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Happy family’s wait for Sahil

THAT’S my boy . . . mum Akila overjoyed after speaking to Sahil

DAD FLIES OUT TO BRING HIS KIDNAPPED SON HOME

THE father of kidnap victim Sahil Saeed was expected to land in Pakistan today to bring his five-year-old home to huge celebrations in Oldham.

Overjoyed mum Akila Naqqash is expecting her son back within 24 hours after revealing how it felt like a dream to speak to him on his release.

Sahil’s grandmother Tasneem Bashir said the family had collected him from a police station in Jhelum and they were now in a safe house at the British

Date published: 17/03/2010

Our little star is safe and well!

CHEERS as headteacher Jane Sheridan announces Sahil's safe return

THREE deafening cheers rang out as classmates of kidnapped Rushcroft Primary School pupil Sahil Saeed celebrated his safe release.

Delighted head teacher Jane Sheridan held a special...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Loan shark fails to get off the hook

A loan shark who terrorised, assaulted and kidnapped a businessman during a blackmail campaign prompted by a £100,000 debt had his 10-year sentence backed by top judges yesterday.

Majid Tubasum, of Eric Street, Oldham, described as “ruthless” by judge, Sir Robert Nelson, subjected his victim to an eight-month campaign of extortion, using two brutal...

Date published: 17/03/2010

I panicked, runaway policeman tells court

MISTAKE . . . Daniel Adams

A POLICEMAN from Saddleworth who ran away from a fellow officer said not immediately telling police of his mistake was the worst decision he had ever made.

Daniel Adams, from...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Jury told of murder suspect’s ‘confession’

A CHADDERTON man who stands accused of shooting dead a young dad with his twin brother told an ambulancewoman about the killing after trying to take his own life, a jury was told.

Brett and Jordan Francis (26), of Birch Avenue, deny murdering Amran Khan (29) in a row over £12,000 of drugs money.

Father-of-two Mr Khan was killed by drive-by gunmen outside his home...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Cash avalanche for snow heroes

Mick Nield, OMRT’s leader, far left, with David MacDougall, the table’s community services officer, and other table and rescue team members at the £5,000 cheque presentation

THE heroes of the snows have received a mammoth cash windfall.

Members of Saddleworth Round Table have handed over £5,000, the biggest donation in the club’s history, to Oldham Mountain...

Date published: 17/03/2010

School struggles as inspection regime gets tougher

ONE Oldham primary was classed as inadequate in the first four months of a tough new regime to weed out failing schools.

St Margaret’s, Hollinwood, received the lowest rating under the new-style inspections introduced by Ofsted in September.

The education watchdog says the regime is providing a greater challenge to schools by emphasising the overall achievement...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Jack makes history as centre’s first patient

FIRST patient . . . Jack Horrocks is the first patient to be treated at Oldham’s Christie radiotherapy centre. Also pictured are radiographer Melissa Woodward (left) and consultant Jac Livsey

£17m cancer unit now up and running

A GRANDFATHER of four became the first patient to be treated at Oldham’s state-of-the-art £17million Christie radiotherapy centre....

Date published: 17/03/2010

Minister praises Haiti rescuers

GREATER Manchester fire-fighters who helped victims of the Haiti earthquake last night told the Government of their experiences.

The team — which included Royton fire-fighter Peter Stevenson and Chadderton-based Martin Foran — flew to the capital Port au Prince to help with the rescue mission in January.

Fire Minister Shahid Malik said: “I have been...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Woolas backing for rail campaign group

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas has given ministerial backing to an all-party campaign to win a better deal for the north’s railways.

MPs from Greater Manchester and Cheshire have pledged to fight together with colleagues from Yorkshire for better rail services in the North after the next election.

And Immigration Minister Mr Woolas is supporting them....

Date published: 17/03/2010

Police probe continues

POLICE are continuing to investigate the murder of Andy Molloy who died after a fight outside a Yorkshire Street pub.

The 25-year-old, of Falmouth Street, Hathershaw, was found with serious face and head injuries outside the Old Mess House in the early hours of Monday morning.

He was taken to Hope Hospital in Salford but died hours later.

A 22-year-old man arrested...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Prison for burglar caught red-handed

A HOMEOWNER bravely gave chase when he caught a burglar red-handed, coming out of his front door with goods he had just stolen.

Mohammed Iqbal and a friend he was with, pursued and then managed to overpower 45-year old Rodney McHugh, despite him brandishing a knife and threatening to stab them.

McHugh, of Tay Close, Oldham, later claimed he had found the door to the...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Spot the signs of ovarian cancer

Amanda Storey . . . raising cancer awareness

OLDHAM Macmillan nurse Amanda Storey is urging women to learn to spot the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Taking the time to find out what they are could save your life — this is the...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Colleges shine the way for UK, says PM

TWO of Oldham’s colleges are key to the UK’s economic recovery, according to Gordon Brown.

The Prime Minister heaped praise on Oldham 6th Form College and the Oldham College after they were honoured for being among the best in the country.

Principal at Oldham 6th Form College Nick Brown and the Oldham College principal Alun Francis were invited to Downing...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Get off the phone, drivers are told

RECORD numbers of motorists are being prosecuted for driving while using a hand-held mobile phone, new figures reveal.

Richard Hooton asked shoppers in Oldham town centre if they think the message is getting through about the dangers and if punishments should be increased to act as a deterrent.

A CAMPAIGN by the Evening Chronicle has repeatedly warned about the dangers...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Magnificent seven bands in charity concert

MUSIC-LOVERS can tune in to the sounds of seven bands on Sunday, all in a good cause.

The Moss Inn, Heyside, hosts a fundraising gig with music to suit all tastes.

Produced by Oldham Music Centre students Stephen Shaw and Martin Ashurst, it aims to appeal to all with a wide-ranging line-up and music from acoustic and rock to originals and covers.

The seven bands...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Unlikely combination sing with mucho gusto

Mucho enthusiasm . . . from left, Chris Robinson, John Simmons and Dawn Leigh

A VICAR from Chadderton and the manager of an optician’s from Royton are part of Mucho Gusto, five wandering minstrels singing arias, operatic recitals and songs from the shows....

Date published: 17/03/2010

Road rage as barriers fall

Smashing time . . . barriers on the road from Denshaw

FURIOUS motorists have lashed out after barriers on a major route to a motorway collapsed.

Sections of plastic fencing, which is protecting work on an electric cable on the outskirts of...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Centenary celebration at pool

A hundred years of swimming at Royton pool were celebrated with drinks and a cake this week.

The Mayor, Councillor Jim McArdle, and Oldham’s Youth Mayor, Mohammed Adil joined staff at the pool in centenary celebrations.

John Carhart took pride of place at the party when he helped the Mayor cut the cake. John is one of the longest-serving employees at Royton pool,...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Family’s joy as Sahil found safe

OVERJOYED . . . the scene at Sahil’s house in Queen Street today as his aunt Nabila Naheed and family celebrate the news of the boy’s release

THE family of young Sahil Saeed, kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan, were today “overjoyed” after he was found safe and well.

The five-year-old, from Shaw, was snatched from a...

Date published: 16/03/2010

Gone too soon

MESSAGE of love . . . from mum and dad

TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of a man attacked in a street brawl

Andy Molloy died in hospital after being involved in a fight outside an Oldham pub in the early hours of...

Date published: 16/03/2010

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