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GOLF: FROM potting snooker balls to putting golf balls, they all come the same to new Brookdale captain Chris Gleave. Some of his snooker-playing friends got the freelance...
Date Published 13/04/2012
FOOTBALL: DIGGLE came from two goals down to reach the final of the Huddersfield and district League Barlow Cup following a 4-3 extra-time victory over Shepley. Kelvin McWatt...
TABLE TENNIS: THOSE who predicted a tight Division Two Handicap Cup final were spot on as the Oldham Table Tennis League showdown went right down to the wire. Grotton...
FOOTBALL: WATERHEAD Academy student Regan Walker is one step closer to making the grade after signing a two-year scholarship deal with npower League One side Bury. The 15 year...
SPORTS BETTING: ATHLETIC may have lost nine of their last 11 games and stand only six points clear of the npower League One relegation zone – but bookmakers are convinced...
Battling Kaycee weighed only 1lb 4oz at birth BRAVE little fighter Kaycee Brooks continues to defy the odds 19 months after the tot was born 25 weeks premature weighing less...
SCHOOLBOYS who claim they were touched by their male teacher in class were branded liars by their classmates yesterday. Young former pupils of Neil Carr (25) broke down in...
A MARRIED man accused of being part of a plot to groom under-age girls for sex admitted he had a relationship with one a month after the birth of his first child. Adil Khan...
TWO people have been arrested following a police raid which uncovered cannabis, cocaine and weapons at a house in Ascot Close, Chadderton. A large amount of cannabis,...
PAUL Dickov wants his players to be totally clear about their goal in tomorrow’s game against Wycombe: goals While some think a draw might be enough to hammer the final...
FOUR Oldham players face RFL disciplinary charges following the rough-house derby clash at Rochdale. Danny Whitmore, Martin Roden and Jamie Dallimore are in hot water for...
Keith McHugh on the weekend’s biggest sporting event
CHRONICLE racing correspondent KEITH McHUGH gives his A to Z guide for all the Grand National runners.
Tipster Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s racing:
24 incidents spark big safety drive AN OLDHAM street has been named as a hotspot for kitchen fires. Gainsborough Avenue, Coppice, has seen 24 cooking-related fires in the...
Date Published 12/04/2012
LATEST figures show crime in Oldham has fallen by eight per cent — meaning there have been 1,517 fewer victims than in 2010. The figures — for the year to March 31...
Lost jewellery unearthed after 10 years A heartbroken woman has been reunited with her engagement ring - a decade after she thought it was lost forever. Diane Seddon...
A woman fraudulently sold phantom mobile phones and concert tickets to unsuspecting victims on the internet and, used the money to pay bills. Lynn Barker (32), of Hollinwood,...
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson chews gum, but City boss Roberto Mancini favours a different good-luck charm during a game - fruit pastilles. Eagle-eyed footy fan...
ATHLETIC have been left with a midfield hole to fill following Tom Adeyemi’s return to Norwich City. The 20 year old’s loan expired following the defeat at...
OLDHAM continue to monitor the progress of three players in the build up to this weekend’s Challenge Cup, fourth-round tie at home to Barrow Raiders. Skipper Neil Roden,...
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims his side are still out of title contention - despite an unexpected slip by Manchester United last night. City thrashed West Brom...
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that last night's 1–0 defeat at Wigan proves Manchester United are not favoured by refereeing decisions. After Shaun Maloney’s strike...
CHRIS Taylor has explained his reasons for wanting to leave Athletic. Chairman Simon Corney exclusively revealed to the Chronicle two weeks ago that the winger had turned down...
We name the street that's a worrying hotspot - for fires - and see how the fire brigade are tackling the problem. ...THERE'S MORE (CLICK STORY)
OLDHAM’S longest-serving councillor has spoken about his battle with cancer as he prepares to make a brave return as mayor. Councillor Richard Knowles (64) was forced to take...
Date Published 11/04/2012
A TEACHER accused of sexually touching young boys at school, has been accused of telling “a pack of lies” in order to explain why he spent hours trawling the internet for pictures...
A Rochdale man accused of being part of a child sexual-exploitation ring has denied repeatedly having sex with under-age girls. Abdul Rauf (43) said his accuser held a grudge...
DEAN Furman acknowledges the significance of Saturday’s basement tussle against Wycombe. Win for the first time in six matches and Athletic's status as a member of...
