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…
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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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New call for traffic lights at Royal George junction after accident increase
A SPATE of recent accidents has led to new calls for traffic signals at the Royal George junction on the Mossley-Saddleworth border. In the…
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Mayor of Mossley to lead vigil to mark first anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing
JOIN a vigil, led by the Mayor of Mossley, on 22 May to mark the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing. All are welcome…
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It’s a Goa-r! Indian restaurant Candolim celebrates birthday milestone in March
A PLACE in Goa provided the inspiration for a Stalybridge restaurant that celebrates its first birthday in March. Candolim on Mottram Road shares its name…
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Donna’s double success at top nursing awards
A MOSSLEY-based health care assistant has been honoured at a prestigious nursing awards ceremony. Donna Connolly works for SSP Health and divides her duties between…
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