WHAT'S IN FRIDAY'S CHRONICLE

A DAMNING report has criticised a lack of leadership and responsibility in Rochdale Council which allowed an Oldham-led child-sex gang to groom and abuse young girls.

Meanwhile, local inter-faith leaders are united in their condemnation of the killing of a young Middleton soldier in Woolwich.

On the sporting front, Latics boss Lee Johnson has hinted that his players could be in for a military-style boot camp in their pre-season build-up.

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.

Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend - and remember, we are back on Monday with all the news and picture specials on the Whit Walks and Saddleworth band contest, plus the weekend sports action.