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REDS legend Paul Scholes reckons Liverpool’s lack of pace could be their undoing against Manchester United on Sunday. The fallen Anfield giants are coming off the back of...
Date Published 12/12/2014
ENGLAND goalkeeper Joe Hart says he wants to stay at Manchester City for the rest of his career as he prepares to sign a new contract. The 27–year–old has...
THE show goes on at Oldham Sports Centre tomorrow despite local fans being denied the opportunity to see Ronnie Heffron in action. Former amateur star Heffron had been set to...
GREAT Britain’s bid for glory at the Amputee Football World Cup tournament in Mexico ended in disappointment. Under the guidance of Royton-based head coach Pete Wild...
CHRONICLE horse racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meetings are: CHELTENHAM 12.15 Mr Gallivanter (nap) 12.50 Un Ace (n.b) 1.25...
OLDHAM has been told it must urgently improve standards in its secondary schools after ranking in the bottom four local authorities in England, according to a new Ofsted...
Date Published 11/12/2014
A VAN driver charged with causing the death of an Oldham schoolgirl on a zebra crossing in Shaw at Christmas last year, has lost his bid to get legal proceedings dropped. Peter...
AN Uppermill primary is top of the class in Oldham’s primary school performance tables. The tables use several methods to measure the achievements of year six pupils...
A WOMAN has been left devastated after her new boutique was burgled — only a week before it was due to open. Jacqui Dijon set up the Bespoke Wedding Boutique in Oldham...
THE first couple in Oldham to have a civil partnership have become the first to convert it into a marriage — but their union was tinged with sadness. Mary...
IT was a historic moment for Paul Burgess and Jason Bromley as they become the second gay couple in Oldham to convert their civil partnership and receive a certificate of...
An investigation is being held into the national curriculum tests at Holy Family School, Limeside. The results have not been included in the performance table and no one at the...
AN 18-bedroom, three-storey extension to The Saddleworth Hotel, Delph, was approved by a 6-4 majority. The additional building will be a detached annex, constructed in natural...
COLLECTIVE responsibility is the key phrase for Athletic as they aim to turbo-charge the play-off push by beating Yeovil. James Wilson and Mike Jones return for the crunch...
Matthew Chambers assesses how Latics push on to make the play-offs ATHLETIC are in with a real shout of finishing in the play-off positions this season. Bookmakers have it...
WHEN kind-hearted staff at a popular hair salon decided to cut their own version of the Band Aid single to raise money to fight Ebola, they had no idea it would take off in such...
YEOVIL manager Gary Johnson hasn’t allowed his gaze to stray too far from the father-and-son meet-up on Saturday. The Glovers were this week drawn to face Manchester...
OLDHAM RL have confirmed that their first-round League One Cup clash with new boys Coventry Bears at Whitebank will be on Sunday, March 1 with a 3pm kick-off. It will be the...
ROMA 0. Manchester City 2 SAMIR Nasri hailed a miracle after inspiring Manchester City to a brilliant victory over Roma that prolonged their Champions League campaign against...
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UNSUNG volunteer rescue services are to be allowed to claim VAT refunds on vital equipment. The move announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement comes after years of...
Date Published 10/12/2014
HALF of North-West residents feel uncomfortable talking to someone who has been recently bereaved, according to a new study by the Dying Matters Coalition. The findings,...
THE Government has got to “attack the causes of food poverty” — that’s the view of Oldham’s foodbank manager as figures revealed almost 5,000...
CONTROVERSIAL new flood-lit pitches at Crompton House have opened leaving nearby residents full of gloom. The £955,000 all-weather pitches are used up to 9pm on weekdays...
ATHLETES from Hulme School enjoyed the bulk of the success at the Oldham Primary Schools’ Cross-Country Championships. The talented team were crowned overall schools...
DARTS OLDHAM moved level with leaders Rochdale after beating their rivals 7-3 at home in the Lancashire GMC Super Eights Elite League — but it was a sad night as the team...
NETBALL MANCHESTER Thunder have announced their squad for the 2015 season, with England centre courter Sara Bayman once again captaining the reigning Netball Superleague...
CHRONICLE horse racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meetings are — NEWCASTLE 12.20 Toola Boola 12.50 Three Kingdoms 1.20 Mad For Road...
CRICKET OBITUARY FACING the like of cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers became the norm for Derek Meynell, who has died at the age of 75. A batsman of repute with Central...
MANCHESTER City boss Manuel Pellegrini has denied his future at the Etihad Stadium could hinge on his side’s crunch Champions League clash against Roma. City’s...
