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GIRL power was on display as a glamorous army of roller girls united to launch a thrilling new sport in Oldham. Brightening up a wet weekend, the fierce girls donned their...
Date Published 19/09/2011
Torrential rain failed to dampen spirits at Delph’s sixth Party in the Park. A stand-in Bob Marley tribute act and The Rollin’ Clones entertained hundreds of...
BEAL HEY Recycling Centre closed its doors for the final time on Saturday — and staff were wished a heartfelt thanks. The facility in Chandos Street, Shaw, was axed as...
AN amazing 200 years of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal was celebrated with a grandstand theatrical performance. Professional actors, budding thespians and schoolchildren united...
A builder stole money from the kitchen of a pensioner in Failsworth — and then asked his victim for petrol money. The thief, believed to be in his 50s, who was working...
TWO inspirational women who battled cancer have been nominated for the chance to carry the Olympic torch on its route to London. In the last 20 years, Natalie Yates-Bolton...
A YOUNG boy is fighting for his life in hospital after an accident at a pelican crossing in Oldham. The boy, believed to be eight years old, remains in a critical condition at...
BOY, 8, IN FIGHT FOR LIFE PARTY IN THE PARK SPECIAL LATICS STRIKERS RIDING HIGH ...there's more (click story)
Darren Fletcher has warned his Manchester United team–mates to beware a Chelsea side nursing a bruised ego at Old Trafford on Sunday. Andre Villas–Boas makes his...
Date Published 16/09/2011
OLDHAM RL Club’s high-flying reserves, 80 minutes from lifting their first trophy, will face Widnes Vikings or Leigh Centurions in a Grand Final showdown at Whitebank on...
LANCASHIRE captain Glen Chapple hailed the self–belief in his young side after seeing them defy pre–season doubters to end the county’s 77–year wait to be...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: OLDHAM Boro face their sternest test of the season so far tomorrow when they entertain unbeaten leaders Norton United in Vodkat North-West Counties League...
ALL-ROUND, if you take where we are now compared to last year, then in my judgment we are an improved side. There is more balance, we have more quality and experience and...
NATHAN Clarke will embark on a career first at Leyton Orient tomorrow — lining up against his own flesh and blood. Younger brother Tom is set to take his place in the...
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany insists inheriting the captaincy from fans' idol Carlos Tevez will not change him as a person or a player. The Belgium international...
STAYING alert for the full duration of a game is the target for James Wesolowski and Athletic. Ahead of tomorrow’s test at bottom-of-the-table Leyton Orient, the former...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards AYR 1.40 Holy Roman Warrior 2.15 Parisian Pyramid 2.45 Excelette 3.20...
FOOTBALL: ADAM Dunkerley and Donovan Sylvester bagged four goals each as Heyside under-12s beat Moston Junior Reds 16-0 in the Manchester Mini-Soccer League. Lewis Dearden...
Angling: FRED Prudham defied the gale force winds which hit the Park Lake to win the Medlcok Bridge AC open match. After making a poor start on pole, he switched to fishing...
BOWLS: A NEW Inbev Winter Bowling League season gets under way on the Chadderton Cot artificial surface this weekend. The ‘A’ Division match between Hopwood and...
RUGBY: MARK Brocklehurst, Oldham Roughyeds’ leading try-scorer in the 2011 Championship One campaign, switches codes tomorrow. The 24-year-old winger makes his first...
RUGBY: FRESH from their first win of the National Conference League interim campaign, Saddleworth Rangers play host to Stanningley tomorrow. A narrow 40-34 victory at home to...
FOOTBALL: COPPICE ‘A’ earned a 2-0 home win over FC Royton in the D & J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Jack Abbott Premier Division. S Barrow...
FOOTBALL: SPRINGHEAD’S good run came to an end with a 4-2 defeat at high-flying Hindsford in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Premier Division. The...
FOOTBALL: UPPERMILL thrashed promoted Holmbridge 7-1 in the Huddersfield and District League Division One. Simon Tait’s side took the lead after three minutes. Murray...
High Crompton CC 2, Rifle Range Royle Blues 4 FOOTBALL: DESPITE a disappointing home defeat in the D & J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Jack Abbott Premier...
THE FRIDAY THING: THE subject of planning is — like algebra, other people’s illnesses, the joys of picking up warm dog poo in a plastic bag and anything the Lib-Dems...
THE So Way North festival is back — bigger and better than ever. The free fun day held at the George Street Playing Fields, Shaw (NOT, as appeared in the Chronicle on...
RESTORATIVE justice has been used in a bid to tackle shoplifting in Oldham town centre. Instead of being hauled through the courts, young people caught stealing from shops...
MORE than 2,000 revellers are expected to flock to Delph tomorrow for the village’s Party in the Park. Showgoers will be getting jiggy to the likes of Russell Shaun, set to...
