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CRICKET: The first round of the Leicester Shield brought plenty of entertainment for the under-15s. At Saddleworth ‘B’, Ben Corbett’s 29 helped the hosts to...
Date Published 12/05/2010
OLDHAM’S Lib-Dems leader Howard Sykes described the historic deal as “a proud moment.” He said: “It has been a long time since we have had Liberals in...
RUGBY: OLDHAM St Anne's under-10s produced an excellent team performance to see off a strong and determined Accrington Wildcat side by eight points to four. Prop Macauley...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
TWO brothers have been jailed for more than seven years between them after being caught in a drugs raid. Kevin Davies (29), of Lilac Lane, Limeside, was sentenced to four...
A DETECTIVE sergeant investigated over allegations of corruption is facing disciplinary action. It was initially reported that Alan Walker (46) had been cleared of all charges...
THE Yorkshire Ripper has won his fight to seek parole. Peter Sutcliffe’s application to have a tariff set for his sentence is due to be heard at the High Court in London...
New short-term free parking and parking charges began this week on district car parks. Blanket free car parking has gone on selected town centre car parks, replaced by either...
A NEW ”fast-flow” ward could soon be helping staff treat patients more quickly at the Royal Oldham Hospital. Bosses at the Pennine Acute Trust, which runs four...
OLDHAM is to honour the local sporting stars who have gone on to fame as national champions or on the international stage. A sporting hall of honour board is to be installed...
LOCAL NEWSPAPER WEEK IN a letter to the Chronicle, reader Shaun McGrath outlines why he believes local newspapers are vital to the health of local communities WITH a...
TWO Oldham families have been presented with the Elizabeth Cross in honour of relatives who died serving their country. The Operations Recognition Award was created last year...
Shaw and Crompton Parish Council annual meeting A LIB-DEM councillor has risen up the ranks in only two years to become the new chairman of Shaw and Crompton Parish Council....
SUPER students were thanked for all their hard work in the community at this year’s Student of the Year Awards. Robert Jackson (15), from The Radclyffe School, won the...
THRILLER writer Dennis Wheatley put Oxfam staff detective skills to the test when one of his books was donated to the Oldham shop. They had a hunch the nondescript volume,...
A FASHION faux pas saw one teenager face the full force of the law last week. Ellis Drummond (18), from Northamptonshire, narrowly avoided an anti-social behaviour order for...
ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY pupils at Roundthorn Primary have proved their eco credentials. The youngsters — led by the school council — have done their bit to keep...
CIDER WITH ROSIE, Oldham Coliseum I do wonder just what the people of the Gloucestershire village of Slad thought of the young Laurie Lee. He did go on a bit, putting the...
NOT a soul voted him in, a strangely unmanageable turnout of 65 per cent threatened to leave him hungry and second homeless this time round, and until last night, Gordon Brown was...
New name to reflect engineering firm’s ownership ONE of Oldham’s longest established engineering businesses has had a name change. Hopwood Gear Ltd is the new title for...
Oldham Rugby League Club has forged a business partnership with Chadderton firm AMP Wire Ltd, one of Europe’s most prolific suppliers of wire products. The company has...
Representatives of the Oldham construction sector have been briefed on the latest supply chain opportunities. The event, the third in the series run by the Oldham local...
Longer wait for payments RESEARCH by Bacs Payment Schemes Ltd, the organisation behind direct debit and Bacs direct credit, has revealed that small businesses in the North...
THE Christie’s at Oldham appeal — backed by the Chronicle — has doubled its target and raised an incredible £200,000 in only 14 months. Julie Davies,...
Date Published 11/05/2010
FOUR people have been arrested after shots were fired during an armed robbery at the Hartshead Inn in Mossley. Three men armed with a shotgun demanded cash at the Mossley Road...
Prosecution offers no evidence A DETECTIVE sergeant who faced a two-year police inquiry over his business affairs has been cleared of all charges due to lack of evidence....
Villagers to be quizzed over community store TWO determined mothers have launched a drive to see the return of a village shop. A fortnight ago, a “To Let” sign...
FIREFIGHTERS were forced to wear breathing apparatus to protect against deadly asbestos fibres when they tackled a fire in a derelict garage. Emergency crews from Oldham and...
SHAW singer Jodie Connor has spent a second week at Number One after beating off stiff competition from her chart rivals. The 29-year-old features on Roll Deep’s hit...
A desperate student is appealing for a thief who stole valuable course work to return the folders. Jason Whitehead (21) lost a complete year’s work for his Higher...
