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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg speaks to Saddleworth News editor Richard Jones and his daughter at the Saddleworth Hotel today. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has urged Saddleworth people to back the Liberal Democrats in the forthcoming by-election, and described his party’s candidate Elwyn Watkins as a “strong and […]
The scene at Diggle Bowling Club today. (all pictures: Stuart Coleman Photography) Police believe the fire which destroyed the club hut at the bowling green in Diggle last night was started deliberately. Nobody was injured in the blaze, but the building was completely gutted. The fire was […]
Stephen Morris of the English Democrats, pictured as he handed in his nomination papers at Oldham Council's offices yesterday. (picture: Stuart Coleman Photography) The English Democrats’ candidate in the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election has said integrity and honesty are the main focus of his campaign. Stephen Morris also told […]
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (picture: Ian M/Geograph) The issue of maternity care at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary has again been raised in parliament by Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney. He secured an adjournment debate on the matter last night. Consultant-led maternity services at the hospital ended in 2008, and although a midwife-led unit remains, many local […]
Oldham Council has confirmed details of how its work will be affected over Christmas and New Year. The council is scaling back some services and facilities during the festive period for the third year running, as part of its efforts to save money. Bin collections will continue as normal. For many other services, such as […]
The destroyed hut at Diggle Bowling Club this morning. (all pictures: Stuart Coleman Photography) Arson is being blamed for a fire which ripped through the hut at Diggle Bowling Club last night. The building was completely destroyed. According to the fire brigade, the blaze was reported just before half past ten. […]
Tony Burgess (picture courtesy Off The Rails) Saddleworth’s monthly comedy night Off The Rails returns this Monday for another evening of laughs at The Royal George in Greenfield. The show takes place on Monday rather than the usual Sunday because of Christmas. On the bill this month is an adopted Oldhamer, Tony Burgess. Perhaps […]
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