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GARY Harkins can be Athletic’s new Jose Baxter, says Latics manager Lee Johnson. The 29-year-old, on loan from St Mirren, has the ability to unpick the tightest of...
Date Published 10/01/2014
LEE Johnson was still a month away from landing the manager’s job when Athletic travelled to Stevenage last season, but the situation in which he finds himself ahead of...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 12.20 Outbacker 12.55 Dark Lane 1.30 Deano’s Devil...
The Latics star writes every week for Chron Sport WE’RE at the halfway mark of the seaso — with no more distractions in cup competitions. Latics can now be fully...
OLDHAM radio station 96.2 The Revolution has been sold by controversial broadcaster Steve Penk New owner Credible Media is headed by Matt Ramsbottom, who hopes to boost its...
Date Published 09/01/2014
Lucy Kenderdine and Robbie MacDonald A FAMILY has praised quick-thinking police and neighbours for stopping a burglar who was running off with their Christmas presents....
LUCY KENDERDINE talks to Oldham council’s new chief executive Carolyn Wilkins CHALLENGES lie ahead for Oldham Council’s interim chief executive Carolyn Wilkins - but...
THE leader of Oldham Council has made an impassioned call for voters to report suspected election fraud. His call follows a new report highlighting Oldham as one of 16...
TODAY we reveal the extraordinary lengths a desperate thief went to in robbing a Failsworth post office. The man burst into Watchcote Post Office in Oldham Road, Failsworth on...
CHARLIE MacDonald was back in full training today and is ready to answer his manager’s call for goals. Shot-shy Athletic have not hit the winning trail in the league...
LEWIS Palfrey, Oldham RL Club’s attacking architect, will continue to wear the captain’s armband in his second season at Whitebank. The 23-year-old half-back has...
ADAM Lockwood may be the third member of a defensive Yorkshire mafia to roll up at Boundary Park, but his roots are very much in Oldham. The 32-year-old defender’s...
Manchester City were at their ruthless best as they thrashed West Ham 6–0 to all but book a place in the final of the Capital One Cup. Manuel Pellegrini's gave the...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 12.00 Ocean Legend 12.30 College Doll 1.00 Sian Gwalia...
ATHLETIC want to sign David Worrall permanently after his loan spell ends at the end of the season. The former Bury winger (23) didn’t play at Anfield, despite arriving...
Date Published 08/01/2014
LEE Johnson has explained his reasoning for a controversial substitution at Liverpool. Jonson Clarke-Harris initially looked surprised to be hauled off as Athletic looked to...
OLDHAM RL Club’s programme of pre-season games will conclude with a visit by Leigh Centurions to Whitebank on February 15. Each of the Roughyeds’ three warm-up...
A LEADING motoring organisation is urging transport chiefs to reconsider the road layout at one of the town centre’s gateway junctions, ahead of the impending arrival of...
MANCHESTER City boss Manuel Pellegrini is not entertaining thoughts that a first trophy could be within his grasp. Pellegrini’s side is firm favourite to win a place in...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CATTERICK 12.35 Red Four 1.05 Getabuzz 1.35 Surprise Victor 2.05...
OVER 100 mourners squeezed into Oldham Crematorium to witness the funeral of 12-year-old Annalise Holt, killed in an accident on a Shaw zebra crossing before Christmas. Reverend...
A THIEF who stole from a 93-year-old woman and violently attacked a pub landlord has been jailed for nine years. Aaron Nuttall (33), of Cherry Avenue, Alt, was sentenced at...
OLDHAM has been named as an at-risk area for electoral fraud in a report that calls for proper ID to be shown at polling stations The Electoral Commission has called for the...
The Failsworth Townswomen’s Guild is having its first meeting of the year tonight at 7.30pm at the Failsworth Lifelong Learning Centre. For more information contact...
Date Published 07/01/2014
A THIRD of 10 and 11-year-olds in Oldham are overweight, new figures have revealed. The data was collected for the annual National Child Measurement Programme. The figures...
A COUNCILLOR is leading an assault on utilities contractor E.On not to install new, silver-painted metal lamps in conservation villages. Councillor Garth Harkness says the...
HATHERSHAW College has received a £41,491 grant to improve security at its vandal-hit community sports facilities. The grant, from Sport England, will be used to upgrade...
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham Mayor Frank Heap, who has died at the age of 88. Mr Heap died on Thursday after falling seriously ill over Christmas. He was a...
NEARLY 2,700 Oldham Council workers were sent a festive message by bosses: sign up to new terms or you will be dismissed. The letters, dated December 23, outline new temporary...
Halle Orchestra, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester NEW Year wouldn’t be the same without Strauss, and Saturday’s concert certainly lived up to expectations. The Halle...
