LOCAL football has lost one of its great characters following the death of George Smith three weeks after suffering a bleed to the brain following…
View More George bows out at 84Author: Tony Bugby
Trail blazer – Road Runner Rob retains title
ROB James led home 253 finishers to ensure host success at the Royton Trail event for Royton Road Runners (writes Gary Smith) James, champion in…
View More Trail blazer – Road Runner Rob retains titleSixty shades OF GREY ‘Punch’ helps Aussies suffer Ashes pain
ROYTON’S John Punchard has helped England Over-60s retain the ‘Grey Ashes’ with a series win against Australia. And to cap a memorable period, Punchard has…
View More Sixty shades OF GREY ‘Punch’ helps Aussies suffer Ashes painDebut win surprise for Keith
KEITH Mayall’s debut major win at Crompton and Royton Golf Club came as a complete surprise. It was not until the following day that the…
View More Debut win surprise for KeithCalendar girl Jess looking for days to remember with Korea adventure
JESS Fullalove has enjoyed plenty of red-letter days in her swimming career but July 5 is not one of them. Twice in successive years the…
View More Calendar girl Jess looking for days to remember with Korea adventureRoddy takes the reins at Oldham Rugby Union Club
OLDHAM RUGBY Union Club has appointed former Cheshire county player Chris Roddy as its new coach. Roddy arrives at Manor Park with an excellent rugby…
View More Roddy takes the reins at Oldham Rugby Union ClubThree men charged following a burglary in Oldham
Three men have been charged following a burglary in Oldham. Christopher Butler (08/12/1993) of Wallshaw Street, Oldham has been charged with burglary. Jamie Stanton (18/07/1994)…
View More Three men charged following a burglary in OldhamOldham Athletic appoints new head coach Laurent Banide on one-year deal
Oldham Athletic has appointed Laurent Banide as head coach on a one-year-deal. The 51-year-old has managerial experience abroad which includes stints at AS Monaco, Al…
View More Oldham Athletic appoints new head coach Laurent Banide on one-year dealSWAGs hit rivals for six at Prosecco cricket festival
FOOTBALL has its WAGs but when it comes to Prosecco cricket in Shaw, it’s all about the SWAGs. Or at least it is in 2019…
View More SWAGs hit rivals for six at Prosecco cricket festivalProfessional’s exit after only three days
CROMPTON Cricket Club’s joy at the late arrival of new professional Shubam Sharma was short-lived. Three days after arriving from India and having played only…
View More Professional’s exit after only three days