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CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards DONCASTER 5.30 Tetbury 6.05 Chant 6.40 Sbraase 7.15 Point North 7.45...
Date Published 28/06/2013
UP to 2.5 million homes in the North-West could be without phone lines and internet after fibre optic cables were deliberately severed in Oldham, Whitworth and Bacup. click...
ATHLETIC manager Lee Johnson says his current trip to Turkey has provided “three or four” young England prospects he may try to acquire for Athletic. Johnson...
Date Published 27/06/2013
AN old pals’ act has paved the way for Oldham RL Club’s capture of Huddersfield Giants’ highly-rated prop Nathan Mason. The 19-year-old, Oldham-born front...
HOCKEY: NICOLA White will be in action tonight as England faces Italy in the last eight at the Investec World League in London. White was in good form on Tuesday as...
CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CHESTER 6.15 Heskin 6.50 Clockmaker 7.25 Danat Al Atheer 7.55 Leitrim...
A PAIR of violent gangs who unleashed a reign of terror after a spate of frightening robberies are still on the loose. Police have stepped up patrols after 18 reported...
DOZENS of schools across Oldham were closed today as teachers walked out over pay, pensions and conditions. Pupils had a day off as members of the two largest teaching unions,...
A FAMILY has been left traumatised by a vicious and unprovoked attack. Abrar Ahmad and his friend was beaten by around 30 youths in A&K Off Licence in Oldham Road, Shaw,...
THE mental-health tribunal hearing moors murderer Ian Brady’s plea to be allowed to transfer to prison from Ashworth Hospital has adjourned. Judge Robert Atherton said...
A man was threatened at gunpoint by a five-strong gang as he rode his quad bike along Railway Road, Oldham, at 7.20 last night. As a member of the gang placed a handgun to his...
POLICE are hunting for two gangs of youths who they believe are responsible for a spate of robberies in different parts of the borough. click story for more
Jamie’s parents a year after the horrific Shaw explosion THE FAMILY of Shaw gas blast victim Jamie Heaton say throwing themselves into charity work has helped them to...
Date Published 26/06/2013
ZOEY Chadderton says she thanks her lucky stars that she decided to pop out on the day of the Shaw blast. The mum-of-two was at the children’s centre and only found out...
LOCAL residents say they are living in a “hell hole” a year on from the blast. Eight homes in Buckley Street have been demolished, and those living nearby say they...
BUILDING work continues at the site of the Shaw gas explosion. Numbers 19 and 21 Buckley Street have undergone major renovation and are near completion. No 13 Chancery...
THOUSANDS of Oldham pupils will miss school tomorrow when teachers stage a one-day strike. Almost 60 per cent of the borough’s schools have confirmed the joint action...
SHOULD Oldham Council cash in on its art collection, worth close to £19 million? The authority needs to save £19 million for the 2013-14 financial year, having...
Moors Murderer Ian Brady said he was “a petty criminal” who killed his victims for an “existential experience”. The notorious child killer told a...
Butler in Latics coaching link LEE Butler has been linked with a move to fill the goalkeeper coach vacancy at Athletic. The former Barnsley, Wigan and Halifax goalkeeper...
Salford City Reds forward Jordan Walne - who played for Oldham last weekend - has gone to Workington Town on loan. It was a move that disappointed Oldham boss Scott Naylor,...
CARLOS Tevez will undergo a medical at Juventus today as prepares to say goodbye to his four–year stay with Manchester City. Tevez is set to complete a £13.5m move...
CHRONICLE racing tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards WARWICK 2.10 Princess Quest 2.40 Silca’s Dream 3.10 Indian Affair...
EXACTLY one year on, we have special reports on the aftermath of the Shaw gas blast tragedy. click story for more
THE first Oldham Market Place has given the public a chance to find out more about local business and services. The event - every fortnight in the Limo Lounge, Waterloo Street...
Date Published 25/06/2013
UNLUCKY-IN-LOVE Steph Roberts has set up a new dating site - especially for Mancunians. The 33 year old from Shaw is still single despite being picked for a date on popular TV...
TWO residents have been prosecuted for fly-tipping. Oldham Council’s Clearance Team found tipped materials in Hereford Street, Werneth in November and inquiries led the...
A STAR-STUDDED guest list of sporting heroes and local dignitaries turned out to open the new home of Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Club. The launch of the new town...
I’m inclined to disagree. Chronicle deputy IT manager Steve Berry gives a personal perspective... WELL, it was billed as a flat 10k but as I huffed and puffed up...
RUNNERS braved the elements for the Oldham 10K run yesterday. Five hundred athletes battled the wind and rain as they set off from High Street shortly after 9.30am. People...
