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A PACKED programme of events has been planned to celebrate 200 years of a local landmark. The Horseboating Society is hoping crowds will join them to toast the bicentenary of...
Date Published 31/03/2011
Hydro scheme in full flow A GROUNDBREAKING project to create a hydro-electricity project in Greenfield is a step closer to reality after a government grant was confirmed. A...
RESTORATION work is set to start on two buildings at the Lottery-winning Dunwood Park next week. The bowls pavilion will be refurbished and the gardeners bothy —...
A FAILSWORTH man has admitted his part in a plot to evade duty on nearly £4 million worth of cigarettes. James Blackshaw (66), of Durham Crescent, pleaded guilty at...
A PAIR of Oldham actresses are to star in Cameron Mackintosh’s newest production. Betty Blue Eyes, based on the Alan Bennett play A Private Function, opens at the...
Woman awaits HIV test results after bloodied dressing thrown in her face HOSPITAL bosses have reiterated their tough stance against violence towards staff after an Oldham man...
BRITAIN’S roads are deteriorating at a rapid rate as the number of potholes passes two million for the first time. A survey by ALARM (Annual Local Authority Road...
FAILSWORTH police officers sniffed out a cannabis farm with an estimated street value of £4,000. Officers from the Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team...
THE death knell has been sounded for Chadderton’s art-deco baths. A planning application has been submitted to demolish the former baths and adjoining sports centre, which...
SOCIAL services staff from a council-run care home claim they are being made redundant today — but could be back working there via an agency tomorrow. Up to 30 staff are...
Oldham-based First, Greater Manchester’s biggest bus company, is increasing almost all its fares and blaming the imminent rise in the cost of concessionary tickets. First...
ELATED staff at the Oldham Coliseum jumped for joy as they were handed a £600,000 cash windfall yesterday after escaping the spending cuts axe. The town centre theatre bucked...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
SNOOKER: WINS from Ian and Craig Atherton were in vain as high-flying Oldham Snooker Academy ‘A’ suffered a surprise 5-2 defeat at home to Denton Crucible. With...
RUGBY: HIGGINSHAW hit the self-destruct button as they let slip an 18-point advantage against promotion contenders Ulverston in Division Three of the Kukri North-West Counties...
RUGBY: PROMOTION hopefuls Hollinwood produced another fine performance in a crushing 45-14 defeat of Meltham All Blacks in Division Five of the Pennine League. The local...
Ashton ace makes early impact on European golf scene ASHTON Golf Club is basking in the meteoric rise of its star performer Matthew Nixon. The 21-year-old from Droylsden, a...
RUGBY: CLUBS from the National Conference League, including Saddleworth Rangers, Oldham St Anne’s and Waterhead, will be asked to vote on whether the competition switches to...
MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is determined not to become paranoid about the decisions which have gone against his team in their recent clashes with Chelsea. The...
KATIE Zelem’s latest England call-up has made her the centre of attention at Manchester United. The Blue Coat pupil (15) is part of the under-17s side set to tackle...
Shoot-on-sight policy underlines winger’s desire for change of fortune FAIL to buy a ticket and you won't win the raffle, as the old adage goes. Yet given his team's...
FANS’ frustration at Athletic's goals drought is something Simon Corney sympathises with. The club chairman watched from the directors' box at Boundary Park on Monday...
OLDHAM RL Club have announced a special offer on admission prices at their next home game against London Skolars on Sunday, April 17 (3pm). In a bid to increase attendances,...
Club lose patience with Crompton ANDREW Crompton will NOT be offered a professional deal with Athletic next season. The once-promising forward was sent off for violent...
COLISEUM'S MAJOR FUNDING BOOST ROW OVER CARE HOME SHAKE-UP YOUNG STRIKER FACES LATICS EXIT .. there's more (click story)
WE know that finding new business is still tough for companies across a number of sectors. Growth is something that many aspire to, but that can take time and the right...
Date Published 30/03/2011
A CAR rental firm has been nominated for a prestigious award. Abul Shama, human resources manager for Enterprise Rent-a-Car, has been holding regular workshop sessions with...
Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law has launched a new corporate recovery and insolvency service to help distressed small and medium-sized enterprises. The service will be...
Business leaders from Oldham heard about how Regional Science Centre Oldham will help prevent future skills gaps and grow science-related industries in the borough. A packed...
A CEREMONY to inaugurate a new flagpole at Hollinwood War Memorial will be held on Sunday. The installation of the flagpole, allowing the Union flag to fly permanently at the...
