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AN array of singers and dancers were thrust into the spotlight when Oldham Sixth Form College students took part in their own version of “Britain’s Got Talent”. Rather than...
Date Published 22/05/2012
HAVE you got the golden touch when it comes to volunteering? Why not offer to get involved with Oldham’s Olympic festivities? Oldham Council is looking for willing volunteers...
A FORMER champion gymnast leapt at the chance of giving a pre-Olympics motivational talk to Year 10 pupils at Hathershaw College. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Craig Heap,...
It’s bottoms up at Oldham Rugby Union Club this weekend, as they celebrate their very own Beer Festival. On Friday, expert beer tasters from across the town will be...
OLDHAM Council has been hailed in a national report as one of the eight best local authorities for swimming. The council was recognised for its services at a special ceremony...
FAMILY and friends of murdered Royton hostage Chris McManus celebrated his life at a memorial game at Boundary Park. Latics legend David Eyres and former Preston midfielder...
While most six-year-old girls would be content playing with their dolls, one talented youngster from Glodwick has set her sights on something slightly more challenging....
A REVOLUTIONARY treatment that has achieved spectacular results for Oldham children with neurological conditions is being expanded after a Lottery windfall. The Centre for...
AN OLDHAM mum who was thousands of pounds in debt, sold phantom mobile phones and concert tickets on the internet in an attempt to hide her problems from her husband. Lynn...
Teacher left his mark on basketball and football A POPULAR PE teacher has died following a two-year battle with cancer. Yaro Martyniuk (61), who slam-dunked his way to 100...
PART of Higginshaw is one of the most deprived areas in the country, according to a Church of England charity. The Church Urban Fundis online poverty indicator has revealed...
A TEAM of British police officers travelled to Paris to oversee payment of the ransom for an Oldham five-year-old held hostage in Pakistan, a court heard. British law...
ATHLETIC have been hit with a financial bombshell which is projected to cost the club almost £100,000 a year — for the next SEVEN years. A revaluation of the...
OLDHAM RL Club have suffered a setback in their ongoing quest to bolster their injury-depleted squad. Props David Tootill and Lewis Reed, who made their first appearances in...
EMMANUEL Adebayor has revealed talks are being held with Tottenham over making his loan move from Manchester City a permanent deal. Adebayor, a former Arsenal striker, has...
OLDHAMERS can step inside the old town hall for the first time in 20 years to have their say on plans to transform the Grade II listed building into a stunning family leisure...
Date Published 21/05/2012
A TEENAGER who died following a high-speed police car chase, had never had driving lessons. An inquest heard how Keen Waqar Ahmed Alyas (17), had taken his sister’s Ford...
Celebrations of Premier League success turned bittersweet for one family of Manchester City fans, whose football tribute to a relative was stolen from his grave. Maureen...
THE sun shone brightly on hundreds of revellers as they enjoyed all the fun of the fair at Failsworth Carnival. The annual event, now in its 50th year, saw visitors flock to...
THE Government has announced extra financial support to help interested parties take over Remploy factories. A full business plan to keep Oldham Remploy open with the same...
VETERAN Oldham actor Kenneth Alan Taylor was cheered by fellow performers when he collected a major regional theatre award. Kenneth, whose theatre career has spanned five...
OLDHAM’S Nicola White has set her sights on a glorious summer after being selected for the Great Britain women’s hockey team heading to the London 2012 Olympics....
OLDHAM RL Club’s injury jinx has struck again. Valu Bentley quit with a pulled calf muscle 10 minutes into the 26-16 defeat by Whitehaven at Whitebank while Lucas...
DESPITE Miles Greenwood’s brilliant game at full-back, out-of-touch Oldham slipped to another disappointing defeat at Whitebank. They’ve gone five league games...
FEAR spurred Hearts on to William Hill Scottish Cup success, according to former Oldham schoolboy Andrew Driver, who had been picturing Hibernian's celebrations in his head prior...
LOCAL interest in this season's John Willie Lees Wood Cup is over after just one round of matches. Werneth's tame exit at Middleton was mirrored by defeats for Crompton,...
WERNETH bowed out of the John Willie Lees Wood Cup without as much as a whimper. After taking an early advantage against cup holders Middleton at Towncroft, they capitulated in...
OLDHAM registered their first win of the season in the Lake Garage CLL thanks to a helping hand from an ex-Werneth professional. Humayun Farhat had a free day on Saturday as...
IN-FORM Glodwick clinched a home victory over Uppermill in the Tanner Cup first round. The Warren Lane outfit prevailed in the second round of the competition against the same...
KAMRAN Hussain smashed 152 as Stayley saw off Shaw in the Saddleworth League’s Tanner Cup first round. Hussain inspired his side to 287 all out, with Shaw still 96 runs...
