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PAUL Dickov believes Dean Furman will have an extra spring in his step when he takes to the pitch tomorrow — despite clocking up 16,500 air miles in two weeks....
Date Published 14/09/2012
MANCHESTER United veteran Ryan Giggs has hailed the impact made by summer arrivals Shinji Kagawa and Robin van Persie. Welshman Giggs (38) claims the pair — who are both...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
PARTS of Derker were once described as a barren wasteland after homes were demolished. But plans for 165 new houses haven't gone down well with some residents. We have the...
U-turn after slashed and beaten Craig told ‘there’s no case’ A builder was left furious after police initially closed a case despite him being slashed,...
Date Published 13/09/2012
SOME things in life are far too special to put a value on — as collector Phil Shaw found when sold a 1948 FA Cup final programme. The man who came to buy it was none other...
DEAN Furman’s likely participation in the African Cup of Nations early next year will cause Athletic a major headache. The captain has impressed enough in his first two...
Oldham Council CONCERNS about Oldham’s traffic problems led council leader Jim McMahon to admit that “we have been let down.” Locals submitted questions at...
OLDHAM RL chairman Chris Hamilton has saluted Paul Smith, who has announced his retirement. The 35 year old dropped the curtain on his 14-season rugby league playing career...
CRICKET: FOR Royton, the task is quite straightforward. Win two games this weekend and a place in next year’s Lake Garage CLL Premier Division will be theirs. Home games...
NOTTS County could hardly have wished for a better start to the season. Top of League One after five matches and four wins, manager Keith Curle is seeing his Magpies start...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CHESTER 1.40 Gabrial The Master 2.10 Double Your Money 2.45 Merry...
Oldham Council A MINUTE’S silence was held last night for Glenys Butterworth, who died suddenly last month. The former Failsworth councillor was honoured by colleagues...
OLDHAM Council are promoting a co-operative energy scheme which they believe could save residents, and themselves, money. We have the details. click story for more
Over £500 worth of prizes to be won… Including a London Weekend Break for 2 courtesy of Omega Holidays, latest Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet and a Festive Chronicle Day...
Date Published 12/09/2012
Radclyffe tops national Big Brother list RADCLYFFE School has the highest number of CCTV cameras in toilets or changing rooms in the country. It has 20, according to figures...
THE man charged over the Shaw blast that killed two-year-old Jamie Heaton and caused over a million pounds worth of damage is to stay in prison until his trial, a court has...
AROUND 20 pet snakes have been killed in a fierce blaze in a flat in Chadderton. Fire ripped through the first-floor apartment in Middleton Road at 4.15am today, leaving the...
COUNCIL chiefs have warned they may not be able to afford to repair play areas and parks after a crippling spate of vandalism. Since the end of May staff have made 52 repairs...
POLICE in Saddleworth are stepping up patrols after a spate of break-ins on Monday. Burglars attempted to enter four houses in Springhead and Grotton. One occupant was...
TALKS on signing Jose Baxter continued today as Athletic try to boost their forward line in time for the Notts County game. Chairman Simon Corney spoke with the player’s...
OLDHAM RL Club’s failure to win promotion has cost them the services of this season’s top try scorer, Miles Greenwood. The 25-year-old full-back, outstanding in...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CHEPSTOW 2.10 Danat Al Atheer 2.45 Ebble 3.20 Majestic Red 3.55...
ONE local school has come top of a national survey by Big Brother Watch to find out how many CCTV cameras are installed in toilet/changing facilities. click story for more
BOWLS: TWO Oldham Evening Chronicle Bowling Handicap winners are through to the finals of the Tonge Classic on Sunday (4pm). Alan Hodson (Springbank), the current Chronicle...
Date Published 11/09/2012
Oldham 66, Bury 14 RUGBY UNION: TEN tries, eight of them converted, produced a comprehensive first win of the season for Oldham in North Lancashire Division One. The home...
RUGBY: WATERHEAD maintained their chances of promotion from Division Two by seeing off visiting Dewsbury Celtic 24-13 - but it wasn’t entirely straightforward. Craig...
RUGBY: A SECOND defeat in five days has increased the relegation prospects of Saddleworth Rangers. The Greenfield side went down 56-12 in a comprehensive home beating by...
FOOTBALL: OLDHAM Boro last night lost 3-1 to Atherton Collieries — with whom they ground share — in Vodkat North-West Counties League Division One. Mike Mulrooney...
RUGBY: WATERHEAD remain third in National Conference League Division Two after a 24-13 defeat of Dewsbury Celtic. A 56-12 loss at home to Thatto Heath Crusaders saw Emerson...
