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POLICE are working to establish how a man who died after being found collapsed in the centre of Oldham suffered a serious head injury. Two Police Community Support Officers...
Date Published 22/03/2010
Family living in shadow of fear Little Sahil Saeed may never be safe from his brutal kidnappers. That’s the verdict of his brave Shaw father Raja Naqqash Saeed who has...
COMMUNITIES will get help to buy their local pubs in a bid to halt the four closures a year across Oldham. Red tape will also be cut and business support offered to help...
THE FINAL stages of a £130 million investment in public housing has been approved. Oldham Council’s Cabinet agreed to conclude the last phase of the...
An angry transport expert is challenging Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Phil Woolas to travel with his constituents on overcrowded local trains. Oldham Councillor Richard...
An Oldham councillor persuaded transport bosses to object to proposals to switch east-west trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Victoria — only hours after plans to spend...
HOPES of saving a Victorian signal box have been dashed after it was found to contain asbestos. The building at the Beal Lane level crossing, Shaw, is being removed as part of...
OldhamERS can find out more about Metrolink at a series of information events this week. The new tram line to Oldham and Rochdale is part of a £600 million expansion of...
A HOLLINWOOD housing boost is set to begin after homebuilders moved on site to officially start an innovative development of affordable homes. First Choice Homes Oldham...
‘She will be with me every step of the walk’ A FAILSWORTH mother is set to take to the streets in an emotional tribute to the daughter she lost to cancer....
Police plan to use e-mail to warn Saddleworth residents against becoming victims of local crime. “E-watch” has been designed specifically to engage the community...
TOADS in Saddleworth will get a helping hand to cross the road so they can reach their breeding pond safely. The council’s parks and countryside service will stage Toad...
A GREENFIELD company has won a prestigious international award. Team-building events business Team Spirit Ltd, owned by Ian and Rachel Taylor, received the award in the...
OLDHAMERS across the borough put their best feet forward to join the national Sport Relief effort at the weekend. Evening Chronicle reporters put fund-raising before football...
Oldham Sixth Form College principal NICK BROWN on his institution’s contribution to the turnaround in Oldham’s further-education prospects IN the second decade of...
YOUNG people in Oldham think their town is changing for the better. A survey conducted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families showed that in 2009, youngsters...
CAMPAIGNERS have launched one more battle cry against plans to build at Crompton Hall Wood. Crompton Hall Action Group (CHAG) wants supporters to flock to an Oldham Council...
A NURSE manager at the Royal Oldham Hospital is appealing for the return of her history-book collection. Susan Howard, who manages the Discharge Unit, had collected over 100...
DEEP snow and sub-zero temperatures were no match for one dedicated couple who battled wild winter weather to deliver the Oldham Evening Chronicle. But five months of helping...
POLICE patrols have been stepped up around the Higher Memorial Park in Failsworth to tackle anti-social behaviour and dog fouling. The move is part of a joint drive by police...
Youngsters at a Failsworth school can enjoy their nature and outdoor studies again — thanks to a Royton firm. Standing surface water had been a major problem for...
CHAMPAGNE was in order for staff at Littlewoods Shop Direct who celebrated 10 successful years of their on-site learning centre. Hundreds of staff have gained a range of...
CARE-home worker Kim Ford went to great heights to raise money for charity. The 35-year-old from Shaw did a sponsored abseil at the Manchester Velodrome, despite being scared...
THE “game of the masses” is increasing in popularity in Oldham thanks to the dedication of volunteers and fresh funding. Following on from the first Kabaddi...
THE ART OF BEING UNDERSTOOD: “Mercy bucket.” I said, pretty chuffed that I was fluent after just three days in Francais. “Oui mon petite pois,” I...
Family’s joy at Sahil’s return A SPECTACULAR fireworks display and cheering crowds greeted five-year-old Sahil Saeed as he returned home after his fortnight-long...
Date Published 19/03/2010
PRIME MINISTER SINGS PRAISES OF OLDHAM’S NEW CANCER CENTRE Oldham is leading the world with the newest hi-tech cancer services and tailored personal care. That was...
Fears allayed over road closures WHIT Friday organisers have been told the annual band contests and beer walk will go-ahead as planned despite fears that road closures would...
A former soldier facing the death penalty over the killing of two colleagues in Iraq claims he acted in self–defence, it was reported today. Danny Fitzsimons (29), of...
Parts of Oldham’s new regional science centre could open this year. That’s the aim of key partners who want to create Greater Manchester’s leading scientific...
