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WERNETH professional Hasnain Abbas made a match-winning 93 as the Coppice outfit earned local bragging rights with a comprehensive Lake Garage CLL derby victory over Crompton....
Date Published 17/07/2012
Chronicle sports reporter Matthew Chambers is with Latics as players train at Vilamoura in Portugal THE pitch was a little on the dry side when training started. Two hours...
FOR the first time in three-and-a-half months a hugely relieved Tony Benson was able to reflect on a Roughyeds’ win. With eight minutes left against London Skolars,...
ATHLETIC admit they have hit a road block in the pursuit of Charlton striker Leon Clarke. While stopping short of suggesting a deal is dead chairman Simon Corney said budget...
ATHLETIC season ticket holders cannot use the voucher which gives free admission to one friendly when Manchester City roll into town on July 31. Tickets for the...
THE biblical phrase “Let there be light” has never been so appropriate for one Oldham church. Springhead Congregational is the first in the borough to install...
Swimming: JUBILANT Jessica Fullalove won two silver medals and a bronze in the European Junior Championships in Antwerp. The Hulme Grammar pupil (16) qualified for the...
POLICE are urging witnesses to come forward after yobs put the lives of two young girls in danger. The attack on a Chadderton bungalow took place in the early hours of Sunday...
MANCHESTER United began their 22,000–mile pre–season preparations last night with Gary Neville warning that Sir Alex Ferguson will soon discover if anyone doesn’t have the hunger...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 2.00 Gold Edition 2.30 Niger 3.00 Kaiser Wilhelm 3.30...
BUSINESSES in Oldham town centre were left without electricity on Thursday, causing more chaos for retailers. Premises along Yorkshire Street lost power as Electricity...
ATHLETIC chairman Simon Corney said taking on Manchester City’s stars is a “great opportunity” for the club. Mario Balotelli, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Gael...
Date Published 16/07/2012
Two-try hero of Oldham’s 25-24 win over London Skolars Miles Greenwood defied a painful back complaint and concern for his pregnant wife Joanne to turn in a...
Oldham 25, London Skolars 24 A WIN at last ! Oldham’s longest losing run in rugby league’s third tier came to an end at Whitebank when Jamie Dallimore and Neil Roden...
DIMITAR Berbatov is resigned to leaving Manchester United this summer after admitting it would be "better for everyone". The 31 year old said: "I love this club...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards BEVERLEY 2.00 Scarlet Prince 2.30 Ayr Missile 3.00 Foreign Rhythm...
A FURIOUS fire chief has slammed the actions of a pair of drunken pranksters after a 30-strong rescue team spent three hours saving them from a sewer shaft in Oldham town centre....
A CONTROVERSIAL military-style school for Oldham has been rejected in favour of an all-inclusive “faith sensitive” secondary. The government has turned down...
VANDALS hit Royton and Crompton over the weekend causing more damage and mayhem. The Chronicle reported how vehicles and properties had been targeted by a drive-by BB gunman...
Star Cross’d - Coliseum company in Alexandra Park THERE’s an unexpectedly pleasurable element to the Coliseum’s apparent attempt to make believe Alexandra Park...
Oldham Mountain Rescue were called in to provide specialist assistance after two drunks got themselves stuck down a giant new town centre sewer hole after a late-night prank went...
CRICKET: LOCAL bragging rights and vital points will be at stake this weekend at two local derby matches. Tomorrow sees Werneth entertain Crompton, while 24 hours later...
Date Published 13/07/2012
THE funeral of Jamie Heaton will take place on Thursday, July 19. The tragic two-year-old lost his life in the Shaw explosion in June. Jamie’s service will be held at St...
CRICKET: FEW people would have predicted Glodwick or Friarmere reaching this season’s Tanner Cup final. Come Sunday evening, weather permitting, one of them will have...
CRICKET: GREENFIELD under-15s took top spot from Bamford Fieldhouse in the Saddleworth and District League without bowling a ball. Two points were awarded to Greenfield...
RUGBY: EXCITEMENT is growing ahead of the Oldham Chronicle Youth Cup finals on Sunday. The popular annual event is free, and sees local youngsters go for glory....
FOOTBALL: OLDHAM youngsters stole the show at the Metrolink Manchester FA Youth County Cup, with four teams soaring to victory in the finals. Failsworth Dynamos under-11s,...
POOL: POTTING machine Aaron Davies is a world champion at the age of 14. The Royton ace was a member of the England team that clinched top honours at the Junior World Pool...
GOLF: NORTH Manchester ‘A’ had been enjoying a smooth passage to the play-offs, but suffered a blow by losing 6-2 at West Division rivals Denton. The gap...
STAFF at Oldham law firm Pearson Hinchliffe LLP are celebrating receiving the prestigious Lexcel quality mark for the 10th year running. After a detailed inspection, the...
