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OLDHAM’S only railway station, in Greenfield, has six out of the 10 worst performing trains in the region, says a rail watchdog The information was revealed in a report...
Date Published 21/10/2014
ATHLETIC have been challenged to stay mentally switched-on to get to the next level. Jonathan Forte’s eighth goal of the season helped manager Lee Johnson’s side to...
Date Published 20/10/2014
ENGAGE us - and let us help shape the future of the town - is Oldham Youth Council’s demand this week. At Wednesday’s council meeting members of the Youth Council...
POLICE staff will vote on strike action following a dispute over a proposed one per cent pay rise. GMB, Unison and Unite members employed as civilian staff say the offer from...
A YOUNG woman is in a serious but stable condition after being admitted to hospital following a suspected domestic incident in Chadderton. Police were made aware on Wednesday...
A WOMAN who defrauded her employer out of tens of thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay back over £70,000. Irene White (71) of Regent Drive, Mossley, pleaded guilty...
Chesterfield 1, Athetic 1 THE KEIGHLEY cougar was up to his old tricks again in this fabulous game, a showcase for Sky Bet League One football at its best. Tommy Lee let a...
LEE Johnson saluted the sterling efforts of Chesterfield goalkeeper Tommy Lee after his men played out an entertaining away draw. Lee, often a thorn in Athletic's side,...
OLDHAM RL Club kick off the new Kingstone Press League One campaign in 2015 with a derby clash against Rochdale Hornets at Spotland on Good Friday, April 3. The season starts...
MANCHESTER City goalkeeper Joe Hart has hailed the brilliance of Sergio Aguero – though he claims he is “useless” in training! City’s star striker...
MANCHESTER United boss Louis van Gaal admits he was “stupid” to invite people to analyse his reign after three months. When the Dutchman took charge at Old Trafford...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 2.00 Dynamite Inventor 2.30 Taysh 3.00 Hagree 3.30...
ATHLETIC goalkeeper Paul Rachubka’s exclusive weekly column I WAS surprised when I read the comments about Raheem Sterling being too 'tired' to play for England against...
Date Published 17/10/2014
ANGLING: PETE Jackson was in superb form as he dominated the Socials AC match on Tyle Lodge. His pole and maggot approach netted him an eye-catching 36lb 15oz net of silvers....
Oldham 66, Trafford 44 NETBALL: OLDHAM’S North-West Premier League netball team overcame a sluggish start to maintain its unbeaten run. It was a new-look Oldham side...
RUGBY UNION: HIGH-FLYING Oldham RUFC put their unbeaten record on the line against dangerous opponents tomorrow. Visitors for the North Lancashire Division One fixture are...
Football: LIMESIDE were definitely out of luck as they lost13-0 to rampant Legends in a Midas Plumbing and Heating Oldham Sunday League Martin Buckley Division Two...
FOOTBALL: HEYSIDE are now unbeaten in five games after they won their latest Huddersfield League Division Two fixture, 2-0 at Kirkheaton Rovers. It wasn’t until the last...
FOOTBALL: THE Midas Plumbing and Heating Oldham Sunday League has turned down proposals by the Eccles Sunday League for a move to summer football. Oldham Sunday League fixtures...
Santos 1 Moorside Rangers 6 SANTOS FC desperately wants to move forward - but must first arrest a worrying run of form. The club has lost its opening six matches in Division...
SADDLEWORTH Historical Society holds its annual general meeting at the Saddleworth Museum Gallery, Uppermill, on Wednesday, November 19 (7.30pm). The meeting will be followed...
VULNERABLE families in Werneth and Shaw have been overwhelmed by the generosity of shoppers who donated household items to help them build a home for their children. The...
BOSSES at Oldham nightclub Liquid & Envy have reassured customers it’s business as usual despte the venue’s landlord going into adinistration. The Retiro Street...
THE FRIDAY THING: NOSTALGIA isn’t what it used to be - but occasionally a door to years gone by opens, releasing memories that delight rather than depress. That’s...
ALMOST four in 10 children in Oldham West and Royton are living in poverty, says a new report. The Campaign to End Child Poverty has published new figures to show areas with...
MP Michael Meacher is demanding to know why the Royal Oldham Hospital has a higher mortality rate than others in the area. The Oldham West and Royton Labour MP said the...
RESIDENTS are being warned to be extra vigilant after two televisions and a white Seat Ibiza were taken from a house in Whitehead Street, High Crompton, sometime over the weekend....
OLDHAM St Anne’s is laying the foundations for a bright future. The Higginshaw Road club is using a grant of £87,500 to carry out vital drainage work on three...
A Chadderton bus driver is one of eight stand-out bus drivers nominated for a top accolade at this year’s UK Bus Awards. Clare Akehurst has been nominated for the Top...
BOXING: JON Kays steps back into the ring on Saturday determined to get into British title contention again sooner rather than later. It’s been five months since...
