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THE FRIDAY THING: RECENT warnings from me that the health lot’s declaration of open war on smokers would lead to a knock on the door in the night by the Puffing Police and...
Date Published 16/12/2011
RUGBY: OLDHAM firsts hit the road to the Lake District tomorrow. Guy Lovegreen’s men will be confident of victory as they take on a Windermere side who are rooted to...
FOOTBALL: FAILSWORTH Athletic missed the chance to go top of David Giblin Division One in the D&J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League. In a reduced...
SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah will be staged at Uppermill Civic Hall tomorrow. Over 30 members of the orize-winning choir...
FOOTBALL: HOLLINWOOD made it three successive victories with a 7-1 defeat of Salford Victoria in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Division One. Reuben...
COUNCIL chiefs have pledged to ensure that preparatory works for the arrival of Metrolink are competed to the highest standard. Oldham Council says that as contractors work to...
FESTIVE music rang out at Oldham Parish Church yesterday at the Oldham Chronicle’s annual Festival of Carols. The popular event brought a sprinkling of festive spirit to...
FOOTBALL: PETER Bird, one of local amateur football’s most loyal ambassadors, is back on the scene at 71 years of age as chairman of Lancashire and Cheshire League side...
Latics’ assistant manager writes every week for Chron Sport WHEN playing regularly in the Premier League, you don't really appreciate what an honour it is to go to some of...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY go to Salford City tomorrow in Evo-Stik League Division One North missing England Schoolboys star Tom Ingham. The versatile wing-back is...
ATHLETIC have never come away from Charlton with three points — but manager Paul Dickov reckons now is as good a time as any to break that duck. Chris Powell's side are...
ATHLETIC chairman Simon Corney has been assured that a Friday night kick-off at Liverpool will work in the club’s favour. Some fans have complained that the FA Cup...
Dickov eyes happy returns for loan stars ATHLETIC’S exploits in the FA Cup could help keep all the current loan players at the club beyond early next year. As it...
A FORMER Oldham man who murdered a fellow drug user after a row over £10 worth of heroin has been jailed for life. John Needham (37) stabbed Darren Hilton in the back...
SHAW pensioner Nellie Geraghty will be laid to rest on Wednesday. The 79-year-old great-grandmother, who was attacked in an alleyway near her home, was found clutching to the...
FUNDING for repairs to Oldham schools has been slashed by almost £1million — sparking fresh fears of leaking roof and crumbling classrooms. The council will...
INADEQUATE psychiatric assessment and poor communications between professionals contributed to the death of an elderly woman at an Oldham care home. Elizabeth Murfin (91) died...
ANGRY motorists are being driven to despair by traffic lights controlling the new road set-up at Mumps Many have been stuck in long tailbacks as they attempt to get into...
Police praise for volunteers who watch over town centre partygoers CHRISTMAS angels are coming to the aid of clubbers in Oldham town centre over the festive period. Dealing...
OLDHAM'S MIDNIGHT ANGELS DRIVERS SEE RED OVER MUMPS CHAOS DICKOV HOPEFUL FOR LOAN STARS ... there's more (click story)
Oldham Council meeting COUNCILLORS came to blows over the success of First Choice Homes (FCHO) exactly one year on from the housing stock transfer. Installation of new...
Date Published 15/12/2011
Oldham Council meeting DELAYS, congestion and gridlock across the borough came under scrutiny by councillors. Lib-Dem councillors raised concerns that a review of the...
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Oldham Council meeting GRAVE cross party concerns were raised over the possible delays facing Metrolink rolling into the borough. The leader of Oldham’s Lib-Dems,...
FAILSWORTH Sports College’s Year Sevens are through to the last-32 of the ESFA Under-12 Danone Nations Schools’ Cup courtesy of an 8-1 victory over St Wilfrid’s...
THE Royal Oldham Hospital is meeting all required quality and safety standards, according to the independent healthcare regulator. The Care Quality Commission, which checks...
Former serial house-breaker reveals the tricks of his trade BREAKING into homes and making off with his loot was once the game for one of Oldham’s most wanted burglars. But...
RUGBY: HIGGINSHAW celebrated their first win on the road this season after a thrilling 14-10 defeat of Langworthy Reds. The local outfit trailed by 10 points at one stage,...
