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ELECTION FALLOUT 2010 Negotiations between the political parties over the shape of the next government were reaching a heightened pitch today, with some sources expecting a...
Date Published 11/05/2010
ELECTION FALLOUT 2010 Now is the time for a fundamental change for Labour and a new leader must move the direction of the Party if they are to return to power, Michael Meacher...
Phil Woolas, who was returned as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth with a majority of 103 after two recounts, celebrated his narrow victory with a liquid reminder of his success....
ELECTION FALLOUT 2010 Labour and Lib-Dems hold out for council power Local politicians are prepared to go to the wire before forming a new administration to run Oldham...
ELECTION FALLOUT 2010 GETTING out on the campaign trail proved painful for Royton South candidate Philip Harrison after he got bitten on the behind by a dog. It’s...
Former County boss favourite for hot-seat JIM GANNON has emerged as the bookies’ favourite for the vacant Athletic manager’s job. The former Stockport boss...
70 years since war effort OLDHAM Mayor, Councillor Jim McArdle, paid a visit to Guernsey to mark the borough’s special wartime link with the island. Councillor...
THE DEAL has been done — but Athletic still have reservations over the agreement between the Premier League and the Football League over solidarity payments. The Premier...
LOCAL NEWSPAPAER WEEK - support your Chronicle! THE importance of local newspapers to the coverage of sport has got the backing of a former England footballing great. Gary...
Roughyeds chief has grounds for optimism OLDHAM Roughyeds chairman Chris Hamilton has put out an upbeat message to fans in the aftermath of the historic day at the Whitebank...
AN inspirational healthcare development manager is heading to the Guildhall in London on Saturday to compete in the Great British National Homecare finals. Yvonne Tomlinson...
Church’s celebration of everything artistic PREPARATIONS are hotting up for the second Gravelhole Methodist Church Arts Festival. The Royton church, on Castleton...
AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE: SADDLEWORTH Rangers head to their big post-season bash celebrating promotion to the premier division of the National Conference League. A defeat for...
Boxing: NORTHSIDE ABC star Thomas Stubbs is gunning for his third straight ABA title on Friday night. The Chadderton fighter takes on Ben Fowl in the 48kg section at York...
Oldham’s first Down’s Syndrome support group has been set up by a doting mum from Saddleworth after her “shining star” son inspired her to help others....
OLDHAM’S Veteran Football League has got off to a flying start as local adults get more active. Oldham Community Leisure teamed with Oldham Athletic Community Trust to...
BOXING: JOHN Newell is setting his sights on the junior ABA 75kg title after producing a superb display in his last-four bout. The 16-year-old, who fights out of the...
Firms urged to raise their standards OLDHAM construction firms have been urged to improve their safety standards after receiving 14 formal warnings. Health and Safety...
ATHLETICS: STUART CARROLL regained the Royton Road Runners’ club record with an excellent effort in the London Marathon. A run of 2 hours 54 minutes 41 seconds was...
A brass band is offering an amnesty to former members — lay down your instruments, uniforms and scores. Dobcross Silver Band is hunting for equipment and music which may have...
When Harry Met Sally, Opera House, Manchester IT must have seemed a very good idea. Take Nora Ephron’s famous and much-loved Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan film and turn it,...
BOWLS: TWO Of Nimble Nook’s brightest stars landed big prizes at the weekend. Gary Ellis, the reigning Waterloo champion and prolific competition winner, picked up...
WHAT KATI DID NEXT: I am very proud of myself today and I would like to share the reason for this pride with you. I hope you won’t mind. I am afraid of sharks. Alright,...
DARTS: TOP players from across the country are set to converge on the Tara Leisure Centre for the £2,000 Oldham Darts Open. In the biggest event of its kind to be...
Don’t miss: Manchester Arena, Sunday BEATS: Barbados-born beauty Rihanna has been a regular feature in the charts since she burst on to the scene with “Pon de...
BEATS: IT’S been a long time since jazz supremo Jamie Cullum hit the road. The 30-year-old multi-instrumentalist, who married supermodel Sophie Dahl in January, is...
BEATS Gig of the week Eli “Paperboy” Reed Academy 3, tomorrow THIS soul sensation is taking America by storm with his smooth-talking style and swagger. His new...
BEATS: THIS year is already shaping up to be a memorable one for Oxford quartet Stornoway, who can count Jay-Z and Dave Grohl as fans. The band released their first single,...
BEATS: TONIGHT: The Slackers — Moho Live; La Roux — Academy; The Big Pink — Academy 2; Po’Girl featuring JT Nero — Band on the Wall. TOMORROW:...
YOUNGSTERS have exceeded expectations at Royton Amateur Swimming and Waterpolo Club. In what will be remembered as a vintage season for honours, three different age groups got...
