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Horseshoe 1, Oddies 14 2 ODDIES 14 secured a league and Shield double by overcoming Horseshoe in the final of the Oldham Sunday League Division One Shield at Chadderton FC's...
Date Published 19/05/2017
AS first impressions go, they don't come much better than Akbar Rehman's for Crompton in the JW Lees Brewery Pennine Cricket League. The Pakistani professional hit the ground...
PHIL Jones is itching to play for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Ajax, but appreciates it is a battle to be on the teamsheet for the big occasion. United...
VINCENT Kompany insists Manchester City will be the team to beat next season - despite ending this campaign empty-handed. Pep Guardiola has ended a season without a trophy for...
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Date Published 18/05/2017
A GANG of four Oldham men involved in a lucrative drugs racket selling heroin and cocaine on the streets of Greater Manchester have been jailed for a total of 18-and-a-half...
A FAILSWORTH couple have helped bring to screen the life of former Manchester-based boxer Eddie Copeland. One Punch: The Eddie Copeland Story is about Manchester boxer Eddie...
A "SUCCESSFUL businessman" from a "politically active" family has unanimously been voted in as the Mayor of Oldham for 2017-18. More than 200 guests watched...
YOUNG superheroes across Oldham donned capes and masks and flew into action to help raise much needed funds during the annual Key 103 Cash for Kids Superhero day. Children...
ACTIONS speak louder than words for durable Athletic captain Peter Clarke. The Chronicle's Star Man in a season in which he led a remarkable rearguard action against relegation...
CRAIG Briscoe has given Oldham RL Club's medical staff 1,000 reasons for believing he could be playing again by the end of July or the beginning of August. Exactly 111 days...
ANDY Kremner is all fired up and raring to go ahead of his eagerly-anticipated return to the boxing ring tomorrow night in Bolton. Delph-based welterweight hopeful Kremner (24)...
AGE was no barrier for teenager Tom White when he faced two of local cricket's golden oldies. Belying his 13 years, he hit a terrific 107 not out for Micklehurst's second team...
A GLODWICK medical practice is "delighted" after being pulled out of special measures to receive an overall good rating in its latest inspection. The total turnaround...
OLDHAM'S Muslims have helped raise thousands of pounds for the Mayor's charity appeal. This year Oldham Mosques Council have raised £4,635 although they have had an...
OLDHAM Council has launched its annual Bloom and Grow campaign - and is aiming for new green-fingered heights. This year the authority has not only entered North West in Bloom...
THE annual mayor-making ceremony was tinged with sadness as the Mayor for 2016-17 stepped down. A vote of thanks was given for the retiring mayor Councillor Derek Heffernan and...
JOSE Mourinho insists Manchester United's final fixture of the Premier League season should have been moved to Saturday to give them further time to prepare for next week's Europa...
TRIBUTES were paid to popular councillor Tony Larkin who was set to take on the role of deputy mayor this year. Councillor Larkin, who represented Royton North for 18 years,...
PABLO Zabaleta is proud of the club he is leaving behind as his time at Manchester City comes to an end. The long-serving full-back bade an emotional farewell to the Etihad...
A NEW deputy leader was unanimously appointed by Oldham Council at a meeting in the Civic Centre yesterday. Council leader Jean Stretton said: "I'm delighted to move...
Welcome! Want to nominate someone who has gone that extra mile for one of the 2017 Pride in Oldham awards?' Here's where you can!
Date Published 17/05/2017
A DAD has revealed the trauma which he and his wife went through after their son was diagnosed with acute septicaemia. Their baby boy Michael Lowe was hospitalised for 12 days...
A LOVING dad has vowed to brave a shave for the first time in years for a cause very close to his family's heart. But Lee Chatterley won't just be going under the blade, he's...
OLDHAM'S new mayor will have not one but two mayoresses to represent the borough. Councillor Shadab Qumer was due to be presented with the mayoral chains by outgoing mayor,...
FAILSWORTH Carnival organisers are still looking for volunteers to help marshal the parade on Saturday. Featuring local organisations and floats, the parade leaves Lord Lane at...
SHOT-STOPPER supreme Connor Ripley clearly enjoyed his season-long stint on loan at Athletic, and he's not ruled out a return to SportsDirect.com Park should an opportunity...
STAFF were praised for their dedication, hard work and commitment after each giving over 25 years to serve the borough. Oldham Council staff turned out for the Long Service...
COPING with her mum's severe depression had a profound and lifelong impact on Jean Casey. During one of his many visits to her home, the family doctor one day handed a very...
