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THE Subaru Levorg is, apparently, a spiritual replacement for the Subaru Legacy. “Spiritual”? you may ask. Well, yes because it’s a replacement for the Mk.4 Legacy, not the Mk.5...
Date Published 29/10/2016
The British invasion of Hollywood has continued with the arrival of a handful of top talent in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the latest instalment of the ongoing...
A WARM-HEARTED woman came to the aid of her elderly neighbours after they lost their pension. Roy Howarth (82) had collected his weekly allowance from Chadderton Post Office...
Date Published 28/10/2016
A RETIRED policeman who raised thousands for charity has died after spending weeks in a coma following a heart attack while cycling. Grandad Phil Buckley (69), who suffered a...
OLDHAM Coliseum's much-loved pantomime dame will not be appearing in this year's performance - oh no he won't. That is because Fine Time Fontayne, who was due to play...
A GOLDEN couple who met each other at school will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday. Luton (73) and Yvonne (71) Edghill, of Scholes Street, Chadderton, will hold a...
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AN OLDHAM woman and a colleague have admitted neglecting or mistreating elderly people in their care following a "dementia doll" abuse row at a Middleton nursing home. Victoria...
THE family of a former Oldham Roughyeds rugby league star who died after he was "excessively restrained" by police officers in Ibiza say their legal fight for answers...
MARKS and Spencer staff held a day of action for Mossley's homeless community. Employees volunteered their time and skills to help homeless charity Emmaus Mossley prepare care...
CONSTRUCTION work to improve a Oldham town centre footbridge continues to take place. Workers have been on site at the Union Street West footbridge since the start of October...
AN ISLAMIC school for girls rated as "inadequate" has been told it now meets minimum standards expected of independent schools. Iqra High School opened in Glodwick in...
RETRO-INSPIRED restaurant Molino Lounge is set to be the first new restaurant at Oldham's Old Town Hall development to welcome customers when it opens on Wednesday. Loungers,...
AMBULANCE chiefs have urged funseekers to have a safe Hallowe'en after revealing there was a 13 per cent increase in calls during last year's night of mischief. The numerous...
POLICE are appealing for information after a worker was tied up during a gunpoint robbery at a post office in Oldham. Two men armed with a knife and a handgun entered the post...
TOMORROW'S derby at Rochdale is just another game between two clubs of a fairly equal financial footing. That's the verdict of Athletic manager Stephen Robinson, who says that...
BELIEF is strong in the Athletic camp that they can land another positive away-day result at Spotland tomorrow. Heading into the Rochdale derby with only one defeat in the last...
UNITED boss Jose Mourinho spoke of his sadness at not being able to enjoy Manchester's restaurant scene this week. And Stephen Robinson (pictured) has a similar problem -...
ATHLETIC fans took the chance to mingle with their heroes last night at the official launch of the Oldham Athletic Former Players Association. The event took place within the...
PEP Guardiola is in the midst of his longest winless streak - but full-back Pablo Maffeo is confident Manchester City will soon be back on track. After starting life at the...
LUKE Shaw believes Manchester United need to use the "massive" derby win against Manchester City to start a winning run. Confidence was at a low ebb for both sides as...
RYAN Scarlett's late strike earned North Star a deserved point in Sun Chemical Division One of the Rochdale Sunday League at Clayton playing fields. A bright and breezy morning...
A WANTED sex offender who was spotted in Oldham has been arrested. Lancashire Police were searching for Francis Doherty (63) for more than two weeks after he allegedly breached...
Selections for tomorrow's meetings - NEWCASTLE: 4.40 Nonchalant, 5.10 Tectonic, 5.45 Beaconsfield, 6.15 Crushed, 6.45 Eternitys Gate, 7.15 Westward Ho, 7.45 Deansgate, 8.15...
Date Published 27/10/2016
PENSIONERS took to the street yesterday to protest over proposals to shut the "lifeline" Oldham Link Centre. They were among 30 representatives from groups using the...
YOUNGSTERS across Oldham have been helping others with their harvest collections. And at Crompton Primary they held a harvest assembly with a difference as Year 5 pupils took...
BRIGHTLY coloured floating lanterns will illuminate Oldham's Alexandra Park as Dr Kershaw's Lights on the Lake returns. The Royton hospice is hosting its multi-faith service of...
OLDHAM MP Jim McMahon made his debut as shadow local government and devolution minister this week, asking questions from the House of Common's dispatch box. The Labour MP for...
CHILDREN began their half-term holidays by enjoying some fun and games in the crisp Autumn air. Youngsters visited Shaw's Dunwood Park, where they made arts and crafts before...
AN HISTORIC Royton school is finally set to be demolished - years after the move was first proposed then blocked by a covenant Planning permission has been granted to raze the...
