Heroic rescue team earns praise
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised courageous members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team for their efforts combating the borough’s whiteout weekend.
The 20-strong team took part in a series of dramatic rescues including helping a former senior Oldham councillor who broke his leg in a fall.
Phil Woolas, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and Minister for Immigration, said: “The team are all heroes.
“They have done a terrific job and deserve every ounce of praise we can give them.”