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OLDHAM’S cricketing fraternity has been left stumped by the closure of a renowned sports-equipment firm. Romida Sports — based in Newhey and well known within...
Date Published 09/10/2012
MEMBERS of Oldham’s religious communities will unite for a demonstration against a controversial film. Members of the The Sunni Muslim Youth (TSMY) will be joined by...
BOSSES from First Choice Homes were forced to halt their annual conference after a parking mix-up left residents furious. Tenants on the Barker Street Estate found the...
EVEN a fixture as difficult as Sheffield United away shouldn’t hold any fears for this Athletic squad. Bramall Lane, venue of the amazing 3-2 comeback victory last term,...
NEW Oldham RL coach Scott Naylor has made first signing since taking charge last month. Young second-row man Josh Crowley, formerly with Super League clubs Warrington Wolves...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY entertain FC United tonight in the Manchester FA Premier Cup first round (7.45pm kick-off). For the Lilywhites it is a chance to avenge the 3-1 FA Trophy...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards NOTTINGHAM 2.30 Quality Mark 3.00 March 3.30 Berkeley Street 4.00...
OLDHAM has proved itself a blooming success after scooping a prestigious Britain in Bloom award at the first time of asking. The borough saw off stiff competition to bag the...
Date Published 08/10/2012
OLDHAM Mountain Rescue Team has been helping the search for missing five-year-old April Jones. Sixteen team members and sniffer dog Bob arrived in mid-Wales in the early hours...
MOORS murderer Ian Brady died in July but was revived by medics against his wishes, it was revealed yesterday. The infamous child-killer died for a few seconds following a...
ATHLETIC'S fantastic four attracted praise from manager Paul Dickov following an emphatic first home win of the season. Matt Derbyshire, Jose Baxter, Lee Croft and Cristian...
A DESPERATE pensioner abused her position as treasurer of Oldham’s Air Cadets unit to fleece them of cash in a bid to pay off massive debts. A court was told that...
A High Court judge was giving his decision today in the case of a severely brain–damaged patient at the centre of a legal battle over his treatment. Mr Justice Moylan,...
Athletic 3, Preston 1 Fans appreciate super show BOUNDARY Park hasn’t heard too many recent roars of the kind which greeted Cristian Montano’s excellent second...
AS Athletic basked in a second successive victory manager Paul Dickov acclaimed Cristian Montano’s first goal for the club as among the best he has witnessed under his...
OLDHAM RL hooker John Clough has left Whitebank and is believed to have signed for the new Championship One club Oxford - coached by former Roughyeds boss Tony Benson. The 28...
Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield was hailed as a rugby “immortal” after demonstrating exceptional skill and bravery to lead his side to a record–breaking sixth Super...
MANCHESTER City defender Micah Richards believes centre–back Joleon Lescott has proved just how good he is. Despite being a consistent performer for City last season,...
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has accused Robin van Persie of elbowing Yohan Cabaye - and wants the FA to investigate their clash in Manchester United's win at St James' Park....
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LEICESTER 2.10 Nickels And Dimes 2.40 Gull Rock 3.10 Arctic Galaxy...
A 47-year-old man fractured his arm after his left hand was trapped in a conveyor belt. Firefighters from Oldham, Chadderton and Ashton were called to the laundry room at the...
Date Published 05/10/2012
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Oldham Sixth Form College student who leapt 140ft to his death from the Rakewood Viaduct on the M62 near Rochdale. Ryan Taylor (19), from...
ATHLETICS: OLDHAM and Royton Harriers celebrated a win double in the Red Rose Cross-Country League at Leigh. Christopher Brown claimed first place in the under-15...
GUZZLE down traditional beers and special ales at the Saddleworth Beer Festival today and tomorrow. Presented by the Round Table and British Legion, tickets for the event held...
Angling: STEVE Ashworth and Steve Crossley tied for first place in the King of the Valleys 10-a-side match fished on the canal at Dean Clough. The Mayer NW duo caught a...
THE FRIDAY THING: WELL, how’s about that then? Jimmy Savile was more than just a big cigar, dyed blond hair, a false laugh and a tracksuit (which he apparently had some...
WATERHEAD joint coaches Paul Geener and Jon Perks are leaving nothing to chance as they prepare for the visit of Crosfields in National Conference League Division Two tomorrow....
FOOTBALL: CARRION Crow pulled off the shock of the Midas Plumbing Oldham Sunday League Challenge Cup first round with an 8-2 home victory over Manchester Swifts. Callum...
MORE than a third of the borough’s pubs are facing closure within a year, according to new figures. According to insolvency trade body R3, up to 35 per cent of local...
THREE firms have been shortlisted to take on Oldham Council’s new leisure contract when the present on expires in March. Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) currently runs...
