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Dose of Sinatra prescribed by Ian WITH a dash of charisma and a dose of crooning, a musical prescription is just what the doctor ordered for Uppermill’s very own singing...
Date Published 05/07/2010
A freeze on cash for large housing schemes leaves a question mark over new developments such as 93 new homes at St Mary’s in Oldham. Part of the funding for that scheme...
ONE in 12 people across Oldham who tried to get an appointment with an NHS dentist in the last year failed to get seen. A Department of Health survey completed by 896 people...
Prisoners should be given an education and made to work on low wages, giving 90 per cent back to their victim or society, according to Oldham MP Michael Meacher. Mr Meacher...
OLDHAM is the seventh worst area in the country for increasing life expectancy. A new report said the Primary Care Trust (PCT) in Oldham had only reduced its mortality rate by...
192-mile musical march for charity BRASS BANDERS will be embarking on a musical march like no other this summer as they take their instruments on a 192-mile coast-to-coast...
IN 1882 an Oldham sewing machine manufacturer held an evening of feasting and entertainment that went on into the small hours. The event celebrated the fact that Messers...
EVERTON starlet Jose Baxter could be Athletic manager Paul Dickov’s first signing. The 18-year-old striker will apparently continue his footballing education at Boundary...
Junior apprentices make their mark on the business world LORD Sugar had better watch out . . . a talented new crop of junior apprentices are in the market for business...
ENGLAND may be out of the World Cup but one Heyside family has reasons to be cheerful after winning a specially manufactured World Cup couch emblazoned with the St George’s...
FAMILIES of dementia sufferers can get advice and information at a drop-in session in the town centre. The event will be hosted by Age Concern at its headquarters in Church...
A ROYTON cul-de-sac is fighting off unwanted visitors in a bid to protect vulnerable residents from rogue traders and burglars. Cumberland Avenue is now a No Cold-Calling Zone...
KIWI half-back Matty Ashe's bad luck has struck again. The Oldham RL pivot picked up calf and collar bone injuries in the 68-10 win at Gateshead yesterday — his first...
YOUNG athletes from two schools set to merge in September joined forces for a historic sports day. A total of 300 Year 7 students from Breeze Hill and Counthill School...
Gateshead 10, Oldham 68 PAUL O’Connor scored twice in his 100th game for Oldham at Gateshead yesterday . . . and then spoke of the debt he owed Roughyeds for saving his...
GONE may be the days when every household grew their own veg, but an enterprising team of locals from Denshaw are hoping to get back the good life by cultivating local produce in...
Nigel de Jong is hoping his Holland team–mates can keep alive his dreams of playing in the World Cup final as he prepares to sit out the match which could take them there....
England striker Jermain Defoe has backed the Football Association’s decision to stick with manager Fabio Capello despite the team’s dismal performance at the World Cup...
Linda praises firm after suffering burglary heartache COMMUNITY spirit kicked into action to turn a Greenacres cancer patient’s despair into joy. Linda Meggison, of...
WERNETH overseas amateur Chris Erasmus smashed a scintillating unbeaten 148 as the Coppice outfit crushed derby rivals Crompton by 184 runs on home turf in the Lake Garage CLL....
ALL glammed up and ready to go — students at Our Lady’s RC High School in Royton certainly looked the part for their prom. The school leavers celebrated the end of...
FRIARMERE and Glodwick are the form sides in the Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League. After being second from bottom in early June, Friarmere...
NATHAN Jones will be looking to add to his wickets haul when Lancashire under-11s take on their Cheshire counterparts at Ashley Cricket Club tomorrow. Son of Delph captain,...
A GRANDMOTHER who has lovingly looked after generations of children has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award. Rose Lever, from Royton, has seen countless youngsters grow...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
THE ART OF BARBECUING: Whether it’s a Bank Holiday weekend or a mildly sunny day, few things excite the British like the prospect of having a barbecue. In most homes...
OLDHAM coach Tony Benson has an embarrassment of riches at half-back as he contemplates his team for Sunday’s trip to Gateshead. With Matty Ashe fit again after a hip...
Date Published 02/07/2010
ATHLETIC are still waiting for the results of a scan on Sean Gregan’s Achilles. The experienced defender has emerged as an injury concern for the Boundary Park...
MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini has spoken of his delight at securing former England midfielder David Platt as first–team coach at Eastlands. Chadderton-born...
MANCHESTER City ’keeper Shay Given has urged Fabio Capello to begin England’s European Championship qualifying campaign with Joe Hart in goal. England boss Capello...
