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Springhead come of age Ashfield Crescent club turn corner “THE highs are much higher and the lows are much lower when you are manager because you feel responsible...
Date Published 30/10/2008
“SEX and the City” glamour has hit Yorkshire Street as the race to bag the perfect party shoes steps forward. Anyone who has ever dreamed of owning their very own...
A GRADE II-listed former cotton mill could soon be hearing the sound of wedding bells as it bids to become Oldham’s top wedding venue. Anchor Mill, in Daisy Street, is...
ONLY the width of a post prevented winless Higginshaw from picking up a point away at division four table-toppers Woolston Rovers. Ryan O'Donnell's conversion attempt seven...
OLDHAM RUFC ‘A’ faced a tough trip as they travelled to play Old Bedians and were soundly beaten 20–10. Oldham’s chances were not helped when they lost...
CONFIDENCE, self-reliance, initiative, resourcefulness, loyalty and a sense of service to others. All qualities the Government is keen to foster by encouraging more schools to...
MANCHESTER Phoenix ice hockey club have confirmed that the collapse of building firm David McLean will not affect their sponsorship this season. McLean were in partnership to...
A former Royton garage owner who also gained a reputation as a rally driver has died, aged 78. George Swinbourne was at the height of his success in the mid-seventies when he...
UP THE ANTE, with Chronicle racing correspondent KEITH McHUGH THE turf Flat racing season is all but over, so tonight sees the return of the Chronicle’s weekly ante-post...
THE sky’s the limit for doctor duo Ian Watson and Alan Nye — they are preparing to leap from an aircraft at 14,000ft. Dr Watson, a GP at Saddleworth Medical...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards NEWMARKET 12.05 Catskill Mountain 12.40 Ithinkbest 1.15 Hilbre...
A RESPECTED GP is hanging up her stethoscope after more than 30 years in Royton. Vidya Dhanawade has become a firm friend of many a Roytoner during her 34 years at the helm,...
Real ale adds up to a winner for Michelle CHEERS rang out again for an award-winning Royton pub picked as the perfect place to sup a pint. The Tandle Hill Tavern, in...
DOZENS of Oldhamers from shops, cafes and churches across the borough were each awarded a certificate as a thank-you for their efforts to make the world a fairer place by using...
MORE than 100 sports fans were part of a football tournament for the deaf. Hard of hearing youngsters from Oldham took part in the Kick It Out campaign’s “One...
FOR the past month I’ve been popping into Primark twice a week during my dinner hour. And guess what? I have never been able to find a pair of black pants to fit. There...
Inquest hears he was double drink-drive limit A FAMILY’S New Year celebration turned to tragedy when a father-of-three was killed in a crash in France. Paul Crowther (46),...
Date Published 29/10/2008
THE trial of an Oldham couple accused of publishing a pamphlet encouraging terrorism has been adjourned until next year. Amjad Mahmood (29), and his wife Shella Roma (28), of...
A GROUP of Derker residents are in London today for their David and Goliath challenge to plans to demolish hundreds of homes. The Derker Action Group has 11 members at the...
A 10-PAGE questionnaire has been sent to 13,500 Saddleworth households to help form a blueprint for the future of the area. Answers to 50 key questions will be used as a...
A £20 MILLION development will bring 100 jobs and a host of new shops to Oldham. Plans have been submitted by Copley Square (Chadderton) Ltd and if approved work is...
A MULTI-MILLION pound project is under way to keep the lights shining and power flowing in Oldham. United Utilities is carrying out a £25 million project to replace the...
A CAMPAIGN to introduce a regular train service from Greenfield to Manchester Airport is being backed by a local transport expert. The 200-strong Greenfield and Grasscroft...
COUNCILS should be given more powers to introduce 20mph speed limits in a bid to reduce accidents, a report today says. The Commons Transport Select Committee said the death...
LEWIS ALESSANDRA has revealed that a new-found selfish streak helped him to become Athletic’s match-winning hero last night. The striker exploded back into first-team...
POWERFUL Phil Joseph turned down TWO offers from Super League in order to pen a new deal with Oldham, the club have revealed. The strong-running former Hull KR and Halifax...
Company defends offering lease before finished ROYTONERS will be surprised to discover that they have a brand new banquet hall and restaurant in their midst. At least,...
ATHLETIC could be heading on a pre-season tour of Israel next year. The club’s owners are keen for John Sheridan and his players to have a warm-weather training camp,...
GOVERNMENT plans to overhaul the charging system for radio channels could have disastrous consequences for mountain rescue teams up and down the country, Oldham Mountain rescue...
DARREN FLETCHER is expected to keep his place in the Manchester United starting XI for tonight’s visit of West Ham United, even though Michael Carrick has returned to...
