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Oldham’s iconic Old Bank could be transformed as part of the “game-changing” Prince’s Gate development at Mumps. The elaborate exterior of the Grade II...
Date Published 04/06/2015
A VICTIM of an alleged violent, sadistic and abusive womaniser mouthed his name to police as she lay fighting for her life in a hospital bed. The woman, now 28, had been...
BEN Purkiss is one of a number of right-backs Athletic are keeping tabs on, says manager Darren Kelly. The new manager has stressed he is looking for quality players next...
SADDLEWORTH’S historic Whit Friday brass band competition has become surrounded by controversy with the disqualification of winners Black Dyke for breaking competition...
WINGER Jarrod Ward has said au revoir to Oldham RL Club to take a full-time job outside rugby in France. His departure was described by coach Scott Naylor as “a blow for...
(courtesy www.whitfriday.brassbands.saddleworth.org) Following the disqualification of Black Dyke band (see previous story), the final result of the White Friday band...
CRICKET: THREE Lake Garage CLL clubs are to join the Greater Manchester league in 2016. One of them, Clifton, has officially given notice of the intention to resign...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards EPSOM 2.00 Arabian Queen 2.35 Master Of Finance 3.10 Arod (nb) 3.45...
AN exciting project exploring new ways of providing Saddleworth with more effective, specialist transport links has received an enthusiastic welcome. Transport for Greater...
SADDLEWORTH’s much-missed festival is to return after a four-year gap. Uppermill Civic Hall will be the folk focus, with a host of acts lined up to keep fans entertained...
GLAMOUR was the order of the day for North Chadderton School students at their end-of-year prom. Dressed in their finery and travelling in stretch limousines, pupils partied at...
A GRIEVING couple who lost their son to cot death when he was a year old, have turned their heartbreak into help for other children. James Cook (37) and Gemma Littley (33), of...
A THEATRE production exploring anti-social behaviour, bullying and grooming is one of four projects in Oldham to win a £57,000 share of a £600,000 fund to empower...
A three-week-old baby died after his grandmother fell asleep with him in her arms - and ended up sitting on him, an inquest heard. Baby George Charnock of Lychgate Court,...
Date Published 03/06/2015
A VAN driver charged with causing the death of a 12-year old girl and seriously injuring her friend on a Shaw zebra crossing told police: “I just didn’t see...
POLICE have charged two teenagers after a car was stolen and staff lockers raided at Crompton Ambulance Station. The incident, in the early hours of Monday, saw the boys...
ATHLETIC could turn back to Premier League youngsters to boost squad options for next season. Boss Darren Kelly, whose role before getting the Oldham managership was in the...
A MAN has been charged with the murder of Oldhamer Terry Taylor, who was found with serious injuries at a hotel in Cumbria. Cumbria Police confirmed Michael Sanderson, of...
NORTH Wales forward Jono Smith has described his side’s last visit to Whitebank as the toughest game of his life. Speaking ahead of the Welsh team’s return visit on...
SPORTS BETTING: ENGLAND’S heavy second-Test defeat against an impressive New Zealand side should not have come as a shock, given the nature of the first game at...
A 17 YEAR OLD arrested on suspicion of raping a girl in Oldham has been bailed until next month. On the evening of May 5 a 17-year-old girl met a man on the tram and after the...
BASKETBALL: MANCHESTER Giants have signed guard Stefan Gill for the 2015-16 British Basketball League season. The Mancunian returns to the club for a fourth season and...
A WOMAN tried to dodge paying her taxi fare then attempted to rob the driver at knifepoint. Sarah Marson (23) has been jailed for 42 months after pleading guilty to the...
Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards LINGFIELD 1.40 Awesome Rock 2.10 My Anchor 2.40 Justice Belle 3.10...
THE father of murdered soldier Lee Rigby is continuing to support the charity that was close to his son’s heart. Next week Phil McClure, from Bardsley, will spend five...
POPULAR TV characters appeared with a twist at the annual Delph Scarecrow Trail. The much-loved event has scarecrows on the theme of popular TV programmes on display until June...
COUNCIL Leader Jim McMahon has asked Oldhamers what they think should be written on the huge roof of the new Oldham sports centre when it opens later this year. Many...
HIGHLIGHTS of this year’s Saddleworth Arts Festival include performances from a world-renowned violinist, a famous comedian and spectacular opening and closing...
A TESCO store manager diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumour ran the Great Manchester Run to raise over £3,000 for research into the disease. Gary Robinson, of...
Oldham Chronicle readers had a great evening on Monday at Mazzo Restaurant in Royton. The latest Come Dine With Us event saw guests enjoying a mouth-watering meal in a...
Date Published 02/06/2015
