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Oldham drugs gang members have collectively been jailed for more than 66 years. Eighteen gang members were hit in an operation by GMP to target the local supply of heroin....
Date Published 18/10/2013
SWIMMING: DIGGLE’S teenage swimming star Jessica Lloyd has her eyes on individual glory in next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. City of Manchester Aquatics...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CATTERICK 1.20 Pravda Street 1.55 Sandra’s Diamond 2.30 Giant...
THE getaway driver in a machete raid on a store has been jailed. Mark Peter Simms (31), of Quail Street, Oldham admitted robbery, disqualified driving and driving without...
MANCHESTER United legend Bryan Robson believes Antonio Valencia was right to give up the number seven shirt. The winger was given the shirt - previous wearers have included...
OLDHAM West and Royton MP Michael Meacher warns of the return of “absolute poverty”, the consequence of Government spending cuts, benefit changes and low pay that have...
A #3million grant from the Government's Regional Growth Fund is seen as the final piece in the jigsaw for Nov Mono's move from Audenshaw to Oldham which, it is hoped, will see...
AROUND 200 residents flocked to a public meeting last night to be told Diggle will be the site of a new multi-million-pound Saddleworth School. The new school — costing £15...
Date Published 17/10/2013
A run of two points from a possible 18 might set some club supporters (and boardrooms) on edge. But not Oldham, says the league’s youngest boss. Johnson appreciates the...
TOP television personality John Stapleton is supporting his home village in a fight to retain a treasured village green. The award-winning presenter and journalist is backing...
After a week of night-time testing, trams have been running along Union Street in daylight for the first time this week. The new line, which includes four stops between...
CLUB captain Lewis Palfrey will be back at Oldham RL Club next season after signing a new one-year deal. Two clubs in the higher Championship division were looking at the...
OLDHAM’S Lifelong Learning Centre was out of action yesterday after a power cut forced its closure. An underground fault caused power to fail at 7.26am and services were...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY’S six-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end last night as they lost 1-0 to division basement boys Ossett Albion. Albion’s winner came early from...
UNEMPLOYMENT dropped by 834 last month to 6,244 - the seventh successive month of falls. The figure was almost 1,800 down on the same month in 2012. There are now 3,910...
PEOPLE, Lowry, Salford to Saturday Alan Bennett’s most recent play experienced something rarely encountered by the playwright before: less than unanimous acclaim....
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards REDCAR 1.30 Latin Charm 2.00 Lady Captain 2.30 Kommander Kirkup...
SHORT-CHANGED residents have been stunned by the shock closure of a local town hall - only 12 months after its official opening. St James ward councillor Roger Hindle...
Date Published 16/10/2013
AN Oldham wife who cares full time for her disabled husband has beaten the bedroom tax. Velma Taylor was devastated when she faced having to put her husband Michael (45) in a...
New homes in St Mary’s, Oldham have won the Royal Town Planning Institute North West Planning Achievement award. This recognition marks a remarkable change in fortunes...
LATICS stars sacrificed the big England game last night - for a game of bingo. While most footballers would have been glued to the World Cup qualifier against Poland, Boundary...
ATHLETIC manager Lee Johnson won’t try to boost his existing squad for this weekend’s game against Carlisle. Johnson admits he already has a tough job trying to...
Oldham rugby boss Scott Naylor says a gamble on Liam Thompson a year ago has paid rich dividends. The one-time England schoolboys' international arrived at Whitebank last...
FOOTBALL: THE England senior team weren’t the only ones celebrating tournament success last night. The national Under-19s team – which featured...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards KEMPTON 5.20 Gabrial the Boss 5.50 Hiking 6.20 Christmas Wish 6.50...
SPORTS BETTING: IT was nerve-jangling at times, but last night’s 2-0 victory over Poland gave England the victory which took them to the finals of the World Cup in...
BOWLS: SPRINGBANK capped a tremendous season with victory in the Greater Manchester Bowling Association’s Premier Cup, played in Openshaw. The recently-crowned...
Date Published 15/10/2013
Rugby Union: OLDHAM were in scintillating form as they saw off unbeaten North Lancashire One leaders Trafford MV 21-17 at Manor Park. Oldham lacked three key forwards in pack...
ANY baby-related issues you may have can be discussed at a meeting with a health visitor while getting your baby weighed tomorrow at St Chad’s Centre, Limehurst Library,...
Go back for Murder, Opera House, Manchester WATCH Agatha Christie’s stories on TV and, handled by great adapters and made in exotic locations by top performers, they work....
