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A 33-YEAR-OLD man from Failsworth has been jailed for more than 13 years for historic rape and sexual offences against two underage girls. Peter Britain was found guilty at...
Date Published 14/05/2014
METROLINK services hit a bump yesterday when a tram collided with a poorly-parked van in Oldham town centre. The Rochdale-bound tram hit the van, which was parked at an angle...
RISING star Jonson Clarke-Harris turned down an international call-up from the Republic of Ireland’s under-21s this season, the Chronicle can reveal. In a two-part interview...
SCOTT Naylor is looking for big things from his in-form second-rowers Danny Langtree and Josh Crowley in Sunday’s top-three clash with York City Knights at Whitebank....
CRICKET: Saturated outfields meant no play was possible in any of the five remaining Tanner Cup ties last night. With an improved forecast today, Heyside (157 all out) and...
FOOTBALL: ARGENTINA head coach Alejandro Sabella has named a 30–man preliminary squad for next month’s World Cup in Brazil featuring three Manchester City players....
Chronicle Racing Correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards SALISBURY 1.30 Beacon 2.00 Surcingle 2.35 War Spirit 3.05 Too The Stars...
CRICKET: SATURDAY’S Saddleworth League programme was plagued by rain, although Glodwick managed to complete their innings at Wythenshawe. Anees Ur Rehman struck 48 in a...
Date Published 13/05/2014
CRICKET: PLAYERS from Hollinwood and Stayley have booked their places for round two of the Saddleworth and District Cricket League's Tanner Cup competition. While those...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY joint-manager Peter Band is setting his sights high for next season in the Evo-Stik League Division One North. The Lilywhites experienced more troughs than...
RYAN Giggs believes a new Manchester United manager is likely to be announced within the next week - and feels the lack of European competition next season will benefit the...
CRICKET: NEW Royton professional Pieter Malan is relishing playing in the Lake Garage CLL. The 24-year-old South African was a big hit with Barrow in the Northern League...
A TALK, “Men, Women and Machines” will be given by Ray Ashton at Royton Local History Society, Downey House, tonight at 7.30. The talk is free to members and...
RENATIONALISING the railways would slash the cost of living crisis for the travelling public, according to Oldham MP Michael Meacher. Mr Meacher said it wouldn’t cost...
ALL-ACTION deputy head Steve Hill got the thumbs-up from his students as he began the countdown to his toughest-ever challenge. In 10 days he flies to the Nepalese capital,...
BOWLS: A SURGE in interest has taken the entry for this year’s Green Final Bowls Handicap near to its limit of 64. Only six places remained in the Oldham Evening...
DARTS: OLDHAM again proved masters of the oche as they clinched a third Lancashire Super Eights Elite League title in four years. The town team swept to an emphatic 9-1...
RUGBY: SADDLEWORTH Rangers slipped to third-bottom in NCL Division One after a 24-17 loss at York Acorn despite determination in defence. The visitors held a 11-10 lead at...
RUGBY: DARREN Nixon’s hat-trick of tries gave Waterhead local bragging rights in Division Two of the Kingstone Press National Conference League. Chris Hough’s...
THE Failsworth and Beyond Women’s Institute is having an evening of knitting and nattering tonight, from 7pm at Brenda’s house. Contact Doreen on 0161-627 5782 or Jane...
SADDLEWORTH is gearing up for the return of a family music event to celebrate the community’s support for good causes this summer. Sadd Fest 14, organised by Saddleworth...
NORTH Chadderton School pupils enjoyed the sweet smell of success at a competition to find Greater Manchester’s best student business. Its Sweet Course Candles team will...
A £40,000 cash injection has helped an Oldham couple to rescue a well-known local hotel. Siobhan Hunter and partner Mark Dolman are aiming to return Clough Manor, in...
SHAW and Crompton Parish Council chairman Dave Murphy has handed over the reins after a successful year. Councillor Chris Stephens officially took over from Councillor Murphy...
Oldham’s NHS trust is in a new partnership aiming to improve cancer services and increase survival rates. Pennine Acute NHS Trust, which runs the Royal Oldham Hospital,...
A GIRL who was missing from her home for almost a month has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Elizabeth Dyson (20) was last seen at her home in Oldham on April...
FRIENDS of the man who lived with the body of his mother in their Oldham home for up to a year say they were led to believe a funeral was held for the woman last summer. The...
A MAJOR Oldham sewer scheme is set to feature on BBC2 tonight. The £13 million project to clean up Moston Brook and the River Irk will be shown on “Watermen: A...
AN anaesthetist who massaged almond oil into a patient’s neck at his home while wearing only his pyjamas has been suspended for two months. Retired Royal Oldham Hospital...
A ROYTON man accused of attempting to murder a woman has been remanded in custody. Matthew Graham (29), of Burnsall Grove, appeared at Bury and Rochdale magistrates court...
