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POLICE have called on residents to help in searching for a man missing from Mossley. Michael Leadbetter (57) was last seen on Sunday, February 26 near the River Tame at...
Date Published 06/03/2017
OLDHAMERS are being warned not to fall for a scam after reports of companies contacting residents offering a council tax refund. Oldham Council has received reports of scammers...
A MAN was taken to hospital with a two-inch wound after being struck on the head outside a Failsworth pub. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident at the Mare...
JOHN Brooks, who had a mixed afternoon's work as Athletic's discipline took a surprising turn for the worst, was the assistant referee four years ago who told Manchester City's...
JOHN Sheridan was angry with Lee Croft after his lunge reduced Athletic to 10 men in only the 16th minute in the defeat at Walsall: "The sending off hasn't helped us so...
OLDHAM RL Club has apologised to supporters for the late postponement of the Dewsbury Rams game at Bower Fold yesterday. It was called off at 1.45pm - 15 minutes before...
IN consultation with Haydock ARLFC, Oldham RL have slashed admission prices for their fourth round Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie at Bower Fold, which will be played on Saturday,...
MOSSLEY eased themselves nine points clear of the Evo-Stik League Division One North drop zone thanks to a gritty, yet well-deserved 2-1 victory at rock-bottom Burscough. Mitch...
JOSE Mourinho is concerned that Manchester United's Old Trafford struggles could cost them Champions League qualification. Stoke, Burnley, Arsenal, West Ham, Liverpool, Hull...
PEP Guardiola admitted Manchester City are playing sudden death football as they attempt to challenge on three fronts. Guardiola saw City win 2-0 at struggling Sunderland to...
PLAYERS, fans and officials of Oldham RL and Dewsbury Rams were frustrated this afternoon as their Kingstone Press Championship clash was called off because of a waterlogged...
Date Published 05/03/2017
WALSALL 2, ATHLETIC 0 LEE Croft and Brian Wilson were both sent off as Athletic suffered a first defeat in six. Erhun Oztumer got the opening goal from the penalty spot in...
Date Published 04/03/2017
THE new Vauxhall Viva is nothing like the old Vauxhall Viva which was a full-sized family car capable of taking a family of 5 – including luggage – on a full...
It's been 17 years since the release of X-Men, arguably the film that kick started the modern super-hero obsession thanks to the Marvel movies. In that time, Hugh Jackman has...
IT'S back to the drawing board for Oldham Council after a High Court ruled that plans to build the controversial new £19.2million Saddleworth School in Diggle were unlawful....
Date Published 03/03/2017
HUNDREDS of parents in Oldham missed out on their first choice of secondary school for their child this year, with 408 failing to even get one of their top three...
OLDHAMERS can enjoy the magic of the movies from their cars at a drive-in event. The Tesco Extra store in Huddersfield Road has announced the free American-style event will...
A GENTLEMAN'S health club which holds swinger parties has hit back at allegations it is being run as a brothel. Following complaints from residents about the nature of the...
A FIRE investigation dog takes her last bow this week after more than 10 years' service. Lucy the fire dog - codenamed Cracker - has hung up her protective boots and passed...
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FROM the Big Friendly Giant to Sherlock Holmes, book lovers celebrated their favourite fictional characters once again for World Book Day. Schools, nurseries and libraries...
THE last minister of the renovated Grade II-listed George Street Chapel has died aged 85. Devoted family man Alan Scholes was described by his wife of 31 years, Rosemary (71)...
A SPEEDING motorist who mowed down and killed a schoolboy outside a mosque has failed to get his jail sentence cut at appeal but had his driving ban reduced by senior...
ALL eyes and ears were on Specsavers in Oldham this week for a geriatric Gangnam Style performance. Shocked shoppers saw a trio of grey-haired pensioners suddenly begin...
IT was ready, steady, go for Year 7 students at Hathershaw College who launched their own Daily Mile challenge. The national initiative encourages school children to be more...
POLICE are warning elderly residents out and about in Oldham to be on their guard following a spate of thefts. Victims are being approached to change money or ask for...
SHORT, sharp sessions are the order of the day for Athletic's happy campers, as manager John Sheridan promised to again shake up his line-up at Walsall tomorrow. In-form...
BEWARE a wounded Ram. That's Scott Naylor's warning to his Oldham RL squad ahead of Sunday's clash with injury-hit Dewsbury Rams, the only Championship side still without a...
LEE Erwin has had a "nearly" season - but there is still time to tip it the way of success on a personal and team level. The on-loan Leeds striker has scored special...
WHILE fans will be looking for big performances from comeback duo George Tyson and Richard Lepori in Sunday's Bower Fold clash with Dewsbury Rams, Scott Naylor and his staff will...
