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THE CHANCES of Ched Evans being involved in Athletic’s game against Doncaster this weekend appear increasingly remote, with hints by officials that the deal may not be...
Date Published 08/01/2015
Oldham rape victim Samantha Walker-Roberts and her husband Steven both campaign for harsher sentences for sex offenders.. Steven said: “Our view is that it would be the...
Barry Owen slipped quietly out of the main reception doors at around 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon and walked past the entire waiting media corps to his car. Not one question was...
SCOTT Naylor has lauded the “excellent” work of the latest addition to his backroom team, Kane Daniels. Daniels (23) succeeds Mike Hughes as Oldham RL Club’s...
MANCHESTER United are closing in on the signing of free agent Victor Valdes. The former Barcelona goalkeeper has been training with United since October and it is understood he...
WILFRIED Bony is likely to complete his move to Manchester City from Swansea in the next few days. The 26 year old has been with the Liberty Stadium side since making a...
Boxing: INJURED Chadderton-based boxer Anthony Crolla has rocketed from number four to two in the WBO’s lightweight rankings. The news will offer ‘Million...
MACHETE-wielding intruders violently assaulted an elderly couple in their home. The 70-year-old man and his 69-year-old wife were watching TV at home in Birch Avenue on Tuesday...
THE body of a man was found at a bail hostel in Thompson Lane, Chadderton, early yesterday. Police were called at 3am and forensic officers remained at the scene for much of...
Athletic’S Saturday opponents Doncaster Rovers further buttressed their impressive rearguard by signing defender Andy Butler this week. The 31-year-old defender brought...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 1.10 Sgt Reckless 1.45 China Club 2.15 Don’t Be 2.50...
A MOTHER claims a breakdown in communication may have led to the premature death of her new-born son. Baby Mohammed Ibrahim was born by caesarean section on March 9 and despite...
THE parents of murdered Craig Wilcox have launched an emotional plea for information — a year on from his death. Stephen (57) and Carolyn Wilcox (55) have spoken for the...
Date Published 07/01/2015
DETECTIVES investigating Craig Wilcox’s murder have launched a fresh appeal for information on the anniversary of his death. Det Chief Insp Terry Crompton from GMP’s Major...
UPDATED BREAKING NEWS ATHLETIC’S controversial chase for Ched Evans could finally be set for its conclusion, with reports that the striker has agreed personal terms on a...
A MAN charged with 38 offences against two women in Oldham, including rape and kidnap, appeared before Oldham magistrates yesterday. Iqbal Ali (33) is charged with 14 counts of...
A CHADDERTON burglar has been banned from riding a bike under the terms of a Criminal Behaviour Order. Graham Fox, who used a pedal bike to carry out his crimes, has also been...
LEWIS Palfrey will have surgery on January 17 to repair a hernia, and hopes to be match-fit by the start of the new season in early April. The Roughyeds’ stand-off and...
A new study shows the borough has one of the largest backlogs of road repairs in the country. A Freedom of Information request to local authorities showed Oldham has a current...
ACCIDENT and Emergency departments across England - including Oldham’s Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - have failed to meet Government targets on waiting times. Just...
MANCHESTER City are in talks with Swansea about £30million striker Wilfried Bony. The Welsh club's record signing joined Swansea from Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem in 2013...
A MILKMAN on his rounds has had his van hijacked. The milkman was making deliveries on Monday morning when he was dragged from his Mercedes van in Rochdale Road, High Crompton....
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards SOUTHWELL 12.50 Arctic Lynx 1.20 Come Uppence 1.50 Lucky Mark 2.20...
PLANS have been submitted for a new driving range and cafe at the Bishop’s Park pitch and putt course. The golf course is owned by Oldham Council but leased to applicants...
Date Published 06/01/2015
MORE than 1,500 jobs at fashion chain Bank have been put at risk after the loss-making business went into administration yesterday. Bury-based Bank operates 84 stores primarily...
HAVE your voice heard and speak to local councillors at the Royton District Executive meeting and community forum on Monday, January 19, at Royton Youth Centre, Chapel Street,...
OLDHAM’s Liberal Democrat leader Councillor Howard Sykes has written to the UK’s first “social supermarket” with an invite to open a branch in...
A Futuristic new £1.3m operating theatre is to be built at the Royal Oldham Hospital. The specialist vascular service theatre will be a state of the art environment with...
SOME of Europe’s top roller derby teams will be in action in Oldham in the first three months of the new year. Rainy City Roller Girls will be taking on three challengers...
CRICKET: LOCAL willow star Kate Cross is hoping to use the England women’s tour of New Zealand next month to nail a place in the Test and one-day teams. Cross, daughter of...
