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WHEN a well-respected professional has been at the top of their game for almost two decades, it would be churlish to argue against their efforts being recognised. Serving with...
Date Published 28/04/2009
A PART-TIME researcher’s post for the seven Conservatives on Oldham Council has been confirmed. Jennifer Barker, wife of the Failsworth West Tory councillor Ian Barker,...
THE Rev David Joynes said a fond farewell to his parishioners after more than five decades of service. The minister conducted his final service at the Beulah Baptist and...
OLDHAM-based Yorkshireman Graeme Wilson won his second major title of the season when he landed Sunday’s Woodley Classic. Wilson, who won the George and Dragon...
Susan Williams wants to put Oldham on the big screen again. As film liaison officer for Greater Manchester , she has already helped the disused Robert Fletcher factory in...
Here are Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards:
THE work of late artist Roger Hampson was celebrated as Gallery Oldham prepared to launch its summer exhibition programme. Mr Hampson, born in the mining and cotton spinning...
LUCKY shopper Eileen Florence scored four VIP tickets to Oldham Athletic’s last home game of the season when her name was picked out of hundreds of entries. Eileen...
I’m sorry, I should apologise right away. I have been keeping you completely in the dark about my amazing weight loss plan, you know, the one I started in January....
Beats FORGET Glastonbury, T in the Park and V . . . an Oldham nightclub is hosting a three- day festival to rival all others. The Pitfest Weekender at Jackson’s Pit,...
Russell Watson, The Lowry SALFORD-BORN tenor Russell Watson was welcomed back to his home town with open arms last night, on the first of a two-night stint at The Lowry...
JOE ROYLE admits it is by no means certain he will be offered the Athletic manager’s job on a permanent basis. With all the speculation about whether Royle will accept...
Date Published 27/04/2009
ROUGHYEDS coach Tony Benson was delighted to emerge from his toughest week in charge at the club with a positive result. The 52-36 home victory over previously-unbeaten...
MANCHESTER United midfielder Ryan Giggs paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson after being named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year. Giggs (35) had picked up...
Plenty of effort, but frailties exposed again Oldham 1, Southend 1 SADLY the partying at Boundary Park on Saturday was not by Athletic as they stretched their run to 11...
AS AN exercise – or exorcise, perhaps – in restoring confidence, Oldham were partially successful at Boundary Park. The ghosts of Dewsbury past were banished to...
Man United 5, Tottenham Hotspur 2 AS season-defining moments go, they don’t come any bigger than referee Howard Webb’s decision to award Manchester United a...
340 extra staff check in at new Tesco store OLDHAM’S giant new Tesco Extra has created 340 jobs — with 120 going to the long-term unemployed. The flagship...
Confusion surrounds blaze mill owners MYSTERY still surrounds the cause of a monstrous blaze at Maple Mill 2 last week — and who owns it. Ever since the fire, Oldham...
FIRE crews have thanked three quick-thinking friends who helped to save the lives of an elderly couple from a house fire. Joanne Macmillan (38) was visiting pals Andrea and...
Forced Marriage Conference report A MOTHER holds still the legs of her pregnant daughter while her son strangles the life out of her — and then stands in the dock and defends...
MANCHESTER City manager Mark Hughes has played down a training ground bust–up with defender Micah Richards. Newspaper reports claimed the 20–year–old had an...
Friday’s conference on the issue of forced marriage threw the spotlight on a practice, which, though thankfully rare, ruins the lives of those who are caught up in it. And...
MOSSLEY had the perfect preparation for Wednesday’s Manchester Premier Cup final against Droylsden at Boundary Park as they won 3-0 at Rossendale in their final game of the...
Oldham’s congested railway network is to become a general election issue — but politicians are likely to be told: “Don’t mention Manchester.” The...
A campaigning MP has entered the fray over plans to consider extending the boundary of a controversial tip. Phil Woolas, MP for Saddleworth and Oldham East, has written a...
PIERRE JOUBERT may be a stand-in professional for Werneth, but the early signs suggest the South African is among the top paid men in the Lake Garage CLL. Joubert, captain of...
A PIONEERING infant feeding expert has launched a competition for children to reinforce the message that breastfeeding is natural. Val Finigan, infant feeding co-ordinator at...
RELEGATED Oldham St Anne’s finished their home campaign on a high by springing a surprise on Widnes St Marie’s in National Conference League division one. A...
Ex commanding officer goes on the offensive AN angry Army veteran has slammed the Government for betraying the loyalty shown to Britain by the Gurkhas. Peter Blundell, was...
