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AMID rapturous scenes in front of the Paddock pavilion, Royton overcame huge odds to beat the CLL's outstanding team and book their place in the semi-finals of the JW Lees Bitter...
Date Published 13/07/2015
WERNETH produced a shock of colossal proportions when they ended Crompton's unbeaten Lake Garage CLL Championship record at Glebe Street. Saturday's unexpected result not only...
SADDLEWORTH have got title rivals and reigning champions Glodwick in a headlock this season and they won't let go, writes KEVIN RICHARDSON. While the margin of victory for...
CHRONICLE racing correspondent Keith McHugh's selections for tomorrow's meetings are - BEVERLEY 2.15 Ponty Royale 2.50 Gaelic Wizard 3.25 Whipphound 4.00 Aldreth 4.35 Suzi...
A VINTAGE car show in Oldham town centre got local car enthusiasts’ motors running this weekend. The free rally, organised by Tame Valley Vintage and Classic Car Club...
T20 CRICKET: ADAM Hayes rose to a last-over challenge as Greenfield booked their finals’ day ticket in the Pro Elite Sports Twenty20 Competition. Requiring 18 runs...
CHESTER 0-1 ATHLETIC RHYS Turner's goal won the day for Athletic manager Darren Kelly in his first pre-season game in charge. Slotting home in the 73rd minute after linking...
Date Published 11/07/2015
THE 30th anniversary of the Saddleworth Village Olympics is celebrated this September - and organisers are on the hunt for local sporting heroes to help them mark the...
Date Published 10/07/2015
CONTROVERSIAL plans to transform green land in Chadderton into more than 200 homes and a business park took a step closer last night. The proposed £100 million Foxdenton...
RUNNING: THE annual Royton Trail broke all records in Tandle Hill Country Park — including the temperature — as this challenging multi-terrain race took place in...
Angling: CHADDERTON matchman John Jones (Garbolino Elton) hit the magic century mark in securing victory in the Tuesday Partridge Fishery open on the Covey Canal lakes. Drawn...
CRICKET: DELPH will be hoping to narrow the gap on fellow Drakes Huddersfield League Premiership high-fliers Shepley tomorrow when the two go head-to-head at Huddersfield Road...
TONGE retained their firm grip on the Manchester Premier League title race with an 11-3 (187-145) home victory over Richmond. Matt Gillies led the way with a 21-8 victory,...
RUGBY: GAVIN Dodd and Craig Farrimond lead the old guard tomorrow as Saddleworth Rangers bid to finally get off the mark in the league. The visit to Ince Rose Bridge marks the...
FOOTBALL: AN historic deal with the council has given Chadderton FC a new 35-year lease. The local authority believes the club plays an important role in the area and was keen...
THE FRIDAY THING: HOLIDAY time is here, but will those heading for distant parts of the globe during the school holidays really be in a joyful mood? Anyone who fancies Calais...
Judging of the annual Saddleworth in Bloom competition will take place on August 5. The five categories — large, medium, small, container and community — will be...
HEYSIDE is revving up for the return of a vintage and classic car show later this month. More than a 100 vehicles will park at Bullcote Park on July 18 for the show with...
PUPILS, staff and parents have been hard at work raising funds for a potentially life-saving piece of equipment at their school. Holy Rosary RC Primary School, Fitton Hill,...
OLDHAM made its mark on the Greater Manchester Sainsbury’s School Games. Nearly 2,000 pupils from across Greater Manchester gathered at the regional athletics arena at...
Cycle Club Oldham is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer and its members are inviting Oldhamers to come for a ride to help celebrate. The club recently founded the...
A DETERMINED mother-of-four plans to convert a derelict roadside toilet block into a must-visit oasis for travellers of a different kind. Caroline Metcalfe has set her sights...
TECH-SAVVY officers at Oldham police are running a social media week from Monday to boost public interaction. Officers from the Oldham Central neighbourhood policing team will...
MORE than 40 Year 7 and 8 pupils will appear in an end-of-term Junk Jam Carnival at Radclyffe School Hint Lane, on Tuesday next week. They will be dancing, drumming and...
A woman who dedicates her time teaching Oldhamers how to dance has been nominated for a Pride in Oldham. Jean Griffiths, of Royton, runs her academy of dance at St Anne’s...
A BARBER is developing a sideline business making leather belts, wallets and other accessories. Ian Russell jointly runs the Queen Street Barber Shop in Oldham town centre -...
A summer concert by Oldham Choir will have an unusual twist The concert, at St Chad’s, Uppermill, will be an integral part of the 800th anniversary celebration of the...
Delighted organisers of Saddleworth’s legendary summer show are celebrating a smash hit after this year’s knock-out event. More than £17,500 was raised at the...
CRICKET: GLODWICK ‘A’ beat their ‘B’ team club rivals to lift the Saddleworth and District Cricket League’s Leicester Shield at Warren Lane. The...
GOLF: THIS year’s Chronicle Junior Cup will be held at Saddleworth on Sunday, August 23. The event, brought to life two years ago by Crompton and Royton, has now been...
