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Staff struggle to cope as A&E overflows SICK patients faced an agonising wait at Oldham’s casualty as ambulances queued around the block. The waiting room in...
Date Published 09/12/2008
Neighbour denies unlawful killing following music row A neighbours’ row about loud music led to a 63-year-old man being punched to death, a court heard yesterday....
Oldham Council will shut for four extra days between Christmas and New Year to save money. Staff will have to take annual leave, flexitime or even unpaid leave as the borough...
Householders have blasted United Utilities after they shivered for almost 24 hours when a power cable was chopped. Workmen demolishing an old substation on Hill Farm Close,...
POLICE are trying to piece together the last days of a man who died after apparently setting fire to himself on Oldham Edge. Cleaner Ian Taylor (46), of Bankside Close,...
A shamed Oldham motorist has been ordered to pay nearly £300 after she was caught abusing the disabled parking system in Manchester. Unemployed Christina Barnes (29), of...
THE transformation of the Primrose Bank estate is a step closer following the demolition of flats and maisonettes. The properties, which were built in the 1960s, will be...
Immigration Minister Phil Woolas has canvassed opinion in the town over new proposals to toughen up the immigration system — claiming it was widely welcomed. Under...
THE drive to close the North-South economic divide is failing and should be abandoned, a controversial report to ministers claims today. The study, by the Centre for Cities...
Only one-third of Oldhamers have cast a vote on road charges — you have until 10pm on Thursday to have your say TIME is running out for anyone wanting to have their say...
(but that was back in the 14th century) Time-team sleuths have uncovered a fascinating insight into the “Wild West” lifestyle of Saddleworth in medieval times....
Project has turned around deprived areas, says Baroness COMMUNITIES Minister Baroness Andrews has called on leaders across the country to build on the success of the New Deal...
A former Government minister says now is not the time for Oldham’s 12,500 council houses to get a new landlord. Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher is concerned...
SCHOOLBOYS Andrew Crompton and Leroy Chinthengah have won call-ups to the Athletic squad for tonight’s FA Youth Cup third-round tie at Newcastle United. It is a great...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a father who was crushed in a horrific accident at an engineering firm. Nigel Lindley (47), of Bourne Road, Shaw, was seriously injured when a metal...
OLDHAM will take on Swinton early next year in a joint testimonial game for John Hough and Wayne English. The pre-season fixture will take place on Sunday, January 11, at...
MANCHESTER City could be about to shatter the world transfer record with a £60million bid for Spanish striker David Villa. The 27-year-old Valencia player’s agent...
THE town centre glittered in the darkness when people of all faiths took part in a lantern parade. The event was part of the fifth annual Oldham Festival of Light which...
KELVIN LOMAX has come a long way since he was told he didn’t have a future at Boundary Park. The defender was surplus to requirements two and half years ago, but a...
FUN, games and food with an Eastern twist were enjoyed by revellers at a party to raise awareness of the Eid celebrations. The event, which was held at the Honeywell Centre in...
ATHLETIC’S youngsters will live the dream tonight when they play Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the FA Youth Cup. The eagerly-awaited tie is a far cry from...
ONE in five people who develop the sight loss condition macular degeneration will experience strange hallucinations — seeing people or faces which are not there. And the...
IT isn’t a name Athletic fans will be familiar with, but Argentine Joaquin Medinilla had a spell on trial at Boundary Park earlier this season. The left-sided midfielder...
IT’S that time of year folks. Hasn’t it come round quick? It seems like only yesterday doesn’t it? No madam, I’m not talking Christmas, I’m...
MANCHESTER band Amplifier inhale influences such as Led Zeppelin, The Police and Massive Attack and exhale a sound all of their own in a puff of ragged riffs and distortion...
ATHLETIC players past and present converged on Boundary Park for the launch of “The Who’s Who of Oldham Athletic” (Breedon Books, £19.99). Former...
ONE of Manchester’s most popular unsigned bands are playing a hometown gig for their loyal fans. The Tides can count former Inspiral Carpet Clint Boon, Stone...
POSH rockers Coldplay will play a series of stadium shows next year including a September date in Manchester. The lads will take on Lancashire County Cricket Club on September...
Local non-league football MOSSLEY are to make a formal complaint to the Football Association over the abandonment of their UniBond League division one north match on Saturday...
Local table tennis GLODWICK have reclaimed the lead in the first division of the Oldham Table Tennis League. Strengthened by Michael Moir, they have won their last three...
