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A 10ft hole is worrying a householder in Palmer Close, Oldham. The hole appeared almost three months ago, and despite calls to United Utilities, the council and housing...
Date Published 27/08/2009
A LEADING meningitis charity is warning parents to be on their guard against the potentially deadly illness as they gear up to send their children back to School. Meningitis...
A STELLAR line up of international stars are heading for Oldham for a week-long musical extravaganza. The Seven Songs festival will see seven events take place over seven days...
AN action-packed fun day has been organised to bring a spot of summer cheer to Lees and Springhead. Members of Lees Community Association have worked with Springhead Football...
ATHLETIC’S decision to release striker Darren Byfield is being viewed as another step towards a late flurry of transfer activity before the window shuts on Tuesday. Dave...
Date Published 26/08/2009
JAMIE I’Anson is set to battle on through the pain of an injured wrist for the rest of the season. The bustling prop forward has been turning out with heavy strapping on...
Joleon Lescott will finally get a chance to train with his new team–mates today after completing his move to Manchester City. Although Everton accepted a bid, reported...
LUKE Menzies believes that team spirit within the Roughyeds camp is as good as ever despite the recent troubles on and off the field. The latest blow to Oldham’s...
IN the first half against York, though we were up in terms of points, they were making it difficult for us. Looking back, we started the second half well but the referee...
KEIGHLEY Cougars’ 20-16 home defeat of Hunslet means that Barry Eaton’s side will be assured of a second-placed finish in Co-operative Championship One if they win...
RACHEL CONNOR tees off today in her final tournament as an amateur before embarking upon her next adventure. The 19-year-old from Royton is to turn professional after...
ROGER SMITHIES retained the Royton Sword with an emphatic seven-shot margin of victory in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit event. The 44-year-old from Royton, the only...
TEENAGER Mark Anderson-Wild was a double winner in the space of 24 hours at SADDLEWORTH. And it completed a treble as the previous week the 17-year-old lifted the Jubilee...
DEBORAH MOONEY lifted the Marion Read Trophy at SADDLEWORTH after scoring 39 Stableford points. Sandra Hague claimed second spot with 37. Winner of a two-ball Stable-ford...
YOUNGSTERS at Crompton and Royton Golf Club are in the swing of things after successfully completing a course. The junior section at the High Barn club is thriving, with 32...
OLDHAM under-15s have received a plum home draw against Staffordshire side, Cannock, in Round 2 of this season’s ESFA Inter- Association Trophy. The prestigious national...
HARD work paid off for Chadderton Juniors FC, who were named Manchester FA Charter Standard Development Club for 2009. The forward-thinking outfit were chosen for their...
MANCHESTER United have made a brand new signing — Bethany Ward, a 15-year-old pupil at North Chadderton. A promising central midfielder who lists England stars Kelly...
OLDHAM under-15s are through to the Lancashire Schools’ Ainsworth Trophy Final following a convincing eight-wicket win against Pendle in their semi-final clash at Woodhouses...
A DECAYING Victorian mill has been transformed into plush homes and offices to kick-start the regeneration of Oldham. Most of Windsor Works, in Gravel Walks, Mumps, has been...
TRAVELLERS have set up camp on a school playing field after breaking down barriers to let their caravans in. Council officers were made aware of the problem after 40 caravans...
Market traders opposed to plans for gazebo-style street stalls will petition Oldham Council this week. The traders, many of them from generations who have stood on Tommyfield,...
HEYSIDE Juniors under-10s followed in the footsteps of legends when they graced Wembley Stadium. They were taking part in The National Football Festival, organised by The FA...
Horwich Market traders use gazebo-style stalls every Friday on half a car park in the town centre. In wet weather there are side panels which can be fixed on and gutters which...
IT may be small but it certainly packs a powerful punch — motorists beware for this compact crime fighter sees everything. The minute motor, which has a 12ft mast and...
DANGEROUS drivers will be targeted in a hard-hitting campaign by Greater Manchester Police. Operation Modify will tackle people who drive recklessly and those who illegally...
ASPIRING actors and actresses are wanted to help make Oldham Theatre Workshop’s Christmas show something spectacular. The award-winning drama group offers a range of...
Sudoku supremo Roy Taylor is looking to make the borough proud with his puzzle-solving skills. The 64-year-old number cruncher has been selected to take part in The Times...
These young Oldham students have been enjoying making music at a special orchestral summer school. They are from a variety of Oldham primary and secondary schools, and the...
Police have been praised for their efforts to put a stop to booze-fuelled crime. Operation Admiral resulted in more than 670 people being arrested — including 48 from...
