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1. Let the bells ring out
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 November 2008"THE expected has happened. One felt it all yesterday. The air seemed electric with anticipation and the actual coming of the momentous message was largely in the nature of an anti-climax," proclaimed the leader column of the Oldham Standard newspaper on November 11, 1918.
2. At the going down of the sun, we will remember them...
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008"HEROIC in life and not forgotten in death. The people of Greater Manchester have remembered their debt to the 12th Manchesters."
3. Blood of Oldham men soaked the soil
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 11 October 2007“MEN stumbled forward through mud and slime. At every step they sank over the boot-tops in sodden soil; not a few sank waist-deep in the yawning, water-filled shell holes – but they staggered on with the grim persistency which is the outstanding attribute of the average Englishman and the source of wonder to foreign nations.”
4. The 'cowboy' murder that mobilised 50,000 Oldhamers
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 10 March 2006IT WAS the run-up to Christmas 1913, but instead of the crowds spilling on to the streets to spread festive cheer they were baying for blood.
5. Born winner
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 22 April 2004A YOUNG Oldham couple can give their new-born baby the best of starts in life - after winning the lottery just hours before first child Demi-Leigh arrived in the world.
6. Born winner
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 21 April 2004A YOUNG Oldham couple can give their new-born baby the best of starts in life - after winning the lottery just hours before first child Demi-Leigh arrived in the world.
7. NHS must cut compensation
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 February 2004THE hospital trust that covers Oldham is desperately trying to cut its compensation bill after paying out more than £50,000 in just three months.
8. Keep an eye out for the speed cameras
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 December 2003THE days of the sneaky speed camera are coming to an end for Oldham motorists.
9. Off-licences are under pressure
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2003A CRACKDOWN on off-licences that are selling alcohol to the under-aged has stepped up another gear.
10. Say hello to our very own ‘Calendar Girls’
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2003A GROUP of brave ladies from a local golf club have gone a "fairway" further than most when it comes to raising money for charity.