http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for News http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049538_double_tragedy_ THEY grew up together, went to school together, celebrated birthdays together – and died within weeks of each other. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049538_double_tragedy_ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049541_ill_miss_best_dad A SCHOOLGIRL has paid a touching tribute to her dad who died in a tragic motorcycle accident. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049541_ill_miss_best_dad Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049549_curry_chef_who_doesnt_take_defeat IF AT first you don’t succeed, try and try again – just ask Oldham’s new Curry Chef of the Year, Gulam Chowdury. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049549_curry_chef_who_doesnt_take_defeat Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049554_move_over_amy_winehouse_our_zara_has_arrived A TEENAGE soul diva has got the better of 3,000 other hopefuls to win a place at the nation’s most prestigious talent school. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049554_move_over_amy_winehouse_our_zara_has_arrived Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049570_emotional_return_to_the_latics_for_ernie AROUND 1,500 well-wishers turned out for Ernie Cooksey’s Benefit Game at Boundary Park on Sunday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049570_emotional_return_to_the_latics_for_ernie Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049557_axed_bid_to_build_academy_on_oak_site OLDHAM Council’s controversial plans to build one of its new academies on a site in Hollinwood have been scrapped in a U-turn that has delighted the local community. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049557_axed_bid_to_build_academy_on_oak_site Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049558_cop_over_limit_in_police_van_appeals AN OLDHAM police officer is appealing against his conviction after being found guilty of drink driving in a police van while responding to an emergency call. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049558_cop_over_limit_in_police_van_appeals Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049559_keep_abreast_of_myths_with_vals_new_book A MIDWIFE credited with improving the health of a generation of children is launching a cartoon book to combat unfounded fears about breastfeeding. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049559_keep_abreast_of_myths_with_vals_new_book Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049565_child_killers_fight_to_win_his_freedom THE man found guilty of the murder of schoolgirl Lesley Molseed more than 30 years ago is to launch an appeal against both his conviction and sentence. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1049565_child_killers_fight_to_win_his_freedom Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048569_anyone_for_change CONGESTION charging, fortnightly bin collections and academy schools are still on the agenda – despite a change in leadership at Oldham Council. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048569_anyone_for_change Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048574_data_protection_was_breached_at_local_school RED-FACED council bosses have been forced to apologise to parents after a security breach allowed web access to data concerning their children. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048574_data_protection_was_breached_at_local_school Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048576_will_the_real_jimmy_greaves_please_stand_up THE name Jimmy Greaves is creating a stir again in footballing circles – but instead of talking about a former England legend, we are referring to an eight-year-old boy from Oldham. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048576_will_the_real_jimmy_greaves_please_stand_up Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048577_children_of_murder_victim_speak_of_pain THE HEARTBROKEN family of murder victim James Smith have paid an emotional tribute to him after his killers were jailed for life. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048577_children_of_murder_victim_speak_of_pain Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048580_mindless_cowards_receive_life_sentences THE two thugs who murdered Oldham grandparent James Smith have been branded "brainless and mindless" by a judge. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048580_mindless_cowards_receive_life_sentences Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048582_anger_over_market_move TOMMYFIELD Market traders claim they are being kept in the dark about plans to relocate to streets in the town centre. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048582_anger_over_market_move Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048586_exterminate_bad_school_attendance SCHOOL attendances have soared across the borough since pupils have been offered carrots – such as Dr Who cards – instead of the stick. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048586_exterminate_bad_school_attendance Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048593_hats_off_to_village_that_knits_for_africa ANNE Moseley has saved more than just a stitch in time with a personal mission to help poverty-stricken African families. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048593_hats_off_to_village_that_knits_for_africa Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048029_labour_lose_control_of_oldham LABOUR lost Oldham Council to no overall control on a night of change in the town. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1048029_labour_lose_control_of_oldham Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047627_anger_as_petrol_hits_5_a_gallon UNLEADED petrol has smashed through the £5-a-gallon mark for the very first time at Oldham pumps. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047627_anger_as_petrol_hits_5_a_gallon Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047630_pair_are_guilty_of_murdering_brave_grandad TWO thugs have been convicted of murdering an Oldham grandad who they attacked for just £20 as part of a violent rampage through Oldham town centre. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047630_pair_are_guilty_of_murdering_brave_grandad Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047631_modesty_of_army_hero_who_saved_pals_lives A HEROIC soldier from Failsworth honoured after saving the lives of two colleagues in Afghanistan said it was "just a normal day at the office". http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047631_modesty_of_army_hero_who_saved_pals_lives Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047632_howzat_for_a_fitting_name_for_a_golf_hole EX-ENGLAND cricket captain Michael Atherton proved he still has a keen eye for the ball – but now he’s showing those skills with his golf swing. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047632_howzat_for_a_fitting_name_for_a_golf_hole Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047633_rail_line_shut_after_fire_sparks_explosion_fear RAIL commuters suffered major disruption when a section of the Oldham-Rochdale line had to be closed after a suspected arson attack. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047633_rail_line_shut_after_fire_sparks_explosion_fear Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047635_rugby_pioneers_jet_off_to_heat_of_dubai SADDLEWORTH Ran-gers will become the first-ever team to play a Rugby League match in the searing heat of Dubai this weekend. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047635_rugby_pioneers_jet_off_to_heat_of_dubai Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047642_strike_forces_thousands_of_pupils_to_stay_at_home A NATIONAL one-day teachers’ pay strike left more than half of Oldham’s pupils unable to attend school. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047642_strike_forces_thousands_of_pupils_to_stay_at_home Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047644_trek_across_the_himalayas_you_must_be_bananas NO-ONE could accuse David Parkinson of being yellow when it comes to taking up a challenge. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1047644_trek_across_the_himalayas_you_must_be_bananas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046636_rehab_on_the_rise STARTLING new figures show that the number of young people in drug rehabilitation in our borough has quadrupled in a period of 12 months. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046636_rehab_on_the_rise Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046633_grandparent_killed_for_mobile_phone A 62-YEAR-OLD granddad was brutally beaten to death after two men went on a rampage through Oldham town centre. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046633_grandparent_killed_for_mobile_phone Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046632_charges_dropped_against_councillor A COUNCILLOR arrested on suspicion of money-laundering has learned the charges have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046632_charges_dropped_against_councillor Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046630_brave_nicole_gets_a_boost A CHADDERTON youngster is to be one of the first in the country to benefit from a new charity supplying wigs for sick children. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046630_brave_nicole_gets_a_boost Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046629_rapper_in_line_for_film_award AN OLDHAM hip-hop artist is celebrating after a film he was involved in was nominated for three Welsh BAFTAs. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046629_rapper_in_line_for_film_award Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046628_women_taking_over_as_councils_top_earners FEMALE workers are smashing the glass ceiling at Oldham Council – a year after it was revealed that thousands of the authority’s female staff are underpaid. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046628_women_taking_over_as_councils_top_earners Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046627_could_we_be_home_to_next_ronaldo A FORM of football credited with aiding players like Pele, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo is being launched in Oldham – and both youngsters and adults can get involved. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046627_could_we_be_home_to_next_ronaldo Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046626_marie_back_in_the_frame IT’S a case of ‘take three’ for local photographer Marie Whitehead, who is firmly focused on building up a successful business for a third time! http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1046626_marie_back_in_the_frame Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045592_latics_favourite_ernie_on_his_fight_for_life CULT Latics’ player Ernie Cooksey has spoken for the first time about his battle with the most deadly form of skin cancer. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045592_latics_favourite_ernie_on_his_fight_for_life Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045647_denshaw_and_the_wicked_whispers IT'S a quiet Pennine hamlet best known for its medieval pubs and annual brass band contest. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045647_denshaw_and_the_wicked_whispers Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045594_three_guest_pupils_end_up_in_hospital THREE pupils ended up in hospital when a course involving youngsters from different schools resulted in violence. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045594_three_guest_pupils_end_up_in_hospital Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045595_breeder_has_given_life_to_magic_world GED Casserley has fairies living at the bottom of his garden – he knows it for a fact, because he made them. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045595_breeder_has_given_life_to_magic_world Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045598_market_moves_onto_streets PLANS to move the struggling Tommyfield outdoor market onto the streets of the town centre have moved a step closer. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045598_market_moves_onto_streets Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045601_bungling_teen_burglars_are_caught_redhanded TWO prolific teenage burglars proved they weren’t quite the criminal masterminds they thought they were after being caught in the act. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045601_bungling_teen_burglars_are_caught_redhanded Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045604_tot_corey_owes_his_life_to_local_fireman THE parents of a toddler who was just "seconds from death" in a fire at their home have spoken of their gratitude to the firefighter who saved his life. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045604_tot_corey_owes_his_life_to_local_fireman Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045609_fergies_son_admits_attacking_his_wife THE son of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been fined for attacking his estranged Royton-born wife in a row about their children. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045609_fergies_son_admits_attacking_his_wife Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000