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Residents of Weatherfield could get full parliamentary approval as they reach Coronation Street’s 50th birthday next month. An all-party group of Greater Manchester MPs...
Date Published 18/11/2010
RUGBY: OLDHAM St Anne’s ‘A’ remain at the bottom of Division One in the Kukri North-West Counties League after succumbing to a 58-18 defeat at home to a powerful...
A GLODWICK man whose three bull terriers had wounds consistent with fighting will be sentenced next month over animal-neglect charges. Arshad Hussain (21), of Brewerton Road,...
THE funeral of the last survivor of an infamous Second World War bombing involving the Coldstream Guards band took place in Oldham yesterday. Douglas Drake’s coffin was...
WE have been asked to clarify that the second phase of council services to be taken over by the Rochdale-based Unity Partnership will remain in Oldham. A story in...
Oldham’s unemployment has fallen in the past month in line with national trends, The number of people out of work in the borough is 6,303, a drop of 324 of the previous...
OLDHAM Athletic’s chief scout has been charged after an alleged punch-up at a school charity event. Ex-Republic of Ireland international Paul Butler (38) was arrested on...
RUGBY: HOLLINWOOD returned to winning ways in Division Five of the Pennine League — but without reaching the heights of recent weeks. They defeated basement boys King...
The woman nicknamed “Dobby Horse Vera”, “The Angel of Tommyfield” and just plain Aunty Vera has died aged 78. Vera Smith was beloved by generations of...
Greater Manchester Police will have to get rid of backroom staff to maintain front-line police, according to the Prime Minister. David Cameron hit back at criticisms his...
Football: CHADDERTON earned a 4-3 victory at Cheadle Town in the Vodkat North-West Counties League Division One last night. Tom Hughes put the visitors in front after 23...
Former Labour minister and Oldham MP Phil Woolas may have to wait until next week to hear if his bid to overturn a decision stripping him of his seat has been overturned....
A SUPERMARKET mix-up has been blamed for a giant sign being installed at the new Tesco in Greenfield without planning permission. Locals and councillors were left fuming when...
ROBBIE Savage made a cheeky suggestion about his pal and former Leicester City team-mate Paul Dickov on the radio at the weekend. The Derby midfielder, who doubles up as a...
SEAN Gregan's Fleetwood Town found Walsall goalkeeper Jimmy Walker a tough nut to crack in the FA Cup first round replay at the Bescot Stadium. Following a 1-1 draw at...
Winger can get even better — Dickov FILIPE Morais earned special praise from his manager after an excellent showing in the victory over Huddersfield. The Portuguese...
DAGENHAM and Redbridge and Athletic will make history when the two sides square up to each other for the first time ever this weekend. John Still's promoted side — who...
OLDHAM RL boss Tony Benson wants two more warm-up games in addition to the Law Cup clash with derby rivals Rochdale Hornets. Hornets come to the Whitebank Stadium on Sunday,...
Jones set for midfield role as Furman sits it out A SELECTION dilemma awaits Athletic manager Paul Dickov when it comes to naming his team to take on Dagenham and Redbridge this...
ATHLETIC have completed the loan signing of Leeds winger Aidan White. The England Under-19 international, who played against Athletic for the Elland Road side last season,...
Gary Alcock was jailed for life today at Manchester Crown Court for the murder of 15-month-old Oldham girl Violet Mullen. Her mother, Claire Flanagan, was jailed for five years...
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CHANNEL HOPPING: THE BBC has been all over Lord Sugar and The Apprentice like a tramp on chips ever since it started. No wonder. It’s one of a dwindling few reality TV...
Date Published 17/11/2010
ROYTON business Money Controls Ltd has been sold to a second American company. The business, founded in 1967 by three Oldham mechanical and design engineers — David...
Business editor Martyn Torr talks to Anna Wisniowski — manager of Greenfield’s controversial new Tesco store “PEOPLE have been honest with their views and opinions” is how the...
LABOUR councillors have attacked Liberal Democrat Lynne Thompson for criticising the lack of alternative budget proposals. Councillor Thompson, cabinet member for performance...
AN internet site which recycles unwanted household goods such as baby items and furniture has been praised by Oldham Council. The Oldham Freecycle website is celebrating...
FREE training for adults at colleges across Oldham will be scrapped — leaving students facing a bill of up to £9,000. Ministers have drawn up plans that mean...
A MAN arrested on suspicion of the murder of Oldham man Kirk Price in Hull has been released without charge. But another man and a woman have been charged with conspiracy to...
A MAN stole booze from a Failsworth off-licence then went back two hours later and robbed the shop at knifepoint. Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to...
