with the Diggle School Choir on Sunday 12 December at Uppermill Civic Hall. All proceeds from the event will go to Oldham Hospital League of Friends. Tickets costing £5 for adults and £2.50 for children can be bought in […]
Our local police have again warned drivers to be careful when defrosting their cars in the snowy weather. Three vehicles have been stolen in those circumstances across the borough of Oldham since last Friday, including one in Diggle. In a statement, Detective Inspector Jamie Daniels said: “Although it can be tempting to leave the engine […]
Cars negotiate Wool Road yesterday evening. The snow which has been falling over the last few hours is expected to cause more trouble on Saddleworth’s roads this morning. Buses are certain to be affected once again, and passengers are being told to walk to their nearest main road if necessary to catch their regular […]
The first day of proper snow in Saddleworth this winter may have been a cold and frustrating one for some, but for others it was an opportunity to get their camera or phone out and capture one of the many dramatic scenes from around our area. (picture: Paul Steele) Paul Steele from Diggle took […]
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