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NEW fathers will be paid to stay at home for the last three months of a woman’s maternity leave if she wants to go back to work. The plans announced by Government are...
Date Published 29/01/2010
UNDER-FIRE Athletic boss Dave Penney insists his team can return to winning ways and climb from the League One relegation zone to a position of mid-table safety. Fourth from...
A KIND-hearted Oldham pensioner, who fought her way back to health after a brain tumour, paid a high price for a lunch of soup and a cake — £100. But Doris Roscoe...
OLDHAM RL chairman Chris Hamilton says the club are working hard to solve the Roughyeds’ ground situation. Tony Benson’s men open their 2010 campaign with a...
BREAD-makers Warburton has announced £25 million changes to its Bolton bakery which could lead to 121 redundancies. The company, which has a factory in Rochdale Road,...
PARENTS are being advised to ignore an anonymous poison-pen letter which is thought to be circulating in Royton. It alleges that bullying claims made against a head teacher, a...
MPs are demanding that student tuition fees are capped and a graduate tax introduced to allow more students to go to university. The fees are currently up to £3,225 a...
ROUGHYEDS chief Tony Benson is targeting an opening-day upset in this season’s Northern Rail Cup. Oldham are away to Co-op Championship outfit Leigh, who are seeking a third...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: CHADDERTON manager Paul Buckley is facing a frontline dilemma for tomorrow’s match at Cheadle Town in Vodkat North-West Counties League division one....
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: LIMESIDE Athletic ‘A’ are through to the next round of the Manchester FA Sunday Cup — but Rose of Lancaster’s hopes of silverware glory...
THAI boxing world champion Rachael Mackenzie paid a visit to Failsworth School to help sports leaders develop their skills. The school hosted the Greater Manchester TOP Link...
PEOPLE can have their say on Chadderton issues at three ward forum meetings. They will be able to speak to their councillors, local police, council officers and other...
A UNIQUE service for people recovering from mental health problems prompted MP Tessa Jowell to visit Chadderton yesterday. The Cabinet office minister paid a whistle-stop...
OLDHAMERS bagged some bargains at a one-off sale at a Glodwick church. Visitors were able to browse tables, chairs, sideboards and sofas as well as finding out more about...
Royton Town 1, Avro 1 after extra time (Avro 4-3 penalties) Fuller’s men win battle of nerves in penalty shoot-out AVRO moved into the semi-finals of the Bridgewater...
GRAHAM WILLIAMS, lecturer in forensic science and consultant forensic biologist looks at how blood stains can help solve crimes Recently I met an old friend; upon telling him...
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: HEYSIDE fell at the first hurdle in the Groom Cup, losing 4-2 after extra-time at Huddersfield and District League division three title-chasers Holmbridge....
AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE: PAUL GEENER has been put in charge of third-bottom Waterhead for tomorrow’s game at home to Stanley Rangers in National Conference League division two...
Angling: PAUL HILL is the man to beat in 2010. The Gilders rod has shown incredible improvement over the last three years with regular wins on Chadderton Mill Lodge and other...
DARTS: OLDHAM have stretched their lead at the top of the Lancashire GMC Super Eights to nine points after a 7-3 defeat of Little Houlton. Stuart Holden was the...
RUGBY UNION: BUOYED by their excellent win at home to St Benedict’s, Oldham RUFC go to Eccles tomorrow in search of more vital North Lancs/Cumbria League points (kick-off...
A GROUP of 17 Royton Road Runners entered the Gloucester Marathon in memory of popular club member Ian Casey, who tragically collapsed and died while taking part in the race last...
WITH the popularity of MPs measuring up alongside, the plague, the taxman and piles, you’d have thought that they would welcome with open arms any Tom, Dick or Harriet who was...
BOWLS: MATCHES in the Inbev Winter Bowling League this weekend will start earlier than scheduled. Games have been brought forward to accommodate an extra fixture in the...
ICE HOCKEY: AN Ed Courtenay double proved to be decisive as Manchester Phoenix edged a 4-3 victory over Sheffield Scimitars last night. Phoenix have an an away double this...
Rugby Tonight — Engage Super League: Crusaders v Leeds Rhinos (8pm, TV). Tomorrow — Engage Super League: Harlequins v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (3pm)....
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 1.05 Flannel 1.40 Darshonin 2.15 Freddie’s Girl 2.45 The Scorching Wind...
‘We can’t get a measly few quid VAT relief on our kit to save lives’ THE Government is being urged to give financial help to lifesavers after it emerged a...
Date Published 28/01/2010
CROSS-BORDER criminals are being targeted by a new Seek and Arrest team created by Greater Manchester Police. Burglars, robbers and car thieves that move across different...
A 15-MONTH-OLD girl from Waterhead, whose mother and boyfriend have been charged with her murder, suffered multiple internal injuries. Violet Mullen, from Huddersfield Road,...
