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THERE were no cases of men and women being housed in the same ward at the Royal Oldham Hospital last month, according to new statistics. This contributed to a record 23 health...
Date Published 25/09/2012
A call from Oldham MEP Chris Davies for a free vote on right-to-die legislation is being backed by Lib-Dems. Mr Davies offered the motion at the party conference in Brighton...
RESIDENTS claim tohave had a lucky escape after a 12ft branch crashed down in Oldham’s high winds over the past two days. The branch, which fell from trees in...
Saddleworth Parish Council THE donation of Christmas trees to local businesses by Saddleworth Parish Council is under review. Undecorated trees worth more than...
YOUNG and old stood side by side to mark the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Veterans, civilians, cadets and shoppers took part at the annual service at Oldham War...
CRICKET: SADDLEWORTH and District Cricket League officials are hoping to play this year’s Twenty20 finals day in the early stages of next season. The remaining...
Cricket: NO side has dominated the Saddleworth and District Cricket League more than Bamford Fieldhouse. Six titles in the last eight years are proof, if any was needed,...
UNDER new boss Scott Naylor, Oldham RL could play just 16 matches in Championship One next season, two fewer than in the season just ended. The Rugby Football League’s...
FURIOUS residents have been backed by local councillors in a row over replacement lamp posts. They claim telephone lines have been cut and new lights put in...
A vigil was being held today to mark the time one week ago when two policewomen were gunned down while answering a routine call. PCs Nicola Hughes (23), from Diggle, and her...
TWINS Lisa and Helen Tse have secured celebrity backing after appearing on TV show Dragons’ Den. The pair featured in Sunday’s episode and won a £50,000 investment from Duncan...
ANNA CLARKE CONGESTION on the Manchester Street roundabout will undergo a “sea change” today and tomorrow when new traffic regulations are implemented. Major...
ATHLETIC manager Paul Dickov is keeping the support of the majority of the club’s supporters — despite a difficult start to the season. In a poll among fans, 54-per-cent...
SCOTT Naylor, Oldham RL Club’s new boss, is delving into his past to build Roughyeds’ future. The former Bradford Bulls and Salford City Reds centre, now in day...
FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY travel to Ossett Albion tonight in Evo-Stik League Division One North (7.45pm kick-off). Steve Halford’s Lilywhites go into the clash on the crest...
CRICKET: LANCASHIRE Cricket Club have paid tribute to former batsman Harry Pilling, who has died aged 69 after a long illness. Pilling spent 18 years at Old Trafford in...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards REDCAR 1.50 Intimidate 2.20 Kingsville 2.55 Kay Gee Be 3.30 Baltic...
RESIDENTS and Saddleworth councillors have taken a dim view over a controversial scheme to replace lampposts. Meanwhile, the stormy weather threw up a host of problems - and...
Oldham can be a ‘second Rusholme’ plans to turn part of Oldham into a “second Rusholme” have been revealed by Oldham Council. Official documents claim that Featherstall Road...
Date Published 24/09/2012
A “NERVOUS and excited” Nick Grimshaw took over Radio 1’s Breakfast Show this morning. The 28–year–old DJ, who was raised in Royton, welcomed...
A 27-YEAR-OLD Failsworth man is among a trio of robbers sentenced to almost 32 years prison after a series of terrifying carjackings. Ryan Griffin, of Crown Street,...
A COMMUNITY united in grief yesterday to pay tribute to murdered policewomen Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone. Shocked locals piled into Kiln Green Church, Diggle, to hear the Rev...
Little things aren’t going for us — Latics boss AFTER falling to a third defeat of the season at well-fancied Brentford, Athletic manager Paul Dickov is convinced...
Brentford 1, Athletic 0 AT THE end, just as at the beginning, Athletic were thoroughly on top in this game. Matt Smith could hardly believe his bad luck when Simon Moore...
ENCOURAGEMENT can be taken from giving Brentford a rough ride for their three points, says Athletic manager Paul Dickov. He says the way his team pushed the Bees would on...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY moved into a four-point lead at the top of Evo-Stik League Division One North following a 2-1 win at Radcliffe Borough. In-form forward Kayde...
MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side were fortunate to come away from an emotionally-charged Anfield with three points after beating 10-man Liverpool 2-1....
MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini was unhappy after the Blues were held 1-1 by Arsenal — a third draw from five games. The Italian is concerned his side have not yet...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards BEVERLEY 2.10 Finity Run 2.40 Hoofalong 3.10 Es Que Love 3.40...
SWAN LAKE, Lowry, Salford Peter Wright’s (he wasn’t a Sir then) stunning production of this most famous of ballets has been around for over 30 years. And while...
Date Published 21/09/2012
