Victoria cross! Metrolink to get direct link to Piccadilly?
Transport for Greater Manchester chief, Dr Jon Lamonte, says consideration is being given to a direct Metrolink service between Oldham and Piccadilly. And in the…
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Sophie on road to success with half-marathon title win for the Runners
ROYTON Road Runners’ Sophie Wood shrugged off her rivals and a gruelling course to win the ladies’ prize at the Oldham Half Marathon. One of…
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League of their own: Crompton girls aiming for more
A CROMPTON based football club has become of the fastest growing in the North West. In only four months, more than 120 players have signed…
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Heyside beat Norden to lift the Tanner Cup
HEYSIDE lifted the Tanner Cup, but first-team captain Ryan Barnes says they “under-performed” in the JW Lees Brewery Pennine Cricket League. The club finished 10th…
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Richie Wellens lands Oldham Athletic post after impressive interim spell
RICHIE Wellens was confirmed as Oldham Athletic’s new manager on Wednesday, October 18 having transformed the team’s fortunes in his spell as interim boss. Latics…
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Proud John debuts for England aged 60
CROMPTON cricketer John Punchard admits he is still “pinching myself” after making his debut for England at the age of 60. Punchard was a member…
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Harrison slams Lancashire Cricket Board over lack of support after league demise
SECRETARY Trevor Harrison has delivered a parting shot at the Lancashire Cricket Board following the demise of the JW Pennine Cricket League after only two…
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Successful launch for Oldham’s junior triathlon
THE Oldham Junior Triathlon is set to become a permanent fixture in the town’s sporting calendar following the success of the inaugural event. Twenty one…
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Prosecco before wicket! It’s just not cricket…it’s softball
SHAW Cricket Club has played its part in the success of the second biggest Soft Ball cricket festival in the country. Shaw was the 12th…
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Kilian is crowned top of the crops
A MEN’S barbers that first opened for business in Shaw is proving to be a cut above the opposition. And customers at Danny & Co…
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