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Danny La Rue, the world famous drag artist who died on Sunday, once took part in an Oldham Parish Church service. Famous for his glamorous female alter ego, he was the first...
Date Published 02/06/2009
ATHLETIC are being linked with a move for Milton Keynes Dons central defender Miguel Angel Llera. The Spaniard, who is 6ft 4in, could be the dominant centre-back that new...
A NEW chapter has dawned for Lees Library following an extensive refurbishment programme. The building has been extended and revamped thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery...
FEATHERSTONE’S midfield organiser Iestyn Harris could play against his home-town team on Thursday night after all. The 32-year-old stand-off had been initially ruled out...
CHADDERTONIANS basked in glorious sunshine as a special fun day saw the Whit weekend off to a sizzling start. Residents made for Chadderton Hall Park in their droves to enjoy...
Political parties fighting for North-West seats in the European elections have been accused of turning their backs on regional industries. Liberal Democrat Euro-MP Chris...
FOOD, fun and frolics will be the order of the day when Saddleworthians celebrate Yorkshire Day. The event will start at 9.30am on Sunday, August 2, at the museum car park in...
THE under-16s team from Athletic’s Kickz project proved that being good sports pays as they picked up the fair play award at the final of a national tournament at...
KELLERMAN, Lowry Quays, Salford, by Paul Genty HOW far does a theatre company go before it becomes a video company? How far a live work before it might as well be on video...
There is something incredibly British about the Chelsea Flower Show isn’t there? Titchmarsh and co kick back in London’s sunny haze and look at gardens, talk about...
THERE’S no disputing the gig of the week — Oasis are back in town. Manchester’s favourite indie band will pack out Heaton Park this week on the first stop of...
Belle Vue lifted themselves off the bottom of the Elite League with a comfortable 52-39 home victory against a disappointing Eastbourne Eagles side last night. There were...
POST-PUNK trio The Mighty Roars are heading to Manchester hot on the heels of their first single release. “Elvis Lives (And He Drinks Sake)” is the debut offering...
Don’t miss: The Panics — guitarist and songwriter in chief, Jae Laffer, brothers Drew (guitarist) and Myles Wooton (drummer), Paul Otway on bass and...
OLDHAM Amateur Swimming Club emerged with the top club award from the Central Lancashire Championships and age-group gala. Blake Wilson was the star of the show in the...
Natalie McGrath Where? Legends, Lees When? Sunday Why? Sexy showgirl Natalie covers a huge range of styles, from dance and pop to motown and swing and everything in...
SPRINGBANK’S Geoff Woolley and Wilf McDermott teamed up to win the Saddleworth Bowling League’s Dunphy pairs competition. They defeated the Chadderton Cot father...
TONIGHT: Mr Hudson — Ruby Lounge; Dan Deacon Ensemble — Club Academy; The Northwestern — Roadhouse; Mark Thomas — Dancehouse Theatre. TOMORROW: Polar...
A WAR of the Roses derby on a pleasant evening in Headingley was always going to attract a few idiots. So we didn’t set off to the Twenty20 cricket clash on Friday...
YOUNGSTERS from Oldham Diving Club made a splash at the North West Novices Competition at Manchester Aquatics Centre, winning five gold medals. Two of the golds went to Kendel...
Here are Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards:
THE Oldham site of a healthcare firm acclaimed as a huge success over the last decade is closing down after being taken over by an American company. Staff at Mobilis...
Date Published 01/06/2009
AN allegation that a Glodwick couple organised dog fights has been withdrawn by the RSPCA. Raja Hussain (28) and Tasleem Akhtar (33) appeared before magistrates in Oldham on...
OLDHAM councillors cost the borough’s taxpayers a mammoth £856,000 in allowances and expenses last year. The shock revelation came in answer to a question by...
SEVEN babies born to Oldham mothers had to be treated for drug withdrawal, shocking information has revealed. Across the country there were 1,230 babies born where doctors...
THE firm behind two of Oldham’s busiest pubs has agreed new licensing conditions in a bid to reduce booze related trouble in the town centre. Wetherspoon, which runs The...
A ROYTON trooper has spoken of his pride at being in the last British squadron to serve in Iraq. Senior Aircraftman (SAC) Ashley Bostock was part of 15 Squadron RAF Regiment...
OUT-OF-DATE baby milk sold to the mothers of two newborn girls who became seriously ill has been given the all clear. Formal testing of the milk, which was nine months out of...
THOUSANDS of people basked in glorious sunshine as they celebrated Whit Sunday at churches across the borough. In Shaw, around 250 people enjoyed a service and hymns at Market...
A BEVY of brave beauties touched by cancer have bared all — well nearly all — to pose as Macmillan calendar girls. The 13 women all look in fine fettle in the...
