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OLDHAM Council is launching a new campaign to tackle the menace of chewing gum. The authority has begun its annual drive to raise awareness of dumped chewing gum on streets...
Date Published 05/09/2011
CRICKET: ROYTON’S hopes of qualifying for next year’s LCB Cup remain in their own hands, despite losing heavily to Rochdale in the Lake Garage CLL yesterday....
DR SALLY Bradley has been appointed medical director of Pennine Acute Trust, which runs the Royal Oldham Hospital. Her appointment follows the retirement of former medical...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY were held to a goalless draw by Runcorn Linnets in the FA Cup preliminary round at Seel Park. The Lilywhites travel to Merseyside tomorrow...
JUBILATION turned to sadness for Oldham Roughyeds at the devastating news of the death of a former team prop forward. Dana Wilson, a Cook Islands international, was killed in...
ROUGHYEDS boss Tony Benson was encouraged by his side’s stunning all-round performance in winning 24-20 at Workington with a point-a-minute blitz either side of half-time....
‘Street’ star Roache heads the line-up FROM murder to comedy via the cobbles of Corrie — Oldham Council’s libraries first Literary Weekend is packed with...
Workington 20, Oldham 24 Roughyeds high on play-offs confidence LOOK high and low for your Oldham RL scarves and tops: the play-off specialists are back in business. Few...
CELEBRITY gardener Joe Swift said Oldham was blooming great when he appeared at the town centre’s flower festival. The “Gardener’s World” presenter...
THE peace and quiet of Oldham Library was shattered as a teenage girl carried out a brutal attack. The 15-year-old stormed into the library and set upon her classmate in an...
ATHLETIC manager Paul Dickov was delighted with the battling effort by his men in securing a creditable home point against big-spending Huddersfield. Deadline-day striker...
A TEENAGE attacker offered a gang of youths cash to continue beating his Facebook enemy. The 17-year-old boy had punched his 16-year-old victim in the head and side after he...
Athletic 1, Huddersfield 1 Kuqi shows worth as gutsy Latics hold on for point SHEFKI Kuqi only took six minutes to become a hero at Boundary Park. New left-back...
A MAN was due to appear at Oldham Magistrates Court today charged with murder after the discovery of a body in a derelict warehouse. Darren McCann (37), of no fixed address,...
A military-style school with zero-tolerance to bad behaviour could be coming to Oldham. Leading military personnel, including the former chief of defence staff, are considering...
Cricket: WOODHOUSES skipper Mike Cassidy hailed hat-trick hero Ashley Prescott following their Village Cup final triumph over Rottingdean at Lord’s. Prescott, who heads...
OLDHAM’S rugby Championship One play-off match at Rochdale Hornets on Sunday will provide Roughyeds boss Tony Benson with a selection headache. Full-back Ben Heaton,...
ASHLEY Prescott claimed a memorable hat-trick as Woodhouses clinched a famous Persimmon Village Cup final victory over Rottingdean at Lord’s. Prescott stole the show...
Fans celebrate wonderful day for Woodhouses at Lord’s WOODHOUSES lit up Lord’s as they clinched Persimmon Village Cup final glory against Rottingdean. Ashley Prescott...
More to come, says Kuqi SHEFKI Kuqi says Athletic fans can expect a lot more from the striker when he reaches full match sharpness. The former Stockport, Ipswich and...
Controversial head to lead Waterhead Academy A CREATIONIST head teacher whose school banned Harry Potter has been appointed principal of Waterhead Academy. Government...
NEW WATERHEAD ACADEMY PRINCIPAL BOOT-CAMP SCHOOL PLAN LORD'S TRIUMPH FOR WOODHOUSES VIOLENT TEENAGER'S 'FINAL CHANCE' Click for more . . .
THE FRIDAY THING: IS Oldham going to the movies? As the only borough in Greater Manchester without a cinema, the popcorn, cola, hot-dog and ice-cream experience of a night in...
Date Published 02/09/2011
JOIN Saddleworth Floral Art Society as they celebrate their ruby anniversary at the Lee Street centre in Uppermill on Tuesday, September 13. Starting at 7.30pm, admission has been...
OLDHAM’S homeless will be warmer this winter — thanks to a crop of knitting wonder women from Oldham. The Knitting Angels are taking on a heavenly mission to...
NHS OLDHAM LOCALITY BOARD NHS Oldham is on target to make almost £19 million of savings this year. Four months into the financial year, savings stand at £5.5...
DR KERSHAW’S Hospice volunteer Pat Joyce is the latest person to add to the rainbow of ribbons adorning the hospice grounds. The fund-raising campaign has turned the...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards ASCOT 2.05 Firestarter 2.40 Kunooz 3.15 Eton Rifles (nap) 3.45...
Angling: COPTHORNE Fisheries provided the backdrop for Lees and Hey AS’ match, which Stuart Taylor won with a 28lb mixed bag including a 6lb carp which fell to long pole...
NHS OLDHAM LOCALITY BOARD PENNINE Acute Trust could be slapped with a fine if it fails to improve performance of the Royal Oldham Hospital’s stroke unit. The national...
