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WHEN passengers step off the last train from Manchester late on Saturday night it will signal the end of more than 140 years of railway services on the line. Oldham’s...
Date Published 01/10/2009
AN Oldham man on the run was murdered during an organised England v Ireland fight in Dublin that turned into a brutal bloodbath, it has been revealed. Police had been...
ROYAL Oldham Hospital staff got a pat on the back from bosses for their commitment and dedication throughout the year. The accolade came from John Jesky, chairman of Pennine...
OLDHAM retail businesses can apply for funds from a £5 million pot to improve security. Small retailers in 50 priority crime-reduction areas can bid for grants of up to...
ROCKY the homeless hound may not have known much about it, but he met two of his protectors yesterday. The stray, currently housed at Manchester Dogs’ Home, was...
REVELLERS of all ages put their dancing shoes on to celebrate a special 25-year anniversary. An action-packed bash at The Grange — a sheltered housing scheme in...
A MOTHER of six who was torn between her family and a volatile relationship hanged herself at her Chadderton home. Lynne Batey, of Lynton Close, sent a text message to her...
HUNDREDS of balloons were released into the sky as children sent messages of peace to the world. It was a busy morning for pupils at St Joseph’s Primary School, Shaw,...
A STAGGERING 1.4 million people aged 35 or over were admitted to a UK hospital in just 12 months for a smoking-related disease, according to latest figures. And a shocking...
PARKING charges will be scrapped for families of patients staying in hospital, the Government has announced. Health Secretary Andy Burnham said he wanted to introduce the...
ARNOLD Schwarzenegger was urged to terminate a controversial website that allows men to recommend of prostitutes, including those from Oldham. Harriet Harman, Labour’s...
AN alcoholic who drunk himself unconscious with a friend did not realise she had died. Darren Jackson called an ambulance when he woke and started suffering fits at his flat...
ATHLETIC boss Dave Penney has warned his players to guard against complacency after last night’s 2-1 victory against MK Dons lifted them to seventh in Coca-Cola League One....
Date Published 30/09/2009
Athletic 2, MK Dons 1 ATHLETIC once again underlined that reputations count for nothing as they defeated MK Dons to climb to seventh place in Coca-Cola League One. Just as...
PREPARATIONS continue to go swimmingly for Oldham ahead of the biggest game of the season. The Roughyeds squad took to the pool at Oldham Sports Centre last night for a...
SIR Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney has the hunger, determination and ability to become one of the world’s top footballers. “Kaka, Ronaldo and Messi are...
PHIL Joseph wants to prove the doubters wrong by helping the Roughyeds gain promotion. A vital part of an Oldham squad that has shown an inner strength over recent weeks, the...
ROUGHYEDS pair Wayne Kerr and Marcus St Hilaire have both been named in the Ireland squad for the forthcoming European Cup. Working under Wolfhounds coach Andy Kelly, the duo...
WE ARE all delighted with the way we played at York, though there is still plenty of room for improvement in our game. It is good for me as a coach to see that. The good thing...
YOUNG star Ben Heaton admits he was desperate to get on the score sheet against York. Turning out at centre for the first time ever, the 19-year-old responded to being thrust...
BLACKLEY won through to the final of the Manchester Alliance Foursomes in style by whitewashing Hazel Grove 7-0. It is the first time Blackley have ever entered the...
IT WAS a g’day for Brenda Hatherill and Pauline Richardson as they won the Australian Spoons at SADDLEWORTH. They had a score of 39 points in the Stableford which was...
CONTROVERSIAL comedian Roy Chubby Brown is to appear at Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall after a council U-turn. The outrageous funnyman — branded too rude for...
AN OLDHAM man wanted in connection with a kidnapping is believed to have been murdered in Ireland. Police had been hunting Jason Martin (39) since building site manager Paul...
A SUSPECTED armed robber was shot three times during a police operation in Lancashire. Two shotguns, a Glock handgun, a TP9 semi-automatic weapon and a Taser were all fired...
A ROYTON firm has defended its plans to tip at Birks Quarry saying it will not allow mud to escape and cause road dangers. Quarry owner Opengoal set out its case in the final...
OLDHAM RUFC’S veterans were emphatic 38-0 winners away to Broughton’s second team. Yet it was not until five minutes before half time that the Manor Park side made...
RESIDENTS will tonight oppose plans to extend Uppermill Civic Hall. Saddleworth Parish Council wants a stone-built, three-storey extension to provide a new civic suite,...
A GROUP which helps young people to turn their lives around has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham award. The pastoral team at Firwood Church, Westwood, works with around 80...
THE family of an Oldham man who died of pneumonia following surgery at the Royal Oldham Hospital have raised concerns about his care. Brian Taylor (81), from Stoneleigh...
