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OLDHAM Council is taking to the road to combat the credit crunch and to help struggling families battle their way through the recession. A Credit Crunch Bus, parked outside...
Date Published 27/10/2009
THE White Hart in Lydgate is the only Oldham restaurant to feature in the latest edition of the 2010 Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide. And the inn also receives special...
MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson paid personal thanks to emergency crews who helped save the lives of his grandchildren and their mother. North-West Air...
A ROYTON man has described the moment a passenger ferry narrowly avoided crashing into a tanker on the River Mersey. Retired teacher Stephen Whitehead captured the dramatic...
Saddleworth Parish Council Local businesses and labour will be used when the planned extensions to Saddleworth Civic Hall go ahead, parish councillors decided last night....
A FORMER Conservative councillor who helped transform Oldham Coliseum into a thriving theatre has died at the age of 84. Ray Whitehead set up the firm Whitehead Packaging in...
AFTER finding fame in the pop world, Cheeky Girl Gabriela Irimia is tackling the property market in Oldham. The singer and celebrity is involved in her boy friend Nicholas...
Around 1,000 vacancies were advertised at a jobs and skills fair at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Oldham Council, the Army and the police were among the employers who attended the...
OLDHAMERS are urged to Watch Your Waste in a bid to reduce the amount of food we throw away each year. The campaign is run by The Co-operative to tackle the 6.7 million tonnes...
MINISTERS hailed Oldham for leading the way in providing facilities for young people as they unveiled radical changes to careers advice. Children’s Secretary Ed Balls...
IVY Howard exercises every morning, enjoys a tot of sherry and loves to socialise with friends — not bad for a woman who turns 103 today. The sprightly Scouthead...
ENGAGING young people in music has led to a reduction in anti-social behaviour. And to celebrate, youngsters at the Youth Inclusion Project will showcase their talents at a...
A dedicated support worker who helps dozens of former psychiatric patients and prescription drug addicts has been officially recognised for 30 years of voluntary service. Mike...
LUCKY shopper Mavis Vizard netted £150 worth of vouchers after winning a Chronicle competition. She was one of three winners who correctly answered a question in a...
EVERY five minutes, someone in the UK suffers a stroke. In Oldham, more than 4,000 people are living with its effects. It is the nation’s third biggest killer and...
Plumbing has been a way of life for David Boote ever since he enrolled as an apprentice and trained at Oldham College. But life has come full circle and now David trains the...
What Kati Did Next London Fashion week has been and gone. I just thought I’d let you know. I’m sure you are gutted you missed it. It is a very important week...
She’s tried her hand at TV presenting, ballroom dancing, modelling, judging and being part of a girl band but Miss Dixon is at her best when she sings solo. The...
SCOTTISH crooner Edwyn Collins is back with a bang following a hiatus from the world of music. The Highland Tour was originally planned for 2005 but had to be cancelled when...
FRESH from supporting Oasis on tour, Reverend and The Makers are ready to hit the road as headliners. The Reverend — Jon McClure — enlisted The Makers — Ed...
DANISH poppers Alphabeat sprang onto the scene last year delighting the charts with tracks like Fascination’ and “Boyfriend”. The six-piece — Anders...
TONIGHT: Nine Below Zero — Band on the Wall; Y&T — Academy 3; Fightstar — Academy; Phoenix — Academy 2; Edwyn Collins — Deaf Institute; ISIS...
ATHLETIC officials are hopeful of landing a cash windfall after being handed a big home draw against Leeds United in the first round of the FA Cup. Coca-Cola League One...
Date Published 26/10/2009
DEADLOCK still exists in the ownership battle at Oldham, leaving the club still unable to move forward with planning for next season. The clock continues to tick with no...
Brighton 0, Athletic 2 Latics erase memory of Saints shocker THIS winning performance from Athletic was as controlled yet understated as it gets. No goals conceded,...
Liverpool 2, Manchester United 0 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in bullish mood after his side’s 11–match unbeaten run in all competitions came to...
Man City 2, Fulham 2 Manchester City boss Mark Hughes pointed the finger of blame at his defenders after Fulham stormed back from 2–0 down to snatch a point at...
MOSSLEY extended their unbeaten run to an impressive nine matches following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Leigh Genesis in UniBond League first division north. There was...
OLDHAM-based Mongolian fighter Shinny Bayaar claimed the British flyweight title after outboxing defending champion Chris Edwards over 12 rounds to take a majority decision at the...
OLDHAM St Anne’s moved to the top of National Conference League division two with a 34-20 home win over Crosfields — but were made to work all the way against strong...
