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Messages of sympathy have flooded in from across the globe following the recent death of hugely popular and well-respected former football coach Kevyn Gibbons.
Date Published 24/03/2021
Two local women have achieved a unique distinction in the world of self defence and protection.
Date Published 08/03/2021
Local community sports organisations are being urged to take advantage of new support to expand their work to prevent young people becoming involved in violence.
Date Published 05/03/2021
Joe Hartley, Oldham Rugby League Club's latest signing, has spoken of his "immense pride" in joining his home-town professional club at the age of 23 and after nearly 15 years...
Date Published 19/02/2021
An Oldham-based entrepreneur has launched an app that provides young athletes with the tools and resources needed to connect with college coaches in the United States.
Date Published 15/02/2021
The cricket community both locally and nationally has reacted with shock following the news that former Oldham bowler Ezra Moseley has died at the age of 63.
Date Published 08/02/2021
Huddersfield Giants star Michael Lawrence will play a lead role in the Rugby League's new drive to become a fully inclusive sport.
Date Published 04/02/2021
John Gilder, the Oldham Evening Chronicle newspaper's amateur football correspondent from 1981 up to when it left its Union Street headquarters in August, 2017, has released his...
Date Published 01/02/2021
Saddleworth Rangers and a new club in Ashton, Tameside Knights, are among more than 30 rugby league clubs, schools and community organisations across England to be awarded small...
Date Published 16/01/2021
The start of Oldham RL Club's Betfred Championship season, scheduled for late February, has been put back to a later date because of ongoing Covid issues.
Date Published 14/01/2021
A team of local junior footballers will start the new year in style thanks to a donation towards new training kits and equipment from Redrow.
Date Published 06/01/2021
Oldham RLFC has joined the tributes that Saddleworth Rangers are receiving from near and far - from right across rugby league's community game, in fact - following the death on...
Date Published 04/01/2021
After receiving over 1,000 entries, Cash4Clubs has revealed it will award a grant of £1,000 to members of Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Centre.
Date Published 22/12/2020
Dovestone Sailing Club Youth representative, Ellia Rhodes (aged 16) is doing an endurance sail at Dovestone Reservoir on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in aid of the Royal Manchester...
Date Published 12/12/2020
The Mayor of Oldham has sent personal best wishes to rugby ace Kevin Sinfield, who has now completed seven remarkable solo marathons in seven days today (Monday), raising money...
Date Published 07/12/2020
Oldham's legendary Leeds Rhinos rugby league captain Kevin Sinfield MBE has begun a massive charity challenge as he has pledged to run seven marathons in seven days in support of...
Date Published 02/12/2020
Fred and Anita Halliwell received an extra special surprise on their 60th wedding anniversary from the Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander.
Date Published 27/11/2020
On Friday (20th November 2020) Chadderton Park Sports Club were awarded the Silver Award (runners up) in the UEFA European Grassroots roots awards.
Date Published 25/11/2020
It might be cold and frosty outside but for one Oldham cricket club the excitement can now start to build after it was announced they’ll be going in search of runs and wickets in...
Date Published 23/11/2020
Oldham Rugby League Club has taken its squad numbers for 2021 to 25 - its biggest for years - by agreeing a new, 12 months deal with former Featherstone Rovers wing or full-back...
Date Published 12/11/2020
The first images of the interior of the brand new world class 'Summit Up' climbing centre in Oldham have been released.
Date Published 02/11/2020
As families sought new forms of entertainment during the Covid-19 lockdown, online retailers reported increased sales of garden croquet sets.
Date Published 11/10/2020
Fortitude Taekwondo has opened its new fully-equipped training studio and now provides an extended range of classes for all ages and abilities.
Date Published 07/10/2020
The fascinating life of Indian Test cricketer and former Uppermill player Bobby Rao is captured in a new book.
Date Published 02/10/2020
Centre Ben Heaton, who left Oldham as a youngster nine years ago, has returned to Roughyeds as a battle-hardened pro with more than 200 games behind him, half of them in the...
Date Published 01/10/2020
Roughyeds captain Gareth Owen will supplement his personal training during this pandemic by leading a team from Waterhead ARLFC on a major fund-raising challenge in Yorkshire.
Date Published 29/09/2020
There’s a brand new, Covid safe six a side football league on its way to Oldham next month as the world’s biggest provider the small-sided game is bringing a league to the town.
Date Published 25/09/2020
Two village cricket teams are under investigation after their match was abandoned because of unruly behaviour on the pitch.
Date Published 07/09/2020
Oldham’s Mayor Ginny Alexander and her consort husband Adrian are taking a bow after linking the Brit Theatre to the town's famous boxing luminary.
Date Published 06/09/2020
Thanks to the volunteering of Soccersixes staff and referees, through lockdown the 6aside league managed to raise and donate £2,025 to the NHS.
Date Published 28/08/2020
