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CHRISTMAS arrived early for the Victoria Breast Care Unit — thanks to a £13,000 present. The Woman of Oldham Committee donated the money to the facility, based at...
Date Published 17/12/2009
CHRISTMAS cheer was brought to the Salvation Army thanks to a bumper donation of toys from the Oldham Chronicle and Oldham Chiropractic Centre. About 100 games, gifts, toys...
OLDHAMERS enjoyed a pre-Christmas treat with a difference when the borough’s Ukrainian and Polish communities hosted a festive bonanza. The Dnipro Choir and the Podhala...
THREE media students will launch their careers at the BBC in Manchester. David Barker, Andrew Turner and Rebecca Warrior have won three of the nine places on its annual Mentor...
ON your marks, get set, go! The latest members of ladies running club Delph Donkeys certainly graduated in style. The 10 newest members have gone from not being able to jog at...
KINGFISHER School has been transformed into a Christmas grotto thanks to an army of secret Santas. Key 103 presenter Jason King delivered sackfuls of toys to pupils at the...
TEACHERS, tutors and staff at Oldham Sixth Form College put in last minute rehersals before taking to the stage tomorrow for their annual fund-raising pantomime. More than 70...
PAV’s Goodwill-to-all-men Christmas Patch: WHAT is it about women and Christmas? I don’t know if any of you are “Frasier” fans, but there is an episode in which Donny is...
The Sound of Music, Palace, Manchester, Just what Christmas needs to complete the set: panto just about everywhere, warbling ex-soldiers over at the Lowry and now, Andrew...
“Winter Wonderland” Halle Orchestra, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. A packed programme of festive delights were justified by conductor John Wilson and the wonderful...
Damage to restored crib is ‘disgraceful’ CALLOUS vandals who damaged a beautifully-restored nativity crib in Oldham town centre have been slammed for ruining the...
Date Published 16/12/2009
A RELATIVE of Failsworth murder victim Lily Lilley has hit out at social services for offering her killer a taxpayer-funded change of identity. Taxpayers face footing the bill...
A CONVICTED murderer who was jailed for life went on the run for four days while on day-release from prison. Arnold Pickering, formerly of Henley Street, Chadderton, fled...
A man has appeared in court charged with an attack on a jogger in Saddleworth. Eugene Connell (24), of Brighton Road, Austerlands, pleaded not guilty to affray and causing...
A TICKET-free system similar to London’s oyster card will be up and running across Greater Manchester within five years. Transport Secretary Lord Adonis said transport...
A plan to give volunteer groups hand-propelled gritting machines has gone into overdrive — before the first snowflakes have fallen. The visionary idea by Councillor Alan...
A TEENAGER suffered serious facial injuries when a fight broke out in an Oldham bar. The 19-year-old victim was in Aruba, in Fairbottom Street, on Thursday, December 3, when...
So this is Christmas! THRILLS and spills got Oldhamers in the festive spirit as the sponsor of one of the planned Oldham academies brought Christmas cheer to the town....
MOORSIDE millionaire Tommy Cone stepped into Santa’s boots to cheer up sick youngsters. He and wife Joan made their annual trip to deliver sacks of Christmas presents to...
A GROUP of teenagers has proved a force for good after helping out our soldiers in Afghanistan. The trainees at Oldham charity Rathbone have made a major contribution to a...
A FORMER Mossley man has been awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his part in a dramatic rescue operation. Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman Dave Rigg was presented...
TWO Oldham teenagers have scooped an award for helping a police watchdog in the fight against terrorism. Karl Cockram (19), from Chadderton, and Michael Gittens (17), of...
MOVE over Joe McElderry. These pupils are the creme de la creme after winning Oldham’s very own version of “X-Factor” with a twist. The Year 5 and 6...
THE community pulled together to pack bags and raise £3,681 for men and women injured while serving with the Armed Forces. Tesco, Oldham Police and Oldham pubs the Black...
PUPILS and staff have ditched their blazers, made a splash and taken to the stage to raise a staggering £8,314 for Children in Need. Breeze Hill School has held a...
AN inventive pub landlady has taken her pub to new heights in a bid to keep her regulars happy. Sharon Hirst saw her takings plummet when a foul stench seeped through the...
AFTERNOON tea with a difference was enjoyed by a group of over-60s at the Canon George Community & Parish Hall, St Margaret’s Church, Hollinwood. In a bid to tackle...
PAUL BLACK could be back sooner than expected for Athletic. The 19-year-old left-back, who has done an excellent job coming into the side in difficult circumstances three...
OLDHAM Roughyeds are confident that the search for a new ground within the borough is moving in the right direction. Chairman and owner Chris Hamilton has lined up another...
Mark Hughes has ruled out the possibility of Joe Hart leaving Manchester City. Hart was allowed to join Birmingham on a season–long loan to further his development after...
