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Connor Shaw shows off his English title belt

Isaan Gym pair shine at Barnsley Supershow

Isaan Gym pair Connor Shaw and Anthony Hamer did their Oldham club proud at the MuayThai Supershow in Barnsley.

Date Published 22/07/2019


Colts bag big win

The Belle Vue 'Cool Running' Colts overcame an early meeting scare from the Isle of Wight to walk away with an emphatic 56-34 win in Manchester, and three vital National League...

Date Published 23/07/2019

Belle Vue raring to go

Belle Vue boast a full complement of riders when they return to the National Speedway Stadium tonight (Monday) where they aim to fend off the challenge of the Isle of Wight...

Date Published 22/07/2019


Latics sign Macclesfield Town striker

Oldham Athletic have signed striker Scott Wilson on a free transfer from Macclesfield Town.

Date Published 20/07/2019

Golf: Oldham District Scratch Championship

Brookdale golfer Mark Riley produced a classy display of controlled golf to retain the Oldham District Scratch Championship - his sixth success in the blue riband event.

Date Published 11/07/2019


Isaan Muythai fighter remains UK number one

On Saturday (8th June) two fighters from Isaan gym in Oldham fought on majestic gym promotion’s ‘rising up 8’ at the DW stadium in Wigan.

Date Published 13/06/2019

Who is the new Oldham Athletic manager?

Oldham Athletic fans will be hoping the appointment of their new manager will spark a turnaround in fortunes for the club.

Date Published 12/06/2019


Oldham RUFC announce new coaching appointment

Oldham RUFC have said they’re delighted that their player coach for next season will be Chris Roddy.

Date Published 03/06/2019

Muay Thai fighter aces Thai boxing show

22-year old Connor Bourne from Waterhead made an instant impact in his second fight by stopping his opponent in the third round.

Date Published 14/05/2019


Oldham training centre boxers become Sandee Novice Open champions

Five junior boxers from Isaan Gym in Oldham, have become champions at the Sandee Novice Open on Saturday 27th April.

Date Published 03/05/2019

Belle Vue see off Peterborough Panthers

Belle Vue have bumped themselves into the Premiership top four with an emphatic 51-39 win over Peterborough on Monday after a hard-fought battle at Manchester’s National Speedway...

Date Published 30/04/2019


Walking football in Oldham is becoming a growing success

Walking football is a growing sport in the UK and two weeks ago, two teams from Oldham walking football went to Barnsley FC to play three of their teams. 

Date Published 19/04/2019

Nominations open for Oldham Sport Awards 2019

Back for its 17th year, Oldham’s Sport Awards 2019 kicked off with the opening for nominations in a number of categories including Club of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and...

Date Published 15/04/2019


Overall Oldham's Friday cross country league champions 2019

Greenfield Primary School is over the moon to announce that they came 1st overall in the Oldham's Friday Cross Country League this year for the second year running.

Date Published 05/04/2019

Oldham's Muaythai boxers excel at the WTKA Sandee Open

Issan Gym in Oldham took 7 of it's junior boxers to compete at the WTKA Sandee Open and had 4 wins.

Date Published 01/04/2019


Aces ready to roll as new season dawns

The East of England Showground is the setting for Belle Vue’s very first team outing of the season as the Rentruck Aces travel to the home of the Peterborough Panthers on Monday,...

Date Published 01/04/2019

Strong start to the season for Oldham Aquatics

With a busy season ahead, Oldham Aquatics made a resounding start to the competitive year at the recent Lancashire County Swimming Championships.

Date Published 27/03/2019


Beat the bulge by playing golf

We are always being told that, as a society, we are all getting more overweight and it should be something we take control of, but how?

Date Published 25/03/2019

Crompton House girls through to National finals

For the first time in history a girl’s football team from Oldham have booked their place in the national final of an English Schools competition.

Date Published 25/03/2019


Oldham Primary school set for Wembley date

South Failsworth Primary School will represent Oldham Athletic at Wembley Stadium in the final of the EFL Kids Cup on Saturday 25 May 2019 before the Sky Bet League Two play-off...

Date Published 21/03/2019

Manchester Racing announce Oldham based Principle partner

Manchester Racing say they’re delighted to announce that James Briggs Ltd, one of Europe’s largest consumer chemical businesses, has signed up as a Principal Partner for the 2019...

Date Published 11/03/2019


Five Try Hanley Shines for Higginshaw

Higginshaw started their 2019 campaign North West Men’s League with a resounding 46 – 14 victory over Clock Face A, on a wet & windy Oldham Edge.

Date Published 11/03/2019

Belle Vue Speedway launch Manchester Racing

As Belle Vue Speedway 2017 LTD continues to develop its business model, it has announced it will introduce a new brand called Manchester Racing to further support the commercial...

Date Published 08/03/2019


Connor’s delight at first Muaythai N class win

Issan Gym’s Connor Bourne exceled in his first N class Muay Thai fight at Ossett Townhall on Dean White Show this Sunday.

Date Published 26/02/2019

Oldham Gym celebrates another young boxing success

Town's gym is bursting with champions

Date Published 21/02/2019


Paul Scholes spotted at the netball as Oldham fans still wait to find out if he'll become the boss

Deal could be days away

Date Published 05/02/2019

Marathon rugby match in Oldham brings in thousands for charity

Police officers from Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside divisions along with hundreds of other players have raised thousands of pounds for Mahdlo Youth Centre while taking part in a...

Date Published 29/01/2019


Two Oldhamers to play key roles for England Rugby League

Kevin Sinfield and Paul Sculthorpe will play lead roles in driving England Rugby League forward in 2019

Date Published 24/01/2019

New season-long loan signing links up with Roughyeds squad

Adam Brook trained with his new team-mates for the first time

Date Published 23/01/2019


Roughyeds announce new kit sponsorship deal

Oldham RL Club has announced a new kit sponsorship deal with a national marketing company.

Date Published 21/01/2019

New signings available for Roughyeds clash with Rochdale

Oldham RL Club will add new boy Emerson Whittel to the squad for Sunday's Law Cup clash with derby rivals Rochdale Hornets at the Vestacare Stadium.

Date Published 16/01/2019


Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust given Lottery grant

The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust has been awarded a grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Date Published 14/01/2019

Oldham Boxer Aiming to Hit The Heights

Oldham’s next great boxing hope remains on course for stardom following her latest medal-winning performance.

Date Published 14/01/2019


Latics’ Caretaker Boss Remains Unbeaten

Oldham Athletic’s caretaker manager remains unbeaten after a goalless draw with Forest Green Rovers at Boundary Park.

Date Published 14/01/2019

Are you ready for the 13-Hour Rugby Winter Bash?

Past and present rugby league stars will be lending a helping hand at a community fundraising event later this month.

Date Published 09/01/2019


Lilywhites eyeing play-off push

It’s been a promising first-half to the season for Mossley in the Evo-Stik League West Division.

Date Published 09/01/2019

Derby delight for the Lions

Chadderton Park under 15s Lions enjoyed a comprehensive 8-1 away win against the club’s Phoenix team in the North Bury League.

Date Published 08/01/2019


Oldham Athletic sack manager Frankie Bunn

Oldham Athletic have confirmed they’ve sacked manager Frankie Bunn following his sides 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Carlisle United on Boxing Day.

Date Published 27/12/2018

Stoppage defeat for British title hopeful Heffron

There was disappointment for Oldham’s Mark Heffron on Saturday night as he slipped to defeat against Liam Williams in his eagerly-anticipated British middleweight title fight at...

Date Published 24/12/2018


Heffron - 'I'm going to knock Williams out'

Power puncher supreme Mark Heffron is determined to do Oldham proud tomorrow night in front of his army of fans at the Manchester Arena.

Date Published 21/12/2018

OCL are tops for customer service

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has been awarded a Silver Customer Engagement Award for dedication to its customers.

Date Published 18/12/2018


WIN a pair of tickets to Athletic v Bury courtesy of Carabao Energy Drink

Carabao Energy Drink has teamed up with the Chronicle to give FIVE lucky Athletic fans the chance to WIN a pair of tickets to the Oldham versus Bury League Two clash on Saturday...

Date Published 04/12/2018

Six out of six for in-form Dragons

Chadderton Park under-15s Dragons made it six league wins out of six with a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Springhead Dragons.

Date Published 03/12/2018


Oldham firsts are pegged back

Oldham Ladies’ first team drew 2-2 away at Didsbury Northern in the North Hockey Women's League Division Two South West.

Date Published 03/12/2018

Golden double for Oldham Aquatics

Oldham Aquatics has two new regional champions following the Swim England North West Winter Championships.

Date Published 30/11/2018


Flanagan leaves Curzon after seven successful years

After more than seven years at the Tameside Stadium, National League North side Curzon Ashton have announced they’ve parted company with their manager John Flanagan following a...

Date Published 30/11/2018

A big 2019 beckons for prospect Luke

Isaan Gym prospect Luke Mattinson gave a terrific account of himself during the weekend’s UKMF IFMAS Championships northern heats in Barnsley.

Date Published 28/11/2018


Timperley hang on to defeat Oldham

Oldham Ladies’ first team were defeated 3-2 by Timperley Ladies in the North West Division Two South West.

Date Published 27/11/2018

Chaddy Park derby cracker ends all square

Chadderton Park under-19s Eagles took on the Cobras in a pulsating club derby which ended 3-3.

Date Published 26/11/2018


Heffron, Wright, powering Oldham boxing firmly into the limelight

With both Mark Heffron and Danny Wright set to feature on the undercard of the huge Josh Warrington vs Carl Frampton show at the Manchester Arena on Saturday, December 22, it's...

Date Published 23/11/2018

Heffron gunning for British title glory

Oldham boxing star Mark Heffron is preparing himself for what he hopes will be a ‘massive’ end to 2018.

Date Published 21/11/2018


Masters of the pool!

Oldham Aquatics’ six-man squad all won medals at the recent Swim England Masters National Championships, finishing their season in style.

Date Published 21/11/2018

Highly-rated Wright can't wait for his dream Arena date

When Failsworth super-lightweight sensation Danny ‘the Wolf’ Wright steps into the ring at the Manchester Arena on Saturday, December 22, a long-standing dream will finally come...

Date Published 20/11/2018


A big year beckons for Oldham ace Cawley

Oldham boxer Will Cawley has won a silver medal in the European Championships.

Date Published 20/11/2018

Isaan seal triple victory success at Barnsley

It proved to be another successful weekend for Isaan Gym's Junior UK Muay Thai boxers, as they turned in some clinical performances at the Barnsley Metrodrome Super Show.

Date Published 20/11/2018


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