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OLDHAM’S very own Rocky put in a blockbuster performance in front of his home crowd at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Clinton “Rocky” Steele would have made his...
Date Published 18/10/2011
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FULHAM'S £300,000 BID FOR MELLOR DIVERSION CHAOS ON THE BUSES WARMING TO CHURCH CHARITY PLEA ... there's more (click story)
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 2.30 Nutshell 3.00 Cristal Gem 3.30 Grandiloquent (nb)...
Date Published 17/10/2011
THE first new columns are being installed as part of a major project to replace and upgrade Oldham’s street lights. A large proportion of the 23,000 street lights and...
A GROUP of teenagers who made it their mission to provide exercise in the borough have been nominated for a Pride In Oldham award. Energetic youngsters teamed up with the NHS...
A scheme to improve the achievement of special needs and disabled pupils is being rolled out across the country following an Oldham pilot scheme. Garath Jackson, North...
IF there was an eighth day in the week, Dave Hughes would spend it like the other seven — putting in a shift at Fitton Hill Bulldogs ARLFC. The club’s head coach...
OVER 600 mourners packed into St Margaret’s Church, Hollinwood, to say farewell to netball coaching stalwart Mike Greenwood. There was a guard of honour from Oldham...
BOXING: Welterweight warms up for Johnson with Liverpool points triumph RONNIE Heffron warmed up for his Central Area title fight against Chris Johnson with a points victory...
FOOTBALL: TWO cracking goals earned Chadderton a 2-1 win over Daisy Hill in the Vodkat North-West Counties League Division One. Nick Chadwick opened the scoring after...
A HEARTLESS hoaxer tried to con a blind pensioner out of almost £200 by claiming to be from her gas provider. The 85-year-old Greenacres resident received a phone call...
Javier Hernandez insists he is no Manchester United hero — despite coming off the bench to salvage a point at Liverpool. The Mexican has endured a stop–start...
MANCHESTER City midfielder James Milner is steeling himself for a huge week ahead. A 4–1 win over Aston Villa on Saturday allowed Roberto Mancini's men to open up a...
ARTISTS in Mossley have won a share of a £55,000 grant to promote recycling. Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has awarded the cash to seven community...
ANOTHER second-rate showing from Athletic had manager Paul Dickov tearing out his hair — and tearing into his team. Jose Baxter and Enoch Showunmi both had a realistic...
Tranmere 1, Athletic 0 “THIS is an easy job.” Many a true word is spoken in jest, but fewer can be so far wide of the mark. Paul Dickov was wearing a big grin...
AN Oldham couple who lost their baby in tragic circumstances have organised a masquerade ball to raise money for charity. Darren and Vicki Mayers of Averon Rise, Moorside,...
A PROJECT designed to help young people avoid the pitfalls of drugs, drink and anti-social behaviour has reached new heights. Working with young Muslims throughout Oldham,...
ZANDER Diamond is likely to be fit for Athletic’s home clash with Wycombe this weekend — but even if he does play, the captain’s armband could be headed...
“EMMERDALE” actor Andy Walker left Oldham College students starstruck as he lifted the lid on his time in the hit soap. Andy, known to viewers as Steve Kelly in...
Saddleworth Parish councillors are hoping for success after presenting their constituency proposals to the Boundary Commission. Councillor Bill Cullen and Mike Buckley gave...
CONTROVERSIAL “garish” signs at Royton’s new Cash Generator store have been removed — but they could make a comeback. The company was told it faced...
THEY might have swapped the chilly Channel for an indoor heated swimming pool but they’re still going the distance for charity. Katie Smith and Caroline Whitworth are...
A VULNERABLE teenager was subjected to a terrifying ordeal which included being punched and hit, abducted and forcibly tied to a tree — all because he couldn’t repay a £50 loan....
TILLS were ringing in Oldham town centre as shoppers took advantage of the first weekend of free parking. Shoppers and motorists hit the high street following Oldham...
AN educational centre for Oldham youngsters has been raided for a fourth time. A total of £30,000 worth of equipment has now been stolen from the City Learning Centre in...
A DEVOUT Muslim who was a pillar of his religious and social community in Oldham, has been jailed for six years after attempting to rape a young boy. Firuj Miah (62) carried...
LOVE was certainly in the air for one novice skydiver who accepted a mid-air proposal on her first ever free-fall. Nicola Burgess (30) thought she was doing a fundraising...
SKYDIVER'S SURPRISE MID-AIR PROPOSAL LAPTOP THIEVES STRIKE FOR FOURTH TIME DISMAL LATICS 'FAIL TO TURN UP' ... there's more (click story)
