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Conservatives vent anger over selection ‘stitch-up’ stand LOCAL Tories have blasted leader David Cameron’s “positive discrimination” policies...
Date Published 22/12/2009
Oldham’s rail travellers are doomed to overcrowding for years to come because the Government refuses to buy any new carriages for diesel trains, say local transport chiefs....
THE family of a man who ran an Oldham taxi firm for more than 30 years have spoken of their loss at his sudden death. Allan Taylor collapsed and died at his home in Nordek...
LOUISE Cliffe and Steven Carroll provide a graphic illustration of the consequences of drink-driving. The young actors staged the aftermath crash in Oldham town centre —...
A heroic Delph grandfather who was awarded France’s highest military honour has died aged 88. Leslie Hull, of Stoneswood Road, was presented with the Chevalier de la...
New mum Louise Walker got a new look for Christmas after outbidding contestants in the Chronicle’s £3,000 Bid to Win competition. The November promotion invited...
Oldham doctor’s passionate plea for greater vision A RETIRED Oldham paediatrician, world-famous for his pioneering work with crying babies, has written a book aimed at...
Some of the local events our photographers and readers have captured as Christmas draws near...
WITH only three shopping days left until Christmas, bargain hunters are filling their boots in Oldham town centre. Shoppers hit the high street over the weekend with more set...
AN Oldham fire-fighter was one of 20 uniformed officers honoured for their long service. Michael Carr (50), from Royton, was awarded the Fire Service Long Service and Good...
DIY store Wickes has relocated to a new site in Oldham — and brought a jobs boost. The retailer has moved from Ellen Street, Westwood, to Larch Street, Werneth, and...
OLDHAM’S recycling rate has more than doubled in the last three years, lifting the borough from among the worst in the country to one of the best. The introduction of managed...
SIMON Cowell … eat your heart out! For the second year running, Oldham’s smallest school has definitely got the X-Factor. At this year’s modern foreign...
THE chief executive of The Christie has been named Manchester businesswoman of the year. Caroline Shaw heads the hospital, which is due to open a £17 million...
FINE choral singing, the fresh vocal sound of young soloists and sensitive orchestral playing were all expertly drawn together under the accomplished direction of Damian...
What Kati did next: OK then. The time has come. I shall grit my teeth and I shall say it out loud. Just the once, so you had better be ready for it. Here goes. Merry Christmas...
BEATS: WHILE 2009 provided us with a host of musical treats, rest assured that next year promises to be even better. For a start, Jedward are coming to Tokyo Oldham on January...
Bower Hotel, Chadderton Boxing Day ABBA fans can bag themselves some festive fun with Failsworth singer Laura Mac this Christmas. The talented crooner is staging...
ATHLETIC officials are hopeful that the crunch Boxing Day clash with Tranmere will go ahead despite the big freeze. The Boundary Park playing surface is currently under...
SAQIB MURTZA has become the first ever player from the Asian community to sign for Oldham Roughyeds. The 24-year-old prop or second row forward lives in Stockport but has...
TONIGHT: Babysub: The Crash Mats, The Firn, 3bm — Jackson’s Pit, Oldham; Gideon Conn — Moho Live; Ska vs Soul Christmas Party — Ruby Lounge; The Hoax...
Roberto Mancini wants Robinho to “write the history” of Manchester City. The British record £32.5million striker will be one of the first players Mancini...
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: BOXING Day’s local derby between Oldham Boro and Chadderton in division one of the Vodkat North-West Counties League is already in the lap of the Gods....
NETBALL: NORTHERN Thunder, the netball team which contains several Oldham players, recorded a fine 66-36 victory over Celtic Dragons at the Castle Leisure Centre, Bury....
TABLE TENNIS: WERNETH A welcomed back Stuart Meredith after a knee operation and he was superb in winning three in the 8-2 win over Werneth B in the Oldham Table Tennis League...
BOWLS: HOPWOOD have given themselves an outside chance of winning the Inbev Winter Bowling League’s ‘A’ Division title following their 9-2 defeat of champions Royle at...
THE Bluecoat School girls under-19s team was crowned North West trampoline champions and will now represent the north in the national championships, at Hull, in January....
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meetings: Sorry everyone — no racing today, so no tips!
‘Heroic’ rescue team earns praise A GOVERNMENT minister has praised courageous members of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team for their efforts combating the...
Date Published 21/12/2009
AN Oldham thug was trapped by his DNA after he attacked and handcuffed a man at his isolated rural home. Leeds Crown Court heard how the terrified victim, David Turner, was...
