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THE organisers of the Oldham Business Awards have presented cheques to two Oldham charities. The awards steering group has donated cash to Oldham’s Mahdlo youth zone and...
Date Published 17/07/2015
THE iconic horticultural taxi that forms the main part of Oldham’s Bloom and Grow entry didn’t cost taxpayers a penny. A public question criticised the display and enquires...
OLDHAM COUNCIL OLDHAM’S council leader admitted that the extension of Sunday trading hours for shops was “quite low down” on his priority list. Councillor...
OLDHAM COUNCIL MORE needs to be done to improve the prospects of Oldham’s schoolchildren according to Lib-Dem leader Howard Sykes. He said: “Schools in Oldham have...
PRIVATE landlords who rent out properties in areas of Waterhead and Hathershaw within the Selective Licensing scheme are invited to a series of drop-in sessions. The scheme is...
Selling cheap cuts of beef as a lamb balti cost the Oldham owner of a Salford takeaway more than £5,500 in fines and costs. Trading Standards officers caught Durud Miah...
TV and radio presenter Sara Cox will be in Oldham next week to Get It Loud In Libraries. She will be at Oldham Library from 1.30pm on Tuesday to introduce a performance by...
OLDHAM Magistrates’ and County courts could both shut down with cases dealt with digitally or at the civic centre. The controversial move is part of a national plan...
THREE more players are needed for Athletic before the start of the season and the club are scouring the loan market, director Anthony Gee has revealed. London-based Gee...
AMBITIOUS plans to revitalise a key town-centre development site will be debated by Cabinet members on Monday. First Choice Homes, which manages the council’s housing...
THERE’S no foul play from youngsters in Shaw thanks to their new poster campaign urging dog owners to tidy up after their pets. Pupils from East Crompton St James, East...
SAMMY Gee has gone down with a back complaint which will keep him out of Oldham's game at London Skolars on Sunday (3pm). Adam Clay, who has an ankle injury, didn't train last...
Liberal Democrat leader Howard Sykes has hit out after two of his party’s three motions were thrown off a council meeting agenda. They were on prescription charges and the...
AFTER 26 years at a Fitton Hill primary school — 19 as head teacher — Barbara Morris today said an emotional goodbye. On her final day in charge of Holy Rosary RC...
A MOTHER is calling for a game ball to be banned from schools after her son suffered a broken nose in a PE lesson. Kobi Lawton (13) was playing softball, a game similar to...
ANTHONY Crolla has no problem with people who continue to dismiss his chances of wrestling the WBA world lightweight title from Darleys Perez’s grasp tomorrow...
EVERYONE associated with Royton Cricket Club must be sick and tired of being reminded that Wood Cup success has eluded the club in its 123-year history with the CLL. So surely...
A 53-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and charged after a string of indecent exposure reports in Saddleworth. The Chronicle reported on Tuesday how police were investigating a...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh's selections for tomorrow's meetings are - CARTME 2.05 Always On The Run 2.40 Lord Lir 3.15 The Society Man 3.50 Buachaill...
KIT man Steve Cross is the major injury concern among Athletic’s party in Stirling. A large bandage has appeared around his knee, with cartilage damage a worry. Whether...
OLDHAM rugby league chairman Chris Hamilton has been dreading the phone ringing after vandals torched new seating outside their ground — the latest in a catalogue of...
A second world war Normandy veteran will be reunited with a unique 27-tonne tank at an event this weekend, the Chronicle can reveal. Last year, John Wyman (92), from...
RICHARD Lepori is back at Oldham with only one thing on his mind — promotion. Any two from five will go up and ‘Lippy’ knows that Roughyeds have invested in...
Date Published 16/07/2015
BRIAN Wilson could be set for Notts County — a move that would potentially free up a space in Athletic’s squad for an extra centre-back. The 32-year-old was not a...
MATTHEW CHAMBERS ON PRE-SEASON TOUR WITH LATICS “MAKE sure you write in the Chronicle that Dean Holden makes an excellent brew,” said Darren Kelly, pinching his...
DARLEYS Perez insists he will destroy the world title dreams of Chadderton-based hero Anthony Crolla when he defends his WBA lightweight title at the Manchester Arena on...
OLDHAM RL supporters will be saddened to hear of the passing of lifelong fan Dave Whitehead. Whitehead, who was 66, was a regular feature on the terraces at Oldham’s...
ROYTON Cricket Club have unveiled a superb new practice area at their Paddock ground. Named the Trevor Lewis Training Facility in memory of the club stalwart who died last...
A TEMPESTUOUS Tanner Cup clash between Saddleworth and Whalley Range resulted in bans totalling 21 matches. The Saddleworth and District Cricket League’s disciplinary...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh's selections for tomorrow's meetings -
