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A SERIAL sex beast who raped a 10-year-old girl — then arranged for her to be violated by a complete stranger — has been jailed for 15 years. Vile Kenneth Crossley...
Date Published 23/11/2012
A lorry driver from Sholver who killed a “one in a billion” police officer when his truck strayed on to the hard shoulder of a motorway has been jailed for two years...
ATHLETIC have been given a boost ahead of tomorrow’s home battle with Shrewsbury with the news that Reece Wabara has extended his loan — while even the confirmation...
TWO people accused of murdering Peter Watt are due to appear at Crown Square Crown Court, Manchester today. Mr Watt’s niece Bernadette Watt (29), of Vincent Road, and...
ROBBIE Simpson faces a fitness battle in order to be ready for tomorrow’s Shrewsbury test in npower League One. The striker, recently operating in central midfield,...
MORE than 7,600 households have now registered for Oldham Council’s ‘Power to the People’ Energy Switching scheme — with only two days to go before the...
PRIMED for his first Athletic start in two months and fitter and more confident than ever, Matt Smith is determined to shake off his super-sub tag. Three goals have been...
SCOTT Naylor’s new-look Oldham RL squad can stand by for a TV appearance next season. It won’t be confirmed until Monday, when the 2013 Championship One fixtures...
A new retail haven was unveiled to hundreds of eager shoppers yesterday, as the long awaited BHS Oldham store opened its doors for the first time. Crowds gathered to see...
SHAUN Williams will continue in his unfamiliar striking role for Mossley tomorrow unless player-manager Steve Halford manages to draft in a forward on loan. The Lilywhites,...
Michael Carrick's days as an emergency central defender for Manchester United may be coming to an end. With Chris Salling and Phil Jones returning to fitness and Nemanja Vidic...
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta fears Chelsea could be at their most dangerous on Sunday. The Argentinian believes the appointment of Rafael Benitez as interim manager...
Chronicle Racing Correspondent Keith McHugh has the following selections for tomorrow’s National Hunt meetings ASCOT 12.35 Dursey Sound 1.10 Venetian lad...
LADIES, it’s that time of year when we all start to ask the same question — how am I going to afford a work’s Christmas do outfit which not only looks gorgeous...
OLDHAM College is to get a new £9 million science, engineering and digital technology building. The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has announced that it will pay £2.9...
Date Published 22/11/2012
OLDHAM’S Olympic hero Nicola White opened Oldham’s new BHS store today. The bronze medal hockey player appeared at the 13,500ft shop, which replaces the old JJB...
AN angry mum has told of her disgust after her three-year-old daughter was sent home from hospital despite struggling to breathe. Little Olivia Jones had suffered a severe...
POLICE have launched a regional crackdown on haulage firms and truck drivers involved in organised crime. Titan, the North-West’s regional crime unit, is leading the...
CORONER Simon Nelson has ruled there was no case of neglect after a 63-year-old woman died at the Royal Oldham Hospital. Mr Nelson gave a verdict of multi-organ failure...
AN inquiry into an illegal petting zoo continued yesterday, with the revelation that its owner has breached council regulations more than a dozen times before. The second day...
TWO people have been charged with murder following the death of Peter Watt (48), in Sholver in the early hours of Monday morning. Bernadette Watt (29), of Vincent Avenue,...
ALEX Cisak was today set to sign for Athletic’s npower League One rivals Portsmouth. The 23-year-old ’keeper, who has been frozen out of the first-team picture...
OLDHAM Rugby League Club have announced a breakthrough in their ambitious plans to redevelop the Whitebank Stadium. It relates to the planning authority’s written...
ATHLETIC'S under-18s bowed out of the FA Youth Cup last night at the hands of Coventry City, but it was a performance which attracted praise from coach Tony Philliskirk. Goals...
TOP scorer Jose Baxter was not shy in singing the praises of his manager after securing a win of significance for Athletic at Hartlepool. The eight-goal striker netted a...
THE main goal for Athletic this season has always been to preserve npower League One status, Paul Dickov has reiterated. Recent results have not matched up to what many see as...
ATHLETIC could have their work cut out against Shrewsbury at Boundary Park on Saturday, if their midweek performance against MK Dons is anything to go by. Graham Turner's side...
Racing Correspondent keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s National Hunt meetings are: ASCOT 12.55 Minellaforfitness 1.30 Minella Class (nap) 2.05...
ANGRY community groups at Saddleworth Lifelong Learning Centre — devastated that it is set to close — have criticised Oldham Council for holding a consultation event...
Date Published 21/11/2012
OLDHAM Council and Metrolink have teamed up to launch travel offers aimed at bringing more visitors to Oldham town centre this festive season. This weekend, two adults can...
