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A HAPPY-go-lucky workaholic killed himself after suffering from a sudden bout of depression. A passer-by found Raymond Tucker’s body in a car in Mill Lane, Failsworth, on...
Date Published 20/08/2009
CROMPTON captain Glenn Dawson will tomorrow night hang up his cricketing boots. At the age of 47 and with stacks of runs behind him, the batsman has decided the time is right...
ROYTON have re-signed Luke Procter as their professional for next season. The 21-year-old has enjoyed two successful campaigns as paid man at the Paddock. Averaging almost...
THE NHS has paid out almost £11 million for cases of clinical negligence involving hospitals across the region in just one year. According to information from the NHS...
BAMFORD Fieldhouse are bound for new pastures — if a vote goes their way. They moved a significant step closer to quitting the Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth...
OLDHAM’S attempts to transform the town centre from the “Wild West” into a safe haven for drinkers are gaining momentum with talks to introduce a national scheme...
SHAW have signed Ryan Senior as their professional for 2010. The 23-year-old right-arm off-break bowler and left-handed batsman is currently plying his trade at Woodbank in...
NEWTONHURST are within touching distance of the Ashton and Oldham Cricket Alliance title. With one game to go, they are two points clear of Greengate, with Friends and...
ROYTONIANS emerged triumphant against promotion rivals Prestwich in division two of the Site Electrical North Manchester League. Dismissed for just 116, they then reduced...
SPRINGHEAD have made a superb start to the new Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League season. The Ashfield Crescent outfit overcame East Manchester 3-0 on the opening...
Primrose Bank looks almost like a war zone as piles of rubble and twisted metal signify the start of demolition of more than 100 flats and maisonettes. Built in the 1960s, the...
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy found his own father hanged, an inquest has heard. Babiyan Periyanayagasmi, who had been battling alcohol and depression, was found at the loft hatch of...
A CRASH-for-cash gang staged 90 car smashes in a scam which could have cost the insurance industry £1.8 million. Rashid Shaikh, of Dewsbury, is facing trial after it was...
OLDHAM professional cyclist Chris Newton has been selected to ride the prestigious Tour of Ireland this weekend as part of a seven-rider Rapha Condor line-up for the three-day...
A BOY who suffers from muscular dystrophy met daredevil Tesco Extra staff who took to the skies to help him buy a new wheelchair. Five fund-raisers from the Huddersfield Road...
AN Oldham man who suffered from depression for most of his life died after accidentally overdosing on his medication. Eugene Duffy. who was described by his family as...
TWO local players have enjoyed a summer of success with their adopted club. Mark Fitton, who has played for Cheshire-based Lymm RL since their inception last year, and Mick...
A reunion for former pupils and staff of the co-educational Chadderton Grammar School will be held on October 16. The reunion, at the Chadderton Suite, Oldham Civic Centre,...
TALENTED dancers followed in the footsteps of some of the world’s biggest pop stars with top choreographer Danny Price — all free of charge. The street-dance event...
ATHLETIC are keeping their fingers crossed that the virus that has swept through Boundary Park in the last week does not ravage the senior squad. Midfield man Danny Whitaker...
Date Published 19/08/2009
OLDHAM chief executive Chris Hamilton admits the tale of woe concerning Celtic Crusaders has left a bitter taste in the mouth. Six Australians from the Super League club have...
PAWEL ABBOTT’S world turned upside down at Millwall last night as Athletic slipped to their first defeat of the season in Coca-Cola League One. The two-goal hero of...
FIRST of all, I will start by thanking the supporters for the very vocal backing we received over at Blackpool on Sunday. It was superb — not for the first time —...
TOMMY Goulden has got what it takes as a leader of men. That is the verdict of the tough second row’s coach Tony Benson, who appointed the ex-Rochdale star as new team...
OLDHAM RL fans will have the chance to “curry favour” with their heroes at a meet-the-players night in a Chadderton restaurant on Tuesday, August 25. As part of...
IT’S the moment of truth for England’s cricketers tomorrow when they take on Australia in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval. Appalling in defeat at...
GARY MELLING equalled professional Tiger Woods’ record of 14 majors with victory in the Oldham and District Centenary Trophy at Crompton and Royton. The...
MARK Anderson-Wild triumphed in the Jubilee Trophy at SADDLEWORTH after a round of 73-8-65 as he edged out Jordan Taylor (75-10-65) on the card. Two shots adrift in third spot...
JACKIE LEES captured Lady Captain’s Prize at OLDHAM on the back of a superb opening nett 62. She followed that with a 70 for a two-round total of 151-19-132 and a...
FOR the second season running a play-off will decide the destination of the Saddleworth and District Cricket League under-15s title. Saddleworth ‘A’ and Heyside...
