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JONATHAN Forte admitted huge relief in banishing what had turned into his South coast hell. The 28-year-old announced himself to Athletic by netting two well-taken goals before...
Date Published 11/08/2014
OLDHAM’S Liberal Democrat leader has called for councillors to pull together to give International Peace Day the recognition it deserves. Councillor Howard Sykes has written to...
CALLOUS thieves ransacked a charity shop and left with jewellery, clothes and petty cash — the second time the store has been raided in two months. They took the...
FOUR people were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at Hopwood Court in Shaw on Saturday afternoon. Crews from Oldham and Chadderton were called to the...
A schoolgirl whose mother died of cancer took inspiration from her “Big Sister” to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Megan Tucker, a pupil at Oasis Academy, is...
A film star received a heroes’ welcome when she returned to a community to which she brought international fame. Blonde-haired Lisa Eichhorn, who played opposite...
KEITH Hill insisted Rochdale’s opening day defeat against Peterborough would not affect his young team’s confidence levels. Dale’s return to Sky Bet League...
LEE Johnson felt that a point wasn't such a bad return for his Athletic side on the opening day of the 2014-15 campaign at Colchester. From being a goal down early on from...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL CHADDERTON dug deep to beat Wigan Robin Park 3-2 in Division One of the North-West Counties League. Behind on two occasions, they fought back to claim...
DROYLSDEN’S seven-game unbeaten run was ended in emphatic fashion by Moorside at Turf Pit Lane, writes KEVIN RICHARDSON. After crashing to 86 all out — seamer Rick...
Saddleworth and District Cricket League by KEVIN RICHARDSON THE top two teams in the division, opposing professionals who are housemates and a flypast by the Avro Lancaster,...
Lake Garage CLL by KEITH McHUGH CROMPTON'S march towards promotion from the Championship continued apace, but it was a depressing weekend for our other three Lake Garage CLL...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meeting are: NOTTINGHAM 5.25 Pixeleen 5.55 Enlace 6.25 Minty Jones 6.55 Late...
DELPH crushed second-bottom Meltham by 160 runs in the Drakes Huddersfield League Premiership. Greg Buckley was in terrific form for the home side, blasting 114 in a total of...
Give us your thoughts on the Colchester United game and Latics' new signing George Elokobi. Don't forget to pick up a copy of the Oldham Chronicle on Monday for our full match...
Date Published 09/08/2014
LEEDS Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield has suffered his fair share of Challenge Cup heartache, but insists the pressure to end the club’s long wait for success in the famous...
Date Published 08/08/2014
GREENFIELD have won the Saddleworth and District Cricket League under-13s title after remaining unbeaten throughout their 2014 season. The Ladhill Lane outfit are also through...
THE play-off places in the Oldham and District Golf League were decided in dramatic fashion. Werneth ‘A’ won two matches on the last green to beat off the challenge...
SADDLEWORTH president Allan Entwistle and Barbara Shuttleworth stormed to victory in the Millgate Trophy on the Mountain Ash course. They carded a superb round of 63 to sail...
University tuition fees for high achievers will be scrapped under UKIP, says its North-West MEP Paul Nuttall. The announcement comes as plans are being considered by ministers...
FOOTBALL-MAD youngsters have been given a £600 boost, thanks to Oldham Metro Rotary Club. President John Walkden visited SportsDirect.com Park to present the donation to...
YORKSHIRE Street’s independent quarter came alive with the sound of music. Clothing and footwear shop Scoots, Suits and Boots hosted its first “It’s...
A CENTURY after the outbreak of the First World War, the Imperial War Museum North is staging the largest-ever exhibition exploring the North-West during the war. It unveils...
ALMOST nine in 10 Greater Manchester households worry about paying their energy bills. Turn2us, an organisation that helps people in financial need, is delivering replacement...
A ROYTON man has set about conquering five gruelling challenges to raise money for research into Alzheimer’s. Patrick Harwood (26) completed his second of five exhausting...
THREE women from one family are just about coming down to earth after a thrilling 14,000ft skydive for charity. Kim Worrall (43), from Chadderton along with her sister-in-law...
FUNDRAISER Nicola Hall jumped in at the deep end when she agreed to raise money for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice with a sponsored swim. The mother-of-two raised £451 after...
A MUM who never got to hold her premature baby is raising money for a charity close to her heart. Rebecca Froggatt lost her baby girl 24-weeks into her pregnancy because of a...
COLOURED balloons were launched in Springhead as a poignant reminder of the start of the First World War. Dianne Hayes, court manager for sheltered housing provider Housing 21,...
House prices in Oldham are still 12 per cent lower than they were in 2007 — while the majority of the country have seen them rise. Up until 2007 house prices across the...
