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A CELEBRATION of the humble chip will be Oldham’s entry in a unique art procession on Sunday. It marks the starts of the Manchester International Festival and is a...
Date Published 01/07/2009
Green-fingered locals and publicans are being urged to enter this year’s Saddleworth in Bloom competition. Councillor Alma McInnes, chairman of Saddleworth Parish...
THE Rose of Lancaster is living up to its reputation as one of the best pubs serving food in the borough. Managers Anthony Walton and Angela Kilduff have scooped the JW Lees...
A HELP desk at Oldham County Court which provides vital support to householders facing the nightmare of repossession has been awarded extra Government money. The Oldham desk...
FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy caused an outcry when he attacked the burka. He expressed a strong dislike for the head-to-toe Islamic veil, calling it not a sign of religion,...
A CHARITY scheme to help needy youngsters get their finances in order has made a telling difference to a Clarksfield teenager’s life. Mum Maryim Munir (19) had struggled...
Ten-year-old Samuel Biggs is proving to be a talented designer after winning two competitions with his artistic skills. He created the winning design for a logo for CHARISMA,...
ALL the fun of the fair is promised at Shaw and Crompton’s annual family weekend. A host of attractions from classic cars to rock climbing have been organised by the...
ATHLETIC boss Dave Penney is hoping to complete his squad rebuilding plans with three key signings in the next few says. Penney has identified the acquisition of a goalkeeper,...
ARMY winger Ben Seru should be available to give Roughyeds coach Tony Benson an end-of-season boost. The unlucky 31-year-old has been out of action in both rugby and his day...
IT was best foot forward for a group of Christie fund-raisers who enjoyed a four-mile meander around Uppermill. They were mustered by 78-year-old Harold Nield, of Warburton...
Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson believes new signing Antonio Valencia can help Manchester United to a record fourth consecutive league title. Having sold World Player...
CAR-mad David Priestley is keeping cool in the current sizzling temperatures. The 49-year-old is making the most of the weather after winning a week’s free motoring in a...
Resolute prop shares fan pain over defeats PAUL Highton admits he understands the frustrations of supporters following Oldham’s latest defeat. The former Salford prop...
BERNARD Ganley, the finest goal-kicker Oldham RL has ever had, has died aged 82. A Leigh-born full-back who represented Lancashire and Great Britain, the deadly accurate...
WE ARE really disappointed with how we played at York last week, as we know we can perform a lot better than we showed on the night. At the same time, as a group we are a bit...
ACTIVE students at Oldham Sixth Form College put their best foot forward to take part in a physical activity week. Students and staff tied up their trainers to walk the...
A THIRD victory of the season provided plenty of satisfaction for reserves team boss John Hough. York's second team were put to the sword 52-10 at Sedgley Park — at...
Golf Bridlington Links pro fires 61 at Werneth WERNETH’S hugely successful centenary week finished in style when the professional course record was smashed during the...
A DESIGN engineer who has worked on projects as diverse as motor gantries and portal frame buildings is celebrating 21 years in business. Robert Lees, who trained as a...
Golf IT WAS a case of elementary dear Watson as Alan Watson won the Veterans Trophy at CROMPTON AND ROYTON. The major, for players over the age of 55 years, saw Watson...
SIGNIFICANT opportunities exist for Oldham businesses in the emerging cities of India. The regional launch of UK India Business Council’s report “Opportunities for...
Golf LADY Captain Ann Smith triumphed in Mr Captain’s Prize at OLDHAM after returning nett scores of 65 and 69 for 134 in the 36-hole major. She finished one shot...
HEAD chef Rick Dunkley is intent on creating dishes that heavily feature the best of local and regional produce in a new Oldham restaurant. The restaurant seats 144 diners and...
Golf THE prospects of one-club finals is still alive in both Oldham and District Golf League cup competitions. Denton’s ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams have...
OLDHAM is home to one of the fastest growing BNI breakfast clubs in the region. I visited the Renaissance chapter of the Breakfast Network International group at its home...
Golf CHRIS RABBICH will be first on the tee as he defends his Oldham and District Championship at Oldham on Saturday. The 20-year-old Crompton and Royton member, who...
LEGALLY BOUND by Mike Pitt, employment-law partner at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law, Hollinwood FROM Woolworths to Adams children’s wear to Oldham Council,...
THE start of the greatest sporting contest of 2009 is only a week away so it’s not surprising that opinions on its outcome are firmly divided. As England and Australia...
Cricket Ben shows nerves of steel in thriller BEN McKAIGG smashed four off the last ball to seal a dramatic win for Shaw ‘B’ in the under-15s division of the...
