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OLYMPIC fever is gripping Britain — and Oldham is no exception. More than 7000 people will carry the iconic torch on its round-Britain run before the July games....
Date Published 24/04/2012
SIR Alex Ferguson admitted two minutes of madness at Old Trafford could turn out to be “very costly” in the Premier League title race. After Nikica Jelavic and...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY ended the Evo-Stik League Division One North season in style with a 6-1 win at Harrogate Railway Athletic. Steve Halford’s side secured 14th...
Volunteers to Give & Gain as funding cutbacks bite BUSINESSES across Greater Manchester are being urged to rally in support of cash-strapped community groups. A national...
A TRIO of talented dancers made it look as easy as one, two, three after waltzing off with the top spots in a prestigious competition. Amy Edwards, Olivia Ralph and Emily...
BOXING: TOMMY ‘2 Slick’ Stubbs lived up to his nickname with a confident points victory over Gavin Reid at Oldham Sports Centre and declared himself ready for...
CARING family, friends and supporters raised funds for a Holts skin-cancer sufferer who wants to marry his beloved fiancee before he dies. Terminally-ill Charlie Jones and his...
MORE than 700 residents flocked to Stoneleigh Park on Saturday, to join in a funday organised by NEON — Networking in East Oldham Neighbourhoods. While stands run by...
WHILE heavy rain fell across Oldham this weekend, St George’s Day celebrations taking place all over the borough ensured what could have been a grey atmosphere was...
Could familiar names be heading for Latics exit door? THE WIND of change set to sweep into Boundary Park this summer could lead to a number of high-profile departures from the...
PAUL Noone, already ruled out of Oldham’s Challenge Cup tie at St Helens on Friday, might be sidelined for several weeks. Hospital X-rays have confirmed he suffered...
REGARDLESS of what happens in the final two fixtures, Athletic's end-of-term report card will be marked “must do better”. Despite stacking together a couple of...
FOOTBALL: ROBERTO Mancini looks likely to remain as Manchester City boss regardless of the outcome of the title race. Blues owner Sheikh Mansour appeared to endorse the...
Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing: CATTERICK 2.05 Perfect Words 2.40 Trail Blaze 3.10 Art Dzeko 3.45 Bordoni 4.15 Jack Dawkins...
Sammy says yes to her marry-thon man SOME men choose to stand under the Eiffel Tower or journey to the top of the Empire State Building to propose to their special someone, but...
A HEARTBROKEN mum has blasted thieves who stole toys and gifts from her baby son’s grave. When Rachel Heywood went to visit the resting place of three-week-old Jack...
NEARLY three quarters of Oldham’s sickness benefit claimants are capable of work, a new report claims. The report, on the impact of controversial new tests for those...
A SADDLEWORTH swimming star is celebrating after being selected for Great Britain’s Paralympic team. Ben Procter (22), from Diggle, will now compete in the 200m...
Forward’s Latics future uncertain ROBBIE Simpson admits the question of where he plays his football next season has not been answered. In netting his ninth Athletic...
Date Published 23/04/2012
OLDHAM back-row men Paul Noone and Paul Smith are doubtful for Friday’s Challenge Cup-tie at St Helens after picking up injuries in the 20-20 draw at London Skolars....
A TEENAGE team from Failsworth will truly be the pride of Oldham after being given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to carry the Olympic torch. Ten sporty pupils from Failsworth...
Athletic 1, Preston 1 MATTHEW CHAMBERS Status secured — but what a bore DALE Stephens doesn’t even play for Athletic any more. Despite that handicap, he still...
THE daughter of Oldham music icon Clint Boon lost her fight for life on Friday night. Luna Bliss, born 13-weeks premature, had been battling an underlying health condition...
AN Oldham drug smuggler who sneaked almost £500,000 worth of heroin into Manchester Airport in a suitcase has been jailed for eight years. Tabassum Gulnar (33), of Lees...
THE fate of teacher Neil Carr, accused of touching young boys in his classroom, now lies in the hands of his trial’s jury. Judge Timothy Mort retired the 12 members,...
Skolars 20, Oldham 20 GRAHAM Holroyd made his debut at stand-off as Oldham salvaged two precious league points in north London despite the loss through injury of their two...
TONY Benson had mixed feelings about the 20-20 draw, which underpinned his belief Skolars will rattle a lot of teams before the season is over. “We got two...
IT DIDN’T look any prettier from the dug-out. Athletic’s bore draw with Preston was typical end-of-season fare, with the main talking point being that it at least...
Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing: FOLKESTONE 2.10 Fol Hollow 2.40 First In Command 3.10 Choice Words 3.45 Pose 4.15 Sugar...
The Saddleworth Cricket league has put back the start of their season - due to start tomorrow.
Date Published 21/04/2012
