WHAT'S IN FRIDAY'S CHRONICLE

PENSIONERS in sheltered accommodation are angry after learning that they must pay new service charges on top of their rent.

Meanwhile, a Failsworth fraudster has had his appeal against the length of his prison sentence rejected.

Elsewhere, a councillor has moved to allay fears over drainage work at Churchill Playing Fields, in Greenfield.

And we have a special feature on Oldham College, past, present and future, as it celebrates its 120th anniversary.

In sport, Latics - fresh from cup success - are gearing up for a league trip to Gillingham, hoping to carry on their good form.

But the news from Down Under is grim as England face an uphill struggle in the first Ashes Test.

All this 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.