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Monday, Sep 13

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Comment on House plan would improve area in village by Bob

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I am betting that there will be nothing really traditional about it. No doubt it will look like all the other idenikit stone and slate shoeboxes which have been built over the last 30 years which have little or no architectural merit. I am…

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Friday, Sep 10

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Comment on Band-tastic! Autumn Leaves contest huge success! by Phil Muskett, Gold Coast, Australia.

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Great to see traditions being kept alive. A big thumbs up to all concerned.

Tuesday, Sep 7

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Comment on First Choice Homes Oldham appoints new Chief Executive by marie barker

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my daughter as lived in a first choice home for nine years she is living in pure misery she is the mother of three she as no garden for the kids to play in it is dangerous she as got neibours that are picking on her i am very cocerned for…

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Comment on Games and goodies for all at Grotton Gala by Vincent Jones

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Shame that some of those arriving from far afield by car were probably stuck for half an hour or more in the horrendous traffic jams due to problems with the temporary traffic lights outside the Co-op.

Monday, Sep 6

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Comment on Final cut at Kay’s Kut ‘n’ Kurl by Steve McClean

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Times change. I totally respect the owners for what they've provided to the community for such a long time, I hope you both have a long . happy and pleasant retirement. You both deserve it. Thank you!

Sunday, Sep 5

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Comment on Gallery Oldham: March events and exhibitions by Colin Heathcote

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I worked at Oldham public library and museum around 1957. I remember that Jim Carter, the Chief Librarian bought a large metal sculpture by Arthur Dooley around this time. it was stored in the backyard and was never exhibited as I remember…

Monday, Aug 30

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Comment on Lees: a brief history by Phil Muskett, Gold Coast, Australia.

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Top article. Well researched, informative and lively written. I never knew Lees was so interesting.

Saturday, Aug 28

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Comment on Meat and greet former Greenfield landlord! Steve’s a real dead ringer for Loaf and he’s heading back to Oldham by Deb Biddleston

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Worked for Steve at the Royal George in 1988/89. He was a good boss and we had lots of great nights in the upstairs function room. He was a superb chef but could certainly belt out a tune. Fascinating to learn where his life has taken him.…

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Comment on Brewery ‘cheers’ after tap room plans receive approval by Jon

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Oldham Council once again ignoring the impact on Greenfield residents’ well-being, by giving the green light to the expansion of another drinking establishment.

Friday, Aug 27

Comment on Lees: a brief history by Lois Beard

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The history of Lee's was very interesting. I have family life ing in Lees/Soringhead and it is s lovely area. Well done.

Wednesday, Aug 25

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Comment on Oktober Fest to bring Pilsner and Pie to Uppermill by Dan

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I guess it's easy to get hold of some Germany beer. Not so easy to bother with proper Germany food - wurst, schnitzel, obatzda and Kaiserschmarm. So let's just steal an authentic German tradition and throw in some pies because it's easy.…

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Comment on Attitude of players was wrong says joint coach after Rangers lose derby clash by Phil Muskett, Gold Coast, Australia.

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JOINT coach Sean Whitehead criticised the attitude of Saddleworth Rangers’ players as they were beaten 26-22 at home by Waterhead Warriors. “They wanted it 10…

Tuesday, Aug 24

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Comment on Ammon Wrigley’s descendants make poignant trip to Uppermill for Yorkshire Day by John Connell

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I believe I am also related to him, my grandfather was George Seville, who my family believe was his illegitimate son, his mother was Frances, I don't know her surname, but my cousin Anne Seville, who lives in Mossley would likely know. My…

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Comment on Mossley and Saddleworth Want to Live: Extinction Rebellion uses outdoor display to call for change by Mike Calverley

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In reply to Neil Hay; Global Warming and Mossley; If you think Global Warming will lower your gas bill, here’s some info.

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Comment on COMPETITION: Work ahead as Belle Vue challenge for Premiership by Phil Muskett, Gold Coast, Australia.

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It's great to see speedway coverage in this newspaper. An exciting sport that deserves far more recognition that it gets. Good work from the Indy.

Saturday, Aug 21

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Comment on Family affair as preservation order secures Thorpe Lane trees for next generations by Dave Jones

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By wildlife I presume he means a load of rubbish that’s dumped along with loads of lost cricket balls!

Thursday, Aug 19

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Comment on Three weekly waste collection scheme approved for Oldham by Robert

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You’re more helpful than you realize. I love your content

Monday, Aug 16

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Comment on Campaigners urge Oldham Council to consider alternative development plans to save Chew Valley by lyn james

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The normal way forward for this type of development to get passed ,is to allow the site to become such an eyesore that they think that it will get passed as folks are sick of the disgusting vista in a beautiful area. We all know the…

Sunday, Aug 15

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Comment on Fundraisers trek across Morocco to raise £40,000 for children’s hospice by Marrakech Desert Trips

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Such an interesting article, which I enjoyed very much. Many thanks for sharing and keep up the great work !

Saturday, Aug 14

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Comment on Day the Donkey carried its last passengers by Lyn Moulton

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Thankyou that was very informative. I grew up hearing the saying “donkeys work” and never to this day did I associate it with the trains . I just assumed it as an old saying for hard work .

Friday, Aug 13

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Comment on Places for Everyone plan reduces proposed development in Greenfield by Sally Maxine Isaac

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Yes we need much more housing for our area .But we also need infrastructure,ie, Doctors surgeries,school s hospitals ,leisure and arts facilities and spaces for local shopping .....not more supermarkets. In Europe when new plans are made…

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Thursday, Aug 12

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Comment on Sinfield swaps Rhinos for new challenge with Tigers by K. Booth

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Best wishes to both young men… they both attended Saddleworth School and are credits to their families, friends and school. Delightful as pupils and superb role models.

Wednesday, Aug 11

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Comment on Painted pebbles continue to make Saddleworth smile 18 months on by Carolyn Jones

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There is a facebook group in Chadderton called Chaddy Rocks and children and grown ups paint and hide rocks. It really is a lovely thing to do and brings lots of smiles to the finders of the rocks.

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Comment on Painted pebbles continue to make Saddleworth smile 18 months on by Liz Atwell

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I'm visiting from Newport, South Wales, where we have a "Pebble Art" community that does the same as Rachel. Pebbles are hidden in parks and footpaths for people to find and hide elsewhere. I've found two of Rachel's "Bee Lucky" pebbles…

Sunday, Aug 8

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Comment on Uppermill loos sale is waiting game by colin taylor

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iam very worried over the toilets in uppermill park as i have been told its turning into a cafe with out side seating for upto 30 people as there is seven already close by and the waste in the park with over flowing bins

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Comment on The all-too-beaten track! ‘Off-roaders’ churn up ancient route by Mark

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I totally disagree with Luke Lancaster and MAx Woodvine. These lanes have always been open to vehicles and just because it disturbs their dog walking is no reason to stop it. Sensible use is the key and most off orad drivers are keen to…