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Whit Friday in Delph. But with contests in four other villages apparently under threat, local MP Phil Woolas has now entered the row. (picture: Geograph/Michael Ely) Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas has joined the row over this year’s Whit Friday contests, describing the possibility that four may not take place as “frankly unbelievable.” An Internet […]
The shortlist has been revealed in the battle to be the Labour candidate in Stalybridge and Hyde at the general election. There are five contenders on it, including the surprise name of former Immigration Minister Barbara Roche. The others in the running are Longdendale Councillor Jonny Reynolds, union veteran Peter Wheeler, who is a […]
Whit Friday in Uppermill. But four other villages could lose their contests because of traffic regulations. (picture: Geograph/Paul Anderson) Anger is growing in Saddleworth as four villages face losing their Whit Friday brass band contests because of new traffic rules imposed by Oldham Council. A website has already been […]
The Saddleworth branch of the Women’s Institute is holding a charity fashion show at Uppermill Cricket Club a week on Thursday. High street and designer clothes will be on sale at the event, and apparently there’ll be plenty of bargains to be had. Tickets cost £3 and there’ll be a raffle too. The charities to […]
Kidnapped Shaw schoolboy Sahil Saeed has been found safe in Pakistan. He was seized by gunmen almost two weeks ago while visiting relatives with his father. The five-year-old, who goes to Rushcroft Primary School, is said to be unharmed. Sahil’s abductors had apparently demanded a ransom of £100,000 for his safe return. There are reports […]
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