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CROWDS packed on to the new Oldham Mumps Metrolink platform for the official opening of the new town centre tramline yesterday. Members of Oldham Council and representatives...
Date Published 28/01/2014
THE latest crop of youngsters at Oldham RL Club will go on show for the first time at Whitebank in a pre-season friendly against Keighley. New coach Neil Roden will pitch his...
THE STORY has probably been embellished — but it doesn’t stop Connor Brown enjoying telling it. “I can remember picking him up and getting a yellow,”...
JUAN Mata has insisted if any club can rescue their season from its present gloomy state, it’s Manchester United. Mata was unveiled by United yesterday and just over 24...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards KEMPTON 4.50 Bapak Pesta 5.20 Poitin 5.50 Flow Chart 6.20 Pool...
GOAL hero Gary Harkins was the calmest man inside Boundary Park as he ran up to hit the dramatic penalty kick which brought Athletic level during their historic 5-4 win over...
Date Published 27/01/2014
HEATED half-time exchanges between the players were responsible for Athletic hitting the ground running in the second half against Peterborough. Manager Lee Johnson revealed...
LEE Johnson has confirmed offers have been received for star defender James Tarkowski, but Johnson is still hopeful the club can fend them off. Burnley are reported to be...
Metrolink finally enters town centre TRAMS are now up and running through Oldham town centre, marking the end of years of disruption and the start of a bright future for the...
A young mum died but her baby son had a miracle escape when a car crashed close to the Elk Mill junction early on Saturday morning. Young mum Georgia Taylor died when her...
TWO men have been arrested after holding up a bookmakers with an imitation gun. The pair burst into Ladbrokes in Albion Street, Oldham, as it was closing at 10pm yesterday....
Oldham 5, Peterboro 4 There is wide-eyed optimism. Then there is believing that Athletic can score four or more goals in 45 minutes of football. Promotion-chasing...
LEE Johnson appeared in the media room with mud stains on his knees as a legacy of post-match celebrations at Boundary Park. Johnson poured praise on to those players who...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards SOUTHWELL 1.20 Honest Strike 1.50 Caramelita 2.20 La Estrella...
Saddleworth villages are planning to say it with flowers this year - as part of a scheme to boost their image. Some have already installed their own distinctive signs and now,...
Date Published 24/01/2014
A COMMUNITY champion affectionately described as a “rottweiler” has stepped down as secretary of a local group after 11 years. Mike Rooke, who represented Greenfield and...
OLDHAMERS are being invited to set questions for the second Oldham Fairness Commission hearing, on inequalities in employment. Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams...
GUTSY Hollinwood came close to beating Pennine League Division Five leaders Kinsley at Fields New Road. In the end the visitors clung on for a 37-34 victory after a thrilling...
CRICKET: HOLLINWOOD CC secretary Eddie Hardaker has issued a determined appeal to the Lancashire Cricket Board. He said members should “get off their...
Oldham-BASED Patterson and Rothwell has acquired 146,000 sq ft of manufacturing, distribution and office facilities at a site in Ashton. The new facility, formerly home to the...
THE Sharp Project, Manchester’s digital-content production complex in east Manchester, has become the base for a growing number of companies specialising in forensics...
LADYBIRDS Day Nursery at Falcon Business Centre, Victoria Street, has been rated as good by the education watchdog. Ofsted praised the strong teaching, the warm and caring...
DR Kershaw’s Hospice celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Here MARINA BERRY looks back to the beginnings of Kershaw’s, when it was a cottage hospital, built from...
GALLERY Oldham could play host to a unique night-time event by an artist fascinated with film-making, sculpture and swimming. The Greaves Street gallery and museum is one of...
Tonight’s the Night, Palace, Manchester TONIGHT might be the night, but does this really have to be the show? Lazy, crass and pointless, it’s yet another of...
BASKETBALL: SADDLEWORTH School’s Year 10-11 Oldham champions were in great form when they took on their rivals from the Trinity College in Manchester in the English...
GOLF: THE draw for the Manchester and District Alliance Scratch Matchplay Championship has been made, with another good entry of professionals and top amateurs looking to make...
OLDHAM and District Association golf clubs are in line for substantial windfalls following a landmark EU ruling. The verdict, delivered following a case launched by Bridport...
Angling: JAMES Cantello (Tri-Cast Highfield) maintained his superb run at Old Hough Fisheries with two wins in two days. On the Upper Benbo section, Cantello weighed in...
FOOTBALL: NATHAN Boote bagged a superb four-timer as Diggle crushed Scholes 5-1 in the Huddersfield FA Challenge Cup. The hosts soon got into their stride, and striker...
