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FORGET flowers and chuck out the chocolates, UK men are officially the most unromantic in the world. According to a new study, Brits are less likely to make romantic gestures than...
Date Published 29/07/2009
SADDLEWORTH Male Voice Choir took a trip to the Costa del Sol to treat the locals to a series of rousing performances. They performed a concert at the Cathedral of the Holy...
MOVE over George Sampson . . . Chadderton sensation Tyler Bolton is here to steal your street dancing crown. The 11-year-old has reached the final of Dancing in the Street...
DELPH Youth Band gave a poignant performance at the Menin Gate in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 people. They had the honour of playing “Abide with Me” and...
OLDHAM has its very own karate kid after talented Zac Robinson became a black belt, aged just 13. Zac first attended DEMAA Martial Arts Academy, in Bright Street, Oldham, as a...
THE reels are rolling in Sholver as moves to make a permanent record of the area got under way at the Youth and Community Centre. Budding film-makers in the area jumped at the...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards:
DERKER folk have got their fingers crossed for sunshine as they look forward to their Party in the Park. The Friends of Stoneleigh Park has organised the event, which will...
OLDHAM Choral Society is celebrating its 125th anniversary year in floral style thanks to some green-fingered support from the council. Staff on the borough’s nationally...
USUALLY when the adverts come on I nip to the loo (I’m on this ‘drink two litres of water every day’ kick and it plays havoc with my bladder) and, on the way...
Success on the menu for Italian restaurant SITING a restaurant in a business park is either a crass folly or the height of inspiration. A visit to Fresca in Delph leaves...
NEW products and new markets are breathing new life into an Oldham business that has been trading in the town for 37 years. Ambassador Textiles, established in 1972 by Barry...
LEGALLY BOUND by Mike Pitt, Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law, Hollinwood. WHILE Oldham has so far escaped becoming a swine-flu hot spot, local employers should be planning...
OLDHAM businesses looking to improve their selling techniques during the recession can get help from Greater Manchester Chamber, which has launched a new sales academy. Run by...
INTRIGUED, I attended a debate last week on Greater Manchester achieving city region status. Quite what this means I am not yet sure, but stick with me. Greater Manchester...
Suspended jail term for ex-glamour model THE family of a Fitton Hill man have criticised the decision not to jail a bigamist bride who seduced him into a sham marriage....
Date Published 28/07/2009
A two-timing killer from Grasscroft who slaughtered and dismembered his lover and encased her head in a concrete block, still protests his innocence — and is planning an...
Locals kept in dark over 100,000-tonne tip scheme RESIDENTS breathed a huge sigh of relief today after plans to build a controversial waste plant on their doorstep were killed...
A LOST dog who wandered Greenfield for 11 days in search of his late owner has been found safe and well. Faithful Scamp stayed with Kevin Gossan (56), from Dukinfield, after...
An Oldham driver is joining the campaign for an investigation into a road surface where there have been a series of crashes and a fatal accident. Wendy Fotherigham (42 ), from...
AN apology from Oldham Council is on its way to an outspoken Failsworth resident after he complained about council procedure. Warren Bates, from Stanhope Way, was banned from...
TRANSPORT bosses in Greater Manchester are hoping to kick-start new bus services with a £3 million prize. Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA) has...
A TAXI-driver was cut out of his vehicle and taken to hospital with spinal injuries following a collision in Westhulme. it happened at 12.30am today when a car carrying four...
THE promise of a government review of treatment for prescription drugs such as tranquillisers has delighted local campaigner Barry Haslam. Public Health Minister Gillian...
A respected Oldham treasurer has been invited to join an elite group looking at multi-million pound public-private partnerships. John Bland, formerly borough treasurer at...
THIRTEEN town centre pubs and clubs have agreed to strict conditions attached to their licences in a Trading Standards crackdown on irresponsible drinks promotions. They...
Oldham residents now have access to a range of up-to-date information detailing exactly how the council is managing its finances. As well as budget reports and the latest...
HERE in Oldham we regularly salute the idea of equality with gay pride marches, diversity festivals and other community events. But while they play a vital role in our borough,...
A LOVING mum who came desperately close to losing her baby boy to meningitis has set up a special fund-raising bonanza to raise awareness of the killer disease. Little Chey...
OLDHAMERS are being encouraged to support a national campaign to stop people throwing litter from their cars. The Keep Britain Tidy campaign aims to deter motorists from...
