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Foul and abusive players force Sunday League refs to strike REFEREES have gone on strike from Oldham Sunday League duty claiming abusive players make them fear for their safety....
Date Published 14/10/2011
Don't miss tonight's Chronicle for first news of the winners in our Top Tots competition (click story for more details)
Strictly Gershwin, Palace Theatre, Manchester TAP dancing, roller blading and Argentinian tango are not typically found on a night at the ballet. But “Strictly Gershwin”,...
Date Published 13/10/2011
ENJOY browsing a range of stalls at a Macmillan coffee morning at St Paul’s Methodist Church from 10.30am-1pm on October 29. Admission £1. OLDHAM Citizens Advice...
NEW research from Breakthrough Breast Cancer has revealed that almost half of women in the North fear a diagnosis of breast cancer. Yet despite the fact it is the most...
AN OLDHAM charity has organised a fundraising dinner as part of a push to raise its profile and bring in new members. Oldham Society for Blind & Partially Sighted People...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
MORE than £4.3 million will be handed to Oldham schools to help disadvantaged pupils — more than £500,000 more than they were expecting. Schools were set to...
OLDHAM Coliseum has launched its 125th anniversary appeal with an evening of memories. Coliseum patrons and fans — including actress Sue Devaney, Oldham playwright Ian...
RUGBY: WATERHEAD have paid tribute to Oldham Roughyeds after their home game against Crosfields was switched at late notice on Friday night. The National Conference interim...
NETBALL: KAREN Greig has hailed the appointment of Tracey Neville as Northern Thunder’s director of netball. Skipper Greig, who also plays for Oldham, is close friends...
A CLUTCH of up-and-coming boxers will look to show off their talents at the Queen Elizabeth Hall next month. An evening of amateur boxing, presented by Oldham Boxing and...
THE team behind the pioneering One Oldham Business Awards has been nominated for recognition in the Pride in Oldham Business category. The business awards gala presentation...
RONNIE Heffron is delighted with his choice of turning professional two years ago — even though he was being tipped for success at London 2012. The 21-year-old...
COUNCIL chiefs say a range of new services will herald a bright future for Oldham’s Link Centre. There was criticism earlier this year from users fearful that five...
NETBALL: NORTHERN Thunder director of netball Tracey Neville wants to follow in the late Mike Greenwood’s footsteps by setting a successful legacy. The 34-year-old...
AN Oldham PCSO battled the pain and strain of a marathon — having fought back from spinal injuries she suffered in a crash. Nichola Shipway was knocked off her bicycle...
A SHAW teenager who brings the fighting factor to her life will be granted a wish of meeting pop idols One Direction. Hannah Morrow (16), who suffers from the neurological...
TWO local rugby league starlets have been selected in the England Academy under-17s squad to challenge a touring team from Down Under. Danny Yates and Josh Johnson are among...
CRICKETING stars inspired local children to be the sport’s next generation at a Mayoral reception to toast the success of Oldham’s role in helping Lancashire win the...
Forward scoops coach’s award PAUL Noone, who played in each of Oldham’s 27 competitive games last season, was coach Tony Benson’s choice as Roughyeds’...
THE number of people out of work in Oldham is at its highest for more than a decade. There are 7,692 unemployed people in the borough, the previous highest in this millennium...
Carlos Tevez faced manager Roberto Mancini on the Manchester City training ground today for the first time since their clash in Munich. City said last night that in their view...
AN 81-year-old man has appeared in court charged with 16 counts of sexually abusing a young girl. James Fairclough, formerly of Chepstow but now of Harewood Drive, Royton,...
Mum’s vigil at the bedside of coma boy Adam, 8 AN Oldham mum has spent a month at her young son’s bedside praying that her boy will wake from a coma. Anita...
Javier Hernandez has signed a new five–year contract with Manchester United, his agent says. The Mexican striker made a stunning impact after arriving in England last...
LES PARRY’S pre-season declaration that Tranmere Rovers, Athletic’s opponents on Saturday, were gunning for promotion caused some to scoff. Despite that ambitious...
JAMES Wesolowski is lining up a home run for Athletic. After getting stuck into his midfield duties to play a major role in outperforming MK Dons on Monday night, the battling...
CRICKET: SHAW Cricket Club are considering their future in the Saddleworth and District League. The Holebottom Clough outfit were seething after the appeals panel, consisting...
OLDHAM RL Club are urging fans to purchase their season tickets for 2012 now. Payment can be spread and supporters will enjoy “healthy” savings compared with...
