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A 27-year-old Chadderton man accused of unlawfully killing a neighbour has walked free from court. It had been alleged that James Barfoot killed Michael Moran after the...
Date Published 16/12/2008
A GRIEVING family has paid tribute to a hard-working man crushed in a horrific accident just weeks before Christmas. Nigel Lindley (47), of Bourne Road, Shaw, was seriously...
TWO controversial Oldham councillors will not be able to stand as Labour candidates in the 2010 local elections. Ali Salamat and Asaf Ali have failed to be selected for the...
JOB losses at Oldham Council could be capped at 544 if consultants’ sums add up. Consultants KPMG were brought in earlier this year to help the council bridge a...
AN Oldham MP last night called on ministers to put social housing new build at the heart of getting Britain’s economy moving fearing a 2.5 per cent cut in VAT was simply not...
OLDHAM is one of the best places to celebrate Christmas, according to a poll of Greater Manchester’s top festive attractions. The borough’s...
OLDHAM Coliseum has paid tribute to TV and stage star Kathy Staff who died following a long illness at the weekend. Kathy (80), who played Nora Batty in “Last of the...
Make a Christmas wish come true for one — or two — abandoned animals. Staff at Oldham’s RSPCA Rhodes Bank centre are full to bursting with adult cats and...
WANNABE singing stars have taken part in a borough-wide X-Factor-style competition — in a foreign language. Primary schools linked up through video conferencing...
QUAD bikes found in a well-known businessman’s warehouse were of high risk to children and could have burst into flames, a court heard. More than 100 police and Trading...
THE Co-op will unveil a smart new look at its Uppermill store following the completion of a £140,000 refit. The store will relaunch on Friday — a week after the...
A NEW device that can identify potential offenders within minutes is being tested by local police. Officers across Greater Manchester will be given a mobile electronic...
A MAJOR campaign to keep everyone safe and well over Christmas has been launched by NHS Oldham. The campaign aims to make sure residents know where to go to get the best...
ATHLETIC were today waiting to discover whether Doncaster Rovers will permit on-loan striker Darren Byfield to stay at Boundary Park. The 32-year-old forward completed an...
OLDHAM have confirmed they will once again be running a reserves side next season. The second-string competition was marred last year by unfulfilled fixtures and a number of...
MANCHESTER City executive chairman Garry Cook has stressed manager Mark Hughes is not in danger of getting the sack. Cook said despite the club’s current lowly position,...
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue was last night promised more than £2.5 million for a makeover. Fire chiefs will get £1.07 million next year and a further...
TONY BUGBY’S weekly look behind the scenes at Boundary Park KEVIN Maher, arguably Athletic’s unluckiest player of the season, has been described as a model...
ATHLETIC have wiped the floor with the opposition . . . and it has nothing to do with the exploits of John Sheridan’s promotion-chasing team. Athletic have taken...
ATHLETIC have reminded fans they have only three days left in which to take advantage of the club’s great Christmas giveaway. To secure the largest ticket discounts for...
Dangerous, dodgy and defective goods targeted by duo AS Christmas approaches and presents are bought, safety will not be at the forefront of most people’s thoughts as they...
ATHLETIC had a frustrating morning as they lost 3-2 at Blackpool in the North-West Conference of the Puma Football League Youth Alliance. Had it not been for an inspired...
OLDHAM TOWN will be hoping it is a case of third-time lucky tonight as they attempt to play their second-round tie in the First Division Trophy. Ashton Town visit the...
EXCITED pupils at a Royton primary school surrounded Latics star Andy Liddell as he officially opened their new hall. Children at SS Aidan and Oswald on Roman Road celebrated...
RUDE will host a Christmas party to remember with a special performance from legendary singer and DJ Abigail Bailey. Everyone involved with Rude will come together to toast...
FANCY a night of festive rock as an antidote to all the Christmas cheer? If the answer is yes, Caged Asylum’s Mentallica night is the gig for you. The Metallica...
PRIOR to this season, if you had forced even the most devoted football Europhile to make the choice between watching a band of Bundesliga newcomers play Schalke or regrouting the...
TONIGHT Manchester Music Base — Club Academy; Kings of Leon — Arena; Paper Route — Ruby Lounge; Dark Christmas — Music Box; The Redwalls — Night...
THE Oldham men’s darts team were held to a 5-5 draw at Eccleston in the battle of the top two in the premier division of the Lancashire GMC Super League. There was...
DIVISION 3 leaders Honeywell D were surprisingly beaten 7-3 by Owls A in the Oldham Table Tennis League. Dave Harthan scored a maximum for Owls and there were doubles from...
