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TRIBUTES have been paid to a brave mum who has died after "smiling through adversity" as she raised awareness of stem cell donation while battling leukaemia. Lindsey...
Date Published 12/07/2017
A TEENAGE dancer who whirled her way through dozens of competitions has won the opportunity to represent the region for the third time running. Courtney Burns (16), from Alt,...
A MAN without a malicious bone in his body, who was blessed with a wicked sense of humour. That was how Oldham Athletic legend Gordon Lawton was described at a fitting funeral...
THE girls looked stunning in their gowns and the boys were suited and booted for the Hulme Grammar School prom. There was a stark resemblance to ladies day at the races when the...
ANTHONY Gerrard says he is fitter now than he was at the end of last season. The experienced Athletic defender (31) is enjoying the rarity of being put through his pre-season...
THOUSANDS of women pulled on their pink running gear to take part in a race to fight cancer. Among them was Oldham mum-of-two Dawn Nisbet who was given the privilege of both...
THE former Greater Manchester University Technical College (GM UTC) building in Oldham is set to be used for pupils who do not have a Year 7 school place secured from September,...
A VIKING long boat, Jack and the Beanstalk and pizza slices were among the inspiration when pupils designed their own mini-vehicles for Oldham's Primary Engineer event. A total...
YOUNG actors from Newbridge School are taking centre stage tonight and tomorrow for their end of year show 'Aladdin'. Students from the school's Lumenus pathway, which focuses...
A STUNNING celebration of the Bollywood film industry is coming to Oldham. Created by Samir Bhamra, Bring On The Bollywood is a comedic romp of East meets West. Bringing a...
YOUNG Muslims took part in a morning clean-up which transformed the appearance of Werneth Park. Oldham members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Manchester (AMYM) made the park, which...
THE new Mayor of Oldham was surrounded by a crowd of supporters after friends organised a special celebration in his honour. Around 1,000 residents lined the streets of...
A WOMAN was held at knife-point during a robbery in Chadderton last night. The member of staff at Brewers Fayre Clayton Green in Westwood Retail Park was "threatened with...
A REPORT has found four areas for improvement at Glodwick Health Centre after a CQC visit. The health centre in Glodwick Road has provided urology, continence and stoma...
A SCHOOL for children with autism has opened its doors to the Oldham community for a summer barbecue to help raise vital funds. Grasscroft-based Bright Futures School has...
A WOMAN is in a serious condition after being stabbed numerous times at an address in Oldham. The 44-year-old was taken to hospital by paramedics where her injuries have been...
A 52-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after a man was seen with a machete in Shaw on Monday evening. Police were called to Market Street, close to The Blue Bell pub, at around 7.50pm...
THE menus have been revealed, the grand opening is imminent - and we have a meal for two at Wood Manchester up for grabs! The Chronicle has collaborated with...
OLDHAM security monitoring company PARFAS has appointed three new members of staff amid business expansion. The firm provides security monitoring services for industrial and...
COTTON PANIC!: Manchester International Festival (Upper Campfield Market, Manchester, to Saturday) I HAVE tremendous respect for Jane Horrocks as an actress, and...
WITH an injury crisis that shows no signs of easing, Oldham RL Club are anxious to bring in replacements before the July 21 signing deadline. There are now ELEVEN senior...
SPRINGHEAD AFC earned rich praise from England manager Gareth Southgate after being awarded a £3,000 Grow the Game grant. The four-figure sum has paved the way for the St...
SIX teams took part in an action-packed Oldham Schools Mixed Years Five and Six cricket tournament at Hollinwood CC's Lime Lane ground. The group stage fixtures were very...
IT was something of a final year 'decider' when Blue Coat Year 11s took on their Saddleworth counterparts in the Oldham Schools' rugby league cup final. Of the two teams, Blue...
OLDHAM Netball Club's under-14s team - the reigning national champions - were merciless as they scorched to another tournament victory, this time at Brean Sands. With two new...
A MAN of many sporting talents, Andy Hey's year as captain at Werneth is set to be rounded off by some family joy. The former amateur footballer (54), who played for Oldham...
MICHAEL Carrick has been confirmed as the new captain of Manchester United following Wayne Rooney's exit. All-time top scorer and captain Rooney's return to boyhood club...
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Date Published 11/07/2017
A NEW free school, accommodating up to 1,500 pupils, could be built at the former Breeze Hill site, it was announced yesterday. The news comes after Oldham Council's Cabinet...
