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A FORMER Oldham pupil has been awarded the MBE. Robert Howard, managing director of wall and floor tiling specialist Wilson and Wylie Contracts Ltd was named in the...
Date Published 26/06/2012
THOUSANDS of savers who lost money in the Farepak scandal have been cheated out of justice following the collapse of a high-profile court case against the directors. Hundreds...
ATHLETIC are mourning the death of former player Miki Roque, who died in Barcelona last night at the age of 23 following a fight against cancer. Real Betis defender Roque, who...
SIMON Whitehead came up with the perfect present to make up for having to dash off during his mum’s wedding. For Simon (31) arranged for his mother, Sally, and her new...
IT’S back to the drawing board for Tony Benson and his Roughyeds side following the 30-4 mauling dished out by derby rivals Rochdale Hornets. That 18 of the Hornets...
Martyn meets... Riaz Ahmed, former Oldham Mayor — and a man who never gives up FOR a man who was forced to flee his family home by fire bombers, my lunch host at the...
MEET up with like-minded carers at the Childminder Drop-in session at Failsworth Children’s Centre every Thursday between 9.30am- 12.30pm. Registered childminders can...
Oldham Cabinet A PRIVATE contractor will take over full control of an equipment service which enables children and disabled adults to live at home. Ross Care currently works...
BOWLS: NIMBLE Nook and Tonge star Gary Ellis showed why he is widely regarded as crown green bowling's number one player with a double success at the weekend. Just 24...
LIVING life to the full and enjoying every minute is the secret to a long and happy life according to Bert Taylor. And she should know: today she celebrates her 101st...
CRICKET: CROMPTON bowed out of the Lees Bitter Twenty20 Competition in heartbreaking fashion. Chasing Milnrow’s total of 114 for five in the Lake Garage CLL’s...
OLDHAM Council has finished its accounts at a speed that could set a new national benchmark. The official closure and publication of final accounts for 2011-2 yesterday was a...
RUGBY: OLDHAM St Anne's were but a whisker away from causing an upset against joint National Conference League Division One leaders York Acorn. Chris Deakin's side, bottom...
FED-UP Dobcross neighbours are demanding action after their homes flooded when almost a month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours. The River Tame burst its banks and the...
Roberto Mancini, the Manchester City manager, has dismissed speculation that he is looking to offload Aleksandar Kolarov this summer. The Serbian left–back joined City...
HUNDREDS of Oldham primary school pupils attempted to set a new Guinness world record with a hard-hitting message. Pupils joined more than 100,000 children across the UK in a...
DAVID Cameron’s “vicious attack” on the poor will see an explosion on the streets within the next year, Michael Meacher has warned. The Oldham West and...
AT least one person has died following a huge explosion in Shaw this morning which demolished at least three houses. One man dragged from the wreckage with 80 per cent burns has...
A DESPERATE plea has gone out to Oldhamers to help save a fund-raising body which has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to improve cancer care. Christie Against Cancer...
OLDHAM actress Shobna Gulati has quit Twitter after suffering a torrent of racist abuse. The 45 year old, who has played Sunita Alahan in ITV soap “Coronation...
A HOST of inspirational Oldhamers made history this week with one youngster taking a step closer to his Olympic dream. Not only did 14-year-old wrestling hopeful Daniel...
ATHLETIC are on the verge of completing the signing of another player for next season. The club isn’t willing to reveal his identity until a deal is signed, but bosses...
OLDHAM RL coach Tony Benson said he felt “physically sick” in the aftermath of Sunday’s heavy home defeat by derby rivals. Speaking ahead of tonight’s...
Waterpolo: ROYTON’S Joe O’Regan has clinched a place in the Great Britain waterpolo squad for the London 2012 Olympics. The 20-year-old has become an...
SWIMMING: JESSICA Lloyd warmed up for the London 2012 Olympics in fine style by claiming two medals in the British Gas ASA National Championships. Competing in the 100...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards SALISBURY 2.20 Everleigh 2.50 Ferjaan 3.20 Echion 3.50 Enrol...
TONIGHT we report on the struggle for survival of a local cancer charity which has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to help fight the disease. Plus there is a grim warning...
ATHLETIC will know today which players are to re-sign for the club for 2012-13. Robbie Simpson, manager Paul Dickov's major target and among those who turned out for the club...
Date Published 25/06/2012
AFTER eight league games without a win Oldham RL Club have slipped to sixth in Championship One and are now six points behind Whitehaven, who currently command the fourth...
20,000 out to welcome relay runs MEMORABLE, inspiring, brilliant — just some of the words on the lips of proud Oldhamers who welcomed the Olympic torch through the town...
