TRIBUTES have been paid to Kevin Flanagan, a member of an Oldham rugby family dynasty, who has died at the age of 74 following a…
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Final siren sounds on ‘true Roughyed’ Brian Walker
EVERY strand of the rugby league community in Oldham will be shocked and saddened by the death of lifelong Roughyeds’ fan Brian Walker at the…
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Tributes to former rugby club winger Jack Birchenall
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club has lost another ex-player following the death of former winger Jack Birchenall aged 79. Jack, who starred for the club at…
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Worldwide tributes to former Oldham teacher John Grant
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Oldham teacher and accomplished sportsman John Grant who has died suddenly aged 66. John, who had returned to live…
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Cricketing legend Ezra Moseley killed in Barbados road accident
FORMER Oldham Cricket Club captain Howard Schofield has paid tribute to ex-West Indies Test player Ezra Moseley who has died aged 63. Moseley, who played…
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OCL launches new bereavement, health and wellbeing sessions
FREE online bereavement, health and wellbeing sessions for anyone affected by grief have been launched by Oldham Active Communities, part of Oldham Community Leisure (OCL),…
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Oldham RUFC icon Ron McCarten dies aged 84
OLDHAM RUFC has been saddened to hear of death of former club captain and Irish international Ron McCarten aged 84. Ron, who played for Ireland…
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Inspiring one-arm rugby player Frank Jenkinson died aged 80
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club was saddened to hear of the death of former player Frank Jenkinson aged 80. Frank, who died in hospital in Canada…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
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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Next of kin appeal: Christopher Medley, Royton
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man who passed away in Oldham. Christopher Medley, 48, passed…
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