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Crash On A635 Isle Of Skye Road

Two vehicles were involved in an accident on the A635 Isle of Skye Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Police were called to the incident between Greenfield and Holmfirth shortly after 4:30pm, and found a red Ford Mondeo and a Jeep Commander partly blocking the road after a collision.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said there were […]

Saddleworth At Centre Of Renewed Tourism Push

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the viaduct at the Brownhill Centre, start and finish point for two new walking routes.

Saddleworth features prominently in a renewed effort to encourage tourists to visit the rural areas of Greater Manchester.

The Mancheter’s Countryside initiative was officially relaunched today with an event at Nutters Restaurant near Rochdale.

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Details Announced For Whit Friday Contests

The board at the Dobcross contest last year.

The timings and adjudicators have been revealed for this year’s Whit Friday band contests, which will take place on 17 June.

Because the contests fall almost on the longest day, some of the events will be going on a little later than usual, with the Scouthead […]

Denshaw Road To Be Resurfaced At Slackcote

The stretch of Denshaw Road at the junction with Slackcote Lane is to be resurfaced. The work will take place on Sunday 5 June, and the road will close between 7am and 1pm to allow the job to be completed.

According to documents circulated by Oldham Council and the Unity Partnership, which carries out this […]

Saddleworth Gardening Club’s Summer Trips

The Saddleworth Gardening Club has revealed details of the trips it’s organising for this summer.

On Saturday 18 June the club will be visiting Cobble Hey Gardens in Garstang, which now houses the national collection of hardy geraniums among other attractions. For details or to book contact Mary Emery on 0161 682 1825 between 4 […]

Friends Of Saddleworth Museum Annual Plant Sale

A key fundraising event for the Friends of Saddleworth Museum takes place this coming Sunday 29 May. It’s the group’s annual plant sale, which will be on at the museum in Uppermill between 11am and 3.30pm.

The Friends are keen not only for any assistance on the day, but also for donations of plants, including […]