TWO men have been jailed for their part in a plot to smuggle £6 million worth of cocaine into the UK. Mark Holmes, aged 46, from Merseyside, and John Blake, aged 48, from Ashton-In-Makerfield had been travelling through Derbyshire in a HGV when
TWO people have been charged following a fight in Failsworth. Daniel Kamara, aged 22, of Beswick Drive, and a 17-year-old from Failsworth – who cannot be named for legal reasons – have been charged with Section 18 assault and violent disorder.
IF you are up early enough for sunrise, you're set for a stunning show this week. But if the idea of getting up before 5.45am fills you with dread, fear not, it's a similar story at sunset too which will be around 8.12pm this week. The reason
IN mid-August one of Oldham RLC’s young fans, Keira Arnold of Derker, then a 10-year-old, raised £210 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice by selling raffle tickets at a home game against Whitehaven. Fans dug deep to boost ‘Keira’s Wishes’, the fund set up
Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to hit the region this afternoon. Forecasters have warned of disruption to travel and power supplies across the North West today (Wednesday, April 24). A spokesman said: "Although not everywhere will
WORRIED community minded residents have written to top officials seeking a meeting over growing concerns at a premier Saddleworth beauty spot. The move comes after tourists thronged Dovestone Reservoir at Easter weekend causing problems with illegal
A RESPECTED doctor and eco-champion is urging immediate action to protect frightened people and the environment in villages besieged by fires. Doctor Andrew Taylor is chair of the influential Greenfield and Grasscroft Community Association and has
ABOUT 50 firefighters from Oldham's and Greater Manchester's main stations were once again on the front line to battle blazes on Saddleworth moor last night (Tuesday, April 23). Crews from Oldham were first called at 7.10pm to Moorgate Quarry off
