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Site was 'like a concentration camp' claims alleged victim in traveller servitude case
Wednesday 18 April 2012
A family of travellers forced some of the most vulnerable men in society to work for them on a site "like a concentration camp", a court heard today.
Parents pay tribute to Nigeria captive Chris McManus
Friday 23 March 2012
A quantity surveyor captured and killed in Nigeria "always made people feel special", his parents told mourners today.
Nigeria rescue bid was pair's 'best chance', says minister
Wednesday 14 March 2012
The Nigerian kidnappers of a British man made direct contact with his family to threaten to kill him, the Defence Secretary disclosed yesterday while defending the failed operation to rescue Chris McManus and his Italian co-worker.
Ransom 'paid before abortive rescue mission'
Sunday 11 March 2012
Negotiations were said to be taking place before the British and Italian hostages were shot dead in Nigeria
Oldham praise Liverpool over response to racism incident
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Oldham have praised Liverpool and Merseyside Police for their handling of the alleged incident of racist abuse directed at Tom Adeyemi during Friday's FA Cup tie at Anfield.
Kenny Dalglish happy to be back at Liverpool despite eventful year
Friday 06 January 2012
Kenny Dalglish has had an eventful year as Liverpool manager, but would not change anything about the last 12 months.
The pest aiming to sting Reds and boyhood hero Dalglish
Friday 06 January 2012
Paul Dickov takes Oldham to Liverpool hoping to give his club and town a much-needed lift, he tells Tim Rich
Paul Dickov: The pest aiming to sting Reds
Friday 06 January 2012
He takes Oldham to Liverpool tonight hoping to give his club and town a much-needed lift
Man questioned over widow's death
Saturday 10 December 2011
A man arrested in connection with the death of a widow, whose handbag containing her husband's ashes was stolen by muggers, is still in police custody.
Something For The Weekend: 12/11/2011
Saturday 12 November 2011
It's squeaky bum time for...
Ricky Hatton
The first fight of the Hitman's new career as a trainer takes place at the Oldham Sports Centre tonight, when Hatton will be in the corner for his undefeated welterweight charge Adam Little's bout against Billy Smith.
DVD: Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against The Eunuchs (15)
Friday 21 October 2011
This George Harrison-produced oddity from 1974 benefits hugely from a mesmerising turn from John Hurt as the delusional, furious and ultimately pathetic Malcolm Scrawdyke (think of a more acidic Citizen Smith), an expelled art student hellbent on humiliating his nemesis, teacher Mr Allard.
Warehouse find prompts murder probe
Wednesday 31 August 2011
A murder investigation has been launched after a homeless man's body was found inside a derelict warehouse.
Album: Steve Cropper, Dedicated (429)
Friday 26 August 2011
Occupying fertile early-50s territory between R&B and rock'n'roll, The 5 Royales were a huge influence on Steve Cropper.
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