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WHEN Oldham Royal Navy recruit Adam Trennery got down on one knee during his passing-out parade, his family could have been forgiven for thinking it was all part of his drills....
Date Published 15/11/2013
A CHARITY which helps homeless ex-servicemen is holding a comedy and music night with entertainers including Mossley singer-songwriter Martin Stimson and Buzz Hawkins — the...
OLDHAM’S main social housing organisation has highlighted the importance of budgeting for tenants, amid reforms which now include credit checks for people wanting homes....
ATHLETIC’S terrific win at Burnley on Tuesday in the quarter-finals of the Lancashire FA Youth Cup was overshadowed by a serious injury sustained by Michael Brewster....
PUPILS from North Chadderton School are counting down to a big day out after winning the Oldham College ‘World Cup’ final. Kieran McGinnity’s last-gasp try...
Phil Jones is happy to continue putting his body on the line for club and country if it will help make sure there are no more tears from schoolboys when they watch England at the...
MISSING four first-choice players, Hollinwood succumbed 30-0 at home to Crofton in Division Five of the Pennine League. The hosts got stuck in with some good tackling, but...
FIRST a question: with whom is Oldham's co-operative council actually co-operating? Certainly not the majority of people in Diggle who do not want the hassle and problems that...
A DISUSED Royton factory could be demolished to make way for 32 new homes. The building in Bleasdale Street, part of the former Larch Mill, was home to a healthcare business...
A long-awaited cafe is set to open at an Oldham church's bicentenary celebration tomorrow at noon. Funding was obtained to create the new One World Cafe at the Oldham...
A MAN was punched in the face after a night out in Failsworth. The incident happened at about 2.15am on Sunday, October 20, outside a bar in Oldham Road. The 19-year-old...
A DENTIST in Failsworth claims that a shortage of parking near his business has become one big toothache. Harvey Showman, of Showman's the Dentist on Oldham Road, said parking...
A PARLIAMENTARY Committee which examines public spending must have more power to demand action in the most serious cases of taxpayers' money being wasted, an Oldham MP has warned....
A LEADING light at Oldham Music Centre has achieved a master's degree in the subject she is most passionate about. Liz Brocklehurst, who conducts Oldham Youth Choir, received...
A 93-YEAR-OLD man has died after being attacked by a fellow resident at a Failsworth care home. Fred Adams was in bed when the 73-year-old man, who is believed to suffer from...
YOUTH services run by Oldham Council could be turned into an "arms-length" organisation with greater community and faith-group input, under budget plans being discussed...
JOB cuts, more volunteers in children's centres, reduced library spending, health and care changes and rising burial costs are among ideas to save £23 million in next year's...
AN Oldham businessman's army-style education company has received a £1 million government contract to mobilise school pupils. Mike Hamilton's Commando Joe's operation...
HAPPY birthday to you . . . a celebration was held to mark the first anniversary of the Royal Oldham Hospital's children's ward. The ward moved to new premises 12 months ago...
Police are investigating two burglaries at Austerlands Cricket Club. The first happened at around 1.15am on Sunday, October 27, when offenders smashed a window which set off...
Residents urged to use comparison website OLDHAMERS worried about rising energy bills are being urged to switch to a better deal using a new comparison website. The...
CAN he fix it? Children's TV favourite Bob the Builder will pay a visit to Oldham on Sunday to turn on the town centre Christmas lights. Visitors can enjoy Bob's spectacular...
ATHLETIC skipper Korey Smith does not fear going into the Wolves den again on Tuesday. Lee Johnson's side head to the Midlands for a tough-looking FA Cup first-round...
THERE will be no complacency from Mossley tomorrow when they head to Evo-Stik Division One North strugglers Padiham. The Lilywhites themselves endured a slow start to the...
WEMBLEY remains a possibility after the lads dismantled Notts County in a goal frenzy to put us into the Northern area semi-finals of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Having to...
"A GENTLEMAN" and "a character." Those are two of the handsome tributes paid to Tex Thomson who has died at the age of 61. The big-hitting batsman was...
A selection of jumps tips for the weekend CHELTENHAM 12.40 Royal Irish Hussar 1.15 African Gold (nap) 1.50 Goulanes 2.30 Ballynagour 3.00 Southfield...
JOB cuts, care changes and burial costs are among ideas to save #23million in next year's Oldham Council budget. click story for more
FAMILIES are fighting for the survival of a much-loved care home after it delivered a Christmas closure bombshell. Park Lane House in Royton told relatives they were being...
Date Published 14/11/2013
A PROPOSAL to build the new Saddleworth School on the current site rather than move to Diggle is to be presented to Oldham Council. The scheme, drawn up by Parish Councillor...
