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OLDHAM'S Labour group have voted to remove the whip indefinitely from Councillor Montaz Ali Azad after it emerged his company employed three illegal workers. An investigation...
Date Published 23/11/2016
OLDHAMERS are still counting the cost of Monday's torrential downpours. Streets became rivers as schools, businesses and homes succumbed to the torrents of water that surged...
A CRUCIAL conference could be the vital first step in tackling major flooding concerns in Saddleworth villages. Monday's floods brought the community's dilemma into sharp focus...
AS Oldham digested the news that M&S had pulled out of the deal to take up residence at Prince's Gate, the politicans had their say. Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon...
THOUSANDS of tributes have been paid to Craig Gill, legendary drummer with Oldham stars the Inspiral Carpets, who has died aged just 44. Gill was described by the band's...
A YOUNG man suffered a broken nose, two black eyes and fractured eye socket after he was targeted in a homophobic attack. Sam Cooney (21) was on a night out in Oldham town...
INSPECTORS praised a GP practice for its "exceptional services" after awarding Oldham's second outstanding rating. "Inspirational" Hill Top Surgery was...
ALLOCATING money for the expansion of grammar schools at a time when other parts of the education sector are facing funding concerns is "baffling", Angela Rayner has...
A SHEET metal and architectural ironmongery fabricator has invested heavily in staff and technology in a widespread overhaul of its manufacturing operations and marketing...
RACIST graffiti was scratched into a number of cars in Oldham on Saturday. Shortly after 3.50am, police received at least 10 reports of a man damaging vehicles on Heron...
BOSS Steve Robinson believes Carl Winchester's late, late equaliser at Port Vale last night will lift spirits significantly at Athletic, and provide a huge boost as the squad gear...
ATHLETIC chairman Simon Corney insisted all outstanding bills would be paid after the Sky Bet League One outfit were placed under a transfer embargo. The club's interim chief...
JUST when you're starting to think that Athletic were about to suffer the ultimate punishment for wasting a hat-full of chances - again - up pops substitute Carl Winchester to...
A GRUELLING third race in this year's Oldham Primary Schools' Cross-Country League campaign took place at Chadderton Hall Park. The honours were spread around, with St...
OLDHAM Netball Club's under-14s swept aside Didsbury 54-13 in a North-West region clash at Parrswood High School. A blistering start - Franky Southern boasted three turnovers...
GLODWICK and Friarmere produced a cracking match in round seven of the Oldham Cricket Development Group Indoor Under-11s League. In a game that was in doubt right to the final...
ST Paul's were in great form as two more wins in the Oldham Primary Schools' Hi-5 Netball League kept them on top of the league table. Producing some terrific netball at the...
THERE is no stopping Oldham Ladies Hockey Club firsts in the Women's North Manchester League Division One South-West. A sixth win on the spin - 3-1 at bottom club Bowdon -...
PORT VALE 2, OLDHAM ATLETIC 2 GUTSY Athletic snatched a draw thanks to sub Carl Winchester's dramatic 94th-minute equaliser at Port Vale. Winchester drilled home from close...
Date Published 22/11/2016
MARKS & Spencer has announced it will not be opening a new store at Oldham's Prince's Gate development. The retailer informed Oldham Council of its decision today but said...
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THE music world has been stunned by the sudden death of Greenfield-based Craig Gill, drummer with legendary Oldham band the Inspiral Carpets. Craig (44) is believed to have...
FLOODING swept across Oldham last night as torrential rain and gales battered the borough. Streets became rivers and schools, businesses, and homes were under feet of water as...
A MASSIVE clean up operation swung into action today in the wake of torrential rain which saw a month's rain fall in a single evening across the area. And the flooding brought...
A TEAM of divers have unlocked a remarkable deep sea mystery that has haunted a distraught Saddleworth family for 100 years. Dutch divers uncovered the wreck of HMS E5, a First...
AN OLDHAM carer and her colleague were branded 'bullies' by a judge as they were jailed for tormenting vulnerable dementia patients at a care home. Victoria Johnson (23), of...
A HEAVILY pregnant mother and her six-year-old daughter were threatened with a knife during a robbery in Oldham. At around 7.15pm on Friday, the 36-year-old woman and her four...
A HIGH level of crime continues to be reported at an abandoned mill in Oldham according to police. Concerned officers said young people are trespassing at sites such as...
SHAW was full of festive cheer for the Wren's Nest Christmas lights switch-on. Some 180 parents and children braved the cold weather as they created lanterns during the...
A BEFORE and after-school club has been praised as outstanding by inspectors. Firbank School's Out in Royton was classed as requires improvement - the second bottom of four...
