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Pictures Of Aftermath Of Fatal Holmfirth Road Crash

The aftermath of this morning's fatal accident. (pictures: GPSJ News)

Police have confirmed that the motorcyclist killed on the A635 Isle of Skye Road this morning was a man. The victim suffered serious head injuries when his bike collided with a car, on the Saddleworth side of the district […]

Cup Final Defeat For Uppermill

The teams before last night's match. (picture: Matthew Poulter)

Uppermill were beaten 4-1 by Bay Athletic in last night’s District FA Cup final at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield. With a match report, here’s Matthew Poulter:

UPPERMILL FC’S VISIT to the Galpharm Stadium ended in cup final […]

Parish Candidate Interview: Barbara Beeley (Liberal Democrat, Springhead Higher)

Barbara Beeley (picture: Liberal Democrats)

One of the Liberal Democrats who is standing for the Springhead Higher ward on Saddleworth Parish Council has said addressing the lack of facilities in Springhead, Scouthead and Austerlands would be her main priority if she’s elected next month.

Barbara Beeley is already a member of Oldham Council, and […]

Lees Student Wins Business Award

Danny with his award. (picture: Oldham College)

A college student from Lees has won a top award for up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Danny Callan, who’s 18 and goes to The Oldham College, won the student award at the Pro Manchester Professional Innovator Challenge 2011.

He had to carry out a series of business challenges to get […]

Councillors Praise Civic Hall Extension

Work continues on the extension to Uppermill Civic Hall.

Members of Saddleworth Parish Council had warm words for the almost-finished extension to the Civic Hall, at Monday night’s council meeting in Uppermill.

The council’s clerk revealed that the building work is still due to be completed on time towards the end of next month. […]

Motorcyclist Killed On Holmfirth Road

Police turn back vehicles at the Clarence roundabout in Greenfield this morning.

A motorcyclist crashed and was killed this morning on the A635 Isle of Skye Road between Greenfield and Holmfirth. The accident happened at about 11 o’clock, just on the Saddleworth side of the district boundary.

According to police, the motorcyclist suffered severe […]

Parish Candidate Statement: Louie Hamblett (Liberal Democrat, Delph)

Louie Hamblett (picture: Liberal Democrats)

One of the Liberal Democrats standing for the Delph ward in the forthcoming Saddleworth Parish Council election has promised to be an “active member who will stand up for Saddleworth” if he’s successful next month.

Louie Hamblett also used a written statement of his views to say he’s keen […]

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team Open Day

OMRT will be holding an open day next month.

Local people are being invited to an open day being held by the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team in Uppermill next month.

The event takes place on Sunday 8 May at the team’s HQ at the Cross Keys Inn on Running Hill Gate, and runs between […]