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The UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, Vistry Group, is supporting Oldham student and aspiring electrician, Daniel Ferris, on his road to the WMF World Muaythai Championships in Thailand in March, 2025.
Date Published 26/07/2024
A management team returned to a side that they helped get promoted last season with their new club.
Date Published 22/07/2024
Uppermill Football Club have announced a groundshare agreement that will see the club's first team play their home matches at Mossley's TotalRope Solutions Seel Park during their...
Date Published 17/07/2024
It was a great day for Saddleworth Golf Club in the Oldham and District Centenary and 36-hole District Championship at Werneth GC.
Date Published 16/07/2024
With the pre-season officially underway, Avro FC's joint manager Mike Norton has spoken about how the plan was unfolding so far.
Date Published 13/07/2024
Nine local teenage prospects have been given the chance to train with the Roughyeds’ rugby league first team until the end of the season, as the club underlines its commitment to...
Date Published 03/07/2024
A stunning Kane Wallwork strike earned a big award at Avro FC on Saturday night.
Date Published 30/06/2024
Manchester Futsal Club has hailed its ‘game-changing’ support from the Oldham-headquartere WeDo Business Services group after the senior men’s team swept the board in national...
Date Published 27/06/2024
A determined teenager from Royton will be chasing her dream of securing World Championship glory in August when she heads to Abu Dhabi to take part in the International Mixed...
Date Published 26/06/2024
Oldham Boxing's Marine, Kyle Tullin, has reached another milestone in his already successful career.
Sensei Irfan Ansari, the head instructor at the Dojo Karate Centre, has received his Black Belt 8th Dan at a special event in Norwich.
Date Published 24/06/2024
An Oldham Mixed Martial Arts fighter, who recently became the Full Contact Contender (FCC) middleweight world champion, has set his sights on becoming world UFC champion.
Date Published 15/06/2024
Oldham Rugby League Football Club has announced it is set to play host to one of the biggest-ever community performance events in the history of either code of rugby.
Date Published 12/06/2024
The countdown is on ahead of Oldham RUFC's Annual Charity Family Fun Day in aid of Dr Kershaw's Hospice and Parkinson’s UK.
Oldham RLFC have announced the launch of Roughyeds Driving Academy, the club’s own driving school aiming to offer fully-funded driving lessons to the Oldham community in...
Date Published 05/06/2024
The annual end-of-season awards night has taken place at Oldham RUFC.
Date Published 04/06/2024
The borough of Oldham is set to take part in the Tour of Britain Women 2024, which will see the world’s top female riders and teams go head-to-head across four tough stages of a...
Great weather, warmth, sun and good winds ensured an enjoyable weekend sailing for all competitors at the Dovestone Open Meeting, the final event in the Northern Travellers
Date Published 03/06/2024
Nineteen-year-old Muay Thai fighter Ethan Flight from Derker has made a dream professional debut at the legendary Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok - a venue widely regarded as the...
Two talented young girls from the Eclipse Acrobatic Gymnastics Community gym in Oldham have been crowned British champions at a prestigious tournament.
Date Published 28/05/2024
It’s getting down to the nitty gritty in the Manchester and District Golf Alliance’s Inter Club Knock Out competition - the biggest of its kind in the country.
Date Published 27/05/2024
The Oldham-based Dojo Competition Squad returned from the Midland Open Martial Arts Competition with 32 Gold medals, 33 Silvers, and 27 Bronzes.
Royton Road Runners recently showcased their club’s diversity and camaraderie at the 5k Track Session, a key event in their club championship series.
Date Published 23/05/2024
A collection of full touring kit, training kit, leisurewear and backpacks has been presented to the Saddleworth Rangers under-15s rugby league team ahead of their tour of a...
Date Published 20/05/2024
Do you remember these guys?
Date Published 10/05/2024
An Oldham youngster who had never previously picked up a rugby ball has credited the sport with boosting his confidence on and off the field.
Date Published 08/05/2024
A pair of best friends have had their special talents recognised after beating off huge competition to sign for Premier League champions Manchester City.
Date Published 02/05/2024
A record 70 participants took the opportunity to get out on the water during Dovestone Sailing Club’s Discover Sailing event last weekend.
Recently-crowned Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League Premier Division champions Moston Brook added another trophy to their season as they retained the NWIL Cup with a...
Date Published 28/04/2024
MOTOR SPORT: Oldham speedster Matthew Haughton defended his Monoposto Moto1000 2023 Championship title with a stellar performance at Snetterton at the weekend.
Date Published 23/04/2024
Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Centre's Marine boxer Kyle Tullin has added another national title to the town's impressive collection.
Date Published 22/04/2024
An Oldham schoolgirl has won a silver medal in a prestigious world Taekwondo competition in Bulgaria.
The Oldham Amateur Rugby League is seeking nominations for the positions of league secretary and league treasurer, two senior appointments to which candidates will be elected at...
Talented young Oldham Seals swimming prospect Sophie Power has been chosen to compete at the prestigious Summer Regional Championships later this year.
Shaw’s undefeated professional boxer Tom Rafferty has his 12th professional contest, and second bout of 2024, this Saturday, April 27.
History-making match official Tara Jones has told ITV news of the “special” moment she was handed the match ball by a young Oldham fan on a ground-breaking day at Boundary Park.
Date Published 19/04/2024
Now launched for 2024, the Dr Kershaw’s Cup, sponsored by Wiggett Homes, is set to enable golf enthusiasts to enjoy an action-packed day of golf while also raising vital funds for...
Date Published 17/04/2024
The Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League has been one of the leading amateur grass roots Saturday afternoon leagues in the region since it was formed 125 years ago.
Date Published 16/04/2024
Boundary Park will host a moment of history on Sunday when Tara Jones becomes the first woman to referee a senior professional rugby league game in the northern hemisphere.
Date Published 10/04/2024
Girls rugby league in Oldham has been given a major boost after Oldham Rugby League Community Trust gained vital funding from Sport England.
Date Published 09/04/2024
Ahead of Latics' fixture against Rochdale on Saturday, Roy Butterworth received an award from Manchester FA to mark his incredible 60th year of volunteering at Boundary Park.
Oldham RUFC's final league game of the season ended in a 48-13 defeat at Leigh.
The Isaan Muay Thai training gym contingent that competed at the Sandee Open at the Barnsley Metrodome returned from the prestigious tournament boasting two British champions.
Date Published 08/04/2024
The kind-hearted players and coaches from the Santos Sharks under-12s girls' football team took time out from training once again over the weekend as they visited the Royal Oldham...
Date Published 01/04/2024
Latics co-owner and chairman Frank Rothwell paid a visit to Chadderton FC's Falcon Fire Stadium to receive a £755 donation.
Date Published 28/03/2024
Oldham RUFC's popular annual Sausage of the Year competition was won by Lee Brook and his son Sam, from Farmers Choice Butchers on Beal Lane in Shaw.
Date Published 26/03/2024
Oldham RUFC's struggles continued as they were beaten 25-12 at Tyldesley.
Date Published 25/03/2024
Isaan Gym boxers returned from Thailand with SIX medals and an A class tournament champion.
Date Published 24/03/2024
To celebrate the Latics chairman and co-owner's fantastic Atlantic rowing achievement, the club will be hosting 'An Evening With Frank Rothwell' on Thursday, April 25.
Date Published 21/03/2024
Saddleworth Rangers' talented under-15s team are gearing up for what promises to be the experience of a lifetime - a rugby league tour to Jamaica!
Date Published 18/03/2024
Oldham RUFC's potential relegation fate this season remains in its own hands despite Saturday's 24-15 home defeat by Liverpool Collegiate.
Boundary Park will rock to the tune of thousands of Oldham sports fans over the Easter weekend, there to watch local sporting action on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and finally...
Date Published 13/03/2024
There were huge celebrations at Loughborough University yesterday (Thursday) as the Blue Coat School were crowned Under-16s Sisters In Sport National Cup champions.
Date Published 08/03/2024
Roary, Oldham Roughyeds' popular mascot, was joined by Dave Thomas (Yeds) when the club's hard-working Supporters’ Group went to a Higginshaw youth section training session to...
Date Published 07/03/2024
The rebirth and resurgence of famous old Oldham junior football club Boundary Park Juniors is continuing with the under-15s team celebrating being crowned league champions.
Royton Road Runners' most recent RunTogether programme, which initially began on April 18, 2023, celebrated its 5K graduation at Oldham parkrun on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Date Published 05/03/2024
Northern is offering local rugby league clubs the chance to win training equipment, match kit and Betfred Super League tickets, as part of a £10,000 giveaway.
The Roughyeds have announced the details of an upcoming dinner event which will focus on the past, present and future of Oldham Rugby.
Oldham RUFC were defeated 24-5 at table-topping champions-elect Trafford MV.
Date Published 04/03/2024
A new Women’s Academy will launch at Latics next season - and Female Development Officer, Holly Espie, is calling on young players from the local area to sign up.
Date Published 02/03/2024
Royton Road Runners have started the year on an incredible high.
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