FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Category: Announcements
Tributes paid to local rugby league legend Nigel Hollingsworth
TRIBUTES have been paid to Nigel Hollingsworth, a legendary figure in local rugby league circles, who has died at the age of 73. Nigel, who…
View More Tributes paid to local rugby league legend Nigel HollingsworthFormer Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92
FORMER Manchester City physiotherapist John Beeston, who lived in Royton for much of his life, has died at the age of 92. John, who for…
View More Former Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92Mourners pay tribute to rugby union stalwart Brian
TRIBUTES have been paid to Brian Smith, the former Oldham Rugby Union Club player and official, following his sudden death aged 73. The esteem in…
View More Mourners pay tribute to rugby union stalwart BrianChurch mourns death of former Area Dean
THE funeral has taken place of former Area Dean, Reverend Canon Alan Butler, who died on Monday, April 15. Rev Butler was priest in charge…
View More Church mourns death of former Area DeanOldham Athletic saddened by death of former player Peter Skipper
Oldham Athletic were saddened to hear of the death of former player Peter Skipper aged 61. Central-defender Skipper, who made 27 appearances for Latics in…
View More Oldham Athletic saddened by death of former player Peter SkipperFarewell to ‘Fitzy’: death announced of former Oldham RL coach
FORMER Oldham RL player and coach Eric Fitzsimons has died aged 69 after a long battle with dementia. His funeral takes place at St Patrick’s…
View More Farewell to ‘Fitzy’: death announced of former Oldham RL coachFuneral of former Oldham Mayor Joe Farquhar
The funeral of former Oldham Mayor and Royton South councillor, Joe Farquhar, will take place on Thursday, March 29 at 9.45am at the United Reformed…
View More Funeral of former Oldham Mayor Joe FarquharOldham mourns death of former Mayor Joe Farquhar
Oldham Council is saddened to learn of the death of Joe Farquhar, a former Mayor of Oldham. The Conservative councillor served the Royton South ward…
View More Oldham mourns death of former Mayor Joe FarquharOldham Council announces death of long-serving Hollinwood councillor Brian Ames
Oldham Council has announced the passing of long-serving Hollinwood councillor, Brian Ames. The Labour party member first became a ward member in 1974 and he…
View More Oldham Council announces death of long-serving Hollinwood councillor Brian Ames