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Gianfranco Zola watched Manchester City’s expensively assembled team slump to defeat against his industrious West Ham side, and then hailed his homegrown match–winner...
Date Published 02/03/2009
OLDHAM TOWN revived their promotion hopes in the first division of the Vodkat North West Counties League following a 2-1 victory at high-flying Wigan Robin Park. And it was a...
THE promotion prospects of Saddleworth Rangers suffered a blow as they lost 30-8 away at Wath Brow Hornets in National Conference League division one. The result came about...
MAKESHIFT Oldham RUFC secured their first double of the season in North Lancs/Cumbria division with a valuable 19-10 victory against Fleetwood at Manor Park. It was a win...
Manchester Phoenix were brought down to earth on Saturday as they lost 6-2 at home by Coventry Blaze. The reigning Elite League champions destroyed any 'feel good factor' from...
WITH another cold snap not out of the question, Athletic head groundsman Tony Owen and his team of helpers can’t afford to take their eye off the ball for a moment. Tony...
ROYTON Cons forged ahead at the top of the Chadderton Snooker League, sponsored by Hillbillies, with a 4-2 win over Clarksfield. High Crompton B could only take two points from...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards SOUTHWELL 2.10 Decider 2.40 They All Laughed 3.10 Boundless Prospect 3.40...
COME on you pinks — that’s the cheer that will be ringing around Boundary Park tonight as Latics take on Leeds United in their live-TV promotion clash. Latics will...
WHEN council chiefs refused to improve a dilapidated alleyway residents took action — and scooped a lottery grant to sort out the work themselves. Proving the old adage...
New station finally arrives The station now arriving at platform one is the delayed Manchester service which is running three months late . . . The much-vaunted...
TWO people have been charged with drug offences after a police raid in Oldham. David Barnes (41) and Michelle Turner (44) were charged with possession of heroin and cocaine...
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following an accident in Saddleworth yesterday afternoon. Liam Gerald Whitehead (44), from the Huddersfield area, is believed to have lost control of...
A 60th Birthday surprise saw a group of friends commandeer a Chronicle trip for a wonderful day out. Linda Hilton, from Chadderton, has previously been the architect of many a...
PEOPLE are being warned to be vigilant after a man attempted to lure pupils as young as six into a white van. Police have received three reports of incidents which took place...
THE fight against gun crime has been given a major boost with the official launch today of the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS). The hi-tech forensics service...
OLDHAM Lib-Dems want to scrap the Government’s controversial ID cards scheme and use the cash saved to pay for 500 extra police officers to patrol Greater Manchester. They...
DISABLED people could hold the key to cracking the economic downturn, says MP Phil Woolas. Speaking as he officially opened Oldham branch of Remploy, in Union Street, the...
YOUNG sporting stars from Chadderton are celebrating a bumper pay-day after scooping a £10,000 grant from the Football Foundation. The cash bonanza will allow Chadderton...
OLDHAM health boss Shauna Dixon has been appointed as Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Greater Manchester. Mrs Dixon, director of clinical leadership for NHS Oldham (formerly Oldham...
PENSIONERS got to grips with the latest technology in a bid to keep their minds and bodies active. An event organised by First Choice Homes and Oldham Athletic at Walkers Road...
This proud family picture was taken as the Mayor of Oldham welcomed guests to the annual civic ball on Friday. Councillor Shoab Akhtar, and the Mayoress, Mrs Shafeena Kausar,...
A PIONEERING scheme that will transform healthcare for patients with learning difficulties has been given the green light. The traffic light hospital assessment has been...
A LOCAL air training corps marked its 60th anniversary in style. More than 100 guests, including Air Commodore Ian Stewart, commandant of the air cadets, and Wing Commander...
A PIONEERING scheme which offers free internet access to people in Oldham has been given the official seal of approval. Local employment charity, Highways to Opportunities...
LIBRARIES across Oldham will be holding events and activities as part of World Book Day on Thursday. From fun and games to story times, a host of entertainment is promised for...
Oldhamers team-up with United legend Cantona in new film ‘Looking For Eric’ FILM fans are eagerly awaiting cult director Ken Loach’s new movie which captures...
FROM the fat man in the front row to the young girls who were told they had nothing left to hope for, there was no escaping Al Murray’s acid tongue. But the 4,000...
THE Lyceum Players’ nostalgic season to mark its 80th anniversary pushes the envelope on what constitutes nostalgia with this one — or does it? Though it seems...
There are four ways to wash up. Fast, slowly, well and badly. Some people combine two of the styles and if it’s slowly and badly then there really is no hope. Fast and...
