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MANCHESTER City need to get their act together, starting tonight. City are in Russia for a Champions League last-16 showdown with Dynamo Kiev which follows Premier League...
Date Published 24/02/2016
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s cards
RISING star Ryan Davies has reached the finals of the England under-14s snooker tournament. He booked his place with three 4-0 victories, the first two against Lewis Ullah and...
JUBILANT Oldham Ladies Hockey Club’s second team have the Greater Manchester Hockey Association Division One Cup final to prepare for next month. A superb 3-1, last-four...
PETERBOROUGH 1, ATHLETIC 2 LIAM Kelly's second-half penalty made it back-to-back wins for Athletic after another rousing showing. Matt Palmer was tripped in the box in the...
Date Published 23/02/2016
A RAPIST who attacked two women in front of their young children has been handed a life sentence. Trevor Lawler (32) committed the horrific assaults at his victims’ homes...
THOUSANDS of commuters were caught up in traffic jams yesterday when a lorry driver died after collapsing at the wheel of his car transporter. Police had to close the westbound...
TWO 6ft 2in men armed with a claw hammer attempted to rob a Co-op store in Failsworth — then got on a waiting moped ridden by a third man. Police have released CCTV...
A GREENFIELD man who indecently exposed himself has been ordered to follow a four-month curfew. Graham Bradbury (51), of Tunstead Lane, was found guilty by Oldham magistrates....
JOHN Sheridan doesn’t care about anyone else — only on getting the results that will propel his improving Athletic team out of the drop zone. As Athletic gear up...
OLDHAM have signing former Rochdale and North Wales Crusaders back-row man Gary Middlehurst. Widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the Kingstone Press divisions,...
A DEVASTATED 89-year-old grandmother has been left homeless after a candle caused a fire that ripped through her house days after her insurance expired. House proud Joan Bower...
PETERBOROUGH have suffered heavy league defeats ahead of tonight’s London Road clash against Athletic — but visiting boss John Sheridan won’t be taking the game...
MANCHESTER United boss Louis van Gaal insists their win over Shrewsbury must set them up for Europa League recovery. United eased into the FA Cup quarter–finals with a...
OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams is supporting the Alzheimer’s Society’s new campaign for improvements in hospital care for people living with...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections for tomorrow’s cards DONCASTER 2.00 Divine Spear 2.30 Lou Vert 3.00 Mount Haven 3.30...
WRESTLING returns to Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall this weekend — with a big name from America topping the bill. The American Wrestling event on Saturday has a...
OLDHAM table tennis starlet Amir Hussain competed against the best players in England at the Cadet Boys’ National Cup. The 12 year old was invited to the tournament in...
Manchester City’s roving reporter writes every week for Chron Sport MANUEL Pellegrini threw in one or two of the kids for Manchester City’s FA Cup game at Chelsea...
GREAT-grandma Alice Morton is celebrating her 100th birthday today with a party and a card from the Queen. Alice, originally from Withington, is marking the milestone with...
THE consequences of homophobia were laid bare when campaigner Matthew Ogston visited Hathershaw College. His world fell apart in 2014 when his partner of 13 years, Nazim...
Oldham RUFC 1st 5, Bolton 1st 3 ON a day when the two other matches involving Oldham teams were postponed because of waterlogged or mudbath pitches, this North Lancashire and...
MUSIC EXTRA: MOSSLEY psychedelic rockers Brahma-Loka continue to be proud of their roots, but they are also looking to spread their wings outside the UK once again this...
DARTS: GARY Davey had a debut to remember as Oldham defeated hosts Wigan 7-3 in the Lancashire Super Eights Elite League. The Saddleworth ace overcame Lancs ‘A’...
MUSIC EXTRA: THE latest and most exciting record label to emerge from the North-West — Playing with Sound — announces itself with a terrific launch night at...
DISCUSS any neighbourhood concerns with your local police officers tomorrow at School House Flats, off Incline Road, 9.30-10.30am and on Friday at Failsworth Town Hall,...
THERE's a sombre, midwinter air to the Feb-Mar front cover of the Chronicle's education magazine The Knowledge. A stunning picture taken by youth worker Dayna Brannick - of a...
UPDATED PROMOTION - The Grill at No. 20 20 Retiro St Oldham OL1 1SA Glass of Wine Wednesday 30th March (Note new date) 7.30pm start £20 per person Three-course Meal and a...
Date Published 22/02/2016
A VIOLENT and manipulative teenager who raped a vulnerable girl, laughed as he forced himself on her, a court was told. Jack Farnworth ignored her cries to stop - and even...
AN urgent appeal has been launched to save the 130-year-old Saddleworth Tennis Club, which could close if it cannot pay for much-needed court renovations. The club, off Calf...
