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19-year-old killed as bike hits lamp-post MOVING tributes have been paid to a teenager who died when a moped hit a lamp-post. Adam Mitchell (19), of Old Lane, Chadderton,...
Date Published 11/08/2010
A TEENAGE girl was assaulted and robbed by a gang of youths in broad daylight as she enjoyed Oldham Carnival. The victim and her friend — both 15 — were in...
TWO teenagers were assaulted by a gang of men in in Alexandra Park. The 16-year-olds were walking through the park at 6pm on Sunday when a five-strong gang approached them....
A STRUGGLING mum from Shaw has been given a community order after forging her partner’s signature to secure a £10,000 loan to pay off catalogue debts. Lisa Ingham...
ACCUSATIONS of double standards have been raised after this traffic warden was snapped booking a car while parked on double yellow lines himself. Evening Chronicle reader Nick...
Oldham’s only Green Party councillor is joining the call for Failsworth people to be on the new Trust Committee deciding the future of land at Failsworth Lower Memorial...
A HANDFUL of Royton businesses have been rewarded for doing their bit to keep the borough tidy. The retailers, all based in Rochdale Road, have won Keep Britain Tidy awards...
OLDHAM finally has a cinema back in the town — thanks to an entrepreneurial teenager. Rather than a big multiplex, “A Small Oldham Cinema Club” is an...
PLANS to improve sports pitches in Fitton Hill and Hathershaw look set to beat budget cuts and finally get the go-ahead. The £800,000 scheme includes a full-size 3G...
A COLDHURST footballer will soon see his face on TV after dazzling judges at a soccer skills contest. Rokib Miah took part in “Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker”...
PROUD Paul Dickov felt his Athletic side were unfortunate to exit the Carling Cup at the hands of Scunthorpe last night. Djeny Bembo-Leta gave Athletic a great start at...
BUDDING singer Maria Marcial is urging Oldhamers to get behind her mission to take over the pop world. The 27-year-old has made the final of Music Crown 2010 and the winner...
HAIR today, gone tomorrow . . . fundraiser Michael Schuman has a smooth scalp once again after growing long locks for two years so he could cut them off for charity. Michael...
Scunthorpe 2, Athletic 1 Latics rich in promise — despite early exit SCARCELY, if ever, can Athletic have fielded a younger side. Of the starting 11 on show for...
SEAN Gregan is in the running for a North-West player of the year gong. Athletic's inspirational captain has been shortlisted for the MNBA-sponsored awards in the League One...
FOOTBALL: CHADDERTON came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw at home to Cheadle Town in Vodkat League division one. After conceding a breakaway goal on the hour mark, James...
GOLF: FORMER Werneth captain John Yemm produced a first-nine birdie blitz to shoot an incredible 62 gross for a 55 nett winning total in the club’s second Fairway Cup...
Income on the up; more changes in pipeline Rent income from Oldham’s markets is going up and changes are being made to attract new traders. Oldham Council, which recently...
GOLF: EASTHAM Lodge Golf Club from the Wirral finished top of the pile in Crompton and Royton ladies’ 25th Anniversary Pro-Am Shotgun Start competition. Professional...
MEMBERS of the Armed Forces can watch Latics for free thanks to a partnership between Tickets For Troops and the Football League. The initiative has been set up as a way of...
GOLF: DUKINFIELD retained their Oldham and District Golf League ‘A’ Division title with a splendid 8-0 away win on the final week of the season to guarantee at...
GREATER Manchester could become the first place in the country to ban cheap booze. The region’s council chiefs want to make it illegal for shops and pubs to sell alcohol for...
GOLF: HOULDSWORTH, already league champions, lifted the Oldham and District Rabbits League Cup when they defeated Brookdale 12-4 in the final at Fairfield. On the same...
IN the words of TV junkie Jim Royle — it’s “the best gameshow, bar none.” The agonising intrigue . . . toil, drama and suspense. More twists and turns...
Boxing: PROMISING Perry King took another stride forward in his blossoming boxing career by scooping a double award at the Saba Boxing summer camp. The classes at...
CRICKET: Saddleworth ‘A’ closed in on the Saddleworth and District Junior Cricket League under-13s title after comfortably defeating Droylsden, a win that took...
Sports betting: WHO wants it then? Tiger looks determined to get shut, Lee is sidelined with injury and Phil seems to turn to jelly at the prospect. The prize to which I am...
AN Oldham business has become a world leader in antibacterial hygiene products that contain no alcohol nor skin irritants. Creative Supply Solutions Ltd, has become the first...
Pelican PR in Uppermill has secured two contracts in contrasting sectors. The company’s dedicated food and drink team has been appointed to advise Brakes Group — a...
ATHLETICS: YOUNGSTERS and adults turned out in force for Oldham Rangers’ one-mile fun run at Clayton playing fields. The club, which will compete in the North Bury...
