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Vigilant country-lovers can report anti-social behaviour such as illegal off-road motor-cycling and fly-tipping on Oldham’s moors via a new website. The Moorwatch website...
Date Published 19/08/2010
BUDDING farmer Stuart Holt enjoys nothing more than an early morning chat with his grandparents’ chickens. The three-year-old animal-lover rushes to collect any eggs...
A POWERFUL poetry book penned by Greenfield woman Jaynie Huxley during her nine-year battle against cancer will go on general release at an afternoon tea launch tomorrow. It...
FOOTBALLERS face a struggle to find the back of the net during amateur matches in Oldham — because the goalposts have become so tatty they are almost camouflaged....
Libraries across Greater Manchester are one of 10 areas being given help to ensure the services continue through the tough economic times. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said...
Pav’s Patch: I RECEIVED a novel invitation the other day. My mate Jock rang from Scotland — though I suppose he’d hardly be ringing from Wales, would he?...
DALE Stephens is a work in progress says Athletic manager Paul Dickov. The talented midfielder has given the club a major boost by putting pen to paper on a new three-year...
Date Published 18/08/2010
HARD working duo Oumare Tounkara and man-of-the-match Ritchie Jones received praise from boss Paul Dickov for their efforts against Notts County. Both men impressed in the 3-0...
SIR Alex Ferguson expects Manchester City to carry on spending until they realise money alone can’t guarantee success. Ferguson chose the day City unveiled their latest...
FORMER Athletic trainee Laquan Esdaile-Biney — who was released in the summer — made his debut for Stalybridge Celtic in Blue Square Bet North on Saturday. He was...
GOLF: THERE must be something about the Centenary Trophy that brings out the best of Werneth’s Paul Williams. Last season he finished runner-up to Gary Melling and this...
RUGBY LEAGUE: CHRIS Chamberlain has been appointed as the new Oldham and Tameside Rugby League Service Area co-ordinator. Chamberlain has more than 23 years experience in the...
Basketball: PINT-SIZED prodigy Kameron Shorrocks is earning rave reviews in the basketball world. Standing at four feet seven inches, the Failsworth teenager, who plays for...
CRICKET: A YEAR after smashing a century against a team from the most famous cricket club around, Adam Johnson headed to Lord’s to collect his prize. Adam (18), who...
SPORTS BETTING: GERMANY’S Martin Kaymer struck a pre-Ryder Cup blow for Europe by winning the USPGA title at Whistling Straits. In doing so, he booked his place in the...
RUGBY LEAGUE: HOLDERS Saddleworth Rangers have been paired with Oldham St Anne’s in the quarter-finals draw of this season’s Standard Cup. The battle between the...
THE suspended head of Oldham Trading Standards has been sacked for his role in the bungled Vance Miller kitchen fraud trial. Tony Allen appears to be the only casualty of the...
AMBITIOUS plans to create a world-class science centre in Oldham have become reality after gaining Government backing. The final hurdle was passed after Bob Neill MP, Under...
IT’S the end of an era for one of Oldham’s most famous landmarks as work starts to demolish Mumps Bridge. The former railway bridge, which stands over Mumps roundabout, is...
A bridal gown supplier from Kent is taking legal action after being owed £3,500 by a failed business owned by Chadderton woman. Phoenix Gowns, of Chiselhurst, imports...
GOLF: JULIA Wild held her nerve to win the Lady-Captain’s prize at Oldham. She shot 187-57-130 in the two-round competition to edge out Jackie Lees (150-19-131) by a...
A Drink-driver led police on a chase through Oldham centre reaching speeds of up to 70mph, a court was told. But he admitted later he couldn’t remember a thing about it....
A POLISH immigrant destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ at a Chadderton church after being told about the abuse of a friend’s son at the hands of a priest. Oldham...
CRICKET: MILNROW are champions of the Saddleworth and District League under-17s division. Opponents Heyside were dismissed for 44 before Milnrow earned an eight-wicket...
£151,000 cancer unit extension gets under way THE long-awaited extension to Oldham’s Victoria Breast Care Unit is finally underway. Dedicated fundraisers from...
Canadians love Royton floral displays DAZZLING floral displays entered into this year’s North-West in Bloom competition have been given a glowing seal of approval by...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
This is the smart new uniform tailored to every pupils’ needs at the Oldham Academy North. From September, the students at the new education provider, formerly Grange...
Alex the meerkat on tour in Yorkshire! Loveable Alex the meerkat teamed up with friend Nicholas for a rambling trip to the iconic Rievaulx Abbey. With the rucksack packed...
VISITORS to Shaw and Crompton can find local facilities more easily thanks to new information boards. The signs — directing the public to the main shopping areas,...
