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OLDHAM RUFC make one of their longest journeys of the season tomorrow to play Workington in North Lancs/Cumbria division. And after wins in their last two matches - one in the...
Date Published 24/10/2008
THE credit crunch could mean the end for Uppermill Conservative Club. Takings have steadily been falling at the club, a solid stone building which has stood the test of time...
CANAL enthusiasts are being invited to contribute to a giant scrapbook of waterway memories to help mark the 40th anniversary of the tide turning for Britain’s canal...
DAVID EMANUEL was the first of 10 Royton Road Runners to cross the line in the Bridlington Half Marathon. Despite battling against a strong wind, he recorded a creditable one...
FOOTBALL Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League, Manchester Challenge Trophy: Hollinwood v Beechfield United; Stand Athletic v Manchester Juniors. Premier division:...
OLDHAM Sixth-Form College is at the forefront of the borough’s bid to raise money for breast cancer care. It isn’t Dare to Wear it Pink Day until next Friday, but...
TRIPS to the Royal Oldham Hospital are much easier for children now that the Saddleworth Round Table has donated £1,000 worth of books and equipment to keep them...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
AN Oldham medic whose work with an electronic booking system has helped to cut waiting times for patients has been featured on a national NHS website. Matthew Hadfield,...
CANCER sufferer Jenny Barnes has died only three weeks after defying her condition to wed the man she described as her tower of strength. The 60-year-old mother-of-four, who...
Date Published 23/10/2008
WORRIED motorists have been warned to stay vigilant after a spate of frightening incidents in which fireworks were used to burn-out cars. Firefighters tackled four car fires in...
GORDON Brown last night defended the way the congestion charge referendum was being carried out — amid criticism of the scheme. Manchester Blackley MP Graham Stringer...
THE new immigration minister Phil Woolas will not appear on tonight’s “Question Time” — but is expected to take the hot seat in the next few weeks. The...
TRADESMEN will not be worse off because of the congestion charge, supporters claim. The Yes Campaign has hit back at suggestions that small businesses will be badly affected...
THOUSANDS of pupils are skipping school across Oldham, worrying figures have revealed. Latest figures show secondary and primary school pupils in the borough were absent from...
REUBEN HAZELL is under instruction not to be booked as Athletic face a central-defensive crisis. Back-four man Hazell has four yellow cards and one more caution would earn a...
ROUGHYEDS chairman Bill Quinn has launched an attack on those critical of the appointment of new coach Tony Benson. A number of higher-profile candidates were rumoured to be...
Brewery transforms Clive’s home-grown hobby into a bitter fit for a festival AN MP and former Minister of the Environment has praised a Lees man who has turned his hobby...
MICAH Richards’ injury misfortune could open the door for local lad Nedum Onuoha to get an extended run at Manchester City. Onuoha, whose campaign has been blighted by...
HIGH Barn Day Centre, three libraries, and the tourism service could close in the latest round of cuts to balance Oldham Council’s budget. Adult care packages could be...
A SADDLEWORTH landlord is leaving more than his beer behind after pulling his last pint at an ancient inn — he’s saying goodbye to the pub spirit. Phil Whiteman...
Local amateur football
RESIDENTS suffering at the hands of nuisance neighbours will be given help to address their problems — thanks to a neighbourhood agreement. New Deal for Communities is...
THE family of a former electrician are urging his ex-colleagues to get in touch to help them trace his history of exposure to asbestos. Christopher Scully, from Royton, died...
Amateur rugby round-up by MATTHEW CHAMBERS
WORK has started on Oldham’s multi-million pound state-of-the-art cancer treatment centre. The facility, at the Royal Oldham Hospital, will give patients access to...
GHOST hunters are really hoping something could go bump in the night when a top spook sleuth drops into the Stanedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre at Hallowe’en. British...
IT WAS a dismal day in the Halbro Shield for Oldham RUFC as the second, third and fourth teams all suffered first-round defeats. The ‘A ’XV crashed to a 32-11 loss...
CONFUSION surrounds a parking scheme in Shaw that has infuriated traders. A sign limiting free parking to three hours with no return was erected in Westway car park —...
NEW Schools Minister Sarah McCarthy-Fry became a record breaker when she chose Oldham for her first official visit. She joined in with New Bridge pupils yesterday as they...
