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ARMED men stole a large amount of cash during a robbery on security guards in Failsworth. The trio, armed with machetes and a sledgehammer, ran over to the security guards as...
Date Published 05/06/2009
MAGISTRATES dismissed the sworn testimony of four police officers who claimed a patrol car had been shunted in a drink- drive case. Gavin Mather (40), of Roche Road, Delph,...
FIREFIGHTERS at Hollins station have a brand new state-of-the-art engine to help them deal with local emergencies. The vehicle is one of 24 Volvo machines recently bought by...
BRAVE biker Alan Taylor has clocked up a mammoth £2,900 for charity with a John O’Groats to Land’s End ride. The 56-year-old made the journey on his classic...
Oldham 18, Featherstone 32 THE GOING was just too tough for a battling Roughyeds side in Leigh. Championship high-flyers Featherstone Rovers were stronger, quicker and...
Oldham’s trains have never been more reliable, according to figures from Network Rail out this week. For the first time ever, more than nine out of 10 trains arrived on...
LATICS are hoping to establish a fan base in Kazakhstan, part of the former Soviet Union. Supporter Neil Moorhouse will be spreading the word when he visits the country for...
LIFTED by their second victory of the season, Oldham hope to continue their Lake Garage CLL revival tomorrow. But matches don’t come much tougher than against...
OLDHAMERS who want to know how drug abuse is being tackled in their area will be given the opportunity to put questions directly to the police and drugs workers all next week....
EXTRA patrol cars will be deployed across the region over the summer as part of a nationwide crackdown on drink and drug driving. Roadside alcohol and drugs tests will also be...
THERE are derby duels all the way in the Armstrong Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League. It is that time of year when the traditional Whit double-headers...
A UNIQUE dance project that unites youngsters from schools and youth centres across the borough has received a prestigious accolade. Oldham Dance Platform, which has been...
PROPERTY owners, letting agents and housing associations are being warned to be on their guard against cannabis farms. A seminar organised by Greater Manchester Police...
DELPH, who sit second in premiership one of the Drakes Huddersfield League, play host to Barkisland tomorrow. The two teams were long-time title contenders last season, before...
::RATINGS are from 1 to 5. The higher the rating, the better the chance. AGE OF AQUARIUS (2): Was only workmanlike when winning the Lingfield Derby Trial, but that race has...
THE Government is today accused of bulldozing through proposals to close Oldham’s post offices and running roughshod over residents‚ concerns. Chairman of the...
THE Oldham Coliseum is urging Elvis fans to put on their blue suede shoes and hot foot it down to the theatre. It is searching for “The King of Oldham” — the...
SUMMER rugby comes to Greenfield tomorrow, as Saddleworth Rangers play host to Rochdale Mayfield in the National Conference League’s trial summer competition. With most...
BRAVE cancer sufferer Lisa Veal will walk down the aisle next month after her long-term partner went down on one knee and asked her to be his wife. Anthony Russell made his...
MALC TAYLOR (Gilders) took the honours in the fourth round of the Cairo AC summer series fished on Denshaw Vale. Fishing caster, Malc caught skimmers and bream to weigh in...
fixtures CRICKET Site Electrical North Manchester League, division one: East Lancs PM v Failsworth Macedonia; Springhead v Tottington St Johns. Division two:...
ALAN HODSON begins the defence of his Oldham Evening Chronicle Bowling Handicap title at Royton tonight. Hodson had been due to take on Hopwood’s Ryan Goodman, but the...
THESE are the three men police want to speak to in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver at knifepoint. The appeal follows an incident when a taxi picked up three men...
Here are Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards:
Art, music and gardens will all be helping to raise funds for Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross. The ninth arts festival will be held in the church starting tomorrow until June...
Our weekly science feature turns this week to dieting, with the help of Dr Clive Hunt, senior lecturer in nutrition at Oldham’s degree partner the University of Huddersfield...
MANAGER Dave Penney has denied reports linking Athletic with midfield player Stephen Hughes, who has been released by League One side Walsall. Penney refuted claims that...
Date Published 04/06/2009
PAUL REILLY replaces Paul O’Connor at full-back in the Roughyeds side to face Featherstone tonight, with coach Tony Benson describing his team selection for the game as...
MANCHESTER City are among the clubs rumoured to be chasing Lucas Neill’s signature after the Australia defender opted to leave West Ham. The Hammers made a...
Featherstone tie presents another semi-final chance OLDHAM will bid to extinguish the pain of last season by overcoming the odds once more in the Northern Rail Cup tonight....
