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CORONATION Street fans should head to Failsworth Library on Thursday for the launch of “50 Years on the Street: My Life with Ken Barlow”, a celebration of William...
Date Published 06/09/2011
A GIANT piece of steel from the wreckage of New York’s twin towers will be displayed in Manchester to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on New York. The...
THE Olympic spirit will be alive and well this weekend as more than 1,000 youngsters compete in the ultimate village challenge. Seven teams of teenagers will battle it out at...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CARLISLE 2.10 Oddysey 2.45 Naseem Alyasmeen 3.20 Aleut 3.55...
A CYCLING project designed to improve the fitness of residents and help them explore Oldham has been given an Olympic seal of approval. The programme of free monthly cycle...
OLDHAM fundraiser Ele Gibson packed a punch for Cancer Research UK by launching the charity’s breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign. “Join the fight for...
DARTS: OLDHAM darts team did not like to be beside the seaside when they lost 7-2 to Southport in the GMC Lancashire Super Eights Elite League. Wins from Ian Walters (4-3,...
RUGBY UNION: OLDHAM RU clinched a 30-5 North Lancs Division One triumph over Bury who, despite dominating the lineout, struggled in open play. It took just three minutes...
A TEMPORARY emergency VAT cut is needed to get struggling Oldham families back on track according to MP Debbie Abrahams. With more than 6,500 Oldhamers claiming...
ENTERPRISING teenager Sophie Barrott swung into action when her college pals complained they had nothing to do. The student declared she would find a way to keep them...
COME rain or shine stall holder Tony O’Neill has been a friendly face on Oldham’s markets for decades. He is celebrating his 40th anniversary of trading on...
BOWLS: A WEEK after claiming his 100 and 101st open titles, Gary Ellis was standing tall at the top of the podium again. He bagged the Mike Roach Memorial Classic at...
RUGBY: KIEL Lancashire starred as Oldham St Anne's trounced visiting Normanton Knights 56-10 in the National Conference League's interim competition. The stand-off posted...
OLDHAM Council is set to launch a new consultation over the future of car parking in Royton centre. Businesses near Royton precinct were furious and claimed there was no local...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY are without Steve Halford for tonight’s trip to Runcorn Linnets in the FA Cup preliminary round replay (7.45pm kick-off). The...
‘Vital Remploy is supported’ A DISABLED worker is pleading with the Government to secure the future of Remploy in the borough. Kieran Greenwood, from Chadderton,...
The City kit manager and former Latics star writes every week for Chron Sport OWEN Hargreaves has been working on building up his fitness this week following his transfer...
ATHLETIC gave Huddersfield Town too much room for manoeuvre at Boundary Park, according to manager Paul Dickov. While praising his side’s efforts in drawing with last...
A JAIL sentence for a care worker who stole from two women aged 98 and 91 woman, is a “good day’s work done”, one of victim’s children has said....
OLDHAM RL Club’s 2012 team-building operation continued today with the capture of former Warrington Wolves youngster Alex Thompson. A loose-forward, Thompson becomes the...
ATHLETIC manager Paul Dickov has set his side the goal of maintaining their performance levels this weekend. Promoted Stevenage visit Boundary Park on Saturday for the first...
Oldham Council leader outlines Labour’s 50 achievements in 100 days IT’S been 100 days since one of the youngest council leaders in the country took charge....
OLDHAM could have the next Rory McIlroy on the cards — after a nine-year-old golf prodigy sunk his first hole-in-one. Dan Riley, of Ballard Way, Shaw, left professionals...
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg met Oldham Lib-Dem leader Councillor Howard Sykes as he opened the party’s joint Rochdale and Oldham headquarters. The visit by the...
Date Published 05/09/2011
GENEROUS donations saw £2,000 raised at a charity fundraising event for a plucky teenager’s chosen charities. Sophie Wheeler (18) suffers from cystic fibrosis and...
A WATERSHEDDINGS model is in the frame to win a modelling contract after entering the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2011 competition. Rebecca Green (19) was picked from...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards Leicester 2.00 Almuftarris 2.30 Latte (nb) 3.00 Faith And Hope...
Runners fight fatigue and tough terrain to bolster hospice funds FOUR marathons in four days proved to be a challenge every bit as tough as it sounds for two Royton Road...
CRICKET: DELPH kept alive their hopes of snatching the Drakes Huddersfield League Premiership title with a six-wicket defeat of Shelley yesterday. Adnan Ghaus took six for...
CRICKET: FRIARMERE are enjoying a late run in the race for a top-five finish in the Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League. Champions...
