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A SERIAL burglar who “reformed” and used his skills to help police went back to his old ways - and has been jailed for five years. A crown court judge gave a terse...
Date Published 07/03/2016
Traffic chaos, suspended bus services and the closure of around 80 local schools followed the fall of up to 30cm of snow early on Friday morning. The borough woke to a blanket...
A mountain-rescue chief is calling for an urgent meeting with council bosses after chaos on a snow-bound Pennine road. More than a hundred vehicles were stranded on the A640...
A CORONER has ruled that the death of a four-day-old baby boy was “preventable”. Dylan Harrison Oates was the victim of neglect by staff at the Royal Oldham...
A CHADDERTON man woke this morning to find his BMW wasn’t quite as pristine as he had left it on Sunday night. At 6am a driver lost control of his car - ironically,...
THREE wanted men were arrested yesterday after police stopped them in a stolen car following a dramatic 40-minute road chase through Oldham and Stalybridge. A Ford Ka with four...
A DEVASTATED dog breeder is desperate for his five seven-week-old puppies to be returned after they were stolen from his home on Saturday night. Rob Hollingsworth and his wife...
OLDHAM will join millions across the globe in marking International Women’s Day. The day is held on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history....
AN inspirational Failsworth boxing coach was visited by his greatest prodigy — boxing champ Anthony Crolla — the night before he died. Tributes have flooded in for...
FRIDAY’s deluge of snow put paid to Saddleworth’s “Clean for the Queen” initiative. But despite the bad weather Delph villagers turned out to fly the...
A safety-conscious police community support officer has launched a banner campaign urging parents to think before they park carelessly. Nine colourful banners - three each for...
ATHLETIC chief executive Neil Joy has admitted the club was “devastated” by the postponement of Saturday’s home clash against Swindon. Friday’s heavy...
THE postponement of yesterday’s Oldham v Bradford game denied Roughyeds income from “one of the biggest crowds of the season”, said a bitterly-disappointed Chris...
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini expects his team to fight until the end in the title race. And the Chilean hopes the side’s experience of past success will come to...
LOUIS van Gaal’s Manchester United got an important week off to a “very bad” start after Juan Mata’s red card helped West Brom to victory. The doom and...
TEENAGE striker Marcus Rashford has been told he must keep working hard, ignore the hype surrounding him and have a little luck to succeed in the long term at Manchester...
JON Kays is almost ready to step back into the ring after a winter of reflection - and surgery. Hurst Cross-based Oldham favourite Kays (32) stopped short of admitting he...
MANCHESTER Thunder left it late to sneak past determined Roses rivals Yorkshire Jets, 44-49, in their latest Superleague clash. The Black and Yellows were outplayed by a dogged...
BOTH Mossley and Chadderton saw their respective Evo-Stik League and North-West Counties clashes postponed because of snow. The Lilywhites, who were due to host Spennymoor...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s meetings:
OLDHAM RL's eagerly-awaited clash against visitors Bradford Bulls today has been postponed. The biggest home crowd of the season so far was expected at Stalybridge Celtic FC's...
Date Published 06/03/2016
TODAY'S Sky Bet League One clash between Athletic and Swindon Town at SportsDirect.com Park has been postponed following a pitch inspection. Referee Andy Haines told the club...
Date Published 05/03/2016
Hollins teenager Ellis Robinson dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. But his dream was cut down when a freak accident left the 17 year old paralysed from the...
Date Published 04/03/2016
THE CHAOS continues across Oldham with 76 schools closed as 10cm of snow has now fallen. The borough woke up under a blanket of snow this morning, many commuters were forced to...
OLDHAM MP Jim McMahon will fight for justice in Parliament for the victims of an evil thug involved in killing three people — one in Failsworth. Colin McDonald (42) was...
CHADDERTON’S culinary king Simon Wood is cooking up a storm when his debut recipe book hits the shelves next month. “At Home with Simon Wood: Fine Dining Made...
CASH-STRAPPED Oldham Council will receive nothing from a £400million kitty to help local authorities - but Conservative-led Trafford will get almost...
YOUNG actors from Blue Coat School are set to perform at the Lowry in Salford after being singled out by National Theatre talent-spotters. A cast of 40 children performed a...
SPARKLY pom-poms and high kicks impressed the judges at the Oldham Schools Cheerleading Competition. Pupils from seven primary schools and three secondaries showed off their...
EVERYONE’S favourite fictional characters came to life during World Book Day yesterday. Young bookworms across Oldham marked the global celebration of reading with a day...
