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THE world-famous Christie Hospital’s new £17million radiotherapy centre in Oldham WILL go ahead — despite fears over the hospital’s £7.5 million in a...
Date Published 14/10/2008
CLUBBERS in Oldham faced disappointment on Saturday when Peter Andre failed to appear. The singer, best-known as the husband of glamour model Jordan and for being an...
THE father of a man who fell 40ft at a Saddleworth quarry has urged Oldham Council to block off the entrance to prevent injuries among adventure-seeking youngsters. The man,...
Latics Crossbar Challenge IT was role reversal for Latics fans as they took centrestage on the pitch at the launch of an exciting competition. Five fans took part in the...
A CHADDERTON vicar’s prayers were answered when a good Samaritan returned his lost Oldham Athletic season ticket. The Rev John Simmons of Christ Church, Block Lane, lost...
A CHEEKY parrot with a knack for impressions, delivered in a broad Oldham accent, has flown the nest leading his devastated owners to offer £500 for his safe return....
LIB-DEM treasury spokesman Vince Cable MP will speak at a sell-out event in Saddleworth on Thursday. His visit has ensured that Oldham and District Liberal Democrats’...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 2.20 Buy On The Red 2.50 Axel Foley 3.25 Glencal 4.00...
OLDHAM councillors face their toughest audience yet during the event “I’m a Councillor, Get me out of Here!” As part of Local Democracy Week young people are...
A GROUP of Labour councillors are demanding answers over the future of Royton Youth Centre. Council bosses announced a shake up of youth provision, with plans to close some...
BANKS may be suffering the credit crunch but Oldham savers with the Co-operative are being asked to think about ethics instead. The Co-operative Bank is transforming its...
OLDHAM Council has launched its latest bid to tackle anti-social behaviour among young people. The Challenge and Support Team made its debut at Oldham Athletic’s...
A NEW church has opened in Chadderton with the blessing of the Bishop of Manchester. The Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch was in the area as part of his pilgrimage around every parish...
YOUNG people in Oldham had their own Hollywood moment when their films about their community were given a public screening. The film project set the youngsters the task of...
OLDHAM Council is doing a U-turn over a road sign which has upset people in Saddleworth. Greenfield residents took the hump because they believed Oldham Council jumped the gun...
Shaw and Crompton Parish Council meeting COUNCILLORS are considering being more generous with the grants they distribute to worthy causes. The grants sub-committee is...
OLDHAM Fostering Service urgently needs long-term carers. Most children who are fostered will return to their families, but where this is not possible, some will have to live...
AN outline plan for 13 houses in Coldhurst has been recommended for refusal at this week’s Oldham Planning Committee. The application is for four three-bedroom and nine...
SCHOOLBOY Elliot Lux continues to make a splash as one of the country’s top young water-skiers. The 16-year-old from Denshaw recently finished runner-up in the junior...
THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Opera House, Manchester) ORIGINALLY presented in London with a bigger set, more magic effects, a starrier cast and a longer book and score, this...
Travelling the road to success Gig of the week — The Travelling Band Where? The Railway, Greenfield, Saddleworth When? Sunday, 3.30pm This is one of three...
SOMEBODY mentioned the C word the other day. I was shocked to the core. No not that one, more shocking than that. Christmas, that’s it. It was just in passing....
New council chief exec’s vision for borough’s future OLDHAM has to tackle head-on the threat of a Saddleworth breakaway by providing “real proper-quality services”, according...
Date Published 13/10/2008
AN Oldham man who tried to cover up his role in a £250,000 cocaine plot by writing a scripted account of events for gang members to follow has failed in an Appeal Court bid...
A STRIKE by more than 600 train drivers which threatened to halt all trains across Greater Manchester today has been called off. Only trains from Leeds, calling at Rochdale...
A FORMER Oldham detective has demanded more safety measures on the A62 through Saddleworth, already named as the sixth most dangerous road in the UK. Alan Tunnicliffe, of...
GOALKEEPER Mark Crossley is in a battle to be fit for Athletic’s weekend clash with promotion rivals Leicester. Crossley missed the second half of yesterday’s 4-0...
Disgruntled motorists may have added to frustrating traffic delays by vandalising temporary lights at an historical Saddleworth bridge. Now Oldham council are taking urgent...
LUKE MENZIES, who spent two spells on loan at Oldham last season, has signed permanently for the club until the end of November 2009. The young prop was not offered a new deal...
A DOCTORS’ leader has hit out at critics of the new GP contract, who say it is now too easy for family doctors to earn high salaries through performance-related pay....
