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David Miliband (picture: World Economic Forum) Both Phil Woolas and the local Labour party in Oldham East and Saddleworth overwhelmingly supported a Miliband in the Labour leadership contest. However, it was David Miliband they backed, not his brother Ed, who narrowly won the contest. Mr Woolas was one of the first MPs to declare his [...] Digital favorites
Three armed men robbed an off-licence in Shaw on Sunday evening. The incident took place at the AK store on Oldham Road at about 8:30pm. According to the police, a shop worker was apparently pistol whipped by one of the men, who were wearing balaclavas. The offenders made off with cash, [...] Fire engines attend the scene earlier tonight. A fire broke out at a disused pub in Scouthead earlier this evening. Two fire engines responded to the blaze at The Star, which is on the junction of the A62 Huddersfield Road and Platting Road. A witness said the alarm was raised after smoke and flames were [...] Delph Band achieved a notable national victory at the brass band Lower Section Finals in Harrogate last night. They won the Third Section National Championship, adding the honour to the North West title they won earlier in the year. According to a report on the brass band website 4 Bars Rest, Delph were praised by the judges for a [...] Saddleworth Rangers U16s (picture: Alan Bolton) Saddleworth Rangers managed a much-needed win on Saturday, in a high-scoring game with York Acorn. However, there was defeat for the Rangers’ Under 16 side against Orrell St James. The first team’s game against York finished 36-32. But there was a dramatic conclusion as York were denied a try [...]
One of the legends of English football is due to be in the away dugout at Mossley tomorrow night. Paul Gascoigne was the surprise choice as new manager of Garforth Town over the weekend, and his first game in charge is tomorrow’s Evo Stik First Division North match at Seel Park. Garforth’s owner [...] The distinctly autumnal feel of the last few days is likely to continue this week, with temperatures in the mid-teens and a lot of cloudy weather, along with some showers. Today’s likely to be the best day for a little while, with a few sunny spells breaking up the overcast conditions, and highs of 15C. [...] Phil Woolas MP Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas attends the Labour conference in Manchester this weekend with doubts lingering about his political future. Two High Court judges will rule next month on whether he broke the law during the general election, by making certain statements about his Liberal Democrat opponent Elwyn Watkins in campaign leaflets. If Mr Watkins [...] Do you know this cat? (picture: National Missing Pets Register) A ginger cat has been found in Denshaw. The animal was discovered at the Clough Manor Hotel last Saturday, and had been seen in the area for the previous three weeks. The cat is described as a friendly young male. According to the National Missing [...]
The latest edition of the Dobcross Diary is being delivered to homes across the village this weekend. The main item this month features details of the 2011 Dobcross Calendar, including where you can pick up your copy. As always there’s plenty of other useful news and information, along with [...]
The Saddleworth Historical Society has a new book coming out this weekend. It’s a second volume of old maps of our area, featuring manuscripts dating from 1625 to 1822. According to the Society: “Not only do they reveal a wealth of detail about Saddleworth itself but they also illustrate many aspects of [...] Saddleworth’s Hard Graft Theatre Company is giving away 100 free tickets for its third annual Christmas show. The group is going to be putting on a version of Little Red Riding Hood at Uppermill Civic Hall. The group is looking for children’s organisations, playgroups, schools and nurseries to get in touch to help them give [...] A bridge damaged by the flooding. (picture: U.S. Army/public domain) The Delph Methodist Cubs have begun a fundraising effort to help victims of the recent flooding in Pakistan. They’re urging local people to donate any leftover foreign currency they may have lying around. The UN estimates than 20 million people have been affected by [...] Saddleworth Badminton Club is appealing for new members as the season starts. The invitation is aimed at anyone who already knows the basics of the game or who has played in a league in the past, while weekly coaching sessions are also being laid on for beginners who don’t feel ready to play competitively. The Saddleworth A [...] |
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