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RESIDENTS in Shaw are being warned to stay vigilant against bogus officials knocking on their door. Police have received reports about two incidents where a man, pretending to...
Date Published 24/03/2017
AN OLDHAM man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a Porsche ploughed into a lamppost. The blue Porsche Boxster crashed in Greenacres Road, Oldham, at...
JOHN Sheridan has scoffed at Athletic's status as heavy underdogs tomorrow - and says his good mate Chris Wilder won't be taken in by it. Bookmakers fancy Sheffield United to...
TUOYO Egodo will be pushing to regain his place in Oldham's back division at Batley on Sunday. On loan from Castleford Tigers, the 20-year-old Londoner didn't play against...
SHEFFIELD United have been promised a major fight to get the points they need to bolster their title chances. In front of what could well be a crowd of around 9,000 - which...
SCOTT Leatherbarrow, Oldham's midfield pivot, doesn't think his first-hand knowledge of Batley's slope will have any significance on how Roughyeds shape-up in the Fox's Biscuits...
Crown FC 3, Oddies 14 1 CROWN FC reached the semi-finals of the Oldham Sunday League's Challenge Cup at the expense of Oddies 14 at a windy Chapel Road 3G. In difficult...
MARK Oliver, of Oldham and Royton Harriers, produced a strong run in the Oldham Way Ultra over 40 miles. Conditions were atrocious with mud flying about and torrential rain...
HEYSIDE returned from Chapel Town with a 2-1 victory and a huge three points as they continue their push for promotion to the Manchester League Premier Division. Heyside,...
OLDHAM MPs have spoken of their horror after five people died in a suspected terrorist attack that struck at the heart of democracy. A knifeman ploughed a car into pedestrians...
Date Published 23/03/2017
SEVEN people have been arrested and six addresses raided across London, Birmingham and elsewhere after armed police swooped in the aftermath of the attack. Officers stormed a...
THE bravery of murdered PC Keith Palmer was hailed by colleagues, friends and the many MPs whom he was charged with protecting. "Heartbroken" former colleague,...
OLDHAM College should be given the £9million building which houses Oldham's failed technical school. The GM University Technical College, a new type of school combining...
OLDHAM will stay in the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, but the council will look to keep the impact on green belt land to a minimum. Councillor Howard Sykes proposed a...
AN eight-year-old proved he was no slouch when he completed a run from Greenfield to Diggle for Comic Relief. Finlay Mellor (8), accompanied by his father Barry, ran from his...
ARCHERY, fencing and Thai boxing were just some of the sports on the timetable for pupils with disabilities and additional needs. More than 250 children from 25 primary and...
A MAN has gone on trial accused of helping a 'murderer' flee the country for Syria. Mohammed Syadul Hussain is alleged to have given alleged killer Mohammed Abdul Kadir, of...
A MAN has gone on trial accused of stabbing a former Oldham Athletic player's son to death after an altercation outside a pub. Police were called out to reports of a group of...
SAMARITANS threw open their doors to kick of a year of celebrations marking their golden anniversary. The Rochdale, Oldham and district branch staged an open day on Saturday...
VIRTUAL reality, retro games and technology advice will be on offer as Oldham hosts its first Digital Festival this weekend. The free event, on Saturday, is designed for...
ATHLETIC'S renaissance men could play a major part in helping the club overcome the odds and topple leaders Sheffield United. The trio of Ollie Banks, Paul Green and Lee Erwin...
ROUGHYEDS fans can make substantial savings by buying tickets for the cup-tie at Featherstone in advance from Oldham. The fifth-round Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie will be played...
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SHEFFIELD United manager Chris Wilder is determined his side keep their foot pressed firmly on the accelerator as the club hunt down the title. Bolton's midweek win at Oxford...
CRUNCH time is approaching in terms of the relegation picture in Sky Bet League One. As it stands, Athletic are three points clear of fourth-bottom Port Vale, with seven games...
MATEJ Zagar will make a one-off special appearance for Belle Vue in the 2017 Peter Craven Memorial at the National Speedway Stadium. The former Aces No.1 and current World No.9...
WHEN their 10-month-old baby turned blue and stiff as she choked on her food, terrified parents Terrie Hall and Gareth Morris were scared they would lose her forever. But...
Date Published 22/03/2017
THE quiet man of the mountains is standing down as leader of a mountain rescue team. Mick Nield (50), has steered the fortunes of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team for 25 years,...
AWARD acceptance speeches always include a long list of thank-yous for everyone from directors down to the family dog. But teenage film talent Nick Connor really had to make...
A COUNCILLOR prosecuted for breaching safety regulations at his building firm has had the whip removed by Oldham Labour Group. Councillor Abdul Malik has been sanctioned by the...
