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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
Oldham Netball Club is asking to be allowed to resume training to support the physical and mental health of the 200 girls and women who are members of one of the country’s leading...
Date Published 18/08/2020
Eighteen charities that help to prevent vulnerable young people in Greater Manchester getting involved in serious violence have been supported with Government grants totalling...
Date Published 17/08/2020
First it was NHS tee-shirts, now its Oldham RLFC face masks.
Date Published 29/07/2020
It proved to be an emotional day at the Oldham-based Siam Camp on Sunday when former Grand Master Kevin Lloyd was remembered fondly.
Date Published 28/07/2020
A councillor has hit out at ‘irresponsible‘ dog owners for letting their pets poo on a playing field which he claims is endangering young footballers.
Date Published 17/07/2020
The special t-shirt which Oldham Rugby League Club had made in recognition of the wonderful and courageous work of the NHS throughout the Covid-19 pandemic continues to receive...
Date Published 16/07/2020
A cricket-mad parish councillor has praised a local MP for supporting his plea and helping reverse Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s 'bizarre' decision not to allow village cricket...
Date Published 06/07/2020
A cricket-mad parish councillor has gone into bat against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “bizarre” decision not to allow village cricket matches.
Date Published 29/06/2020
Chadderton FC has been awarded a £1,500 Pitch Preparation Fund grant from the Premier League, The FA and the Government's Football Foundation.
Date Published 15/06/2020
Environment Agency figures released today (Saturday) show a huge surge in fishing licence sales after the government lifted restrictions on outdoor activities.
Date Published 14/06/2020
The planning for next season can begin at Oldham Athletic after clubs in League Two voted to end their season.
Date Published 09/06/2020
During these unprecedented and challenging times for football and society, the 2020 FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards provide an excellent opportunity to recognise and...
Date Published 15/05/2020
'The Rugby Codebreakers', a BBC Wales documentary about Welsh RU players who 'moved north' to play Rugby League for money, will again be broadcast on Sunday, three years after it...
Date Published 14/05/2020
Rugby League clubs in the Betfred Championship, including Oldham, and in Betfred League 1 have set up two working groups to consider issues surrounding the possible resumption of...
Many football club's finances were continuing to grow in stability by March this year.
Date Published 13/05/2020
Local non-league football club, Avro FC, is to pay tribute and honour Oldham’s key workers by offering free season tickets to key workers for next season's North West Counties...
Date Published 06/05/2020
