DIGGLE Football Club, reformed in 1959 after Diggle AFC disbanded in 1955, celebrates a landmark 60th birthday in 2019. And to mark the momentous occasion,…
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17-year-old charged following stabbing in Oldham
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with assault and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Failsworth on the evening of Wednesday 3…
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Treble Reunion: Class of ‘92 surprise Waterhead young footballers ahead of Old Trafford comeback
YOUNGSTERS from Waterhead Academy, taking part in an inter-schools football tournament, were given a surprise when they were joined by members of Manchester United’s iconic…
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Saddleworth’s Olivia tipped for success
SADDLEWORTH School’s Olivia Forster is hoping to slam dunk her way to the top in basketball. The 13-year-old from Watersheddings has dreams of playing for…
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Yasmin stars as England U17s win Netball Europe
GRASSCROFT’S Yasmin Roebuck helped England to a clean sweep of wins as they retained their Netball Europe U17 Championship. Yasmin, 16, starred in the victories…
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Basketballers bring home bronze for Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH School’s year nine basketball team, as Oldham champions, represented the town in the finals of the Greater Manchester Schools’ Championship. And they achieved further…
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Newly-promoted Rangers held to draw after promising start at Myton
NEWLY-PROMOTED Saddleworth Rangers were left kicking themselves after being held to a 24-24 draw at Myton Warriors in their opening National Conference League, division one…
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Warriors raise £1,800 for mental health awarness
THREE mental health organisations benefited as £1,800 was raised at a charity day at Waterhead Warriors. The mental health awareness event, named Offload, was held…
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Dramatic penalty shootout win for unbeaten U11s
SADDLEWORTH School’s Under-11’s football team won a dramatic penalty shootout at North Chadderton to win through to the semi-finals of the Oldham Schools’ Cup. North…
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Olivia seeks Green light for Poland
LYDGATE’S Olivia Green finished runner-up in the second Pentathlon GB National Ranking Competition. And the 19-year-old finished only seven points before winner Kate French who…
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