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AN Oldham train station is on track to make some new mates. Resident and commuter Harry Alldritt is spearheading a campaign to set up the Friends of Mills Hill Station, which...
Date Published 15/07/2014
MORE than half of Oldham’s troubled families have turned their lives around, according to the latest Government statistics. In Oldham, 362 out of the 680 families...
A RANGE of volunteering positions are available in Oldham for people looking to enhance their chances of finding employment or to give something back to the community. Service...
A feast of summer fun mixed with nostalgia is promised when a Saddleworth village launches a series of festivities at the weekend. Dobcross Village Community (DVC) say plans...
MOTORING enthusiasts flocked to Oldham town centre for the ninth classic car show. Around 50 cars, including Rolls Royces, MGs, Cadillacs, hearses, motorcycles and kit cars...
POLICE discovered a £150,000 cannabis stash in a disused bakery in Primrose Bank. Officers raided the former Croda Food Services in Falcon Street at 5pm on Thursday and...
Hills alive with sound of laughter THEY came . . . they enjoyed — and they poured thousands into a hard-working charity’s coffers. The brilliant weather at the...
FOLLOWING wins against the RAF (24-12) and Halifax (23-22), Oldham RL under-20s made it three successes in a row with a 58-4 trouncing of Gloucester All Golds at...
RUGBY LEAGUE WATERHEAD were denied two points by a late Dudley Hill try in a thrilling, controversial contest that ended all-square at 34-34 in Division Two of the National...
BOXING ANTHONY ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla is fully focused on putting on another explosive performance at the Manchester Arena on September 13. Chadderton-based...
AN Uppermill woman will be singing her heart out in August as part of a world premiere First World War choir tribute at Salford Quays. Janet Askari (59) will join a host of...
AN unassuming team of volunteers left their mountain eyries and came down to earth to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their courageous work. Oldham Mountain Rescue Team gave...
THERE will be plenty of monkey business when two pals take on a charity challenge in a clapped-out banger. The duo plan to wear fancy dress while they take a car they bought...
A TEAM of cyclists has completed a tough 1,123-mile charity bike ride through five countries to raise money for The Christie. Joseph Holt Brewery chief executive Richard...
GREATER Manchester is set to benefit from a £5million boost to get more of us on to two wheels. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has secured funding from the...
TALENTED Oldham College students were called to the capital ahead of the opening of their new digital career college later this year. Principal Alun Francis was invited to the...
FORMER “Coronation Street” star Sean Wilson is officially a big cheese after landing a lucrative new contract. The Diggle actor, who played Martin Platt in the ITV...
YOU are never too old to take to the stage — as the cast of Age UK Oldham’s Silver Stars talent contest will prove later this week. This year’s show, being held at the Oldham...
A mother who opened a much-needed playgroup in Lees has been put forward for a Pride in Oldham award. Rachel Charter (38) was nominated by the Rev Lindsay Neal, minister of...
RAIDERS smashed their way into a house in broad daylight, stole the keys to a new Audi and made off in the vehicle. The thieves struck at around 10.30am yesterday in Meadow...
JUDGES swooped on Oldham town centre to inspect the borough’s North-West in Bloom entries. The group, led by key council figures and members of the community, were guided...
A MOTION will be put forward at tomorrow’s full council meeting calling for action over the authority’s £700,000 underspend on crisis funds for the most...
COMMUTERS will soon have double the space to park & ride at Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop. The council and Transport for Greater Manchester have teamed up to secure a...
A SPECIALIST bowel disease nurse from the Royal Oldham Hospital has scooped the prestigious Patients’ Choice award at an annual event. Tina Law, an inflammatory bowel...
AN Oldham soldier who met Winston Churchill during the Boer War and also fought in the First World War, has had a plaque put up in his memory at what used to be his local...
NEW signing Timothee Dieng should not have too many fears about stepping out for the first time as a fully-fledged Athletic player tonight. The 22-year-old Frenchman, who...
RECENT star signings have turned frowns upside down on the faces of previously-frustrated Newcastle fans. Siem de Jong is the most eye-catching of the new arrivals to St...
RUGBY LEAGUE OLDHAM have negotiated Steve Roper's release from Rochdale Hornets and tied him up on contract until the end of the season. "He's our lad now," said a...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meetings are - CATTERICK 2.00 Izzthatright 2.30 Logans Lad 3.00 Lexington Rose...
A LONG-SERVING hospital fund-raiser is delighted after being given the all clear from cancer and experiencing first-hand the care his charity work helped pay for. Derrick Fancy...
Date Published 14/07/2014
