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A MARTIAL arts event in Thailand proved rich pickings for four Siam Camp students. The four, who attend the Oldham facility that teaches Muay Thai combat sport, returned from...
Date Published 18/05/2016
MANCHESTER United boss Louis van Gaal has conceded his side have regressed this season - but remains confident of keeping his job. United finished fifth in the Barclays Premier...
ALEXANDRA Park was the venue for a new junior parkrun, which took place alongside the popular seniors’ Milltown to Moors 7K race. COURSE More than 60 youngsters turned...
GOLF ASHTON youngster Luke Kelly finished a creditable third in the Lancashire Boys’ Championship at Rossendale. Kelly improved by 11 shots when he turned a first-round...
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A GP Surgery has been placed in special measures after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found it was "inadequate" in every category. Dr Sidhu's...
Date Published 17/05/2016
PLANS to rebuild Greenfield Primary School have been put on hold because of insufficient consultation by education chiefs. Oldham Council is revisiting its proposals for the...
OLDHAM, Tameside and Stockport Colleges could merge as part of a shake-up of further education in the region. Oldham College has confirmed that it is backing the proposal,...
SUPERB customer service has been recognised at the Oldham Town Centre Business Awards. Organised by Oldham Council and the Town Centre Partnership, the awards recognise and...
FOOTBALL legend Paul Scholes led a coaching masterclass to launch a programme of summer fun and activities at the Mahdlo Youth Zone. The 41-year-old former England and...
THE first of this year’s series of Milltown to Moors races took place at Alexandra Park on Sunday. The day featured a 7km run and a shorter 2km for children, attracting...
OLDHAM CHRONICLE Managing Editor DAVID WHALEY joined ‘Oldham on Tour’ at the weekend as they took to the skies for a good cause. EIGHTY-FOUR intrepid fundraisers were flying...
IN THE same week it was announced that she would be stepping down as Green Party leader, Natalie Bennett was in Oldham thanking local members for their work during the recent...
POLICE are appealing for help from the public to trace a missing Gateshead man who set off on a walk to Oldham. Robert Norton (56) was last seen at an address in the Maltby...
A CHARITY is calling on the Government to commit to a new stroke strategy after a new survey revealed that 46 per cent of survivors in the North-West say they feel abandoned when...
THE latest spring-summer edition of Oldham Business Edge magazine has just been published and is free to subscribers. The quarterly magazine from the Oldham Evening Chronicle...
ATHLETIC director Barry Owen is confident that manager John Sheridan will stick with the club this summer, and push them on towards the Sky Bet League One promotion places next...
THE family of a former teacher who died of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos believe he inhaled the toxic dust in secondary schools in Greater Manchester and...
FOR the second time in a month Oldham forward Gary Middlehurst has received good news from the Rugby Football League’s disciplinary body’s match review panel. In...
CRACK tribute act the Manchester Ska Foundation are gearing up for arguably the band’s biggest ever gig this summer. Fronted by hugely popular Failsworth vocalist Lee...
TRADESMEN have the chance to win a month-long trial at Athletic, thanks to a new competition. Fiat Professional, an official partner of the Football League, has launched the...
‘BACK to hockey’ coaching sessions are under way at the Failsworth Sports Campus, Brierley Avenue. Organised by Oldham Ladies Hockey Club, the Thursday evening...
OVERALL many Manchester City fans will probably say that the 2015-16 campaign was a disappointing one. However, despite not being able to win back the title due to some...
JUAN Mata admits Manchester United go into their rearranged final Barclays Premier League game with a bad taste in their mouths after missing out on a top four spot. United...
MANUEL Pellegrini has hinted he would be happy to stay in the Barclays Premier League as he starts preparing for life after Manchester City. Pellegrini’s final game in...
THE family of a mum who died two days after a Caesarian section at the Royal Oldham Hospital have rejected a coroner court’s conclusion, vowing to keep fighting for...
Date Published 16/05/2016
OLDHAM’S rich tradition of Whit Walks and music was superbly highlighted yesterday with numerous events on a day of fine weather. Church congregations, community groups and...
A TOP policewoman has been suspended by Greater Manchester Police after allegedly exposing her breasts in a row with another female officer. Assistant Chief Constable Rebekah...
THE TRIAL of a trusted hospital boss who stole from his NHS employers was dramatically halted after he switched his pleas to guilty. John White (45) who had been maintenance...