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Tons of grub donated to help families KIND-hearted Oldhamers made sure no one went hungry over Christmas. “Anyone who thought community spirit was dead should pay a...
Date Published 28/12/2012
POLICE are hunting a gunman who held up a petrol station in Royton on Sunday. The robber walked into the Esso station on Oldham Road at 12.40pm. Holding a gun, he demanded...
All-change for Crewe after Mvoto picks up ban ATHLETIC’S squad will be stretched to breaking point for the visit of Crewe to Boundary Park on Saturday. Jean-Yves...
Date Published 27/12/2012
Athletic 1, Doncaster 2 Blood spilled during third defeat in a row DAVID Syers came off the substitutes’ bench to rub a handful of salt into Athletic’s deepening wounds at...
SIR Alex Ferguson faces an anxious wait to see whether referee Mike Dean reports his half–time rant at Old Trafford yesterday. The Manchester United manager was furious...
MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini insisted he was not concerned after seeing Manchester United extend their lead over the Barclays Premier League champions to seven points....
Top tipster Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow's cards LINGFIELD 12.00 Majuro 12.30 Liliana 1.00 Duke Of Destiny 1.30 Brown Pete 2.00 Brave...
Oldhamers donate gifts galore to help Adam make Christmas special YOUNG Adam McQuillan was showered with gifts after he made a plea through the Chronicle for readers to help him...
‘It feels like winning the lottery’ - dad A SPECIAL little boy has been enjoying his first pain-free Christmas, and now he just can’t wait for the chance to...
TRAM passengers were stranded for up to an hour after a motorist drove on to the track near Mumps. The car was left stuck with damaged tyres after the driver turned on to the...
Non-league preview by CHRIS LYNHAM PAUL Buckley is urging his Chadderton side to give their fans a Boxing Day bonus by beating rivals Oldham Boro in Vodkat North-West Counties...
Date Published 24/12/2012
MOSSLEY extended their lead at the top of Evo-Stik League Division One North to five points after a 2-1 victory over Ossett Town at Seel Park. Steve Halford’s side had a...
ATHLETIC boss Paul Dickov bemoaned the defensive errors which blighted the team’s efforts in a strange encounter at Yeovil. Though comprehensively beaten by the final...
YEOVIL 4, Athletic 1 ATHLETIC were cast as pantomime donkeys at Huish Park as seasonal goodwill leached away in a torrent of slapstick black comedy. Few among the band of...
ATHLETIC had until lunchtime today to decide whether to appeal the red card issued to Robbie Simpson during the heavy defeat at Yeovil. The striker was sent off by referee...
LIVEWIRE Athletic forward Jose Baxter says he simply wants to play the game — wherever he ends up. The former Everton striker netted his ninth goal of the season with an...
A LIB-DEM councillor has welcomed increased Government funding for schools that will give Oldham a £10.7 million Christmas present. The money is an increase in the Pupil...
PLANS are being developed to improve the quality of care for children with asthma in Oldham. They include creating an Oldham Asthma Partnership to bring together the expertise...
A dog owner came close to losing his beloved pet when it swallowed illegal drugs. Neil Rogers had been walking two-year-old Patch around Dovestone and was beginning to make...
THE tills were ringing in Oldham town centre this weekend as shoppers bustled for last minute Christmas gifts. The car parks were crammed as visitors benefited from free car...
THE crime-fighting minds of Oldham Academy North students have been putting ill-gotten gains to good use as part of a pioneering police scheme. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002...
CHRISTMAS has come early for an elderly Chadderton couple frozen out by the Government’s Warm Front campaign. In plummeting below-zero temperatures, Margaret (68) and...
Catharine Jones has been appointed permanent head of Stoneleigh Academy, Derker — previously Stoneleigh Primary School. She has been acting head since September, 2011...
PRINCIPAL David Hayes believes plans in place to improve Oasis Academy Oldham have saved it from going into special measures. The Hollins Road academy has just received a...
Oldham’s secret Santa who has thrilled shoppers by handing out envelopes containing £10 notes has been revealed. Roy Taylor has been spreading Christmas joy in...
Enjoy a carol concert with the Diggle B Band tonight at 7.30pm, Bankfield House, Huddersfield Road. ENJOY the greatest story ever told, as youngsters from St Mary’s...
Date Published 21/12/2012
A TEAM of volunteers has unearthed borough history during the second in a series of local history events. The team, organised by Groundwork, has been excavating at the old...
A DOCTORS’ leader has denied suggestions that Oldham GPs will be banned from speaking to the media when they sign up to a ruling body. Oldham East and Saddleworth MP...
EIGHT New Bridge School pupils were involved in a road crash when the minibus they were travelling in collided with a black Vauxhall Corsa. The incident happened at the...
A MAN has appeared in court accused of murdering two women police officers in a gun and grenade attack. Police constables Nicola Hughes (23), from Diggle, and Fiona Bone (32),...
