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BUDDING engineers and computer coders of the future will be able to train up and learn new skills at a new centre in Ashton. The Advanced Technologies Centre, at Tameside...
Date Published 24/05/2017
A FEAST of mind-boggling entertainment and interactive performances will wow crowds at Festival Oldham as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend. The festival,...
OLDHAM'S candidates for June 8's General Election were given the opportunity to address the borough's students and hear their concerns. The Oldham East and Saddleworth...
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected arson attack in the basement of an empty Oldham Town Centre building yesterday evening. Three fire engines attended the vacant and...
AN OLDHAM mosque held a special service to pay tribute to those caught up in Monday's terror attack. Madina Institute and Masjid Community Hub, in Clarkesfield, welcomed all...
Travellers across the region are being advised to allow more time for their journeys today as transport continues to be affected. All bus services will operate, however there...
A TRANSPORT co-ordinator told of the chaos that ensued as he helped drive more than 700 residents across Manchester city centre on Monday night. Matthew Turner, from Hollins...
MOST of Oldham's secondary schools and colleges have confirmed that their students were safe and well after Monday's suicide attack at the Manchester Arena. However, Oldham...
NORTHERN infrastructure needs, devolution, skills and exports were high on the agenda at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner. Newly-elected Mayor of Greater...
NORTHERN businesses can benefit from a new £400 million fund being managed by the Government-owned British Business Bank. The bank has launched the Northern Powerhouse...
HAVING seen his side leak 122 points in their last two games, Scott Naylor will be demanding a "massive" improvement in the tackling department when Oldham face...
MORE than 20 majors and counting. That is Roy Dobson's stunning record at Saddleworth Golf Club after clinching the Committee Cup. The two-round competition saw Dobson post...
JOSE Mourinho is determined to lead Manchester United to Europa League glory at a time when hearts and minds are at home with those affected by Monday's terrorist...
AJAX coach Peter Bosz says the Europa League final has lost its "glow" after Monday's bombing in Manchester. Manchester United did not hold a pre-match press...
THE team from St Edward's School emerged victorious at the end of the latest Emerging Schools Cross-Country League campaign. They finished ahead of runners-up Mayfield and...
THE back-to-back 'Dukes Reunion' gigs featuring Mike Sweeney's Salford Jets band this weekend have been cancelled. Uppermill-based Sweeney spoke enthusiastically to the Chronicle...
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Oldham Chronicle Day Trip - SOUTHPORT Just for a day… Wednesday 31st May 2017 £18.00 per person Departs at 9am – back at 6.15pm Southport – England’s classic resort is...
TWENTY TWO people are dead and 59 injured after a suicide bombing branded a "barbaric attack" tore through young music fans at a concert in Manchester. Children were among...
Date Published 23/05/2017
A FAILSWORTH mum told of the panic which broke out as she and her 11-year-old daughter were caught up in the blast last night. Jennifer Crabtree (46) was seated with her...
FALSE reports were circulated via social media about a gunman outside the Royal Oldham Hospital last night. Oldham Council refuted the reports and called on residents to only...
ALL modes of transport were affected this morning following the incident that unfolded at Manchester Arena late last night. The thoughts of everyone at Transport for Greater...
GREATER Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said it was difficult to put into words what had happened. He then described the incident as an evil act. "There's so much shock,...
ATHLETIC have already avoided one of the major pitfalls of 12 months ago, according to one of the chief architects seeking to get off to a better start next time around. John...
A CHEATING father of two who cynically groomed a young girl for sex by telling her he would whisk her away to an idyllic new life in the sun, has been jailed for six years years...
A MULTI-MILLION pound drug empire run by an Oldham man has been dismantled following a covert surveillance operation. Police uncovered a drugs haul worth millions of pounds...
DRIVERS were met with a surprise on Saturday as they ventured down Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton and found it closed. The reason being that the hydraulic canal bridge got stuck in...
A SERIES of events and activities took place to raise the profile of dementia during a week of action in Oldham. Several groups and firms took the opportunity to dress up, bake...
WOMEN in Gaza will receive vital educational support after a sponsored walk drummed up more than £3,500 for their cause. A total of 30 walkers took part in the 8.5-mile...
GREATER Manchester Police is calling on the public to share information with friends and family about how they can help counter terrorism - and potentially ACT to save...
