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AN Iraq war veteran is revving up to take part in a charity motorbike ride with a friend to raise money for ex-service personnel. Tom Kiggin (29), from Oldham, and Darren...
Date Published 24/06/2014
FOUR teenagers - the eldest only 16 - have been arrested following an attempted raid on High Crompton post office The four teens - aged 14, 15, 16 and 16, attempted to break...
POTHOLE repair work in Oldham has been given a £430,000 boost, which could potentially fix 8,000 holes across the borough. The funding is Oldham Council’s share of...
SWIMMERS using Crompton pool remain in limbo over building’s future a month after its closure. The pool, run by Oldham Community Leisure (OCL), was closed on May 6 after...
AN Oldham woman has died at the Royal Oldham Hospital, a day after giving birth. The woman, thought to be in her 20s, was found by hospital staff in the post-natal ward and...
THREE trialists will hope to impress Athletic manager Lee Johnson as the squad convenes for the first training session of the summer. Former Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe (34),...
OLDHAM have the two top wingers in Championship One – and on the number of tries they have scored that’s irrefutable. Only Oxford full back Sean Morris and...
Swimming: OLDHAM’S Commonwealth Games duo Jessica Lloyd and Jessica Fullalove are among the country’s top swimmers in Manchester from today to compete at the British...
Chronicle Racing Correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards CARLISLE 2.00 Twin Turbo 2.30 Bahamian Sunrise 3.00 Boxing Shadows 3.35 Ventura Guest...
OLDHAM Council has been accused by campaigners of withholding vital information regarding the controversial Foxdenton development. The council has twice refused to release...
Date Published 23/06/2014
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy assaulted seven teachers in a violent rampage after being told off for chewing gum. The boy “kicked off” after being caught with chewing gum at...
A CRICKET match was abandoned after an incident involving a player and spectator. The game, between Stayley and Hollinwood second teams at Millbrook on Saturday, was stopped...
A DRUNK who hit a 61-year old man over the head with a beer bottle has been jailed for eight months. Adam Preston (23) was drinking with friends in Shaw for four hours before...
GLORIOUS sunshine saw crowds flock to a sizzling Oldham Carnival and RootZ Festival yesterday. Alexandra Park was packed for the annual spectacular with lots of attractions to...
AN 82-year-old man was injured after he was run over by his car. The man, believed to be from Derbyshire, had halted opposite the Rams Head pub at Denshaw when the incident...
Worshippers walked out of a church service yesterday in a protest over losing their minister. The move came days after congregations from three Saddleworth churches met the...
OLDHAM care homes are struggling to survive says Oldham Care Homes Association. The group has accused Oldham Council of refusing to meet the true cost of care for each home....
OLDHAM’S impressive 32-14 win at Gateshead lifted them to second place in Championship One - level on points with leaders York but with an inferior for-and-against record....
LEE Johnson accepts the blame for a large number of lost days of training among the squad last season — but has a solution for the upcoming fight. Athletic’s...
DANIEL Smethurst begins his latest Wimbledon adventure with a tough test against ninth seed John Isner tomorrow morning. Smethurst (23), from Failsworth, soared up the...
GATESHEAD 14, OLDHAM 32 OLDHAM coach Scott Naylor’s view is that any rugby player worth his salt must have in his armoury the guts and mental toughness of legendary...
SCOTT Naylor was deep in thought for a few moments before starting his post-match summary. “This is a big one — a REAL big one,” he said of Oldham’s...
Chronicle Racing Correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards FOLLOWERS of the Chronicle’s tips at Royal Ascot had a week to remember with 10...
JORDAN Bove has signed his first professional deal with Athletic. The young hot-shot, who scored 25 goals for the under-18s and reserves last season, has signed a one year...
OLDHAM Athletic has “signed” retail companmy JD Williams for another season. The Shaw firm has agreed to sponsor the club’s community trust’s matchday...
Date Published 21/06/2014
FIRE an interest in geology among children at Saddleworth Museum’s geology day tomorrow from 11.30am-4pm. Details from Jo Holt, 01457-874 095. JOIN in the fun in...
Date Published 20/06/2014
THE FRIDAY THING: IF it wasn’t so worryingly serious, the news that Tony Blair has been made peace envoy would surely be one of the jokes of the year - especially when...
AN Oldham magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat when he picked up a top award. Peter Cholewa (26) out-illusioned six other performers to win the Order of the Magi — a...
THE body set up to commission health services in Oldham has recorded a £6.8 million budget surplus in its first year. The Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group started work...
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council’s longest-serving member is urging colleagues to scrap political affiliations and heal a widening rift between groups. Councillor John Hudson...
