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ASBESTOS-RELATED disease claimed the lives of 50 people in Oldham over a period of nearly 20 years. But the figures for 1981 to 2000, are among the lowest for towns in the...
Date Published 12/11/2008
ADVISERS working for US president-elect Barack Obama are studying Greater Manchester’s controversial Transport Innovation Fund proposals which include the congestion charge....
TELEVISION votathons are not really my cup of tea when it comes to betting, but the two talent shows which dominate Saturday night viewing are given pride of place this week...
FEARS that one of Saddleworth’s most historic pubs could close have been replaced with cheers after a new landlord took over. Former golf professional Sam Wilson and his...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
POLICE chiefs claim a dramatic reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour saved Greater Manchester half a million pounds over the bonfire period. They say the savings are a...
WORKERS at the Saddleworth Business Centre received a real eye-opener when a Page 3 girl dropped into their office on a charity mission. Busty blonde Rhian Sugden headed to...
A NUMBER one neighbour is looking forward to a bumper shopping spree after scooping the top prize in a Chronicle competition. Harry Brown, of Long Lane, Chadderton, won...
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into allegations of false accounting against a former rugby club treasurer. Tim Kinder, ex-treasurer of Waterhead Rugby Club, has been rebailed...
A MAN who proudly led Oldham’s Ukrainian community for decades has died, aged 85. Teodor Derewienski, known as Ted, was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour and died in...
Yesterday, Britain stood for a two-minute silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month on Armistice Day. It commemorates the selfless acts of servicemen and...
A LEADING national firm is searching for exceptional businessmen and women in the Oldham area, who might qualify to become business doctors. Business Doctors Ltd helps small...
FORCED to leave Chadderton in order to expand his business, Wayne Marland is actively seeking ways of returning to the area where he set up Chadderton Mobility five years ago....
SHAW Tyres, part of Bridgestone’s First Stop network of dealerships, is celebrating its 25th year in business. Set up in September, 1983, by Maurice Leach, the family...
IT was 55 years ago this week that Corporal and Mrs Jones proudly announced (well, maybe not proudly . . . they had put in a request for a boy) the birth of their second daughter....
MANON, Palace Theatre, Manchester TOURING ballet shows tend not to come with a parental guidance notice attached. However, the English National Ballet’s production of...
ROMEO AND JULIET, Lowry Lyric, Salford I WAIT in vain for a director who can not only talk up his next show, but also deliver what he claims. For this, for instance, famed...
Pensioner John makes a stand over £4.50 charge A 75-YEAR-OLD disabled man said he is prepared to go to prison over a £4.50 phone charge. John Slater, of Boston Close,...
Date Published 11/11/2008
BOSSES at Royton’s manufacturing giant Money Controls have denied rumours that heavy job losses are on the way at the New Coin Street firm. It was feared that the 300...
CRIME and anti-social behaviour has dropped by 42 per cent at bus stations across Greater Manchester. Reported incidents have fallen from an average of 25 each week from...
RECRUITING has begun for the three directorships at Oldham Council. All three posts, plus a new assistant chief executive, will command salaries of up to £140,000 a year....
POLICE are becoming concerned for the welfare of a missing woman. Kaleda Akter (22) left her home in Cartmel Crescent, Chadderton, yesterday to attend a training course. She...
A MAN caught with a knife outside a nightclub has escaped jail after claiming he was trying to find out who was to blame for an attack on his brother. Siran Ghaffar (21), of...
A NEW £10 million health centre is being planned for Royton. Community 1st Oldham Ltd has submitted plans for land bounded by Park Street/Macauley Street/Cardigan Street...
AN outspoken vicar was given a round of applause after an impassioned speech at Chadderton war memorial. Father Alan Cooke of St Mark’s Church gave his sermon at the...
ATHLETIC boss John Sheridan is hoping to wrap up his move for a new signing in the next 48 hours. Sheridan indicated last week that he was virtually certain to bring in an...
LABOUR councillors have swapped doorsteps for the internet as they return to grassroots campaigning to protect youth centres. The Labour Group, which lost control of Oldham...
A SPRINGHEAD couple who planned to celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary on a cruise never left port! Max and Pauline Koval paid more than £400 for a three-day cruise...
ROUGHYEDS coach Tony Benson expects new signing Wayne Kerr to have a major impact next year. The 24-year-old prop forward, currently in Australia as part of Ireland’s...
FAILSWORTH AREA COMMITTEE Reports by Beatriz Ayala FAILSWORTH residents were urged to use their vote to decide the future of the congestion charge. The proposed charge is...
