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A family is stranded abroad, desperately seeking help after a man fell from a hotel balcony and suffered a brain haemorrhage. Mark Marsden was on holiday with his girl friend...
Date Published 29/06/2012
AFTER recharging their batteries on holidays all over the world, Athletic’s players get back to the down-and-dirty business of pre-season training next week. The 2012-13...
NEW on-loan capture Rob Foxen is included in a 20-man Oldham RL squad from which Tony Benson will pluck his 18 to travel to Whitehaven on Sunday. If John Gillam passes a late...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards NEWMARKET’S TV RACES 2.00 Michelangelo 2.30 City Image 3.00...
A 32-YEAR-OLD man remained in police custody this morning after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of two-year-old Jamie Heaton in the Shaw gas blast —...
Date Published 28/06/2012
FAMILIES are still wondering when they can collect their belongings and see what devastation has been caused to their homes. Residents were called to an update meeting at...
THERE has been an overwhelming response from people and businesses to help victims of the Shaw blast. Supermarkets and department stores, companies, charities and individuals...
OLDHAM Council is launching an official Distress Fund for all those affected by the Shaw explosion. Councillor Jean Stretton said: “We’ve been inundated with offers of...
OLDHAM actress Shobna Gulati has been named top of the bottoms. The 45 year old, best known as Sunita Alahan in ITV soap “Coronation Street” scooped the Rear of...
Wesolowski and Simpson signatures vital — Taggart GERRY Taggart feels Athletic can build a squad around a solid core of know-how next season. The number of...
TONY Benson and his Oldham RL players have had cards-on-the-table talks. Chairman Chris Hamilton was also involved in the internal inquiry, which followed the Roughyeds’...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards CHESTER 6.15 Savanna La Mar 6.50 Ptolemy 7.25 Reyamour 7.55...
THE aftermath of the Shaw gas explosion continues to grab the headlines. We have the latest on police inquiries and the ongoing efforts to help those displaced by the tragic...
THE massive gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy in Shaw is being treated as suspicious by police. Four houses were destroyed in the blast in Buckley Street at...
Date Published 27/06/2012
AN Edmund Street resident revealed to the Chronicle she made a call to the gas board 35 minutes before the explosion. The woman, who would like to remain anonymous, reported...
‘Everyone has pulled together in a fantastic community effort’ OLDHAM Council has promised help for as long as it takes to help the community in Shaw recover from...
A DISASTER Relief Fund has been organised for the victims of the explosion. Forever Manchester looks after Greater Manchester Disaster Relief Fund on behalf of Greater...
AFTER turning down more lucrative offers from other clubs, Athletic forward Robbie Simpson has decided to resume his career at Boundary Park with another one-year deal. The 27...
Swinton Lions winger Rob Foxen has joined Oldham on a month’s loan. The 24-year-old former Folly Lane and Salford City Reds academy player will be in contention for an...
DEVASTATED families attempted to find solace in the refuge centre at Crompton House School. School pupils entertained temporarily homeless children and staff worked long hours...
FOOTBALL: OLDHAM Boro are to play their football out of the area next season after opting to leave Whitebank and share a ground with Atherton Collieries in the Vodkat North-West...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards YARMOUTH 2.20 A Certain Romance 2.50 Les Verguettes 3.20 Atlantis...
THE tragic explosion in Shaw, which claimed the life of a toddler, dominates our news agenda tonight. We have full reports and dramatic pictures. click story for more
A GLEAMING array of vintage cars revved their way around Crompton and Shaw yesterday. The procession was the highlight of a fun weekend organised by the parish council....
Date Published 26/06/2012
CRICKET: WOODHOUSES beat Flowery Field in Lees Brewery Lancashire County League Division One. Mike Cassidy’s side posted 138 for eight before dismissing Flowery...
CRICKET: AFTER victory over leaders Uppermill in the Versasteel Saddleworth and District Cricket League, it was important for Shaw to follow up at home to Glodwick on...
Man went to police after TV appeal An Oldham man travelled 190 miles to hand himself in to police after seeing CCTV on the BBC. Christopher Riley (23), of Patterdale Close,...
CRICKET: WHILE Saddleworth and Bamford Fieldhouse were thwarted by the weather on Saturday, it was the turn of title rivals Uppermill to sit out yesterday’s action in...
AN Oldham motorist was shocked to discover her new car had been driven 100,000 miles more than it displayed. Mohammad Ikram Choudhry was prosecuted by Oldham Council for...
CRICKET: OLDHAM piled on the misery for Royton at the Paddock yesterday. Zafar Jatoi's new-look team were dismissed for only 130, but hit back to bowl out their derby...
