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THE mystery surrounding the murder of a drug dealer in Derker four years ago continues after the latest suspect was released without charge. A 31-year-old Oldham man was...
Date Published 03/09/2008
MORE than 1,000 people from Oldham who rely on social care services have been chosen to test a new national scheme to radically change the system. Oldham is one of six local...
A YOUNG swimmer from Oldham was inspired by Team GB to repeat their Olympic medal success. Jessica Lloyd (16) matched Mansfield marvel Rebecca Adlington’s two gold medal...
OLDHAMERS can find out more about the proposed multi-billion-pound investment in public transport when an information roadshow stops in Shaw next week. An exhibition detailing...
A NEW Greenfield housing development will have a number of extra special features to make sure local plant and wildlife can live in harmony. Greenfield Place will have a...
TRAINING is now under way for the 23rd Saddleworth Olympics — which now look likely to continue despite the threat from the weather. Park bosses are battling to get...
OLDHAM Athletic is still hoping to make some new signings — adults who want to brush up their basic skills. Latics has teamed up with Oldham College to offer the popular...
OLDHAM Council has added a third gully cleaner to its existing fleet to help in tackling a backlog of work. Due to increased rainfall and silt deposits over the years, as well...
AN Oldham-born artist whose work is some of the most sought-after in Britain is now giving a major exhibition in Cheshire. More than 75 paintings by John Thompson will go on...
A GRANT of more than £36,000 is being used to conserve and reframe 38 historic watercolour paintings. Gallery Oldham is set to take the lead in a partnership project...
A FORMER Oldham CID inspector is swopping his warrant card for a windbreaker to raise money for a crime-fighting charity. Det Chief Insp John Piekos is part of the Greater...
WITH lawnmowers and strimmers in hand, three Oldham youngsters set out to cut the stereotype of teenage tearaways down to size. Brigitte (50) and John Rogers (56) are both...
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a three-storey block of flats in Shaw have been backed by parish councillors. Shaw and Crompton Parish Council’s planning committee has...
REMEMBER when the playground was the scene of never-ending fun? When children were forever occupied in a variety of games. These pursuits seem to have all but disappeared in...
WITH Ramadan underway, thousands of local Muslims are observing the fast which began on Monday. Ramadan, which lasts for 30 days, is a season in which Muslims are expected to...
The mood should be ale and hearty in Uppermill this weekend for the 17th annual beer festival at the museum gallery. Held on Friday, and Saturday, September 5 and 6, the...
TRANSPORT bosses are encouraging Oldhamers to apply for the new National Concessionary Travel Pass as soon as possible. Passengers will need the new smartcard-style passes for...
HERE’S a quiz for you: which would a vampire not eat — a piece of cheesecake or a slice of garlic bread? Reg, from Wales, suggested cheesecake. Even allowing for...
THE congestion charge continues to cause controversy among the business community. Having chaired a debate on the issue, I know first-hand how strongly people feel. I...
OLDHAM has a new wine bar — strictly for over-25s — with Champagne cocktails their signature drink. Owners Nichola Collins and Winston Eastmond have invested more...
A women-only gym has opened in Oldham town centre. Gymophobics has taken space above the Bradford and Bingley building society, vacant since a legal firm left three years ago,...
OMC — also a Ford main dealer — intends to cater for the growing demand for Kia cars in the borough. Robin Eglin, a director of OMC Kia, is confident on what the...
TWO thousand years . . . that’s the accumulated number of years staff have been working at Housing Units’ Wickentree Lane store in Hollinwood. Housing Units...
NEWBANK Windows, of Ivy Mill, Crown Street, Failsworth, a trading division of JB Oldham Ltd, has become one of only 16 window companies in the country to be awarded 100 per cent...
Oldham business leaders have criticised proposals to make drivers pay more to park in town centres. Local government minister John Healey claimed the rise would encourage more...
ATHLETIC have revealed their delight after reaching the end of the transfer window without any key players being sold. Despite receiving a number of bids over the last three...
Date Published 02/09/2008
ROUGHYEDS coach Steve Deakin has a clear goal in terms of preparation for the crunch play-off tie with Doncaster: to get a full squad of 22 players in full training. Including...
MANCHESTER City sealed the British record transfer of Robinho from Real Madrid late last night with manager Mark Hughes describing the amazing signing as “a huge statement...
HAD Athletic been offered 10 points from four games at the start of this season, they would have been more than happy to accept. But midfield star Mark Allott believes it is...
WALES defender Neal Eardley is poised to clock up a century of appearances for Athletic at the age of only 19. Eardley was handed his debut in Ronnie Moore’s last game...
