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History boy story claims a prize KEEN writer Christine Evans is celebrating after weaving a tale of historical fiction that earned her a first writing prize — at the age...
Date Published 28/01/2011
RUGBY UNION: BUOYED by their victory over Didsbury Toc H which lifted them off the foot of the table, Oldham play host to Fleetwood in the North Lancs and Cumbria Division...
CRICKET: “MEAN on the field, but a gentleman off it” is how good friend Craig Ramadhin described ex-Delph and Moorside player Phil Whitehead, who has died aged 65....
RUGBY LEAGUE: AFTER a frozen pitch put paid to last weekend’s match, Waterhead try again tomorrow to play their Carnegie Challenge Cup tie at home to Egremont Rangers...
OLDHAM has avoided a major shake-up of the way prisoners are dealt with. Custody provision will be centralised across Greater Manchester, with 17 suites reduced to 10 —...
Residents braced for disruption FURTHER efforts to replace retaining walls in Saddleworth will see 10 months of disruption when work starts on Chapel Road from Monday....
A MAN had cannabis with a street value of over £14,000 hidden in his car, it was alleged at Manchester Magistrates’ Court. Anthony Bell (21), of Wingate Drive,...
A LANDSCAPE gardener accused of making indecent images of girls as young as 10 has been banned from using the internet by magistrates in Manchester. Matthew Beck (33), of...
DRIVERS in Oldham have been warned that every speed camera across Greater Manchester is fully operational despite conflicting reports. A study by consumer watchdog Which?...
SPECIALIST language teachers took to Oldham town centre streets waving placards as they went on strike over plans to axe their jobs. The New Arrivals Team works in primary and...
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: CHADDERTONIANS were held to a 3-3 draw at home to lowly Radcliffe Town in the Lancashire Amateur Premier Division. Gary Pickup gave Chadds an early lead with...
ALEX Carter, the popular Oldham College student who died suddenly, is thought to have suffered several blood clots. The family has been told that the 17-year-old had five...
AMATEUR FOOTBALL: HUDDERSFIELD and District League Division One outfit Diggle lost 3-2 at home to Netherton in the Barlow Cup. Heyside reserves exited the Richardson Cup in...
Gladys, 90, closes in on world record SUPER supple great-grandmother Gladys Morris is hoping to break into the record books — for being the oldest yoga instructor in the...
Weavers Arms 6, Failsworth Dynamos 1 AMATEUR FOOTBALL: THE Knowles family were to the fore as Weavers Arms registered an emphatic victory over Failsworth Dynamos in this D and J...
BOWLS: THE Oldham Cancer Support Centre has received a much-needed £950 boost thanks to the generosity of local crown green bowlers. The voluntary organisation, which...
Latics’ assistant manager writes every week for Chron Sport WE are viewing the 1-1 draw at Walsall as two points dropped rather than a point gained. When you are...
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY hope to welcome back defender Andy Watson for the trip to Lancaster City tomorrow in Evo-Stik League Division One North. Watson has been carrying...
FORMER Athletic striker Lee Hughes is desperate to be unleashed against Manchester City on Sunday. Hughes, who had two successful seasons at Boundary Park, boasts a phenomenal...
ATHLETIC know better than most how dangerous a one-goal lead can be. On 10 occasions this season — most recently, at Walsall in midweek – Paul Dickov's side have...
ANDY Todd has the attitude and experience to provide a perfect focal point for advice on and off the pitch. That is the verdict of Athletic manager Paul Dickov, who has...
You wouldn’t get Taylor’s hair for £250,000 — manager THE PRICE is NOT right for Chris Taylor, says his manager Paul Dickov. Scunthorpe United this...
GLADYS, 89, SETS YOGA RECORD CUSTODY SUITE SURVIVES CUTS DICKOV LAUGHS OFF TAYLOR OFFER ...there's more (click story)
Youngsters brushed off the grey skies and drizzle to lap up a winter wonderland in Greenfield. St Mary’s Primary School had installed, for one day only, an artificial...
Date Published 27/01/2011
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
NEGLECTED residents feel left in the dark living on a street with no name. The residents in Spindle Court, Royton — a complex for the over-50s — say no sign has...
SNOOKER: LEADERS Oldham Snooker Academy ‘B’ team came from behind to defeat Belle Vue ‘A’ 4-3 in Division One of the Manchester League. Trailing 3-0...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a caring Oldhamer who spent more than 20 years volunteering for local charities. Shirley Beaumont (59), of Spencer Street, died last Thursday after...
WHILE Prince William and Kate Middleton are tying the knot at Westminster Abbey on April 29, Oldham’s very own royal couple will be making the rounds. Charity stalwart...
AMATEUR RUGBY: THE GAME between Saddleworth Rangers 'A' and Eccles and Salford Juniors was the only one involving local sides to be played out in the North-West Counties League —...
