FORMER Royton Road Runner Howard Dracup braved the elements to finish third in the gruelling 108-mile, multi terrain, Mountain Spine Challenger, writes Gary Smith. Starting…
View More Howard’s way – is wet, windy, tiring but ultimately satisfyingAuthor: Tony Bugby
Detectives re-appeal for help in search for missing 13 year-old
Detectives searching for a missing boy abroad are re-appealing for the public’s help following his 13th birthday. Alex Batty – who turned 13 week before…
View More Detectives re-appeal for help in search for missing 13 year-oldEastmond sets sights on helping Tigers rise to top
FORMER Oldham St Annes rugby league player Kyle Eastmond is hoping to help Leicester Tigers once again become a force in rugby union. Eastmond, one…
View More Eastmond sets sights on helping Tigers rise to topWhen a golden goal is not a golden goal
OLDHAM Athletic have been criticised by the Independent Football Ombudsman in a row over a ‘winning’ golden goal ticket. Though Ombudsman Professor Derek Fraser insists…
View More When a golden goal is not a golden goalThree arrested over cash machine robberies
Three men have been arrested following an ongoing investigation into cash machine robberies. Three men – aged 30, 31 and 33 – were arrested on…
View More Three arrested over cash machine robberiesPete is Wild Rover Latics’ cup exploits in comic strip
OLDHAM Athletic’s Emirates FA Cup giantkilling act at Premier League club Fulham was described as ‘Roy of the Rovers stuff’. It was a throwback to…
View More Pete is Wild Rover Latics’ cup exploits in comic stripTalented cricketer Jack joins tour to India
ROYTON Cricket Club has helped send a talented young cricketer to play in India on tour. Jack Fawcett has headed to the sub-continent as part…
View More Talented cricketer Jack joins tour to IndiaFormer Manchester United legend Scholes confirmed as Oldham Athletic manager
Oldham Athletic have confirmed former Manchester United and England legend as their new first-team manager on an 18-month deal. Scholes will be assisted by Mick…
View More Former Manchester United legend Scholes confirmed as Oldham Athletic managerFour men charged in connection with an armed robbery in Oldham
Four men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Oldham. Jason Peter Hancock (29/06/1990) of Monmouth Street, Oldham has been charged with…
View More Four men charged in connection with an armed robbery in OldhamAround the greens: success for Crompton bowlers as season’s review continues
THE season continued with local bowls teams doing battle with their counterparts from across the Summit in the Rochdale Men’s Vets League. Royton Cricket finished fifth in division ‘A’, bolstered…
View More Around the greens: success for Crompton bowlers as season’s review continues