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A NEW contract to run five children’s centres in Oldham will create 25 new jobs. The Children’s Society has signed an agreement with Oldham Council to take over...
Date Published 25/06/2009
TWO young gymnasts from Oldham turned in cracking performances at the Greater Manchester Open Gymnastics Championships, held in Warrington. Daisy Navesey and Jade Goddard both...
AN obsession with Elvis put two Oldham men right at the top when it came to finding the “King” of the borough. But judges out to find the legend’s biggest...
Here are Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards: CHESTER 6.40 Zabeel Tower 7.15 Abandagold 7.45 Eastern Aria 8.15...
YOUNGSTERS got an insight into the world of business during a trip to Money Controls in Royton. Wattersheddings primary school is involved the Business Challenge project which...
A Mossley soldier has undertaken triple tours tackling the Taliban in Afghanistan — and now faces a fourth. Cpl Joey Etchells (22) is currently serving as an Infantry...
STUDENTS are getting a taste of Africa as Oldham Sixth Form College celebrates its One World Week. A stand showcasing African products is just one of the attractions at the...
SCHOOLS across Oldham have won cash prizes and raised hundreds of pounds to plant trees by recycling old Yellow Pages. Thirty-eight schools took part in the Yellow Woods...
A new type of loan has caused a stir nationally because the money is not lent against property or a good credit rating - but against a car. Log books loans have been...
WHAT happened to the loony left? Remember the Socialist Workers, Militant Tendency, Derek Hatton? Where are they now? Nowadays, people worry about the extreme right, but in...
ATHLETIC have today made a major U-turn in re-signing club captain Sean Gregan. The 35-year-old central defender was released at the end of the season, thought to be the club's...
Date Published 24/06/2009
CRAIG LITTLER has joined Swinton Lions on a month’s loan after failing to hold down a regular starting place with the Roughyeds. The former St Helens centre has joined...
ENGLAND Under–21 goalkeeper Joe Hart will spend next season on loan at Birmingham after Manchester City confirmed the deal this morning. Hart has been seeking first–team...
The Football Association are hopeful they will be able to minimise the impact of Setanta's collapse on the grass–roots game. The FA need to cover a £100million gap...
THE WAIT is over. When Oldham take to the field at York’s Huntington Stadium for tomorrow night’s televised clash (7.30pm kick off), it will come as a relief to...
THE FIFTH husband of a bigamist bride has revealed how she seduced him with lies and trapped him in a sham marriage. Ashley Baker (25), of Fitton Hill, admits Emily Horne (30)...
RESERVE-TEAM coach John Hough was in reflective mood after Oldham’s 50-18 defeat at Whitehaven. Returning from a two-week break, the Roughyeds were hoping to complete a...
A BRAVE shopkeeper has been praised by police after he thwarted armed raiders who stormed into aFailsworth off-licence. He refused to hand over cash when he was threatened by...
A drug courier from Chadderton who tried to make quick money by carrying heroin was jailed for 41/2 years in Dundee. Martin Edward James (27), of Old Lane, appeared at the...
A Littleborough man accused of possessing child porn has appeared in court to have his case joined with that of Plymouth nursery worker Vanessa George. Colin Blanchard (38)...
Benson’s Beat, by coach Tony benson IT is always exciting for players when they appear in front of live TV cameras, which is the case at York tomorrow night. Our...
Oldham’s Labour group leader claimed £600 on top of his special responsibility allowance for 12 days of council interviews. Failsworth East Councillor Jim McMahon...
LOCAL graphic artist Stewart Beckett has come to the defence of under-fire footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The 63-year-old from Shaw, who has worked with Ronaldo on a charitable...
Gerard, 79, a sporting man’s man FORMER England amateur rugby league captain Gerard Maloney has died aged 79. Great-grandfather Mr Maloney, from Chadderton, took up...
CHRIS RABBICH banished the label of nearly man as he finally lifted the Club Championship at Crompton and Royton. The 20-year-old had finished runner-up on three previous...
AN Oldham MP today demanded that the new Speaker of the House of Commons clean-up Parliament. Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher — who was elected when John...
Transport bosses have failed for the second time to find a new chief executive despite offering to pay more than the Prime Minister’s salary. David Leather, interim...
LOCAL golfer Grant Hamerton was today teeing off his bid for a return to the big time. The 36-year-old assistant professional from Brookdale, who also runs the...
THE burka dress does not belong in 21st century Britain, according to an Oldham Euro MP. Liberal Democrat Chris Davies says that he wants local Muslim women to take a lead in...
SUPERMODEL turned supermum Elle Macpherson was back in Oldham to praise hospital chiefs. Now a UNICEF UK ambassador, the stunning six-foot tall Australian beauty swapped the...
