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THE end has finally come for a Werneth school which has seen thousands of pupils pass through its classrooms over the years. Our picture shows the former St Augustine of...
Date Published 03/01/2013
ROBBIE Simpson has issued a rallying cry to help Athletic boss Paul Dickov following the departure of three of the Scot’s trusted allies. Assistant manager Gerry...
SKIPPER Dean Furman has called on Athletic to maintain the spirit that shone through in the 10-man draw at Scunthorpe. Goals from Cliff Byrne and Jose Baxter earned a point...
OLDHAM RL fans are likely to get their first glimpse of Scott Naylor's new-look squad in the annual Law Cup clash with derby rivals Rochdale Hornets at Spotland on Sunday,...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards are - WOLVERHAMPTON 12.00 On The Hoof 12.30 Basle 1.00 Charlcot 1.30...
ATHLETIC manager Paul Dickov hopes to be able to appoint a new right-hand man next week. Youth team chief Tony Philliskirk and centre of excellence manager Mick Priest took up...
Date Published 02/01/2013
PAUL Dickov laid into fourth official Matt McGrath for his involvement in the red card for James Wesolowski at Scunthorpe. Athletic’s manager claimed referee Richard Clark...
POLICE are hunting an arsonist who set eight cars alight in Shaw and Royton. Five parked cars were set on fire outside Crompton Conservative Club shortly before 7.50am...
GERRY Taggart and Paul Butler, together in the Oldham dug-out for the last time during the cruel Crewe defeat, were hardly two peas from the same pod. Assistant manager...
A YOUNG couple had to dash from a New Year’s Eve party to become the proud parents of the first baby born in Oldham this year. Jake Alexander Mark Johnstone, 6lb, was...
POPULAR Lee Duxbury’s second spell at Athletic drew to a close this week, ending the Yorkshireman’s 12-year association with the Boundary Park club. The reserve...
BURGLARS have piled more misery on a Hathershaw family who were desperate to ring in 2013 after a year of heartache. Thieves crept into their Thatcher Street home and stole...
Scunthorpe 2 Athletic 2 Latics shrug off setbacks to earn deserved point ATHLETIC will reflect on a good point here. After the behind-the-scenes action, with Paul...
EVEN Robin van Persie was pleased with his opening goal in Manchester United’s 4–0 win over Wigan. Van Persie ended up with a pair of goals to take his season...
MANCHESTER City are refusing to worry about Manchester United or missing players as they attempt to haul themselves back into the title race. The reigning league champions...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s tips for tomorrow’s cards are - LINGFIELD 12.50 Mother Jones 1.20 Liberal Lady 1.50 Katy Spirit...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY paid the price for a nightmare first half as they went down to a 4-0 home defeat at the hands of neighbours New Mills in Evo-Stik League Division One North....
AN Oldham school has defended itself against a scathing attack from parents on an Ofsted website — blaming an orchestrated campaign. Oldham Academy North was given a...
Date Published 01/01/2013
It’ll be an “appy” party season for Oldham’s clubbers, as they can grab special offers, queue jump and guestlist places, thanks to a new iPhone app....
LOCAL community projects have benefited from more than £16,500 of funding. Oldham’s Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA), administered by a board of local...
GLODWICK Cricket Club has been bowled over with news it has secured a £25,000 grant. Barclays Spaces for Sports has awarded the money to install a new drainage system at the...
A HOST of heaven-sent angels have been keeping watch and saving the soles of Oldham’s festive revellers. Kind and caring Street Angel volunteers have been pounding the...
Date Published 31/12/2012
CHRISTMAS shoppers and festive sales hunters have been paying more than they bargained for at two new Metrolink stops. With a selection of ticket prices being hiked up on...
FORMER Great Britain rugby captain Paul Sculthorpe was thrilled with his scrum-tious Queen’s honour. The 35-year-old rugby league legend, who has captained both Britain...
POLICE have released footage of a man being pistol-whipped as he arrived home in Failsworth. As the 62-year-old parked his car on his drive in Medlock Road, two men, driving a...
MILNROW Road in Shaw was closed in both directions for over two hours yesterday after a Ford Focus overturned. The male driver escaped uninjured after leaving the road on the...
YOBS caused damage running to thousands of pounds and stole a massive safe after breaking into Oldham St Anne’s Amateur Rugby League Football Club. They gained entry...
CONCERN is mounting for a 28-year-old man who was last seen on Friday. Daniel Warburton is a resident at Birch Hill secure hospital on Union Road in Little-borough. He...
WHILE most of us were busy enjoying Christmas fun, others were out keeping us safe over the festive season. And it was a long way from home for former Mossley man Chief Petty...
NEW YEAR MESSAGE by JIM McMAHON, Leader of Oldham Council I’D like to wish all our residents a very Happy New Year. As 2013 begins I want to reflect on an eventful...
