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A METROLINK driver was sacked after taking a corner at nearly three times the speed limit in Oldham - causing passengers to be hurled from their seats. It's claimed the driver...
Date Published 06/12/2016
A DETERMINED fundraiser swam across lakes, cycled hundreds of miles and ran a marathon in her year-long challenge in aid of Maggie's Oldham Cancer Centre. Sharon Livesey (38)...
A YOUNG Failsworth bus driver has proved himself one of the best in the country. In what is considered the "Top Gear" of the bus world, Tim Clarke (22), from First...
OLDHAM Council is holding a drop-in session so residents can have their say on the future of Hartford Mill and surrounding undeveloped land on the Freehold and Chadderton...
CHADDERTON Police Station's public enquiry counter is to close, GMP chiefs have confirmed. The Chronicle revealed in August how the desk at the Broadgate station was part of a...
ROYTON singer/songwriter and talented all-round musician Rachel Grey is excitedly gearing up for the release of her first album - "Times Like These" - and...
GREASE George Lawton Hall, Mossley to Saturday MOSSLEY AODS is widely known as one of the most exciting amateur theatre companies in the area, and that goes double for its...
TWO extra consultation events have been added to help bus passengers have their say on planned changes to services across Oldham. First Manchester is undertaking a full review...
RESIDENTS at a Springhead property had a near miss after setting their food alight in a microwave. Firefighters were called to Davids Lane at 10pm last night where a bowl of food...
A MOORLAND fire broke out overnight above Dovestone Reservoir in Greenfield. The blaze, located in the hills two miles above Dovestone Sailing Club boathouse, spread to an area...
ATHLETIC'S exit at the hands of non-league opponents was labelled as "embarrassing" by manager Stephen Robinson, who went as far as to hint that some players involved in...
SCOTT Naylor leads Oldham into their fourth week of pre-season training tonight, having announced that his cafe near Leigh is up for sale so that he can concentrate exclusively on...
* Lincoln City's two-goal striker LINCOLN CITY 3, ATHLETIC 2 ATHLETIC slumped out of the FA Cup at the hands of fiercely-drilled, determined and less error-prone opponents on...
BOLTON 1st XV 25, Oldham 1st XV 26 A MUCH-CHANGED Oldham RU first XV claimed a thrilling 26-25 away Lancashire and Cumbria League win at Bolton. Having missed out on promotion...
LINCOLN CITY 3, ATHLETIC 2 ATHLETIC were dumped out of the FA Cup at the second-round stage despite a second-half fightback at Sincil Bank. Two goals from Theo Robinson and...
Date Published 05/12/2016
SHOCKED businesses and locals are today reeling from the announcement that Saddleworth's last remaining bank is to close. A notice inside the NatWest branch on Uppermill High...
MILITARY veterans gathered to pay their last respects to former Japanese prisoner of war George Glass, who died aged 102. Standard bearers from the Royal British Legion led his...
A TEENAGER from Chadderton has been awarded a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Percussionist Simone Herbert-Moores, 15, will join 163 other teenagers...
WORK is progressing well on Oldham's new £8m Audi dealership, which will create more than 80 new jobs. The 17-car showroom and 24-bay service workshop, off Chadderton...
A FAILSWORTH man who had sexual activity with a child has become the first person in Greater Manchester to be sentenced for possessing a "paedophile manual". Daniel...
CHRISTMAS cheer and joyful song resounded in Oldham, during the annual Dr Kershaw's Hospice Christmas Concert. Hundreds gathered at Oldham Parish Church to enjoy festive...
THOUSANDS of girls and young women across Greater Manchester will be supported and protected from the 'barbaric' practice of female genital mutilation. That's the aim of a...
A MAN has been charged following an incident with a crossbow in Greenacres. Armed police were called to a terrace house in Ryeburn Street on Friday afternoon. Officers...
UPPERMILL was a sea of red as more than 500 Santas descended on the village. Runners - and some walkers - of all ages took part in the second annual Santa Dash organised by...
PEOPLE have been told to ask Father Christmas to replace their chip pans after a fire in Chadderton. Firefighters were called to a blaze in Warbeck Road on Friday afternoon...
VICTORY tonight will give Athletic manager Stephen Robinson cash to spend next month, as he bids to drive the club away from danger. As it stands, the only wiggle-room in the...
EVER-IMPROVING centre-back Cameron Burgess is set to stick with Athletic for the rest of the season, while the waiting game over Anthony Gerrard goes on. On-loan Fulham man...
FORMER Liverpool striker Adam Morgan hit a hat-trick but it was not enough to save Curzon Ashton from FA Cup heartbreak as League One AFC Wimbledon hit back from the dead to claim...
DAVID Luiz has brushed off his latest controversial clash with Sergio Aguero as late-game frustration on the part of the Manchester City striker. Aguero was sent off for an...
MANCHESTER United manager Jose Mourinho cut a moody and dissatisfied figure after yesterday's 1-1 draw at Everton despite declaring complete satisfaction with his side's...
