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HATHERSHAW College pupils cooked a curry when they invited local residents to the school. They shared a meal with 12 people who live in nearby retirement bungalows - the...
Date Published 26/06/2017
A GROUP of teens gambled with their lives when they ran across six lanes of a busy motorway. The four youths were caught on camera running across the M60 just after the evening...
TWO people have been charged in connection with two robberies at a shop in Shaw. Ben Foster (19) of no fixed address and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal...
A TROUBLED Oldham student who kept a diary of her mental health struggles committed suicide, a coroner has ruled. Chloe Holt, who was studying at Durham University, was found...
SCOTT Naylor has spoken of June as "the month from hell" and the last eight days as "one of the worst weeks I've ever had in rugby." Talking after the 47-12...
JOHN Sheridan has another attacker on his shopping list, after securing the signing of his protege Craig Davies. Athletic's manager expects to tie up a new contract for Tope...
WITH a long injury list, a much-changed side and a back division that included only Adam Clay of the regulars, Oldham crashed to their eighth defeat in a row at Bradford and...
ATHLETIC'S start to the season is very much mid-table when it comes to difficulty, statistics show. John Sheridan's side kick off the new campaign with a four-match run that...
A TERRIFIC team effort saw Royton reach the last four of the JW Lees Brewery Pennine Cricket League's Wood Cup at the expense of Championship rivals Middleton at...
Bradford Bulls 47, Oldham RL 12 OLDHAM RL slipped to second bottom in the Kingstone Press Championship after a heavy defeat at Bradford Bulls, who had previously lost nine...
Date Published 25/06/2017
IF any manufacturer is going to stay loyal to the idea of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) instead of yet another Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) then it’s bound to be Renault as they...
Date Published 24/06/2017
Last Knight underlines fading Transformers film series going out with a wimper The fifth in a highly successful series of Transformers live action films, it seems a long time...
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Date Published 23/06/2017
STUDENTS, parents and members of the public will be able to get a first glimpse at plans for a much-needed redevelopment of Royton and Crompton School next week. Construction...
"CAMPING in northern Pakistan? What on earth are you doing that for?" That was my mum's reaction when I dropped the bombshell about my adventure of a lifetime....
PUPILS at Rushcroft Primary School in Shaw dressed up as doctors and nurses to help seriously ill and premature babies. They raised £310 for the neo-natal intensive care...
PLANS have been approved for extensions to the buildings at Housing Units retail site in Failsworth. Wednesday's planning committee backed the proposals which will see the...
A WOMAN appeared in court after a man died when he was hit by a vehicle in Royton. Anna Edwards (23), of Roch Bank, Manchester, appeared at Tameside Magistrates' Court...
MUSICAL maestros from Oldham's primary schools strummed, tooted and trumpeted along with the world renowned Hallé orchestra during a special concert at Manchester's...
THE families of Alison Howe and Lisa Lees are inviting the people of Royton to join them for a Picnic in the Park tonight to pay tribute to their loved ones. The event will be...
A MIDDLE-AGED man has been targeting the elderly in Chadderton by claiming he works for United Utilities. Police released a warning after United Utilities alerted them the man...
AN Oldham Athletic director battled torrential rain and the 'wall' as he completed an 'inspirational' walking marathon to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Simon Brooke...
A PENSIONER has been shortlisted for a national housing hero award for her "outstanding" work and contribution to the Royton community. While many 94-year-olds might...
OLDHAM'S only remaining court is set to close next month. The Chronicle can reveal that Oldham County Court, in New Radcliffe Street, will finally close on Friday, July 14....
CRAIG Davies turned down the chance to extend his stay at Scunthorpe - in preference of a regular rocket from his mentor John Sheridan. A decade on from first signing for the...
THE return of dual-reg players from Huddersfield Giants will boost Oldham at Bradford Bulls on Sunday and help to compensate for the loss of injured quartet Gareth Owen, Scott...
OLDHAM RL go to Bradford Bulls on Sunday (3pm) with heavy hearts, busted bodies and in search of their first win since the end of April. Seven losses in a row have put a damper...
THOUGHTS of whatever next season will bring can be put to the back of the mind for 48 hours at least this weekend. The future of the JW Lees Pennine Cricket League is sure to...
SOPHIE Rigney created history last year when she become the first female to win the Green Final Bowling Handicap. Tonight, she starts out on her quest to successfully defend...
DAVE and Sheila Phillips were at it again in the Milltown to Moors 10k race. The Royton Road Runners pair recorded times of 55 minutes, 44 seconds and 1:20.39 respectively to...
