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Skipper puts his faith in ‘fantastic’ squad MANCHESTER United and Chelsea, who meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (4pm kick-off), could be forgiven for wincing at...
Date Published 17/12/2010
NEAL Trotman is keen to get matches under his belt — quickly. The centre-back, on loan from Preston for his second spell at Boundary Park, has had to sit it out in...
MANCHESTER United were today pitted against French outfit Marseille in the last 16 of the Champions League. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, who lead the Barclays Premier...
FILIPE Morais, Cedric Evina and Aidy White are three players Athletic hope to retain for the rest of the season. A permanent offer has been put to Morais’ agent and the...
ATHLETIC manager Paul Dickov is hoping ring-rustiness doesn’t come into play at MK Dons. With successive matches against Walsall and Swindon called off due to poor...
PAV’S PATCH: I’VE always known that a particular piece of music can transport you back, but until recently I never realised that a smell could. As I waited at the...
Date Published 16/12/2010
Plans for the a sleek new function room at the Clough Manor in Denshaw were unveiled yesterday. The first-floor extension will provide a 250-seater venue with a stunning...
UNEMPLOYMENT in Oldham remained stable last month — the figure dropping marginally compared with a national increase. There are 6,300 people out of work in the borough,...
A KIND-hearted Oldhamer who provides invaluable support to a blind man has won a prestigious award. Dennis Roberts (83), who has been volunteering with Age Concern Oldham for...
SOUTHWELL 12.05 Ebraam 12.35 Frosty Friday 1.10 Monsieur Jamie 1.45 Loyalty 2.20 Fearless Poet 2.55 Sir Louis 3.30 Adam De Beaulieu...
RUGBY: LOCAL clubs have fingers, toes and just about everything else crossed for this weekend. However, with an unfavourable outlook— snow and frost is apparently on...
Boss Robinson facing major challenge to end losing run THREE DEFEATS in a row, with 10 goals conceded and only two put away at the 'right' end . . . this could be just about...
CRIMINALS in Oldham are being warned to stay on the straight and narrow or risk spending the festive season behind bars following a successful pre-Christmas clampdown. The...
BOUNDARY Park was turned into a film set this week as the BBC came to visit. A new three-part drama series called 'Exile', starring Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent and John...
Tipton fully committed to Portadown opportunity MATTHEW Tipton isn't going about his upcoming move to Portadown in half-hearted fashion. The former Athletic striker, now 30,...
Health chiefs have urged vulnerable people to have seasonal flu jabs following a number of deaths from swine flu in the North-West — two in Oldham. The two men are both...
BOXING: SHINNY Bayaar lost his British flyweight title to Paul Edwards in Belfast last night after an accidental clash of heads in the first round. The Tara boxer...
A £53 million deal has been finalised to build the borough’s new Catholic secondary and refurbish North Chadderton School. The contract for the two projects has...
RUGBY: SUPER League giants Leeds Rhinos are seeing triple after snapping up THREE of Leo Casey’s sons. The former Oldham RL, Featherstone and Swinton forward (44) is...
A PETITION calling for the council to scrap plans for parking restrictions in Uppermill is gaining steam after the organiser took to the streets to boost his campaign. Nick...
Brazilian midfielder Anderson has extended his Manchester United contract until June, 2015. The former Porto player has penned a four–and–a–half–year...
Roberto Mancini will remind Carlos Tevez tomorrow that together they can become Manchester City legends. The Italian manager is anxious to lead the club into the Champions...
Oldham Council reports PLANS to axe funding for lollipop men and women will put the lives of children at risk. That was the warning from opposition councillors who blasted...
Oldham Council reports PLANS to hand over almost 12,000 council houses to First Choice Homes moved a step closer. Councillors gave their backing to the transfer, set for...
A PAIR of superb comebacks were not quite enough to get Athletic past Manchester City in their FA Youth Cup third-round tie at Boundary Park, as Tony Philliskirk's men lost 6-5 in...
Oldham Council reports OLDHAM’S ruling coalition is being used as cannon fodder by a government which has sent them over the top. That’s the view of Councillor...
Oldham Council reports “No ifs no buts, we don’t want spending cuts!” That was the message from more than 60 placard-waving protesters who demonstrated...
AN amateur rugby league match ended in disarray following a mass brawl in which a Hollinwood player was left injured. The Pennine League Division Five side’s game at Stainland...
OPERATIONS including hip replacements and cataracts removal which are deemed of little benefit to Oldham patients are being scrapped to help save £7million NHS cash....
Coalition suspends insulation grants as big freeze returns A Government scheme providing grants to insulate homes has closed until April despite the prospect of freezing...