WHAT'S IN FRIDAY'S CHRONICLE

THOUSANDS of the borough's poorest residents have less than a week to contact Oldham Council over their unpaid council tax bill - or face court.

The council is urging them to get in touch and seek help before next Thursday's deadline.

Meanwhile, we report on the bizarre story of a drugs boost which went wrong when a police sniffer dog ate a pet hamster!

On the sporting front, Latics boss Lee Johnson has warned the club's young players that there is no room for slackers at Boundary Park as he is already planning for next season.

These stories and much more in tonight's Oldham Evening Chronicle. Make sure you buy your copy or check out the eChron and iChron for laptops and mobiles.

We're back on Tuesday with all the latest local news and sport.