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Latics latest: Latics face fight to keep exciting winger ATHLETIC could have a battle to hold on to exciting winger Chris Taylor, with Coca-Cola League One rivals Leeds United...
Date Published 08/06/2009
Dismal weather can’t halt best of brass record entry A BRASS band champion praised “4,000 heroes” who notched up a record entry for Saddleworth’s Whit Friday brass band...
ROUGHYEDS captain Robert Roberts has emerged as an injury worry following the 32-18 reverse against Featherstone which ended home interest in this year’s Northern Rail Cup...
From cave girls to Vikings, from Mexican bandits to French mime artists, the Crate Escape saw a record turnout this year Pictures by Chris Sunderland, Ken Bennett and Helen...
Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League MORECAMBE and Wise, The Two Ronnies, The Chuckle Brothers — each one a famous double act. Yes, even The...
Local sport: Lake Garage CLL cricket IF YOU want entertainment and close finishes in the Lake Garage CLL, the Paddock is the place to go. Hot on the heels of their...
GREENFIELD ended a run of four straight defeats in the Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League on Saturday. In one of only two games to defy the...
WARRICK FYNN responded to his skipper’s urgings to inspire Shaw to a derby-day success in the Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League yesterday....
PAUL Jewitt jnr, son of former Delph captain Paul snr, hit his first century in senior cricket as Delph seconds defeated Clayton West by 108 runs in the Drakes Huddersfield...
Crowds flock to watch Whit Walks parade THOUSANDS of revellers basked in the June sunshine as they welcomed Whit Friday walkers to Uppermill. Adults and children lined the...
GREATER Manchester’s hopes of retaining their County Championship title disappeared when they lost to Shropshire by 23 chalks yesterday. Having already been beaten by...
FRIDAY’S torrential rain washed out any chance of play on the opening night of the Oldham Evening Chronicle Bowling Handicap. Royton and Nimble Nook resembled lakes...
Aussie guest rider Darcy Ward will again feature for Belle Vue Aces at home to Lakeside Hammers tonight. He topped scored when a depleted Aces were unlucky not to take a point...
As Phillip Smith prepares for a summer wedding, he speaks for the first time about the life-changing advice his father, James, gave him at their final meeting. Seventeen days...
Here are Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards: REDCAR 2.00 Marsh Warbler 2.30 Castellina 3.00 Mo Mhuirnin 3.35...
A PATRIOTIC floral tribute to the borough’s veterans has been unveiled to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Jim McArdle,...
Driving offences specialist was twice over limit A Saddleworth solicitor who specialises in motoring offences drove his badly damaged Audi convertible while twice over the...
POLICE have been cracking down on anti-social behaviour in Shaw as part of an operation to make parks and open-spaces safer. Over the past two weekends, officers from Royton...
THERE was plenty to celebrate as Uppermill Band Club opened a new music room and marked its 30th anniversary. For the renowned musicians have also soared up the world rankings...
A FIRE chief has commended a householder for having a smoke alarm. The alarm alerted both the occupant of a house in Woodbank Terrace, Mossley, and his neighbour, who called...
School’s bid to play host to Olympic stars TOP athletes such as Jamaican superstar sprinter Usain Bolt or Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho could be heading to Chadderton....
AN Oldham-born scientist who started his career helping manufacturers to make better dyes was inspired by his mum to revolutionise cancer treatment. Reporter Karen Doherty...
A DIABETIC says he has been left with a bin full of used needles because his doctor suddenly refused to take them. Thomas Eastham (70) was shocked when the town centre...
AN MP is set to demand Government backing for a £20 million science centre at Oldham Sixth Form College. A budget black hole at the Learning and Skills Council had...
MEDIA and film students from Oldham Sixth Form College have a date with former “EastEnders” star Todd Carty. Three teams from the college have been selected to...
AN army of volunteers who provide vital support for patients at the Royal Oldham Hospital have earned a big thank-you from health bosses. The accolade to the 800 volunteers...
The Art of Being Attractive Being attractive can be quite enjoyable, as long as you don’t keep attracting serial killers. It makes people want to talk to you, to spend time...
ROUGHYEDS coach Tony Benson admitted that his side struggled to gain a foothold in the defeat to Featherstone. Oldham exited the Northern Rail Cup at the quarter-finals stage...
Date Published 05/06/2009
NEW Athletic manager Dave Penney is being forced to play a waiting game as he builds his squad for the new campaign. Penney admits it is a “frustrating” time as he...
THIS is the moment a terrified maintenance worker was dramatically winched to safety after becoming trapped in a cradle 120ft in the air. The Oldham Mountain Rescue Team...
