AFTER much deliberation the Saddleworth Village Olympics Organising Committee has taken the decision to postpone this year’s event for the first time ever in its…
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Latics Latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings news from Oldham Athletic FC
A MAJOR rebuild has begun at Oldham Athletic with Zak Dearnley agreeing a new two-year deal. The 21-year-old forward looks likely to be a key…
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Cricketers’ 30-mile charity walk raises £5,000
CRICKETERS from Austerlands put their best feet forward completing a 30-mile charity walkathon. The group of 30 braved the wet on Saturday, July 4 to…
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Royle appointment? Joe Royle is open to taking another job in football
JOE Royle is open to taking another job in football, even though he is aged 71. The legendary former Oldham Athletic manager was until June…
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Coping with Covid-19 – sporting stars adapt to lockdown
INTERNATIONAL modern pentathlete Olivia Green has been forced to improvise to maintain a training regime during lockdown. The 20-year-old from Lydgate, unable to train in…
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Two for one at Saddleworth!
GOLFER Mike Shore has scored his 14th hole-in-one at the age of 84. The latest ace shot for the Saddleworth member came at 10th hole.Using…
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Rugby clubs consider measures for return
WATERHEAD Warriors have reservations about playing in a regionalised tournament if amateur rugby league returns in an abbreviated campaign. The National Conference League has suspended…
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First steps taken to grassroots football return
THE first tentative steps to a return for grassroots football have been taken. Following the Government’s relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from June 1, the Football…
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Motor bike racer Ashley switches to pedal power
MOORSIDE motor bike racer Ashley Beech has remained on two wheels during lockdown. However, the 31-year-old has swopped his BMW S1000 RP bike, with a…
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Peter loses battle against cancer
WELL-KNOWN Saddleworth sportsman Peter Rushworth has died at the age of 85 following a lengthy battle against cancer. Peter, who lived in Dobcross, captained Uppermill…
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