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A HISTORY-MAKING attempt to overturn a general election result for alleged “corrupt practices” began in Uppermill this morning. The rare legal challenge —...
Date Published 13/09/2010
CRICKET: MEL Whittle could hardly have written a more appropriate script as he brought down the curtain on a remarkable 49-year cricketing career. In his final appearance in a...
A RETIRED Army warrant officer has been jailed after stealing more than half a million pounds from his Chadderton employer to buy luxuries and treat his children. Douglas...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MAGNIFICENT Mossley romped to a 4-0 victory at Glossop North End in the FA Cup first qualifying round. The Lilywhites strolled to success at Surrey Street...
CRICKET: SHAW pocketed the last LCB Cup place with an emphatic 116-run win over Glodwick on the final day of the 2010 Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket...
The 14-year-old schoolgirl critically injured when she was involved in an accident with a lorry in Broadway, Chadderton, 11 days ago, is showing signs of improving. Jesmin...
TWO people cheated death after a wheelie bin was set alight at flats in Failsworth, blocking their escape. Firemen found a man and woman hanging out of first-floor windows at...
CRICKET; WERNETH ended their season with a nine-run defeat at Rochdale in a game which saw the final appearance of another CLL stalwart. Rochdale's prolific spin bowler Neil...
BOWLS: NIMBLE Nook’s Gary Ellis, Jimmy Derby and Jonathan Copeland were today bidding for a place in the last 16 of the Waterloo Handicap in Blackpool following victories on...
PUPILS flocked to school in their smart new uniforms as Oldham’s third Academy opened its doors today. Waterhead Academy, which replaces Breeze Hill and Counthill...
HATHERSHAW cake factory Park Cake has been named bakery food manufacturer of the year in the catering industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. Park in Ashton Road supplies...
RISING star Maria Marcial’s dreams of becoming a pop star are well on the way to becoming a reality. The 27-year-old has been crowned the winner of Music Crown 2010, an...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
The heavens opened on the Saddleworth Village Olympics — but the balloons launched to mark the event’s quarter century still managed to head for the skies. The 300...
A SOCIAL worker has been given an 18-month admonishment after putting a colleague’s personal details on a website. The woman, who has not been identified for legal...
SUDOKU superfan Roy Taylor is gearing up to put his love of the mind-boggling puzzle to the test. The 65-year-old number cruncher has made the final of The Times Sudoku...
The Richard Cort garage has disappeared, the Oldham Motorcycles building is on the way out and the Borough Mill, above, is coming down. All three are part of the Borough Mill...
PARISH councillors have backed an appeal against an Oldham Council planning decision. Small distribution company BearArm Ltd is attempting to buy the vacant Old Liberal Club...
Hollins fire station’s training vehicle has been covered in graffiti by local youths — but the firefighters don’t mind a bit. The young artists from Fitton...
CROWDS gathered to discover the history behind a once-bustling town centre community hall. George Street Chapel threw open its doors for the Oldham Heritage Festival — a...
THE ART OF CLOTHES SHOPPING: We all need clothes but depending on your point of view, and generally on your level of oestrogen, your enthusiasm for purchasing them will vary...
Community leader’s son jailed for stabbing teenager THE son of an Oldham community leader has been jailed for manslaughter after admitting stabbing a teenager to death at an...
Date Published 10/09/2010
OLDHAM will make history on Monday with the first election trial of its kind in almost a century. Uppermill’s Civic Hall is set to be transformed into a courtroom as...
THE inquiry into the collapsed Vance Miller trail will cost £50,000 and will be published at the end of October. The figure was revealed to Saddleworth parish councillor...
TWENTY six jobs are to go at the Chadderton site of BAE Systems as part of a review by the giant defence and aerospace business which is shedding almost 1,000 posts. The...
Oldhamers have helped the Caring for People Project raise £25,000 for victims of the Pakistan floods — but there’s still much more to be done. That’s...
Work to remove the hazard of radon gas has been carried out at Blue Coat School, with Holy Cross and Werneth Primary next in line. The news follows the Health Protection...
THE start of the new school year proved extra special for youngsters from Oasis Academy Oldham which opened its doors yesterday for the first time. Following the merger of...
A FORMER soldier with a fear of heights put himself to the ultimate test by taking part in a fund-raising skydive for the Help for Heroes charity. Mark Lowe (47), from...
Greater Manchester councils have submitted a joint bid to take charge of backing business across the region. The Government is axing regional development agencies including...
