Author: Trevor Baxter

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A VEHICLE from a bygone era, once driven by one of Saddleworth’s best known figures, goes under the hammer on Saturday. And the AC 12 horsepower ‘Royal’ two-seater with dickey- previously owned by Roger Tanner- was once displayed at the museum in Uppermill he founded. Roger, who celebrates…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A FIXTURE of Uppermill High Street for nearly quarter of a century is preparing to close its doors for the final time. In total, Frank and Doreen Bradbury have served customers in the village for 32 years. But on October 21, 2020, the couple will open for ‘fine…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A HOPWOOD Hall College tutor has been recognised at the prestigious Pearson National Teaching awards. Chosen from thousands of nominations, Becki Lee, has become one of 76 Silver Award winners across the country. Silver winner Becki Lee with Chair of Governors Nazir Afzal OBE She was honoured in…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   AN artist known as the ‘Delph Banksy’ and television personality Lorraine Kelly feature as part of Saddleworth’s annual honouring of an age-old tradition. This year well dressing celebrations centre on two villages but it is hoped the production of colourful tableaux will eventually spread through the community. Delph…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A SADDLEWORTH vicar and his family will be in the national spotlight on Sunday, September 20 after Songs of Praise cameras visited Dobcross for part of their weekly show. Reverend Aaron Moffat-Jackman and wife Gemma were filmed earlier this month for a feature on their lives at Holy…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   AN INQUEST has been opened into a 34-year-old man who died at Greenfield train station last month. The deceased has been named as Michal Hrehus from Ashton-under-Lyne. The inquest before coroner Michael Salt at Rochdale on Tuesday, September 15 was adjourned until a later date. The incident happened…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   Greenfield Train Station AN INQUEST has been opened into a 34-year-old man who died at Greenfield train station last month. The deceased has been named as Michal Hrehus from Ashton-under-Lyne. The inquest before coroner Michael Salt at Rochdale on Tuesday, September 15 was adjourned until a later date….

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A LITTER pick to mark the Great British September Clean on Saturday September 26 has been cancelled due to social distancing regulations. But organisers Street Scene Greenfield urge individuals to spare whatever time they can to collect rubbish and /or cutback weeds and overgrown vegetation in and around…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A NEW 20 miles per hour speed limit is being implemented in Uppermill to combat speeding and improve social distancing. However, other Saddleworth villages may follow depending on the success of the scheme to be introduced by Oldham Council. 20mph signs on Uppermill High Street Full details of…

First published in the Saddleworth Independent   A WOMAN was “shaken” but uninjured after a car-jacking at knifepoint in Diggle on Monday, September 15. It is understood the victim was followed home to Brookhill Close before she was then threatened and a black Audi Q7 stolen. Police car on roof on Audenshaw Road The car…