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LOCAL transport bosses have backed a House of Commons report calling for the Government to help introduce cheaper school travel. Greater Manchester Integrated Transport...
Date Published 26/03/2009
CHADDERTONIANS are up to fourth place in the premier division of the Lancashire Amateur League after a 6-2 win over over lowly Bolton Lads Club. But Chadds had to do it the...
WESTWOOD produced an upset in round three of the D&J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League’s Challenge Cup. The David Giblin division one outfit stunned...
THEIR eyes first met across an unromantic factory floor, but that didn’t stop love blossoming for Austin and Jean Butterworth, who celebrate their golden wedding anniversary...
CARL WINSTANLEY was the star of the show as Heyside recorded only their third win of the season in division three of the Huddersfield and District League. He scored a...
MAGNIFICO, fantastique! That’s the reaction of pupils who took part in a modern foreign language week. The youngsters at St Hilda’s CE Primary, Oldham, have been...
HARLEQUIN striker John Bland suffered a serious injury in their opening group game against in the AW Trippier Cup. Quins were a goal down when Bland broke his leg in two...
A NEW set of awards for Oldham’s mosques and madrassas have been presented. The Achievement Awards are organised by Oldham Mosques Council, which represents the 35...
THE new vicar of Oldham has taken up his position after a service of induction was carried out yesterday by the Bishop of Middleton, the Right Reverend Mark Davies. And among...
SADDLEWORTH Rangers made Siddal fight hard for every metre as the teams clashed in the quarter-final tie at Shaw Hall Bank Road last night, but it is the Halifax side who made it...
A HIGH-speed rail line must be built to cut slow journey times between Manchester and Leeds, the rail minister vowed yesterday. Lord Adonis announced that High Speed Two...
HIGGINSHAW produced what club official John Mellor described as "the best performance for years" in giving Moss Bank — a side with a 100-per-cent record in its...
THE Oldham men’s darts team suffered a first defeat of the season in the premier division of the GMC Super League. They lost at home to Rochdale Borough in the battle of...
A POPULAR GP was presented with flowers as she prepares to start a new life in Hastings. Dr Denise Munro, of Huddersfield Road, Waterhead, leaves Glodwick Health Centre for a...
GETTING healthier needn’t be boring for local youngsters thanks to an action-packed programme of fitness fun. MEND — Mind Exercise Nutrition Do it — helps...
OLDHAM Rugby Union 2nds went into their match at Rochdale 3rds on the back of three straight victories, but left defeated after a closely fought 26-24 loss. With the advantage...
DONS continue to impress in the Oldham and Rochdale Badminton League Open Division One as they won three successive matches to remain unbeaten. Last year’s league...
A museum's education officer is seeking sponsors for an event to boost visits by schools. Katie Millett plans to stage an open evening to promote the Saddleworth Museum and...
OLDHAM ASC made a flying start in their first Central Lancashire Jubilee Junior League swimming meeting of the season against Royton, Ashton Central and Tyldesley at Royton Pool....
OLDHAMERS can find out more about joining the fire service as well as getting some vital home fire safety advice as part of a new scheme. Oldham Borough Fire Service has taken...
Ascot 2.20 Tasheba 2.55 Ouste 3.30 Higgy’s Boy 4.05 Fire And Rain (n.b.) 4.40 Hobbs Hill 5.15 Barnhill Brownie (nap) Fontwell 2.10 Call Me A...
DOREEN Walker, who was twice President of Soroptomist International of Oldham, has died. Mrs Walker was a member of the group for almost 30 years and held the presidency in...
PUPILS at Rushcroft Primary School hit all the right notes when a former student dropped in for a visit and treated them to a musical extravaganza. Joshua Batty (17) has long...
IS this the real life of is this just fantasy? Escape from reality with this blockbuster Queen-fest show, a real feelgood night of rock. It’s been packing them in around...
IF ATHLETIC make a last-minute splash before tomorrow’s deadline for emergency loan signings, it will be for a striker. Joe Royle believes his most pressing need is for extra...
Date Published 25/03/2009
TONY BENSON’S injury worries appear to be easing, with only three players unable to take part in training last night. Tommy Goulden (hamstring), Dave Allen (bruised hip)...
AN OLDHAM tour operator has gone into administration — leaving organisers of a pilgrimage to Rome forced to cancel their £200,000 trip. Magnum Holidays, based at Chadderton’s...
POLICE seized cannabis and lethal knives and swords during a raid at a house in Alt. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Operational Support Unit executed a...
Cheltenham 1, Athletic 1 ATHLETIC’S spirited finish at Cheltenham last night provided a glimmer of hope that they might still reignite their promotion challenge in...
A fierce backlash against proposals to extend a controversial landfill site was launched today by residents who claim it is blighting their lives. It comes after...
