You are Here: Home » News » News Archives
Welcome to the News Archives.
You can browse all our archived articles using the list below or use the following search form.
Looking for newer articles? Try the Recent News Search.
63158 Article(s) Found
HUNDREDS of students from Oasis Academy Oldham swapped their pencils and books for walking boots as they took part in their annual sponsored walk in aid of charity. The walk...
Date Published 12/12/2014
THE Oldham NUT has hit out the Government and Ofsted after a new report found that the borough ranked in the bottom four authorities in England for the percentage of pupils...
POLICE are appealing for a member of the public who came to the aid of man who had collapsed and later died to get in touch. The incident happened at around 2.20pm on Sunday...
A SHOCKING video which shows a yob encouraging his friend to “kill” another man during a vicious fight in broad-daylight in Oldham has been viewed thousands of times...
A LOCAL swimming club, which helped to train the most successful British swimming Olympian of all time, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this month. Chadderton Amateur...
EVENING Chronicle readers have been locked in a debate on social media this week over whether wheelchair users should have priority on buses over parents with buggies. This...
JIM WILLIAMS’ FRIDAY THING AS a weekly contributor to Oldham’s excellent foodbank I am at a loss to fathom out just why there is a need for the distribution of food...
CELEBRATIONS were in order for Oldham Council’s TOP employees at a glittering gongs ceremony. Staff were recognised for their hard work at the annual Trust Oldham People...
MINUTES after Oldham’s greatest philanthropist Norman Stoller pledged another £1 million to support an entrepreneurial culture in the borough, a Saddleworth...
TWINKLING lights, tinsel and baubles are the order of the day at Oldham Parish Church’s annual Christmas Tree Festival. This year there are 65 trees, decorated by local...
VILLAGERS in Uppermill got into the festive spirit for their winter wonderland and lights switch-on. Saddleworth Lights Committee raises money to provide Christmas lights in...
THE Queen Elizabeth Hall was alive with the sound of music as hundreds of youngsters showcased their skills. Oldham Music Service staged its annual Christmas Festival, giving...
THE indispensable work of volunteers at Oldham Foodbank has been recognised after the group received the runners-up certificate having been nominated by MP Debbie Abrahams...
LACROSSE FRANK Williams was kept busy in the Oldham Owls goal as his side were beaten 13-1 by Mellor. The pitch thawed in time for the game to go ahead, and it was Mellor...
POLICE have launched a hard-hitting Christmas crackdown on criminals that target cash delivery vans. The North-West Regional Organised Crime Unit (Titan) is working alongside...
GREATER Manchester Police shows a strong commitment to child protection but there are inconsistencies across the force. That’s the outcome of an inspection carried out by...
HOCKEY A HARD-WORKING display from Oldham Women’s Hockey Club second team clinched a 1-1 draw against Didsbury Northern thirds in Greater Manchester Hockey Association...
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd will quiz senior officers over their handling of burglaries at a public forum later this month. Mr Lloyd is asking residents to send...
RUGBY LEAGUE OLDHAM RL Club have confirmed a pre-season warm-up game with Leigh Centurions at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday, February 8 (kick-off 3pm). It will be the...
Police forces will no longer manage public complaints made against their own officers, the Home Secretary announced today. Theresa May said that Police and Crime Commissioners...
A GROUNDBREAKING agreement to improve mental health care across Greater Manchester was signed by police and health chiefs yesterday following a successful trial in Oldham. The...
OLDHAM is well on its way to becoming a dementia friendly community after the success of another session aiming to raise awareness of the disease. Residents dropped in to the...
CONCERNED residents have voiced their fears after getting a first glimpse of plans for 210 new homes in a controversial development. The homes will form the first phase of a...
OLDHAM town centre’s Hobson Street multi-storey car park has been closed until further notice after an inspection found the need for immediate repair work.
OLDHAM Council has defended its gritting system after an icy road in Failsworth caused a five-car collision. Commuters cutting through Alder Road in Failsworth regretted their...
THIEVES have again raided Oldham Rugby League Club’s Whitebank Stadium — as they have done several times in the past four years — to make off with a tree...
CHOIRS and bands raised the roof at Oldham Parish Church at the Oldham Evening Chronicle’s annual Festival of Carols. The spectacular event, hosted by broadcasting veteran...
ATHLETIC manager Lee Johnson admits he would prefer chairman Simon Corney to keep his own counsel on the team’s fortunes — but emphasised that the pair are singing...
MIKE Jones has emerged from the exile which laid him low . . and now he plans to hit the heights with Athletic. The busy midfielder is expected to step back into the side for...
A FESTIVE sherry will be shared between the two managers tonight, marking a ceasefire in the phoney war. Skulduggery in shopping centres and text message mind games over...
