WHAT'S IN THURSDAY'S CHRONICLE

A PENSIONER had a lucky escape in Chadderton when a tree came crashing down as gale-force winds caused havoc across the region.

Plus, news of three more local primary schools about to take on academy status - and the latest figures on the number of people removed from the incapacity benefit register.

News, too, of a Latics signing and details of another television date for the club for the FA Cup fifth-round tie with Everton.

This plus much more in tonight's Oldham Evening Chronicle. Make sure you buy your copy or check out our eChron and iChron services for computer/mobile phones. Details on our home page.