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OLYMPIC and World Championship bronze medallist Chris Newton, the Rapha Condor rider from Oldham, proved once again he is the man to beat in points racing when he tasted victory...
Date Published 16/04/2009
Mossley ended a run of two straight defeats when they held play-off seeking Newcastle Blue Star to a 1-1 draw in UniBond League division one north last night. The Lilywhites...
Catalogue of abuse claims at care home A DAMNING catalogue of abuse and neglect claims have been made against an Oldham care home by angry and upset families. Relatives...
Domestic abuser jailed for 11 years A MAN who tried to kill his pregnant girlfriend by slashing her throat in a horrifying attack had been jailed for 11 years. Joe Cready...
Uppermill 3, Diggle 4 DIGGLE manager Steve Southern’s 150-mile round trip was worthwhile as his side recorded a thrilling win over Huddersfield and District League...
Pub and club bosses in court threat over council move PUB and club bosses are opposing Oldham Council’s decision to review the licences of 22 premises amid claims such a move...
A NEW star-rating system will shame eating establishments with poor cleanliness standards. Oldham Council’s long-awaited Scores on the Doors food hygiene scheme has been...
HEYSIDE reserves are on a high in the Huddersfield and District League. They are through to the Groom Cup final courtesy of a 1-0 win Grange Moor in the Easter Monday...
TEACHERS could strike over Government funding cuts which have hit sixth-forms across the country. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) voted overwhelmingly to take action, up...
POLICE are appealing for help in capturing two men who raided a Shaw bookmakers at gunpoint. The pair, armed with handguns burst into Coral bookmakers in Beal Lane at around...
THIS thrush is clearly no bird brain when it comes to building a nest — in fact it made light work of the job. It was spotted by an eagle-eyed reader when it set up home...
A founder member of the group which led to the creation of the Medlock Valley Country Park has joined the objections to plans to create a massive tip in Bardsley. Doreen...
THE body which runs Oldham’s mental health services has been named as one of the nation’s top 100 healthcare employers. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is the...
AN action group has been set up to stop bogus officials and burglars sneaking into Oldham homes. The aim is to distinguish honest traders from crooks, and prevent distraction...
TIME is running out for the sides hoping to oust Saddleworth Rangers at the top of the Rugby Oldham Challenge table. Though nothing will be fully settled until all the...
OLDHAM Cancer Support Centre has linked up with the Christie Hospital to offer specialist training to its complementary therapists. And two experts from the world-famous...
Employees at BAE Systems’ Chadderton site collected Easter eggs for the benefit of five organisations — Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton; Abbots Grange Care Home,...
OLDHAMERS can learn about reducing the risks of lasting damage from strokes when a new roadshow comes to town. The Greater Manchester Health Services will be holding a series...
Centre is a ROC of the community FINDING out about benefits or reporting anti-social behaviour is now as easy as R-O-C. That’s because The ROC (Radclyffe Outreach...
FLEDGLING footballers have kicked-off a scheme to get more youngsters involved in sport outside of school. Training sessions run by coaches from Chadderton FC Juniors have...
MARTIAL Arts group Siam Camp, which meets in Fitton Hill, staged a tournament at Tara Leisure, Shaw, as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations and it attracted groups from...
ADULTS with learning difficulties who leave hospital but need continuing health care will now be managed by Oldham Council. It has become responsible for commissioning...
TWO new agreements will help Fitton Hill and Hathershaw people get involved with healthy living. The Neighbourhood Agreements on health and community will be launched in the...
Here are Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards:
CHADDERTON dancers helped launch the first family dance exhibition at The Lowry theatre in Salford. The talented teens showed off their skills at the launch of the interactive...
The type of TV programme I miss is the Western. The ones around nowadays tend to be rather hard-edged and realistic, but I remember lots that were nothing more than escapism....
IAN WESTLAKE, Athletic’s on-loan midfield player, has been given the all-clear after injury and will return to the squad for Saturday’s Coca-Cola League One match at...
Date Published 15/04/2009
OLDHAM are to play their ‘home’ Northern Rail Cup quarter-final against Featherstone at the new Leigh Sports Village Stadium, a game that will be televised live on Sky...
PORTO skipper Lucho Gonzalez is not scared by Manchester United’s reputation as the Portuguese champions look to dump the Champions League holders out of this season’s...
LUKE Menzies believes Oldham are better prepared than last season for the confrontations that lie ahead. The 20-year-old prop forward, in the wars for the Roughyeds as the...
