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Holmfirth Road Crash Police Seek Key Witness

The aftermath of the crash. (picture: GPSJ News)

Police investigating yesterday’s fatal crash on the A635 Isle of Skye Road are trying to trace the driver of a white van.

Officers believe the driver may be a crucial witness to the tragedy, in which motorcyclist and off-duty policeman Graham Lyne died.

The 47-year-old, from […]

Parish Candidate Interview: Ian Manners (Labour, Greenfield)

Ian Manners, standing for Labour in the Greenfield ward, pictured in Dobcross on Monday.

Ian Manners, who is hoping to become a Labour parish councillor for the Greenfield ward, has used an interview with Saddleworth News to say he’d like to be a “proper advocate” for the local community […]

Parish Candidate Statement: Royce Franklin (Liberal Democrat, Dobcross)

Royce Franklin (picture: Liberal Democrats)

Royce Franklin, who is hoping to be re-elected for the Dobcross ward on Saddleworth Parish Council, has said he’s learnt “a great deal” during his four years on the council, and would like the opportunity to continue with much of the work he’s been involved in.

Cllr Franklin, a […]

Saddleworth North Hustings Debate Tonight

A polling station in Dobcross on by-election day in January.

A reminder that the four candidates for the Saddleworth North ward on Oldham Council are to take part in a debate at the Swan pub in Dobcross tonight.

All members of the public are invited to attend the hustings, which will take place upstairs […]

Fine And Dry Weather To Continue

A heron on the River Tame in Uppermill earlier this week.

We’re in for a hot and sunny Easter weekend, as the recent fine weather is forecast to continue over the coming days.

Today should be particularly good, with lots of warm sunshine and highs of 23C.

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Changes Made To Churchill Fields Plans

Churchill Fields

Revised proposals for the future of Churchill Fields have been published by Oldham Council.

But although the plans include a sprint track and the preservation of the long jump pit, there’s no reprieve for the full-length running track at the site.

The sprinting facility would be included along with a hard standing […]