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A NEW fostering scheme is seeking people interested in providing overnight care for children with autism. Oldham Council has launched an appeal for specialist carers to come...
Date Published 31/08/2011
BASKETBALL: Saddleworth’s Year Nine basketball team have been crowned Oldham schools baketball champions. They beat Waterhead Academy 57-31 in the final at Hulme...
A SWEET treat has been unveiled in Oldham that will boost charity funds across the North-West. Throughout September, Greenhalgh’s bakery stores will be selling special...
FOOTBALL: SCHOOLS will have to be quick off the mark following the summer break, with the first round of the ESFA under-12s Schools Cup just around the corner. Ties must...
CRICKET: ROYTON CC under-13s won the CLL’s annual eight-a-side festival at Littleborough's Hare Hill ground on Bank Holiday Monday. The tournament also featured...
THE hunks who star in a male version of a Calendar Girls-style offering lined-up once again — this time fully clothed — for a fun-day launch. Joan Hague and Ronnie...
A FATHER has penned a book about losing his brother to cancer — and is hoping it will make some cash for The Christie. Nick Hobin, of Norfolk Crescent, Failsworth, died...
CRICKET: Triumphant Heyside skipper Daniel Robertson showed off the Saddleworth and District Cricket League’s Under-17s Division trophy in front of team-mates and team...
ROUNDERS: TWO rounders teams are gearing up for 12 hours of non-stop action at Crompton Cricket Club to raise money for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Shaw Magpies and...
SNOOKER: ROY Taylor bagged all four trophies in the cards section of the Shaw Snooker League. The Tara Leisure player (66) helped his side clinch the title and knock-out,...
GOLF: A ROUND of 70-6-64 was enough to see Gary Lever claim the Sid Jones Cup, a major at BROOKDALE. In a tightly-contested competition, card play-offs were needed to...
GOLF: SADDLEWORTH’S Silver Division team are celebrating after winning the South-East Lancashire team knock-out. They took on Deane Golf Club at Wigan and survived a...
SPORTS Betting: MANCHESTER 13, North London 3. So said the headlines in many of our newspapers on Monday morning after United and City had demolished Arsenal and Spurs....
PAUL Dickov has reiterated the message that a strong work ethic lies at the heart of a successful Athletic team. Colchester’s 4-1 thumping of the visitors to the Weston...
MANCHESTER City goalkeeper Joe Hart has claimed Owen Hargreaves would be a "massive signing" for the Blues if he completes his shock move to the Premier League title...
A ROYTON woman set to undergo cancer treatment at the same time as her mother will pound the pavements on Saturday to raise funds for the Christie Hospital. Kimberly Aspin...
OLDHAM RL new boy David Cookson may make his senior Roughyeds debut at Workington on Sunday. The 22-year-old former Oldham St Anne's and Great Britain under-23s amateur...
Adam’s movie has a new take on the Bard AN Oldham-born director has led more than 150 young moviemakers in creating a full-length feature film. Adam Lee Hamilton (31)...
Signings cut-off point looming ATHLETIC are hopeful of concluding business to bring in new faces before today's deadline expires. Manager Paul Dickov, faced with a thin...
Despite 180% increase, PCT receives more compliments NHS Oldham has seen a 180 per cent rise in complaints over the last year. But the primary care trust says it has taken...
One street serving 22 homes has 160 holes A POTHOLE-ridden road in Diggle is the worst in the borough, a Saddleworth councillor has claimed. Ken Hulme, vice-chairman of...
A WATERHEAD woman appeared before Oldham magistrates yesterday charged with fraudulently claiming around £34,400 in benefits over 10 years. Irene Lofthouse (59), of...
Firm denies wood piles to blame for ill-health A CAMPAIGN group which caught the eye of Erin Brokovich has stepped up its fight against a recycling plant. As the Chronicle...
A MUM-OF-TWO who can eat anything she wants and never get fat says her rare condition is making her miserable. While most women might think being able to tuck into cream cakes...
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THE Failsworth Carnival Committee meets tonight (7.30) to start discussing next year’s event. Anyone wanting to join or volunteer is invited to attend 248 Scout Hut on...
Date Published 30/08/2011
Getting on in pop It’s easy to make it in the music industry right? WRONG. A record doesn’t just become a hit, there’s a finely tuned process based on...
A FIRE-FIGHTER who recently hung his helmet up for the final time after 31 years of service has been nominated for a Pride of Oldham award. Former Oldham fire station...
