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AFTER the disappointment of our FA Cup exit at Accrington Stanley, it probably helps that we have such a big game to tackle this weekend when Huddersfield Town come to Boundary...
Date Published 12/11/2010
ATHLETIC boss Paul Dickov insists if time was turned back he would still name the same side that lost to Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup. The Scot, who hopes for a return to...
MIDFIELD maestro Dean Furman believes the home faithful can roar Athletic to victory against high-flying Huddersfield Town at Boundary Park tomorrow. Lee Clark’s...
ATHLETIC could add to their squad before the November 25 deadline for emergency loan signings — if they manage to ship out a couple of players. Chesterfield have...
ARTISTS and art lovers enjoyed the first glimpse of an exhibition of works by members of the prestigious Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) at Gallery Oldham during a special...
AN Oldham grand-dad’s life was saved when he became the first person to undergo a new health screening programme. Victor Hallam, from Watersheddings, had felt healthy...
INTREPID adventurers Monica Thomas and Linda Bradbury enjoyed the trip of a lifetime — and it was all in the name of charity. The fearless pair tackled the Great Wall...
FANS of TV favourite Amanda Holden braved rain and gales to catch a glimpse of the glamorous star as she visited Oldham yesterday. The “Britain’s Got Talent”...
The number of families threatened with repossession in Oldham is falling faster than other parts of Greater Manchester and the North-West. Mortgage lenders launched 120...
OLDHAM appeared to escape the worst of the wild weather overnight as high winds battered the borough. Fire crews were expecting a busy night but despite gusts of up to 48mph...
An MP has been called in to a complaint about mature trees being felled for the new Oasis Academy site in Hollinwood. Local campaigner Joan Gipson, of Montgomery Street, was...
A Royton nurse who “psychologically abused” elderly residents at a care home will be allowed to continue practising — if she keeps a diary. Tracey Fleming...
CONTROVERSIAL comedian Roy Chubby Brown has been defended over claims he launched a foul-mouth rant before storming off stage without finishing his latest stand-up show in front...
OLDHAM shoppers united in silence yesterday to remember Britain’s fallen war heroes. Military flags were lowered when the clock struck 11am as a touching mark of respect...
Former minister Phil Woolas will learn his fate next week after an appeal to overturn a court decision which stripped him of his Commons seat was accepted. The High Court said...
A MAN has been left badly scarred after he was glassed in the face by a vicious robber in the middle of an Oldham pub. The 55-year-old victim had bought a pint at the Old...
THE sister of teenager Chris Dale, who was killed while crossing Lees Road, has launched a hard-hitting play in a bid to save lives. Becca Dale helped devise a powerful play...
BECCA'S SAFE DRIVING PLAY LAUCHED WOOLAS APPEAL DATE REVEALED DICKOV PLANNING LOAN RAIDS and there's more(click story)
A GROUP of Heyside folk have banded together in a bid to boost community spirit — and are appealing for more people to join them. The residents want to “put...
Date Published 11/11/2010
Foundations for platforms at four new Oldham Metrolink stops have been completed as the drive to bring trams into the town centre continues. With the opening of the first...
FOOTBALL brought youngsters together to help kick racism out of Oldham. The West Oldham Co-operative Trust — including Hathershaw, Holy Rosary, Broadfield and St...
HOLLINWOOD suffered a second-half collapse to slip to a third defeat of the season in Division Five of the Pennine League. Leading 34-12 at the break, the local outfit were...
ROAD, track or muddy fields, they all come the same to talented cyclist Matthew Walls. The Crompton House pupil is enjoying a stellar year on two wheels. He was crowned a...
RUGBY LEAGUE HIGGINSHAW, with key players still missing, lost 26-16 at home to Langworthy Reds in Division Three of the Kukri North-West Counties League. In an outstanding...
City 0, United 0 A MANCHESTER derby which promised so much delivered precious little as City and United ground out a goalless stalemate at Eastlands last night. At least for...
THE best thing about football is that if you lose a match there is always another one just around the corner. That’s what Athletic boss Paul Dickov said earlier this...
CARL Winchester has been tipped for a bright Boundary Park future after emerging from the FA Cup defeat at Accrington Stanley as Athletic’s only outfield player to earn any...
NIMBLE-FINGERED staff have knitted and crocheted more than 200 poppies in the run up to Remembrance Sunday. And their colleagues at Oldham Sixth Form College have been...
LUCAS Onyango put friends before finance when opting to sign a new contract with Oldham, boss Tony Benson revealed today. The 29-year-old Kenyan-born winger will be with the...
A DOWNSIZING scheme which frees up social housing for families has been hailed a success and shortlisted for an award. A total of 20 residents have moved between seven...