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SHOPPERS heading for the sales are being reminded that parking charges will be in force in Oldham on Boxing Day. There is expected to be widespread confusion across the...
Date Published 18/12/2009
MORE than 900 children have been caught abusing alcohol in Greater Manchester official figures have revealed. A total of 910 under-18s in the region were fined, cautioned or...
RUDOLPH must have had a few too many sherries and lost his way — for he’s been spotted in Shaw. Watersheddings dog groomer Sarah Ogden got the shock of her life...
YOU ain’t seen nothin’ yet! That was the message from principal Nick Brown as he charted 17 years of success at Oldham Sixth Form College. And he told guests at...
Top earners to have pay made public Hundreds of top-earning town hall bosses will have their salaries published next year under new rules introduced today by Local Government...
In today’s Friday feature from University of Huddersfield lecturers, Dr ROGER JEWSBURY, head of Chemical and Biological Sciences, looks at the element antimony and its part...
OLDHAM is aglow with Christmas cheer — as these dazzling displays show. Residents across the borough have been busy decking their homes in lights and decorations to...
AN annoyed community champion has poured scorn on cold-hearted vandals who left a village in darkness after wrecking Christmas tree lights. The brand new lights adorned the...
THE quest for mid-table security takes Athletic to Adams Park tomorrow for a clash against a side boss Dave Penney (pictured left) admits has made strides in recent weeks....
OLDHAM Roughyeds are asking fans to sit tight while the club works with Oldham Council in order to seal the deal for a new home ground in the borough. More talks were held...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: OLDHAM Boro are gearing up for two games of huge importance in division one of the Vodkat North-West Counties League. The Whitebank Stadium outfit go to...
A CREATIVE Oldhamer has landed the job of his dreams after winning the Brick Factor. Alex Bidolack (25) will take up his position as master model builder at the new Legoland...
AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE: WATERHEAD coach Mick Slicker admits his side are struggling badly at the moment — but he is putting in the hours to try to get things going again....
Classy Connor is closing in on ABA crown BOXING: OLDHAM welterweight Ronnie Heffron returns to the ring on March 12 after a successful debut in the professional ranks....
CRICKET: CROMPTON have signed 24-year-old Matthew Needham as their professional for the 2010 Lake Garage CLL season. The South African, who also holds a British passport and...
Singers were in fine voice for the annual Oldham Evening Chronicle festival of carols at Oldham Parish Church. The service was conducted by the Rev Derek Palmer, and music was...
RUGBY UNION: OLDHAM Rugby Union face a tough assignment tomorrow (2pm) when they play host to league leaders Wigton in the North Lancs/Cumbria division. The Manor Park outfit...
OLDHAMERS are being urged to avoid a visit from the Sewer Monster this Christmas – by looking after their drains. United Utilities has launched a “What Not To...
Chaddertonians 3, Highgrove 4 aet AMATEUR FOOTBALL: THE despair on the faces of the Chaddertonians players at the end of this epic Lancashire FA Sharrocks Amateur Cup...
AMATEUR FOTBALL: IT was a case of after the Lord Mayor’s Show for Avro in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League premier division. The joy of beating title...
AMATEUR FOTBALL: AFTER several weeks of inactivity due to waterlogged pitches, Diggle returned to action with a terrific 4-1 win over title hopefuls Shepley in the Huddersfield...
PUPILS got their hands dirty during a visit to a vehicle workshop as part of their Higher Level Diploma in Engineering. Students aged 14 to 16 from South Chadderton School,...
AMATEUR FOTBALL: FAILSWORTH Dynamos displayed nerves of steel to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Manchester Amateur Cup. They were taken all the way by Burnage Metro,...
THE FRIDAY THING: POLICE in Failsworth (contrary to the fevered fulminations of local contributors to our letters page they do drop in there every now and again) recently carried...
ANDREW Lofthouse has double cause for celebration. The 18-year-old (pictured left holding his British youth featherweight Muay Thai belt, claimed earlier this year at Tara...
ATHLETICS: FOUR members of Oldham and Royton Harriers took part in the Stockport 10-mile road race and came away with some impressive times. Jason Horsfield clocked 66 minutes...
ANGLING: CONRAD Taylor (Gilders) claimed top spot in the latest round of the Chadderton Mill AC Winter League fished on the club water. Taylor’s draw on peg six enabled...
Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League, premier division: Chapel Town v Atherton Town; Elton Vale v Springhead; Leigh Athletic v Old Alts; Rochdale Sacred Heart v...
DAVID BECKHAM will lock horns with former club Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League after AC Milan were drawn against the Old Trafford giants. And Jose...
SPORTS Personality of the Year Ryan Giggs has signed a one–year contract extension with Manchester United. The deal rewards the 36-year-old for a superb last 18 months....
