You are Here: Home » News » News Archives
Welcome to the News Archives.
You can browse all our archived articles using the list below or use the following search form.
Looking for newer articles? Try the Recent News Search.
63158 Article(s) Found
THE first tram rolled along Oldham’s new town centre Metrolink line this morning — finally bringing the opening of the line within sight. The four-carriage tram...
Date Published 20/08/2013
MORRIS men from all over the world are preparing to descend on Saddleworth for the 39th annual Rushcart Festival. The traditional event, this Saturday and Sunday, will see...
Blue Coat School deputy head Brian Devenport was celebrating with some of the school’s top students as they picked up their A-level results. “I am delighted with...
THE demolition of Oldham College’s six-storey tower block is under way. The demolition of Walton Tower is part of an ambitious project that will give students a...
CRICKET: NICK Hardman’s six-wicket haul couldn’t prevent Woodhouses from slipping to defeat in the Lees Brewery Lancashire County League yesterday. Home side...
RAIN won the day in the Saddleworth and District Cricket League first XI programme on Saturday – but two second-team fixtures were completed. Heyside had started to...
CRICKET: ON a day when Werneth were promoted to the Premier Division of the Lake Garage CLL without facing a ball, Royton cemented their own claim with a hard-fought derby...
NICOLA White’s England team remains on course to qualify for the TriFinance EuroHockey Championships semi-finals after a win and a defeat from their opening fixtures....
CRICKET: CROMPTON bowler James Allott achieved a hat-trick in his team’s rain-hit draw at Werneth on Saturday. His feat was the highlight of figures of four for 30...
Non-league football: EARLY promise soon faded for Mossley as they lost on the opening day of the new Evo-Stik Division One North campaign. With new joint-bosses Peter Band...
RUGBY: A YOUNG Oldham St Anne’s side repaid the belief shown in them by coach Chris Deakin with a fine 16-12 win at Elland in the National Conference League. Deakin...
A PENALTY goal by Steven Nield in the dying seconds gave Oldham RL under-20s a thrilling 18-17 win against York City Knights at Whitebank. Three weeks ago the Roughyeds...
GOLF: FORMER Brookdale assistant pro Grant Hamerton used an early eagle as the launchpad to success in the Lakes Classic at Windermere. Hamerton, who was assistant to...
BRING your favourite teddy bear and blanket to a Teddy Bears Picnic today and next Tuesday, August 27, at Grassroots Community Project, Marlborough Drive, 11am to 1pm. £1.50...
CHANGES could be made to the starting line-up by Lee Johnson despite describing Athletic’s efforts in defeat at Peterborough as “fantastic”. Johnson expects...
SADDLEWORTH author Jan Needle has joined Britain’s biggest eBook publisher to uncover one of the great unsolved mysteries of World War II. Jan’s book “Death...
A centenarian who lived in Oldham all her life has died a fortnight before her 101st birthday. Her daughter, Jean Cordwell, said: “She was a lovely person, a friend to...
A mum’s hopes of returning to her terrace house 14 months after the Shaw gas blast, have suffered a new blow. Charlotte Elson has been told she won’t be able to...
POLICE were called to Talbot Close, Greenacres, yesterday following reports of a man with a gun. A 59-year-old man was seen aiming a rifle at a house at about 12.15pm, but no...
THE former £175,000 a year boss of Pennine Care Mental Health Trust, John Archer, may have lied during an internal investigation. Mr Archer has been referred to the...
OLDHAM MP Debbie Abrahams has hit back at claims her expenses are among the highest in Westminster. The Oldham East and Saddleworth MP is reported to have claimed...
A woman who borrowed £10 from online moneylender Wonga found herself in debt to the tune of £85 with no money to buy food, after the company failed to stick to a...
SCOTT Naylor's play-off preparations for Oldham RL start tonight, with the first training session since the club's official season ended last Thursday. The Roughyeds boss has...
MANCHESTER City manager Manuel Pellegrini was delighted the Blues met all his pre–match expectations against Newcastle United last night. City opened their Barclays...
MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes must decide when to step up his interest in Everton duo Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines. Everton were quick to reject a joint...
Non-league football: MOSSLEY have a quick chance to redeem themselves after opening-day defeat by Kendal Town. They visit Wakefield tonight, with joint managers Peter Band...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards YORK 1.55 Ladyship 2.30 The Grey Gatsby 3.05 Foundry (nap) 3.40 Al...
A MUM who was due to return to her terrace house 14 months after the Shaw gas blast faces another lengthy delay after a decision was made to knock down the neighbouring...
ATHLETIC manager Lee Johnson has come out swinging in defence of his roughed-up wingers, claiming they need more protection by referees. For the second away game in...
Date Published 19/08/2013
THE best away record in Championship One has guaranteed Oldham a top-two finish. Four points behind, but with two games still to play, North Wales Crusaders remain on course...
