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359 Article(s) Found

City shirt heartbreak for widow

Celebrations of Premier League success turned bittersweet for one family of Manchester City fans, whose football tribute to a relative...

Date Online: 21/05/2012

School site

KINGFISHER School, Foxdenton Lane, has launched a new website www.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk. THE planned car boot sale at Chadderton Hall Junior School,...

Date Online: 18/05/2012

Easing the pain of traumatic stress

A FORMER soldier tortured by his military past is devoting his life to easing the suffering of others. Muhammad Isaq,...

Date Online: 18/05/2012

Fighting back

TODAY, exclusively in the Oldham Chronicle, Samantha Roberts bravely waives her right to lifetime anonymity as she urges David Cameron...

Date Online: 18/05/2012

Market instability sees firm quit flagship scheme — for now

AN Oldham company has pulled out of a government flagship scheme aimed at promoting private sector growth. Diodes Zetex Semiconductors...

Date Online: 16/05/2012

Advice session

THE next citizens advice drop-in session takes place at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, Burnley Street, from 9.30am to 12.30pm next Tuesday....

Date Online: 11/05/2012

Arif + maths = fun on TV

Sums prove a hit on teacher’s show IT’S all starting to add up for maths teacher Arif Mohid. The Radclyffe...

Date Online: 11/05/2012

Child sex trial sparks heated Question Time debate

OLDHAM was at the forefront of political debate as BBC TV show “Question Time” came to town. Presenter David Dimbleby...

Date Online: 11/05/2012

Walk cancelled

RAIN forced the cancellation of Chaddy Park FC’s sponsored walk to Tandle Hill on Sunday. It will now take place...

Date Online: 04/05/2012

Gym doesn’t fix it for elderly members

ELDERLY exercisers are up in arms after the axing of popular gym classes specially designed to keep them fit. Oldham...

Date Online: 04/05/2012

Prime time to double the size of premises

FOUR years on from opening as an independent wholesale electrical business, partners Darren and Christine Griffiths are celebrating a doubling...

Date Online: 04/05/2012

I’m running out of puff, says Patrick

A musician who has given his best to brass is calling it a day — after 73 years! And Patrick...

Date Online: 27/04/2012

Sale time

BAG a bargain at a car boot and table top sale at Chadderton Hall Junior School, Chadderton Hall Road, from...

Date Online: 27/04/2012

Rivals given chop in top medal haul

KARATE: SEVENTEEN talented members of the DOJO Karate Centre returned from the National Children’s Championships with 32 medals between them....

Date Online: 27/04/2012

Flying the flag with an English passion

WHILE heavy rain fell across Oldham this weekend, St George’s Day celebrations taking place all over the borough ensured what...

Date Online: 24/04/2012

Natalie to carry out torch dream

A PASSION for sport and respect for Olympic values means PE teacher Natalie Williams has more than earned a place...

Date Online: 24/04/2012

Volunteers plea

CARING, honest and reliable Chadderton volunteers who can spare a couple of hours a week are needed for a Friends...

Date Online: 20/04/2012

Carnival plans start to motor

OLDHAM’s “People’s Carnival” is on the road to success with sponsorship from a car dealership. David Cook Motors has become...

Date Online: 17/04/2012

The life-savers

AN initiative which has given thousands of people the potential to save lives is celebrating an amazing decade. Heartstart Oldham...

Date Online: 17/04/2012

Family pays tribute to ‘loveable rogue’

THE parents of an 18-year-old man who died in a collision at Chadderton Hall Park have paid tribute to their...

Date Online: 17/04/2012

Helpers needed

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help Firwood and District Resident’s Association run its Tuesday night activities for children at Mills Hill...

Date Online: 13/04/2012

Smiles of thanks from brave Julie

THE day after Julie Lowe was diagnosed with breast cancer she went to work as usual to keep her mind...

Date Online: 13/04/2012

50 years soon comes round for rotary...

FIFTY years of the Rotary Club of Chadderton and Failsworth were celebrated in style by members at the Bower Hotel....

Date Online: 13/04/2012

Two held as weapons and drugs seized

TWO people have been arrested following a police raid which uncovered cannabis, cocaine and weapons at a house in Ascot...

Date Online: 13/04/2012

Grace dreams of following in Kate’s steps

A BUDDING young actress is hoping to tread the boards at the famous theatre school attended by Oscar and Bafta-winner...

Date Online: 10/04/2012

Nicole in world title bid

Hard work and dedication have paid off for an ice-hockey star, who today sets off with the Great Britain team...

Date Online: 06/04/2012

Youth candidates are counted in

THE votes have been cast and the results are now in as to who will represent Oldham’s youth. This year’s...

Date Online: 05/04/2012

Holiday club

ST Herbert’s Learning Centre, Edward Street, is holding an Easter holiday club for three to 11-year-olds from Tuesday, April 10,...

Date Online: 30/03/2012

Oldham’s got talent

A TEENAGE rising star has shown she really is top brass by doing a musical double. Flugel player Romana Hallstead...

Date Online: 27/03/2012

Four held over fake gun

FOUR people were arrested after brandishing a gun in Chadderton. Officers were called to the Milne Street area at around...

Date Online: 27/03/2012