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AN Oldham care company has been praised for its services following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. Caremark Oldham, which provides care to people in their own home...
Date Published 11/11/2015
PASSENGERS travelling by Metrolink can now get their tickets on their mobile phone. An easy-to-use mobile ticketing app enables customers with Apple or Android smartphones to...
THREE overhead gantries are to be removed from the M62 near Oldham during the next four weekends. The work is part of a major project to tackle congestion and improve journey...
Saddleworth's most isolated village is waging war on speeding traffic in a bid to protect its children. After meeting Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth,...
AN INFATUATED young girl was raped and sexually assaulted by a boyfriend she thought she was in love with, a court has been told. The child, described as particularly...
UKIP by-election candidate John Bickley believes the ongoing £36.7million project to transform Oldham’s old town hall into an 800-seater cinema should be scrapped if...
AN ELDERLY taxi driver was viciously beaten and robbed by two thugs who had been on a drinking binge for hours beforehand, a court has been told. Francis McBride (70), was left...
TWENTY business teams have now signed up for the third Santander-sponsored Oldham Corporate Quiz, which takes place at the White Hart, Lydgate, on Thursday, November...
ESTATE agents Ryder & Dutton has scooped two prestigious regional and national awards for the second year running. The independent Oldham-based firm beat competition from...
WATERHEAD Warriors’ talented under-14 team capped a great season with victory in the Oldham Youth and Junior Rugby League Cup final which was staged at their own Peach Road...
Christmas will come early to a Saddleworth village when scores of happy volunteers take part in a first-ever Santa Dash. Organised by Saddleworth Round Table, the colourful...
OLDHAM Town Centre will welcome Father Christmas and his team of real reindeers this Saturday. The much-loved Reindeer Parade will this year feature Christmas characters and...
KEITH McHugh¹s tips for tomorrow¹s meetings are LUDLOW 1.30 Celestial Magic 2.00 Teviot Prince 2.30 Dalia Pour Moi 3.00 Highpower 3.30 Robins Reef (nap) 4.00...
Marjorie Gratton Marjorie Gratton has spent 16 years championing help for grieving adults and children at Oldham Bereavement Support Service, based at the Royal Oldham...
Date Published 10/11/2015
Jack Griffin Little life saver Jack Griffin (3) knew just what to do when his mum Natalie suffered an epileptic seizure at their Fitton Hill home. The quick-thinking...
Georgina Carroll Caring bus driver Georgina Carroll always puts her passengers first when driving the 183 bus route around Oldham, a lifeline for many elderly customers. The...
Gill Nuttall (Melanoma UK) ‘One in a million’ Shaw woman Gill Nuttall (left) has been praised for her work setting up and running the charity Melanoma UK. Helping...
Ability Counts Spreading the love of the beautiful game among children of all abilities is what has earned the Ability Counts sessions a Pride in Oldham nomination. Heyside...
Terry Bruce Making Oldham safer for everyone — that has been the achievement of nightclub manager and chairman of Oldham Pub Watch scheme Terry Bruce . In just two...
Hearing Resource Centre Life changing support by the Hearing Resource Centre, based at Hathershaw Academy, is enabling young deaf children to be fully understood for the very...
Chadderton Park Cerebral Palsy Team Hannah Dunks and her parents Ann and Jason Tricket are the inspirational organisers behind Chadderton Park FC’s cerebral palsy football...
FRIDAY is the night we celebrate the achievements of the borough’s usung heroes who go the extra mile to show they have Pride in Oldham. The Chronicle’s awards ceremony,...
ROYTON Road Runners travelled to the Lake District for the final event of the club’s season, the popular Derwentwater 10-mile race. Although most Royton prizes had...
MOSSLEY moved up to sixth place in the Evo-Stik League Division One North table thanks to a convincing 4-1 home victory against Radcliffe Borough. The in-form Lilywhites have...
OLDHAM-based snooker star Hamza Akbar was beaten 4-2 by Matthew Selt of Atherstone in the first round of the Bulgarian Open. Akbar, who practices at Oldham Snooker Academy, led...
MANUEL Pellegrini hopes Sergio Aguero will return for Manchester City next week after his misfiring side dropped crucial points at Aston Villa. The manager wants the striker to...
MANCHESTER United manager Louis van Gaal admits he is likely to face some disappointment in his hunt for new recruits during the next transfer window. United remained fourth in...
MOSSLEY joint-boss Peter Band is hoping striker Mitchell Bryant is returning to his best form after missing almost all of last season through suspension. Former Manchester...
ANDY Hall was a leading light in the SKF Kimura Cup. Competing for Shaw Karate Club, Hall demonstrated great skill, coming third overall in the men’s heavyweight...
HONEYWELL ‘C’, and in particular Dave Cheetham and Stuart Meredith, continued their good form in Division One of the Oldham and District Table Tennis League by...
