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DRAMA classes in Royton are helping children to develop more confidence. Budding actors are having fun while learning a lot at The Nolan Clarke School of Acting, which hosts...
Date Published 13/07/2016
A FIVE-year-old danced his way to victory as he claimed first place in the World Disco Freestyle Dance Championships - just six months after starting. Adam Parry, of Royton,...
A MAN has admitted assaulting a 70-year-old who asked him to stop urinating in the street. Derek Laidlaw was attacked after confronting the 46-year-old near his partner's house...
PUPILS at St Anne's Lydgate Primary School had a wizard time when they read their way into the record books. A total of 83 children in Years 3, 4 and 5 took part in the...
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to the abandoned Hartford Mill to put out a blaze yet again yesterday. Crews from Oldham, Chadderton and Hollins tackled the fire at 8pm caused by...
WATERSHEDDINGS Primary School has been told by inspectors that it is failing to give pupils an acceptable standard of education. It has been classed at the bottom grade of...
COMMERCIAL and industrial property agents Breakey & Nuttall has completed a number of contracts on some well-known buildings across the area. The Royton-based agency, which...
RYAN Flynn could become the most high-profile signing yet of the new Stephen Robinson era. The Scot (27), a free agent after surprisingly being released by Sheffield United,...
LOOKING ahead to the Championship Shield and the seven games that will ultimately define their season, Oldham RL Club were delighted to be told that Gareth Owen's hamstring injury...
CONNOR Ripley is relishing the prospect of a battle for the number one spot at Athletic next season. Goalkeeper Ripley (23) - the son of former England, Middlesbrough and...
ROGER Smithies, brought up a short iron from the High Barn course, won the Royton Sword for the fifth time. The former Lancashire County stalwart posted scores of 70 and 71 for...
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Date Published 12/07/2016
UP to five Catholic churches in Oldham could close and parishes combined if a re-structure proposal is accepted and put into practice. Parishioners are being encouraged by the...
OLDHAM students passed out with pride at a special Hopwood Hall College ceremony. Gemma Knight, Mary Akram and Billy Barnes, all 18 and from Oldham, took part in the Uniformed...
GIANT 2ft rats which are immune to pesticides must be dealt with, an Oldham councillor warned. At Wednesday's council meeting, Councillor Howard Sykes MBE will propose a motion...
YOUNGSTERS proved that Oldham has talent as they strutted their stuff on the dance floor. Oldham Integrated Youth Service and Sports Development held "A Celebration of...
THE family of a man who died in a smash on the M62 have paid tribute to him. Dad-of-one Darren Walmsley (51), from Milnrow, was killed in a seven-vehicle accident on July 4...
AN INCH-LONG capsule packed with cutting edge light and camera technology is ending trauma, stress and risky procedures for poorly pets at a Lees-based veterinary...
OLDHAM Council leader Councillor Jean Stretton is backing Tony Lloyd for Greater Manchester Mayor. She is one of four council leaders in Greater Manchester who have publicly...
SUCCESS is no sweat for a Mossley mum thanks to the launch of her innovative child-friendly deodorant. Mum-of-three Karen Lucas realised there was very little in the way of...
BUDDING comedians in Oldham school's are being urged to show off their skills by entering the BBC's Comedy Classroom competition. The new writing competition is a collaboration...
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Oldham yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to Park Road, Glodwick, shortly before 7pm after...
SADDLEWORTH hopefuls Shadow Palace will be out to impress as they play a number of prestigious dates over the next couple of months. It all seems to be happening at present for...
ATHLETIC are looking to sign at least NINE more players in order to complete new boss Stephen Robinson's new-look squad. Former Wolves full-back Jamie Reckord and ex-Bolton...
OLDHAM RL Club will assess the full extent of half-back Gareth Owen's hamstring injury at training tonight. He hobbled off just before half-time in Sunday's 26-24 win against...
STEPHEN Robinson helped Northern Ireland achieve the improbable this summer. Now, in his first managerial post, he is being asked to do similar with Athletic. A bright,...
ATHLETIC have been playing catch-up when signing new players, but have so far snared five new signings for 2016-17. Here's the lowdown on Stephen Robinson's acquisitions...
ON a wet but surprisingly firm Higginshaw Road pitch, Oldham St Anne's ran out convincing 28-10 winners over Rylands Sharks in Division Three of the Kingstone Press National...
PROMOTION: Come Dine With Us at The Peacock Room Crimble Lane Bamford Rochdale OL11 4AD Wednesday 27th July 7.30pm Enjoy 3 courses and a glass of wine for £20 The...
