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Roughyeds' former head coach Sean Long. Image courtesy of ORLFC

Long departs as Roughyeds' head coach

Former St Helens and Great Britain scrum-half star Sean Long has stepped down as head coach of Betfred Championship club Oldham.

Date Published 11/11/2025


Top awards for Lees fighter Jacob

A 15-year-old boy from Lees has thanked local businesses for supporting his bid to gain two silver medals in the WMO (World Muay Thai Organisation) European Muay Thai...

Date Published 12/11/2025

Improving Oldham RU see off Burnley

Oldham RUFC continued their league campaign with an impressive 36-18 victory at home against Burnley, who themselves were unbeaten to date in league fixtures.

Date Published 09/11/2025


Oldham RU swiftly back on track

Oldham RUFC returned to Manor Park last weekend looking to get back to winning ways after narrowly missing out in the National Cup the previous week.

Date Published 03/11/2025

Uppermill FC announce Shalimar sponsorship link-up

Uppermill Football Club have added yet another local business as one of their growing list of sponsors.

Date Published 31/10/2025


Tributes paid to popular former Chronicle racing correspondent Keith after his death at 65

Former Oldham Chronicle newspaper Deputy Sports Editor Keith McHugh has passed away at the age of 65.

Date Published 31/10/2025

Area title delight for Max Force prospect Theo

Shaw prospect Theo Shaw fought for the WMF area title at 47.5kg on the Valley Thai fight night in Rochdale.

Date Published 31/10/2025


Oldham RU edged out at Bury

Full of confidence after last week’s last gasp victory over Fleetwood in the cup, Oldham RUFC arrived at Bury with the wind in their sails.

Date Published 24/10/2025

Euro gold glory for Isaan hot prospect Tommy

Tommy Sheridan, who fights out of the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham, flew out to Armenia to compete at the WMF European championships - and returned home with a...

Date Published 22/10/2025


Oldham RU grind out hard-earned victory

Oldham hosted a pre-match dinner for sponsors this weekend, ahead of a tightly contested spectacle between Oldham and Fleetwood, which the hosts won 19-16.

Date Published 20/10/2025

Oldham RLFC's Chadderton training ground is transforming

Connolly Ltd has completed the first phase of the redevelopment of Oldham Rugby League Club's Netpar training facility in Chadderton.

Date Published 16/10/2025


£1.2m Greater Manchester Boxing and Development hub opens, championing the transformative power of sport

The new £1.2m Greater Manchester Boxing and Development hub has opened in Oldham, with the aim of championing the transformative power of sport.

Date Published 15/10/2025

Oldham RU ease to victory at Ormskirk

Oldham RUFC travelled to Ormskirk for their latest fixture needing a decent result, and they got one - triumphing 31 points to 17.

Date Published 13/10/2025


Action all the way at Isaan home show

The Isaan Muay Thai training centre, based in Oldham, hosted their second home show - the Isaan Fight Series #2 - at the Ashton Masonic Hall.

Date Published 13/10/2025

Oldham-based DartSight wins prestigious Innovative Sports Technology of the Year award

DartSight, an innovative dart player’s alignment system and training (and ‘re-training’) aid designed and developed in Oldham, has been named the Winner of the Innovative Sports...

Date Published 06/10/2025


Former golf club head pro David Melling dies

Former local golf professional David Melling has died aged 77 following a short illness.

Date Published 06/10/2025

Oldham Ladies give it their all at West Park Leeds

Oldham RUFC Ladies travelled over the hill to take on a well-established West Park Leeds side.

Date Published 06/10/2025


Medals galore for Isaan contingent

Three boxers from the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham went north of the border to attend the ISKA Scottish Open tournament in Paisley. 

Date Published 29/09/2025

Flying start to the campaign for Oldham RU Ladies

Oldham RUFC Ladies beat Rochdale in their opening game of the season.

Date Published 23/09/2025


Cup delight for Oldham RU

Oldham welcomed Hemsworth RUFC to Manor Park for Saturday's RFU National Cup fixture, and eventually prevailed 39-10.

Date Published 23/09/2025

Royton pool reopens after £114k revamp

The Royton Leisure Centre swimming pool reopened yesterday (Monday) following a £114,000 revamp.

Date Published 22/09/2025


Unfortunate referee injury halts Oldham RU in their tracks

After an eye-opening start to the league fixtures the previous week at Bury, Oldham returned home to face Clitheroe.

Date Published 13/09/2025

From food parcels to finish lines - Oldham Foodbank Manager Mark selected to run for England

Mark Whittington, 51, who became Manager of Oldham Foodbank in June this year, has been selected to represent England Masters at the Abingdon Marathon this October.

Date Published 08/09/2025


Village Olympics celebrates 40 action-packed years

Unassuming David Needham stood in quiet reflection at the exciting razzmatazz launch of the weekend's Saddleworth Village Olympics.

Date Published 08/09/2025

Oldham RU defeated in league opener

Oldham RUFC's first XV travelled to Bury RUFC for the opening league game of the 2025/26 season, and were beaten 47-29.

Date Published 08/09/2025


Oldham RU get new campaign off to a flying start

It’s safe to say that the Oldham RUFC men down at Manor Park were glad to see the back of the 2024/25 season.

Date Published 31/08/2025

Roughyeds announce new women's team

Oldham RLFC have confirmed the launch of the club's new women's team, with Ben Marsden named as head coach.

Date Published 14/08/2025


Avro football stadium greenlit for permanent expansion

Avro FC's football stadium in Oldham has been given the green light to permanently extend its seating and food offer.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Grand new Uppermill FC/Inspiral Carpets strip deal helps raise vital funds for local charity

As regular Chronicle readers may know, Uppermill FC have had a very successful ‘collaboration’ with the local legendary band, the Inspiral Carpets, to produce a range of football...

Date Published 11/08/2025


Saddleworth Rangers Girls enjoy dream day out at the iconic Wembley Stadium

The Saddleworth Rangers Girls rugby team enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience when they took to the pitch at Wembley Stadium as mascots for Wigan in the Women’s Challenge Cup...

Date Published 11/08/2025

Scratch king Corey is new Oldham champ

Crompton and Royton's Corey Pearson is the new Oldham and District Scratch golf champion.

Date Published 09/08/2025


Dale Harris returns to Chadderton FC as CEO

Chadderton Football Club has announced the appointment of Dale Harris as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a bold and ambitious step forward for the club both on and off...

Date Published 06/08/2025

Oldham RL Foundation and Park Cakes Bakeries to launch huge wellbeing project

Oldham RLFC 1876 Foundation has announced a major partnership with Park Cakes Bakeries to deliver community health and wellbeing projects throughout the Oldham region.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Oldham music legends the Inspiral Carpets agree unique and exciting Uppermill football club sponsorship deal

A link-up idea discussed over a beer in a Dobcross pub has led to a unique local football club sponsorship deal.

Date Published 27/07/2025

Isaan fighters shine at Barnsley Metrodome showpiece

Four boxers from the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham competed at the Barnsley Metrodome on the latest Sandee fight series promotion.

Date Published 23/07/2025


Lioness star Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC to mark National Lottery investment

Lioness Nikita Parris took part in a session at grassroots football club Chadderton FC to celebrate The National Lottery’s investment into women and girls’ football ahead of...

Date Published 23/07/2025

Oldham RU announce new first XV captain and vice-captain

Oldham RUFC first XV will have a new captain for the 2025/26 season - Stuart Brennan.

Date Published 17/07/2025


Cube Homes enters second year of sponsorship of Saddleworth Cricket Club juniors

Housebuilder Cube Homes has recently entered its second year of sponsorship of Saddleworth Cricket Club’s junior section.

Date Published 14/07/2025

Saddleworth members enjoy the Captain’s Away Day

The Saddleworth GC Captain’s Away Day at Marriott Worsley Park GC was a roaring success, with excellent weather and a course which was in fabulous condition.

Date Published 14/07/2025


Junior football tournament proves a roaring success

Saddleworth 3Ds Under-12 girls' football team hosted a hugely successful football tournament alongside Rochdale Ladies AFC over the weekend.

Date Published 10/07/2025

Close contest for the GEMS

It was a nerve-jangling finish for Oldham GC Gems in a Three Man Texas Scramble.

Date Published 05/07/2025


Hugely successful Oldham-based 3Cs Chess Club honoured to welcome Mayor and Mayoress

3Cs (Children's Chess Club) were not only very honoured to welcome the Mayor and Mayoress to one of their weekly club nights, but were also very delighted that chess - and...

Date Published 26/06/2025

Waterhead looking to push on after dramatic title win

Waterhead FC have enjoyed a very successful season in the Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur League, which culminated in winning division A by a point from Didsbury FC reserves...

Date Published 26/06/2025


Dovestone sailors fly high at national championships - and it’s a family affair

Dovestone Sailing Club sailors took both first-place spots at the Flying Fifteen Classic and Silver National Championships held at Dovestone reservoir. 

Date Published 09/06/2025

Big days beckon for Saddleworth star Earlam

Saddleworth’s highly respected professional Andy Earlam is delighted to have made the final of a top PGA competition.

Date Published 09/06/2025


It's time to register for the Saddleworth Village Games

Ready, steady, go - it’s time to register children for the 40th Saddleworth Village Games. 

Date Published 01/06/2025

Isaan gym continues to produce champion fighters

An Oldham Thai Boxing gym continues to produce champions as Mason Booth, representing Ste Donnelly's Isaan Muay Thai gym, won the WMO British bantamweight title on the Muay Thai...

Date Published 01/06/2025


Dream Oldham championship debut for victorious Julie

Brookdale's Julie Evans made a dream debut in the Oldham Ladies Golf Championship to claim victory by five shots.

Date Published 26/05/2025

Uppermill FC announce major sponsorship deal with Caffe Abaco

The football season may be drawing to a conclusion, but volunteers at Uppermill Football Club are already planning ahead for next season.

Date Published 16/05/2025


Foundation celebrates success of Oldham schools finals

The stars of rugby league's future are showcasing their talents at Oldham's Netpar Training Centre this month, with the sport's power to inspire again in evidence with a huge...

Date Published 13/05/2025

Final sign off for new housing estate and golf club scheme

A huge plan for a new housing estate and a revamped golf club in neighbouring Middleton has been given the final sign off.

Date Published 13/05/2025


Sun, sails, and smiles - it's a perfect day on the water!

Dovestone Sailing Club has hosted its annual Open Day.

Date Published 12/05/2025

British title joy for Isaan prospect Mason

Mason Booth, from Oldham's Isaan Muay Thai training centre, fought on the Muay Thai Monarchs promotion at the DW stadium in Wigan.

Date Published 12/05/2025


Radclyffe boys clinch Oldham Schools Plate following final thriller at Avro

The Radclyffe School’s Year 11 boys football team secured a dramatic and hard-fought victory in the final of the 2025 Oldham Schools Plate Trophy.

Date Published 28/04/2025

Abi and her fellow Rangers starlets set to put their best feet forward in aid of MND charity

A 10-year-old Saddleworth Rangers Girls Rugby League player will be joined by some of her team-mates next weekend as they walk from their club to Rochdale Hornets' stadium in a...

Date Published 25/04/2025


Isaan boxers are in seventh heaven

Eight Isaan Gym boxers attended the iconic Sandee Open tournament at the Barnsley Metrodome, and they all shone for Oldham once again.

Date Published 14/04/2025

Oldham RU close campaign with a draw

Oldham RUFC’s season came to a close with a 27-27 draw against mid-table Leigh.

Date Published 07/04/2025


Wembley-bound students’ plan to get more girls into football is truly kicking off!

Students from E-ACT The Oldham Academy North (TOAN) are winners of this year’s Manchester United Foundation Premier League Inspires social action challenge, following a day of...

Date Published 02/04/2025

Discover sailing at Dovestone Sailing Club

Would you like a chance to get out on the water for 30 minutes with an experienced sailor and see if the sport of dinghy sailing appeals to you?

Date Published 02/04/2025


Air cadets light up annual opening of Royton bowling green

Royton Cricket, Bowling and Running Club held its annual opening of the bowling green, which was this year graced by the 1855 Royton Air Cadets. 

Date Published 30/03/2025

It's a bitter-sweet experience for Uppermill FC as they unveil newly-repaired dugouts

It was a bitter-sweet moment for Uppermill FC when they recently unveiled their newly-repaired dugouts, which are situated on Churchill playing fields.

Date Published 27/03/2025


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