‘The stuff of schoolboy comics’: Oldham’s storied history of FA Cup magic
Mancunian Matters look at Oldham Athletic’s storied history in the FA Cup, in which they’ve played a number of thrilling matches and capturing the odd high-profile scalp.
‘People are dying!’ Oldham MP blasts Iain Duncan Smith over benefit claim sanctions
Oldham MP Debbie Abrahams has sensationally accused the government of contributing to the deaths of vulnerable people due to sanctioning benefit claims in order to improve Government figures.
Oldham will ‘stick to their guns’ despite weekend loss, says manager Johnson
Oldham’s impressive run briefly took them into the League One play-off places, a feat they hadn’t managed since the opening weekend of last season, before defeat to Bristol City on Saturday.
Oldham can ‘slay the Bristol City dragon’ in duel with pacesetters, says Johnson
The Latics have gone 13 games unbeaten in all competitions but face their sternest test of the season when they travel to Ashton Gate to take on the might of Bristol City.
Drugs den tenants evicted under Oldham Council’s new anti-social behaviour powers
Oldham tenants using house as drugs den evicted thanks to application of council’s new anti-social behaviour powers
Off with a bang: Your guide to bonfire and firework events across Greater Manchester
A list of the best places to go for a bonfire this year.
Unemployment plummets across Greater Manchester – but Rochdale not up to job
Nine out of ten areas across the region saw a decline in unemployment between June 2012/13 and June 2013/14, but the borough of Rochdale recorded an increase of 0.5%, according to the report
Bear-uitful! Oldham cop crowned Mr Bear Scots in comp for ‘big, hairy gay men’
A Greater Manchester Police Detective put his best paw forward at the annual Mr Bear Scots contest, earlier this month, and brought home the title.
Full throttle: Oldham’s Johnson says unbeaten streak will end if team ease off gas
Oldham are League One’s in-form side, having gone unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions and Johnson and his team’s hard work and respect for their opponents have been vital in continuing this run
Oldham man charged with rape, sex assaults and GBH involving three women
An Oldham man has been charged with violently assaulting one woman and sexually assaulting two others.
Jailed: Oldham teacher groped boys while they read in FRONT of class on his knee
A sick Oldham teacher who groped nine boys while they sat on his knee and read out passages in front of the school has today been jailed.