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Dad’s plea to burglar A REFORMED crook has offered to help turn round the life of a burglar who could have left his daughter crippled. And the Failsworth community has...
Date Published 21/02/2013
Worries over traffic, road safety, flooding and loss of green space SCORES of people visited a public exhibition on Foxdenton green land development within minutes of the doors...
A ROYTON woman has been jailed for four years for stealing more than £39,000 from her employers of more than 25 years. Sally Etchells (45) of Church Street, was found guilty...
ALMOST half of the children of Coldhurst live in poverty, according to a new report. An investigation by the Campaign to End Child Poverty claims 47 per cent of children in...
ATHLETIC caretaker manager Tony Philliskirk is getting the help he needs to dig the team out of their npower League One hole. So says chairman Simon Corney - who has...
The Latics star player writes every week for Chron Sport I FEARED that I had blown my big chance. As the ball came over, I concentrated on cushioning it on my chest,...
SIMON Corney admitted he feared the worst when trekking to Stevenage this week. Having often witnessed Athletic’s tendency to follow rousing results with outright...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards are - WOLVERHAMPTON 5.30 Flazen Lake 6.00 Turjuman 6.30 Rightcar 7.00...
Little Jamie’s killer gets 10 years THE distraught parents of little Jamie Heaton say the jailing of Andrew Partington won’t bring them peace. Kenny and Michelle...
Date Published 20/02/2013
Chilling texts reveal how ‘bully’ set out blow up his home JOBLESS Andrew Partington set out to deliberately blow up his home to spite his girlfriend, the court...
ONE of the police officers first to arrive at the gas-blast scene has spoken of the frantic search for Jamie Heaton. Police Constable Paul Darlington said: “The scene...
JAMIE Heaton’s mum has revealed how her son was called a “little genius” just minutes before the explosion. Michelle Heaton spoke about the frantic and...
Stand-in boss just the job — Corney ATHLETIC chairman Simon Corney will not rock the boat and bring in a new manager as long as Tony Philliskirk keeps on picking up results....
Stevenage 1, Athletic 2 A YELLOW warning sign may as well have been placed in the centre circle last night: “Watch out: slippery fixture”. A long midweek trip to...
OLDHAM Rugby League Club’s youngsters will concede weight, strength and experience when they take on York City Knights at Whitebank tonight (8pm kick off). Roughyeds...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards are - KEMPTON 5.30 Rise To Glory 6.00 Emperor Julius 6.30 Steel City Boy...
THERE is still time to register for the Asian Business Leaders networking and charity dinner at Blue Tiffin, Royton, tomorrow. Supporting Mahdlo, the Oldham Youth Zone...
OLDHAM Council is planning to put up statues to famous Oldhamers in Union Street for the arrival of Metrolink. Here’s the latest candidate. BENJAMIN Brierley is a...
Date Published 19/02/2013
A WHOLESALER has been handed a shock after selling unsafe Christmas light decorations in Oldham — namely a £3,000 fine. Oldham Council prosecuted Blackburn-based...
Lancaster Park and Animal Farm in Chadderton is to celebrate its reprieve from closure with a free open day on March 2. The event - to thank supporters - will raise money for...
RUGBY UNION: OLDHAM RUFC 0, BOLTON 13 OLDHAM, playing only their second game in seven weeks, suffered a home defeat by Bolton in North Lancashire Division One. Their...
FIREFIGHTERS across Oldham have launched a tour of local supermarkets during National Chip Week to urge people to “Ban the Pan”. They will be asking people to swap...
THE CHADDERTON-BUILT mighty Vulcan bomber could be back in the skies by next year. Restorers of Vulcan XH558 revealed the legendary aircraft had taken a significant step...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY lost 3-0 at Curzon Ashton last night in Evo-Stik League Division One North. Two former Lilywhites — Kristian Dennis (43) and Chris Rowney (90)...
The City kit boss and former Latics star writes every week for Chron Sport MY former team Latics thoroughly deserve their FA Cup fifth-round replay trip to Goodison Park next...
IT is 40 years since the Green Final was last published in Oldham — but we are bringing the iconic sports paper back for Latics’ FA Cup replay at Everton. The...
THE latest crop of youngsters on Oldham RL Club's production line will be unveiled at Whitebank tomorrow night. Only nine of the 23 clubs in the two divisions beneath Super...
ENJOY the thrill of white-knuckle rides at the Blackpool Comes to Oldham funfair, next to Hollinwood Metrolink Station, Railway Street, until March 3. Open 1pm-9pm weekends...
REVITALISED Lee Croft has been reaping the rewards for losing weight says Paul Gerrard Stand-in manager Tony Philliskirk’s assistant says Croft has come to the fore in...
Oldham RL have had to postpone the supporters' meet-the-players night at Whitebank on Saturday. It will now be held on February 27 (7.30pm) in the Whitebank club. Coach...
