WHAT'S IN FRIDAY'S CHRONICLE

A #3million grant from the Government's Regional Growth Fund is seen as the final piece in the jigsaw fro Nov Mono's move from Audenshaw to Oldham which, it is hoped, will see 1,000 jobs come to the borough.

Meanwhile, a major Oldham drugs gang has been sentenced to more than 66 years in prison for importing and distributing heroin.

Only a handful of people turned up to a meet and greet meeting of Phoenix Free School but one of the men behind the scheme remains confident of success.

On the sporting front, Latics striker Adam Rooney is hoping for lift-off after a heart-to-heart with boss Lee Johnson.

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.