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ANGRY residents have filed objections over plans to build 125 houses on an area of protected land in Shaw. Locals have branded proposals for Cowlishaw, which include...
Date Published 08/08/2016
A MOVIE trail is being played out in Oldham town centre to mark the forthcoming opening of the Odeon cinema in the old town hall. Organised by the Town Centre Partnership, the...
IT was all eyes on the sky when a Lancaster bomber wowed the crowds at the annual Yanks Second World War celebration in Uppermill. The iconic aircraft - the majority of which...
IT WAS time to shine for students at Waterhead Academy who dressed up in their finest for their end of year prom. From silky gowns and sparkling dresses to slick suits and...
A 17-YEAR-OLD is set to become the world's youngest blind Tough Mudder competitor. Azeem Amir hopes to top £3,000 in his fundraising efforts for the Manchester Royal Eye...
A SON is appealing for information about a sports badge which formerly belonged to his Oldham-born father. John Kershaw, 69, found the artefact - a blue and silver crest-shaped...
A CANCER survivor is kick-starting Cancer Research UK's Dryathlon campaign and encouraging Oldhamers to quit booze in September to help raise vital funds. Sharon Quennell, from...
AN OLDHAM dental firm was acknowledged for its hard work when it was awarded a dental practice of the year award. Apollonia House Dental and Healthcare, in Mossley Road,...
A PEACE group is holding a vigil for the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The memorial day, organised by Saddleworth Peace Group, will remember the tragic loss of life when...
THREE Oldham care homes are celebrating after being rated highly by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Following a recent inspection, Franklin House was given a grade of...
A CAR flipped onto its side after a collision on the M60 between junction 22 (Hollinwood) and 23 (Ashton). Those involved are believed to have escaped with minor injuries. Two...
FLABOUYANT Oldham-born entertainer Christopher Biggins said he was "very sorry and very sad" as he was booted out the reality TV show Big Brother for saying that Aids...
A CAR was abandoned after it was involved in a crash with a taxi in Chadderton. The silver Mini Cooper is believed to have hit the pavement and lost a wheel before colliding...
A TEENAGE girl was pulled from a canal in Failsworth by her friends shortly before 12.30am on Saturday. Police confirmed that a 17-year-old girl was detained under Section 136 of...
A WOMAN in her 30s was knocked down on Friday afternoon when she stepped in front of a car in Block Lane, Chadderton. The woman was taken to hospital but her injuries are not...
ATHLETIC expect to boost their scoring options by signing a new striker today. After drawing a blank at Millwall, boss Stephen Robinson expects to tie down a deal for a...
SCOTT Naylor has warned his Oldham players that the 30-16 win against Workington was merely the start of the final push to secure Championship survival. With six games to play,...
TEN new players started this game for Athletic and it only took 11 minutes for an 11th to be introduced. Nicky Law replaced injury victim Jamie Reckord when this contest...
ATHLETIC manager Stephen Robinson on his opening-day defeat at Millwall: "They scored from three set-plays - a rash penalty and two corners. "We were close to...
DELPH crossed off number two off their potential dream Drakes Huddersfield League trophy treble yesterday as they won the Sykes Cup in some style. Just a week after securing...
SADDLEWORTH maintained their stranglehold on third place in the Pennine Cricket League top flight as they squeezed to a thrilling two-run victory against local rivals...
IN weeks to come Oldham might well look back on this game as the one which secured Championship survival. Victory against Workington at the third time of asking lifted...
A GREAT day for the club . . . that was how Scott Naylor summed up his joy and satisfaction when asked to paraphrase his feelings in no more than six words. A comprehensive...
GOALKEEPER Maddie Hinch produced a goalkeeping masterclass as Oldham's Nicola White and her Great Britain's women got their Olympic campaign off to a perfect start with a...
MILLWALL 3 ATHLETIC 0 ATHLETIC suffered an opening-day defeat at the hands of last season's play-off finalists. Stephen Robinson fielded 10 new players from the start, a...
Date Published 06/08/2016
I HAD a bit of a fight on to drive the Vauxhall Adam as Mrs. B kept fawning over it. She thought it was the cutest car she’d seen for a while and even favours it over the...
A GROUP of youths have assaulted a security guard patrolling the former Shaw market site, prompting fears of escalating trouble. Shaw has suffered from a number of anti-social...
Date Published 05/08/2016
POLICE officers will swap the streets of Greater Manchester for the streets of New York as they prepare to take on the famous city's marathon for the PC Nicola Hughes Memorial...
A FAMILY has told of its shock after its pet cat suffered horrific injuries escaping from a trap. Sherlock's life was hanging in the balance as it staggered back to Steve and...
NEW litter bins designed to boost recycling are set to be introduced in the town centre next month. Over the coming weeks Oldham Council will replace bins in the pedestrianised...
