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Mast and binnacle stolen from unit’s base OLDHAM Sea Cadets is appealing for the return of its historic mast and binnacle. The binnacle — the post that holds a...
Date Published 13/05/2011
CRICKET: WERNETH will aim to build on their terrific start to the Lake Garage CLL season when they entertain Unsworth at the Coppice tomorrow (1.30pm). Andy Walker’s men...
THE new fundraising champion for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Lisa Pearson, is in no doubt about the tough task she is up against. Besides being faced with the daunting...
FOOTBALL: ROYTON Town hit back from two goals down to beat Walshaw Sports 4-3 in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League’s Gilgryst Cup final at Hyde FC....
POLICE used “justified and proportionate force” when they shot and Tasered armed robbers planning a raid in Lancashire, a watchdog has ruled. The gang included...
FOOTBALL: Chaddy End won the D & J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Premier Division title courtesy of a 6-1 win at the expense of Khartoum Northern. The new...
A MOTORIST who killed a recovery truck driver in a collision on the M60 could face criminal charges after a coroner halted an inquest. Denis Livesley (60), of Gowram Park,...
FOOTBALL: A THRILLING D & J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League Challenge Cup final saw Rifle Range Royal Blues defeat High Crompton 3-2 after extra-time. More...
FORMER Manchester United and England defender Phil Neville came to Oldham yesterday to launch a new £50,000 charity appeal. The Everton skipper was at the Royal Oldham...
MORE jobs are under threat at NHS Oldham as it seeks ways to save up to £13.5 million this financial year. The trust, which runs health services in the borough, saved...
Latics assistant manager writes every week for Chron Sport OUR first season in football management has been one of ups and downs and on the whole, it is disappointing to have...
Patrice Evra never had any doubts Manchester United would prove themselves to be the best team in the Premier League. Providing they avoid defeat at Blackburn tomorrow, the...
HOW City made it to the cup final: Third round - Leicester 2, City 2: With former City manager Sven–Goran Eriksson at the helm, Leicester provided a tough test, but goals...
It’s time we won a trophy, insists City supremo ROBERTO Mancini has warned his Manchester City players that beating Stoke in tomorrow’s FA Cup final will be even...
ROUGHYEDS coach Tony Benson reckons his team's hammering at Hull FC won't have an adverse effect on confidence. An 82-0 drubbing in the Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth round was...
COUSINS Martin and Neil Roden — assistant coach and club captain — are set to give Oldham RL Club a double boost in Caerphilly on Sunday. Both trained normally at...
‘I have to do what is best for me and my family’ ALAN Hardy has stepped down from the Athletic board due to health reasons. Hardy, who will continue in the role...
ALAN HARDY TO LEAVE LATICS BOARD NEW NHS OLDHAM JOBS BLOW WIN FREE FUEL WITH PRIDE CAR STICKERS (there's more - click story)
WITTY and occasionally down right rude, radio presenter Allan Beswick brings his one-man show to Playhouse 2 in Shaw at 7.30pm, tomorrow. Tickets are £10. SONGWRITER...
Date Published 12/05/2011
STUDENTS are showcasing their talent in the Oldham College Arts Festival. The annual event has just been launched and features live music, dance, drama and musical theatre by...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
ALL this week we have been highlighting the Chronicle’s pivotal role at the heart of Oldham as part of Local Newspaper Week. And nowhere is that heart beating stronger...
RUGBY: HOLLINWOOD signed off a great season with a thrilling 50-40 loss at home to promotion contenders Wibsey Warriors ‘A’. The defeat leaves the local outfit...
FLY-TIPPING is on the increase in Oldham. There were 2,755 incidents of waste being illegally dumped between April 2010-11 and £400,000 was spent on clearing them up....
SADDLEWORTH artist David Ford is hoping to boost Dr Kershaw’s coffers with an iconic local image. The Dobcross painter used photographs from the Chronicle’s...
CRICKET: REIGNING champions Friends suffered a shock defeat at Heyside thirds in the Ashton and Oldham Cricket Alliance. John McLoughlin’s 92 and 74 from Steve...
MICHAEL Meacher reckons over-dominance of supermarkets is damaging working-class chances of starting small businesses. The Oldham West and Royton MP said the recent riots at a...
CRICKET: ROYTON have secured another deputy professional for Saturday’s home game against Heywood. South African Cameron Delport will stand in for Luke Procter, who...
CHRONICLE reader Steve Bentley captured this dramatic scene as fire swept across moorland above Mossley. Arsonists were blamed for the blaze which destroyed three acres of...
Council adopts national scheme Top pubs and tasty cafes across Oldham will be revealed thanks to a national rating system. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), launched...
