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A THIRD person has been arrested in a crackdown on loan sharks in Oldham. Two men aged 34 and 40, arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending, have been joined by a...
Date Published 20/09/2013
ANYONE coping with a family member with dementia can attend a free workshop at Chadderton Youth Centre, Lancaster Street, from 9.30am to 1pm tomorrow. Contact Debra Sparks on...
A PIONEERING agreement between Oldham Council and housing group Regenda will aid an ambitious plan to revitalise Limehurst Village. The 10-year, £5 million vision for...
MOBILE phone network Three says Oldham will be one of the first towns to receive its unlimited 4G coverage. The borough will join London, Manchester and Birmingham in...
Kes, Mossley AODS, George Lawton Hall IT’S been around for years, but Barry Hines’s emotionally-powerful story of a bullied boy, mostly indifferent teachers and...
POLICE are set to hit the streets in a battle against booze. Officers will target Oldham town centre and Failsworth in “Operation Cocktail” on Friday and Saturday...
HERE’S a date for your diary — November 21. That’s the date of the first Oldham Corporate Quiz, organised by Chronicle Business and the One Oldham Business...
TWO men who bought their employers’ business out of administration are thriving in new premises in Waterhead. Rick Leach and John Dean lost their jobs when the Factory...
JOHN Roberts had a profound impression on an audience of more than 60 at the latest Mahdlo breakfast. The internet white goods entrepreneur, who trades as AO.com, shared the...
GOLF: GLEN Shaw pulled off a stunning comeback to win the Challenge singles knock-out during finals’ day at Werneth. Four down to club captain James Buckley with five to...
SWIMMING: SPLASH sisters Sara and Rebecca Loft have returned from Hungary with a clutch of medals. Oldham pair Sara (15) and Rebecca (13) were represented the Great Britain...
SCOTT Naylor’s Oldham are preparing to tackle the ‘Quality Street’ gang in Whitebank's last and biggest game of the season on Sunday afternoon. Roughyeds...
RETURNING defender James Tarkowski admits he is in the form of his life — and that despite speculation over his future, he remains fully committed to Athletic. The big...
IN or out of the team, James Wesolowski is content to do what he can to help Athletic’s cause — including learning from his own mistakes. The battling Aussie has...
LEWIS Palfrey has admitted he was taught a lesson by Paul Crook in Oldham’s play-off semi-final defeat by Rochdale. Hornets won 23-22 at a wet Whitebank, leaving the...
STEVE Evans has escaped an FA charge over his behaviour towards the end of Athletic’s game at Rotherham, the Chronicle can reveal. The Millers manager was accused by...
ATHLETIC boss Lee Johnson isn’t expecting any touchline friction against Crewe tomorrow. Last weekend’s league defeat at Rotherham included clashes between Johnson and his...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards AYR 1.30 Shot In The Sun 2.05 First Mohican 2.40 Cheviot 3.15...
A WIDE range of new retailers has been earmarked for Oldham — including the return of TJ Hughes — following the purchase of Spindles shopping centre by an American...
OLDHAM Council will consider a five-year plan to get thousnds of Oldhamers more fit and active. The council’s Sport and Physical Strategy 2013-2018, to be discussed by...
THE departure of Charlie Parker will be a “disappointing loss for Oldham” according to former council leader Howard Sykes. Mr Sykes was council leader when Mr...
A 37-year-old Oldham man has appeared in court charged with possessing an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose. Gwilym Wynford Vaugn Jones, of St George’s Square,...
TWO familiar faces from Oldham’s rugby league fraternity have been acclaimed for their dedication. Allan Booth of Waterhead and Hollinwood’s Anita Halliwell were...
Date Published 19/09/2013
The City kit boss and former Latics star writes every week for Chron Sport I WAS absolutely shattered on Wednesday morning following City’s trip to the Czech Republic...
RYAN Barnes wants Heyside to embark on a period of domination in the Saddleworth and District Cricket League. The 27 year old, who took over as captain after Ben Holt was...
CRICKET: WERNETH captain Matt Taylor wants his side to ruffle a few feathers in the Lake Garage CLL Premier Division next term. The Coppice outfit stormed to the Championship...
PAUL Rachubka isn’t one who sits on the sidelines for too long without getting itchy feet. The experienced goalkeeper returned to Boundary Park two weeks ago on a...
LEE Johnson wants his young stars to find their vocal cords on the field. Athletic’s manager says his players are “too quiet” — and wants his shyer...
says Chronicle Latics man Matthew Chambers THERE never was a golden age of good manners in sport. From WG Grace in 1882 to the infamous ‘Bodyline’ series of...
A NEWLY-INSTALLED zebra crossing is to be replaced with traffic lights - less than a year after its installation. The crossing, in Chadderton Hall Road, was erected following...
