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OLD, dilapidated and cramped — the Saddleworth Rangers clubhouse in Greenfield was last worked on in 1976 and has seen better days. But rugby-mad youngsters were...
Date Published 14/06/2010
Two rail bridges will remain closed for longer than expected as work on the Metrolink conversion continues. Hardman Lane in Failsworth should have re-opened in May, while...
Chief Supt TIM FORBER to answer your questions He’s Oldham’s new police chief and he has agreed to be the first person to take part in a major new series in the...
BOBBIES have been on the buses to drive down anti-social behaviour on public transport. As part of Operation Gateway, officers joined forces with First Bus and GMPTE to target...
MEMORIES of a much-loved father helped a nurse from Oldham to cycle 147 gruelling miles in three days to raise funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Paula-Joanne Rooney (36),...
Bus links are in line for a boost after transport leaders agreed to increase the coverage of the 343 service in Mossley. Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority...
OLDHAMERS will mark Refugee Week with a host of cultural, educational and sporting events. Activities will take place across the borough all week in a bid to acknowledge the...
KINGFISHER school has gone the extra mile for its pupils. It has unveiled its new MILE (multi-sensory interactive learning environment) room after five years of saving up....
If you look good, you feel good — that’s the key to a campaign which helps women suffering from cancer to have a £1,000 makeover. And now a group of charity...
YOUNGSTERS will be putting their creative skills to the test to help promote Bloom and Grow 2010. All primary and secondary schools across the borough have been invited to...
BUDDING musicians have been honing their performance skills with a little help from the experts. Members of the world-renowned Manchester Camerata Orchestra have been hosting...
YOUNG performers were inspired by friend Callum Penney to hit the dance floor for a staggering six hours. The children from the Academy School of Performing Arts, Hollinwood,...
Chronicle Cup Prediction League How good are YOU at predicting the result of each game? If you think you’re god enough enter the Chronicle’s World Cup...
FOOTBALL fans came out in force on Saturday during England’s first match of the 2010 World Cup tournament. Waving flags and wearing football shirts and face paint,...
LUCKY Chronicle reader Janet Weigh tried out her new bed for size — with the help of Oldham Roughyeds coach Tony Benson. Janet, of Belmont Avenue, Springhead, won a bed...
THE ART OF EATING ICE CREAM: If there’s one thing that chimes in the months of summer, it’s the sound of an ice-cream van trundling on to your street....
Ian Brown, Platt Fields Park, Manchester “There’s no better place to call home,” said the former Stone Roses front man to a packed crowd of appreciative...
Council chiefs say fly your flags with pride OLDHAM will be flying the flag for England . . . and that’s official. Council chiefs have relaxed the rules for taxi...
Date Published 11/06/2010
A TOP neurosurgery expert said Arnold Siddall could have survived had he been treated earlier, an inquest was told yesterday. The 47-year-old welder, from Failsworth, was...
Oldham must repay £2.83m Almost £3 million is being slashed from funding across Oldham as part of Government cuts to help reduce the nation’s debt....
Chippy owner overcomes fear of heights and disaster for skydive A CHIPPY owner braved his fear of heights and a skydive tragedy to jump 15,000ft from a plane for charity....
Kilburn’s departure sparks political row FORMER Oldham Council chief executive Andrew Kilburn is leaving his new post in London after less than two years. His...
Alternatives sought for public space which may become Latics new stadium Plans to hold public consultations on alternative sites for the controversial Failsworth Lower...
THE fight to raise awareness of Palestinian people’s plight goes on for freed humanitarian aid volunteer Paveen Yaqub. The 39-year-old, who works for Oldham Council,...
Boundary Park or Central Park? For Paul Dickov, there was only one option. The 37-year-old was installed as Athletic’s new player-boss this week, but had plenty of other...
WORLD CUP FEVER! WORLD Cup fever has gripped the borough as patriotic football fans prepare for England’s first match. Chronicle photographers have been out and...
WORLD CUP FEVER POLICE are targeting local football hooligans planning to travel to the World Cup. Operation Final will clamp down on known or potential troublemakers...
GERRY Taggart appears set to link up with Athletic, provided he can agree terms with the club. The Chronicle understands that the 39-year-old, a good friend of player-manager...
Michael Meacher has failed in his bid to become chairman of a powerful House of Commons committee. The Oldham West and Royton MP was hoping to take over the Public Accounts...
OLDHAM’S frontline childcare services have been praised by inspectors following a snap Ofsted assessment. The Government inspectors arrived unannounced and found many...
