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A WEBSITE designed to keep the public informed about developments at the Foxdenton site has been launched. The latest information about work taking place at the 109-acre site,...
Date Published 16/12/2014
AN Oldham pensioner was overcome with emotion when she was reunited with the woman who came to her rescue after she fell and broke her hip. Norah Whiteside (76), who has...
THE decision of a postmistress to quit her job has raised concerns among villagers in Saddleworth. Mandy Gorey is credited with raising thousands of pounds for local charities...
THREE men have been arrested for alleged enslavement and trafficking offences after Eastern European immigrants were found to be working 80-hour weeks for £25 at a Rochdale...
AN unprecedented amount of calls has prompted the North-West Ambulance Service to remind the public only to dial 999 in real emergencies. Almost 9,000 life-threatening or...
A TALENTED country music duo have landed a top national award. Luke Thomas (26) and Melanie Greggain (26) scooped the Duo of the Year gong at the British Country Music Awards...
AN Oldham man stands accused of claiming nearly £33,000 in benefits to which he was not entitled. John Sidlow (60), of Grange Court, Werneth, denied three charges in a...
DECIDING on the best way forward for Hotel Future is about deciding what’s best for the people of Oldham — that’s the message from council leader Jim...
POOR quality accommodation in problem areas will be stamped out thanks to an innovative licensing scheme for private landlords. But council leader Jim McMahon said landlords...
A lorry brought more than three hours of chaos to a Saddleworth village yesterday when it jammed across a main route. The articulated HGV was attempting to enter Delph from...
MANCHESTER City have been handed a tough test in the first knock-out stage of this season’s UEFA Champions League. Manuel Pellegrini’s side, who scraped through...
Date Published 15/12/2014
A MOTORIST was allowed to drive for six years despite not having taken an extended retest after being banned from getting behind the wheel. The case of Waseem Javed, of Morris...
A FUTURISTIC football complex with 10 outdoor pitches could soon be built on the historic Lancaster Club site in Failsworth. Plans were announced two years ago to create a...
FREEZING temperatures and fog halted almost all Metrolink services on Saturday morning. Frustrated passengers had to use their tickets on buses as most of the network —...
A CAR was set alight and others were bricked in a wrecking spree in Chadderton. Two drunks are believed to have left the trail of destruction when when they went on the rampage...
OLDHAMERS did their bit to make the world better by wearing a sweater. They pulled on their festive woollies to raise money for the third annual Save the Children Christmas...
INFLUENTIAL captain Liam Kelly may not turn out again for Athletic this year due to injury. The midfield linchpin was missing for the 4-0 hammering inflicted by Yeovil at the...
LEFT to salvage what meaning he could manage from the wreckage, Athletic manager Lee Johnson was quickly out of the dressing room after the game to offer a wholehearted apology to...
MANCHESTER United have set their sights on the top in the Barclays Premier League following their victory over arch–rivals Liverpool. United endured a difficult start...
MANCHESTER City manager Manuel Pellegrini is to investigate the spate of muscle injuries that threatens to undermine his side’s return to form. City could have to play...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meetings are: CATTERICK 12.10 Amir Pasha 12.40 Grand Meister 1.10 Dark And Dangerous 1.40...
Athletic 0, Yeovil 4 IMAGINE racing downstairs on Christmas morning as a young child, tearing off the wrapping paper of that toy that was at the top of your list. You are...
Date Published 13/12/2014
ANDREW Marsden narrowly missed out on beating the 60-minute mark in the Stockport 10-mile race. The Oldham and Royton Harrier crossed the line in 60 minutes, 18 seconds for a...
Date Published 12/12/2014
ROYTON Road Runners put in another great team performance at the final Red Rose Cross-Country event of the year at Marl Pits in Rossendale. This is traditionally the last and...
Angling by JAN VERBRUGGEN ORGANISER and venue expert Dave Machin won the Diggle AC match on Tanners Dam. It was a decent affair, with Machin topping the weights using the...
ADAM Sutcliffe scored the winning goal for Blue Club on a wintry afternoon at Cathedral Road in the Midas Plumbing and Heating Services Oldham Sunday League David Giblin Division...
THERE were mixed fortunes for Midas Plumbing and Heating Oldham Sunday League sides in the Manchester County Cup competition. Fitton Hill fared best of all, triumphing 5-1 at...
HEYSIDE made a huge statement of intent when they returned home from Huddersfield League Division Two leaders Skelmanthorpe with a thumping 4-1 victory. In front of a large...
FBT Manchester League outfit Springhead crashed out of the West Riding County Cup when beaten 4-1 away at Leeds City from the West Yorkshire League. The visitors started the...
DITCH the cars and buses and put on your walking shoes instead. “Walking works” is the message from transport bosses, who have launched a series of guided walks to...
