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Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards THIRSK 1.35 Pelmanism 2.10 Celtic Sultan 2.45 Even Stevens 3.15 Redford...
Date Published 08/04/2011
Oldham’s planning blueprint — a guide for future development and land use — will go before an inspector in June. Oldham Council is working on the plan called the Local...
BOWLS: TONGE made a fine start to the defence of their Manchester Premier League title with a 13.5-3 (178-167) win at Sale XL. Their outstanding performer was Darren...
WOULD-BE taxi drivers in Oldham are now being assessed by the Driving Standards Agency before being given a licence to run a cab. Over 160 councils throughout Britain have...
A DRESS shop owner is threatening to quit town because plans to extend the business have been turned down. Douglas Conn, who has run Charles Vermont in Market Street, Shaw,...
ANGLING: STEVE Clegg made an instant impression in the first Medlock Bridge AC open match on the park lake. Drawn on peg eight, the Saints rod came out on top with 9lb...
Inspectors propel ‘good’ St Margaret’s out of bottom set OLDHAM’S last school in special measures has now been rated as “good” by...
RUGBY UNION: OLDHAM RUC firsts head to Whitehaven tomorrow for their final away game of the season — and a win is crucial if they are to have any chance of avoiding...
A ROUTINE eye examination carried out by an Oldham optician has helped to save the sight of an Ashton man. Mark Johnson (41), an electrical wholesale manager, had been...
AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE: SADDLEWORTH Rangers continue their push for the National Conference League Premier Division play-offs with a trip to York Acorn tomorrow. Keith...
NHS OLDHAM NHS Oldham is set to take action to plug a £13.5 million gap in its funding for this year (2011-12). Plans to save £15 million are being drawn up for...
NHS OLDHAM SWEEPING changes to local health services in which GPs will be given the power to decide how services are provided should be sent out to the public for comment....
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: Ambulances called to help stricken players TWO ambulances, a pair of broken bones and a severe dislocation was the sum of Diggle’s Huddersfield and...
NHS OLDHAM THE Royal Oldham Hospital has called in trouble-shooters from the Department of Health to help form an action plan as more patients wait longer for treatment....
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: AVRO have suffered another setback in their quest for the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Premier Division title. In one of the shock...
TORY leader Jack Hulme has emphatically denied claims he proposed to close Chadderton’s Oakbank Community Centre. Councillor Hulme is angry at the allegation levelled by...
Uppermill 1, Hepworth United 0 IT took a late, late strike from David Taylor to secure Uppermill’s passage through to the semi-finals of the Huddersfield and District FA...
Criminals have been left out of pocket after police successfully obtained forfeiture orders on more than £80,000. Greater Manchester Police’s cash investigation...
CRICKET: ROYTON professional Luke Procter was named in the 13-man squad for Lancashire’s opening LV= County Championship game against Sussex, which got under way in...
‘Heartbreaking to see people left high and dry’ — MP A HIGH-PROFILE politician has described the scrapping of the Housing Market Renewal scheme as...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY have parted company with manager Shaun Higgins after a dismal run of 10 defeats in the last 11 games. The 42-year-old resigned after a board...
PARK JI-SUNG is confident it won’t take long for him to rediscover the form that made him one of Manchester United star performers during the first half of the season....
A “psychopathic” serial rapist has launched a High Court battle to be moved to a less secure prison. Oldham’s Andrew Longmire (54) was given a life sentence...
Latics’ assistant manager writes every Friday for Chron Sport JEAN-YVES Mvoto has been a massive plus for us this season. His positive effect on the team can be seen...
RACING: SAM Waley-Cohen became the first amateur jockey for 30 years to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup when riding Long Run to victory last month. And I see no reason why he...
REUBEN Reid plans to carry some timber this summer — but that doesn't mean he is planning to waste the fitness work he has put in recently. Willow, rather than extra...
Detectives are desperate to find a starting point in the hunt for missing Royton teenager Ciaron Nuttall. Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of the 19-year-old, who vanished on...
LATE tries by centre Chris Headen and his winger Eddie Vaughan gave Oldham RL reserves a hard-fought 30-26 win against Halifax at the Whitebank Stadium last night. The home...
THE LOYALTY of Athletic’s supporters has been saluted by manager Paul Dickov. Despite the recent horror run of 12 matches without a win, there have been precious few calls for...
ATHLETIC boss Paul Dickov has transfer targets in mind, having started the process of bringing together a squad for next season. While the playing budget is once again set to...
