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ARTIST’S impressions of Royton’s new leisure centre have been released. Council chiefs say the £8million centre will provide a “lasting Olympic legacy”. A planning...
Date Published 22/01/2014
PHOENIX Free School, which will open in Fitton Hill in September, “is not a social experiment,” according to project leader Affan Burki. Prospective pupils and...
A motorist failed to stop after a crash in Royton last night left a woman passenger in another car with multiple injuries. The accident happened at 7.50pm in Broadway, near...
FUNDING for transport in Greater Manchester will be slashed by £19 million over the next two years. Transport chiefs say they are facing “unprecedented...
ADAM Rooney is set for a permanent transfer to Aberdeen, after gaining permission to talk to the Scottish Premier League club. The 25-year-old striker, who arrived at Boundary...
Trial striker given big chance to impress DAN Maguire is trying his luck with Athletic in the hope of landing a dream professional contract. The 20-year-old striker is due...
JAMES Tarkowski has been offered a new contract by Athletic that will keep him at Boundary Park until the summer of 2016. The 21-year-old defender, linked with a host of...
WINNING every game is the sole focus for Manchester City and manager Manuel Pellegrini after the demolition of West Ham earned a place in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley....
TOM Cleverley has admitted Manchester United has been forced to reset club priorities. United head into tonight’s Capital One Cup semi–final second leg against...
SPORT BETTING: THESE are testing times – and that’s putting it mildly – for David Moyes. While I am not suggesting his job is under immediate threat, the...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards KEMPTON 4.30 Safwaan 5.00 Salford Prince 5.30 Captain Mo 6.00 Coup...
HOLOCAUST memorial day will be marked with a service at Royton Park memorial on Monday, January 27, at 10.30am. The service will remember the millions of people killed in...
Date Published 21/01/2014
Oldham householders are being invited to sign up for an energy-saving scheme that could slash their bills by £250. The council’s collective energy switching scheme...
WORKMEN operate unprotected on the roof of a bungalow. Darren Potts is on the right. AN Oldham roofing firm and company director have appeared in court after being filmed by the...
A WELL-known scout organiser and “irreplaceable character” died at the weekend at the age of 61. John Woolley, of Saddleworth, had driven up to Durham to see university...
PARENTS and under-fives can attend the free rhyme-time session tomorrow from 2-3pm at the Failsworth Library. There is no need to book in advance. FAILSWORTH...
THE end of a fashion era is nigh - after more than half a century. Brenda and Leonard Heath are set to close the doors on Alexandra House Ladies Fashions in Park Road after 55...
A hard-working trio is calling it a day and leaving Oldham Talking Newspaper after 25 years’ service. Audrey McClelland, Ken Willan and Ron Vickers were presented with...
HATRED of goths, punks and other youth subcultures - symbolised by the notorious killing of 20-year-old student Sophie Lancaster - will be discussed in Oldham this week....
AN OLDHAM businessman is urging people to be wary online after findng his own business has been targeted by an online fraud over several years. Peter Braid, who owns UK...
AN Oldham teenager’s harrowing account of how he had to bury hundreds of comrades massacred by Zulus will go under the hammer tomorrow. The horrific details were written...
OLDHAM’S annual carnival comes up at Alexandra Park on June 22 this year, organisers have announced. The event is traditionally held on the last weekend in June, but has...
SAILING: DOVESTONE sailor Ian Jones is on top of the world after his triumph in the Middle East. The 45 year old has been crowned world champion in the Laser Masters...
RUGBY UNION: Trafford MV 1sts 34, Oldham 1sts 21 HAVING beaten Trafford in a North Lancashire Division One fixture earlier this season, Oldham were in confident mood....
LIFELONG Mossley fan Kath Field has been short-listed with nine others for the title Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Number One Supporter. Kath (81) has been watching Mossley...
BASKETBALL: OLDHAM Titans have formed an exciting partnership with Manchester Giants. The two clubs will share resources and expertise, with the agreement providing a...
COUNCIL leader Jim McMahon has criticised a plan that will leave Oldham without its current police chief. Greater Manchester Police is cutting some of its highest-ranking...
MAHDLO has smashed a wacky world record - for the most people doing simultaneous sit-ups. A total of 369 participants packed into the Egerton Street youth zone’s sports...
OLDHAM MEP Chris Davies has apologised for his “crass” comments over the Lord Rennard controversy. Yesterday the Euro-MP supported the under-fire Lib-Dem peer, who...
TALENTED teenage trombonist Ellena Newton has played her way to the TV stage of the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year contest. The 14-year-old trombonist in Oldham...
