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EX-ROUGHYEDS prop forward Said Tamghart has claimed that racism is a factor in his continued exclusion from the France national set-up. The big-hitting 29-year-old, now with...
Date Published 22/07/2009
British Cycling have revealed plans for the world's first purpose–built BMX track in Manchester. The £24million project – in conjunction with Manchester City...
AN afternoon of nostalgic music sounded a healthy windfall for the Christie’s at Oldham Campaign. Roytoners gathered at the Trinity Methodist Church for a fund-raising...
SWINE flu is gripping the country and holidaymakers have been warned not to travel if they are showing symptoms. Home secretary Alan Johnson says the crisis is a bigger threat to...
THERE were two holes in one during Oldham Golf League action this week. Chris Gleave, the Brookdale ‘B’ team captain struck a 3-rescue at Werneth’s 187-yard...
Ofsted hails Oldham service as national leader in its field OLDHAM’S Lifelong Learning Service (OLLS) is officially the best in the country after becoming the first to...
CAPTAIN’S Day at CROMPTON and ROYTON went right down to the wire. Alan Hopkinson Jnr eventually emerged victorious courtesy of a superior second-round score. He...
RESIDENTS had a lucky escape when a large tree came crashing down on a street in bad weather. It snapped off near its base and hit two vehicles in Stephenson Street,...
OLDHAM town centre could have a bustling new street market in place as early as this Christmas under ambitious plans to revitalise the ailing Tommyfield market. Council bosses...
JANE WILD claimed the honours in the Lady Captain’s prize at SADDLEWORTH, winning by six shots in the 36-hole event. Her score of 180-42-138 was good enough to keep Kay...
TWO Oldham lifeguards are off to the big smoke to help swimming pools struggling to recruit staff — and they could pave the way for Oldhamers to help during the Olympics....
THE Government was last night accused of being “morally bankrupt” after it dealt a blow to hundreds of pleural plaques sufferers in Oldham and failed to announce...
LONG-TIME ‘A’ Division leaders Denton have been knocked off the top of the Oldham Golf League in emphatic fashion with only three games to go. They were...
BUS and train bosses could be hauled before Oldham council to explain poor performance under new Government proposals. Communities Secretary John Denham wants to make...
JESSICA LLOYD will again be on the medal trail in this month’s ASA National Age Group and National Youth Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. Fourteen-year-old...
THE family of a two-year-old who died from an undiagnosed brain tumour last year have organised a fundraising run and walk in his memory. Jake Kershaw died suddenly last...
THE winner of the Rochdale Grand Prix earlier this month, Oldham pro cycling ace Chris Newton will be aiming to repeat that feat in the Blackburn Grand Prix tonight to boost his...
SHAW pupils spent a weekend getting wet and muddy — and loved every minute of it! Year 6 youngsters rounded off their time at St Joseph’s RC Primary School with a...
ENGLAND’S cricket team, widely available at 9-4 to win the Ashes before the five-Test series began, are a best-priced 21-20 to triumph following their second-Test win at...
OLDHAM’S housing mix will be the subject of debate when the council’s cabinet meets tonight. Members will discuss the town’s affordable housing strategy to...
A woman driver escaped with minor cuts and bruises after her four-wheel drive vehicle mounted a drystone garden wall in Saddleworth yesterday. Police went to the scene of the...
AUSTERLANDS can round off an excellent spell by booking their place in the final of the Romida Shield tonight. The Thorpe Lane outfit, who visit Stayley in the last four, are...
HEYSIDE ‘A’ made light work of their ‘B’ team to take another step towards the Saddleworth and District Cricket League’s under-15s title. They...
A POPULAR parish priest will carry happy memories of Saddleworth with him as he heads for pastures new. Father Joseph Falloon is due to pack his bags and return to his Irish...
ALEXANDRA Junior School came out on top in a match organised by Oldham Greenhill Community Sports Club in conjunction with Glodwick Cricket club. Batting first, they made 140...
FAILSWORTH police have been back to the classroom to find out what young people like and dislike about their area. Hundreds of pupils took part in an event to find out what...
Empty homes due to come down in Derker and Werneth will be surveyed for bats at a cost of £10,000. Over 320 properties will be studied because they are due to be...
OLDHAM Greenhill Community Sports Club’s organised a schools competition for netball and tag rugby — and it proved a big success. Alexandra defeated Roundthorn...
OLDHAM actresses Judith Barker and Adele Parry are taking their drama school to another level as they plan to open doors to professional actors. From September, the pair will...
The £3,000 Moorside Classic gets under way tomorrow (6.30pm) when some top-class players are among the 16 hopefuls aiming for a place on finals night. Draw: Callum...
