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Lorry Fire Shuts M62 Near Ainley Top

The M62 was closed eastbound this afternoon, after a lorry burst into flames between Junctions 24 and 25. The incident happened near Ainley Top shortly before 3pm.

According to a spokesman for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, five fire engines attended the blaze. Firefighters used a jet and breathing apparatus to help them put out […]

Plan To Get Rid Of 20 Councillors

Cllr Howard Sykes

The number of borough councillors in Oldham could be cut from 60 to 40, as part of the authority’s efforts to save money.

The idea could save a total of £280,000 each year in allowances for councillors, as well as taking £75,000 off the cost of running elections.

Under the proposals […]

Dogs To Be Banned From Play Areas

Dogs will no longer be allowed at three play areas in Saddleworth. Oldham Council last night agreed to ban dogs from the playground at Diggle Tip next to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the nearby Ward Lane play area, as well as from the skatepark at Churchill Fields.

However, plans to force dog owners to […]

New Saddleworth Photography Website

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal near Uppermill. One of the many stunning images of Saddleworth captured by Gill Brett and Charlotte Brett. (all pictures: Saddleworth In Focus)

A mother-and-daughter photography team have set up a new website to show off their images of our local area. Gill Brett and Charlotte Brett have lived in Saddleworth […]

A Wet And Windy Weekend

The miserable weather of yesterday is going to continue over the coming days. Strong winds and regular rain showers are expected throughout the weekend.

Today, the rain should mostly have died away by this afternoon, but those high winds will persist, especially on high ground. Temperatures are likely to reach 7C.

Tomorrow will be a […]