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Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards KEMPTON 6.50 Hollow Jo 7.20 Formidable Guest 7.50 Amwell House 8.20...
Date Published 18/02/2009
POLICE in Oldham have come up with a bright idea to light the way forward for young cyclists. Officers from Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team and...
A Royton schoolgirl is helping to fund a poor Indian boy’s education with a sponsored fun run which raised £180. Esther Darraugh’s family support 13-year-old...
THERE’S nowt so queer as folk, my old gran used to caution me. And she was right. But it’s taken me until now to realise how right. I’ve been ill (all...
DEADLINE day for the inaugural Oldham Business Awards saw a deluge of entries — taking the final total of organisations seeking recognition to more than 50. These...
WEB Applications UK Ltd, established in 2000 by software developers Lee Tudor and Gordon Pearce, has become a major player in the Oldham IT community. Established to develop...
OLDHAM company Mobilis Healthcare Group, one of the UK’s leading healthcare and sports suppliers, has acquired electrotherapy and physiotherapy equipment service and repair...
WOMEN’S health has been brought to the top of the agenda in Saddleworth by chartered physiotherapist Catherine Johnstone. Already a busy practice with five full-time...
ALMOST 12 months into his move into premises in Lees village centre, Tony Hogan is relishing life in his new surroundings. Mr Hogan (45), from Royton, has set up TH Wealth...
FAIRYTALE princess Charlea Armstead had her dreams come true when she took centre stage in world-famous ballet “Swan Lake”. The adorable Heyside six-year-old was...
Date Published 17/02/2009
A knife-wielding paranoid schizophrenic who attacked a pregnant woman during a terrifying incident in a shop has failed to have his Draconian hospital order downgraded. Kirk...
A 32-YEAR-OLD woman was sexually assaulted as she walked along a field in Tameside. The victim was pushed to the ground by a man as she strolled along Fields Farm Road,...
LABOUR’S opposition budget was branded all fur coat and no knickers by Councillor Lynne Thompson, Cabinet member for finance and resources. Members of last night’s...
A LITTER lout is counting the cost of dropping a cigarette butt after being ordered to pay £565. Jason Knight, of Middlefield, Bardsley, was spotted by an enforcement...
A husband who stole more than £17,000 worth of goods from jewellers across the north of England has been jailed for 18 months. Nicholas Foley (34) stole the jewellery...
Pupils seen hitting out in class A SCHOOL is investigating after a video clip was posted on YouTube showing two boys viciously striking pupils in a classroom. The shocking...
A stark letter from a Saddleworth woman who has resigned as a village postmistress highlights the plight of small businesses in rural communities. Jackie Rodgers, who has run...
AN OLDHAM Euro-MP has spoken of his horror and anger after witnessing the destruction caused in Gaza. Lib-Dem Chris Davies was the only British politician to gain access to...
RESPONSIBILITY for grit deliveries has been taken over by the Government and private sales of grit have been suspended. But careful planning by Oldham Council means the...
A SPRIGHTLY centenarian, who enjoyed a regular pint of Boddington’s, has passed away. Wilfred Greenwood, who celebrated the landmark birthday in August, was one of four...
OLDHAM council chiefs will be able to cash in a share of a multi-million pot — if they reduce serious crime, tackle booze-fuelled admissions to hospital and halt obesity in...
ATHLETIC are parading many of their big guns tonight as they bid to win a place in the final of the Manchester Senior Cup. Manager John Sheridan plays eight professionals...
RESIDENTS played spot the burglar as police chiefs warned housebreakers — “we’re watching you”. As part of a week of action by Oldham West...
A TRIO of top-performing Roughyeds players are set to miss tomorrow night’s derby clash with Rochdale — but there is good news on the injuries front elsewhere....
THERE are almost 15 times more people out of work in Oldham than there are jobs available, according to the Liberal Democrats. They have obtained figures from the Government...
ATHLETIC managing director Simon Corney has dismissed claims that he hatched an astonishing plan to get the best woman footballer in the world to play for the Boundary Park club....
A UNIVERSITY student from Royton has been chosen as John and Kate photography’s “Face of 2008”. Abbie Webb’s portrait was selected as the winner by...
DEAN WINDASS has no intention of pursuing a career in the media, despite planting the embryonic seeds for a new vocation. The 39-year-old striker has been entertaining readers...
LOOKING for a new job can be a daunting prospect for anyone. But for people who have a disability, the challenge can be even greater. Together Into Employment (TiE) was...
THE Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has scored top marks in two key performance areas following an assessment. The service scored top marks in service delivery,...
