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COMMUNITY groups from across Oldham gathered together to celebrate winning a share of almost £20,000 in the latest round of Rapid ROCA (Respect Our Community Awards)...
Date Published 12/04/2017
A WOMAN whose mother died at a care home that was put into special measures by the health watchdog claims her life ended in "fear and misery". Edge Hill Rest Home in...
ENVIRONMENTAL movement City of Trees is calling on organisations, individuals and groups in Oldham to tot up their tree planting totals. The charity's launched a 'Big Tree...
THE Green Party's Mayoral candidate has put forward a plan to tackle Greater Manchester's housing crisis and homelessness. Will Patterson, who is hoping to be elected as...
A CARGO shipping, freight-forwarding and supply chain firm has signed a rugby sponsorship deal with the world's first trans-Atlantic sports team, which will play matches in Canada...
THE next Professional Oldham networking event will be a spring barbecue on Thursday, May 4, at Dr Kershaw's Hospice. The social gathering from 6pm is being sponsored by Dr...
TWO men who were arrested in connection with a stabbing in Royton have been released under investigation. The Chronicle reported how officers were called to a brawl in Royton...
A TEENAGE boy is in a stable condition following a collision in Middleton. At about 11.45am on Monday, April 3, a blue Volvo lorry was heading towards Manchester on Heywood Old...
METROLINK suffered delays across the entire network yesterday causing issues for commuters during the evening rush hour. Transport for Greater Manchester said a technical...
JACK Spencer, the Oldham forward, is expected to be out of action for three to four weeks with the rib injury he suffered at Toulouse Olympique. "His injury is not as bad...
OLDHAM teenage snooker sensation Ryan Davies has created a huge stir on social media after nailing a dream 147 maximum clearance during a match in Whitefield. Up against local...
SHAW-based boxing prospect Jack Rafferty continued his march towards the latter stages of the senior elite ABA Championships with another impressive victory. In a 69kg category...
OLDHAM RUFC'S talented under-14s team recovered from a half-time deficit to beat Rossendale 29-12 in their crunch Lancashire RFU Bowl semi-final clash at Manor Park. Full-back...
TWO injury-time goals sealed Chadderton FC's fate as they slumped to a 5-2 defeat at home to St Helens Town last night. The hosts trailed to an own goal just after the...
THE freestyle and medley relay teams from Hulme Prep School have qualified for the forthcoming National ESSA Swimming finals in Sheffield. Pictured are (left to right): Bella...
North Bury Football League A THRILLING club derby clash ended 2-2 as Chadderton Park under-16s Eagles faced the Cobras team. The game lived up to everyone's expectations,...
LUKE Shaw believes Manchester United have what it takes to become "unstoppable" in their quest for Europa League glory. Glimmers of promise have been counterbalanced...
YAYA Toure has his sights set on lifting the FA Cup in what could be his final appearance in a Manchester City shirt. The Ivorian midfielder is one of six City players out of...
ST GEORGE'S DAY PROMOTION - 20 Oldham Rd, Denshaw OL3 5SN Wednesday 26th April 2017 7.30pm 3 courses and a glass of wine for only £20
Date Published 11/04/2017
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A BRAVE 16-year-old battler is preparing for the trip of a lifetime after undergoing treatment for an extremely rare brain tumour. Connor Stubbs, from Lees, was initially...
CAMPAIGNS have been launched to save green space in Mossley after Tameside Council put land up for sale. More than 100 residents turned out for a demonstration to halt the sale...
THOUSANDS of visitors had a cracking time when they flocked to a fun Easter event in Oldham town centre - the first to be held in the new Parliament Square. The square, outside...
A TEACHER showed "shear" determination when she had her head shaved in memory of a friend and former colleague who died from cancer. Hundreds of pupils at North...
ATHLETIC fully expect to turn over Bolton and take another major step towards safety, in the final chapter of their top-of-the-table trilogy. After drawing with promoted...
LARGE-SCALE improvement plans are under way after Fitton Hill Bulldogs secured a long-term lease for their ground. Fitton Hill Bulldogs ARLFC hope to raise £10,000 to...
A STAGGERING 93 new pieces of music, song and spoken word tracks - one for every stop on the Metrolink tram network - will be created as part of a unique anniversary project...
A CAMPAIGNER has called for an inquiry into prescribed drug dependence as an MP takes up the cause. Debbie Abrahams, who represents Oldham East and Saddleworth, has lobbied the...
A LOCAL doctors' leader has warned that imploding GP services could finish off the NHS. Dr Kailash Chand has raised the plight of under-resourced, over-stretched GPs, calling...
TWO neighbouring Shaw schools have retained their good ratings after one-day visits by the education watchdog Ofsted. St Mary's CE, High Crompton, and Rushcroft primary schools...
