The funeral of former Lancashire cricketer, Geoff Clayton will take place at St Thomas Church, Delph on Monday 15th October at 12noon, followed by a…
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Former Lancashire cricketer Geoff Clayton has died aged 80
FORMER Lancashire cricketer Geoff Clayton has died at the age of 80. Mossley born Geoff passed away earlier this week at the Holland Close sheltered…
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Oktoberfest knees-up at George Lawton Hall
MOSSLEY is twinned with French town Hem but it’s Germany all the way next month when the town raises a stein or two to celebrate…
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Watching the detectorists Gold strike delight for Alan after wife’s wedding ring lost
WIDOWER Alan Hall turned detectorist when he lost his wife’s wedding ring on a fishing trip to North Wales. And thanks to the help of…
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Hair of the dog -search for Mountain Rescue trainee ends with pub discovery
WALKABOUT rescue dog Dave wasn’t man’s best friend when he sparked a major search operation on Tuesday evening. But the 13-month-old border collie has now…
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United Utilities cancel hosepipe ban
The hosepipe ban due to start in North West England on August 5 has been called off. Recent rainfall and a reduction in customers’ water usage, combined…
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Minister meets and thanks wildfire firefighters
The Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, Nick Hurd, has this week met with firefighters from Lancashire and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services…
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Brake put on traffic lights plan for Royal George junction
A busy Saddleworth road junction is unlikely to see the installation of traffic lights after the plan received initial support from local councillors. Instead they…
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Cake-a-break! Fire crew’s grateful for pupils’ culinary skills
Firefighters tackling the moorland blazes above Mossley and Carrbrook haven’t gone hungry. And Oldham Mountain Rescue Team will also benefit from the baking skills of…
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Party in the Park spectacle returns
A FANTASTIC line-up is in store when the popular ‘Party in the Park’ event returns to Delph on Saturday, September 22. BBC Radio Manchester’s Mike…
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