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11. Move the boundary line or face ‘No’ vote, warns MP
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 October 2008LOCAL MP David Heyes has warned transport chiefs that residents in Failsworth and Hollinwood are ready to throw out the congestion charge plans unless ‘common sense’ is applied.
12. Borough’s glorious countryside will be turned into a huge nature reserve
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 15 October 2008SADDLEWORTH is set to become one of the country’s most attractive areas for birdlife with the creation of a massive nature reserve.
13. Carl still revved up by roar of motorbike engine
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 15 October 2008MOTOCROSS addict Carl Handley is still racing his bike, 25 years after becoming British Amateur champion.
14. Payout for pupil hurt in school accident
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 8 October 2008OLDHAM Council has defended its decision to award £13,700 in compensation to a pupil who sliced off the top of a finger while swinging on a school security gate.
15. Dedicated teacher was a true inspiration
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 8 October 2008THE wife of Philip Hayes, former headteacher at North Chadderton School, has paid tribute to her ‘inspirational’ husband, who has died from a brain tumour.
16. Dad’s Army death
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008ERIC Longworth, the Oldham-born actor who regularly featured in the classic TV sitcom ‘Dad’s Army’, has died aged 90.
17. Fish fingers are crossed for Foz
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008MARTIN and Wendy Greenwood know that their fish and chips are top quality as they regularly have queues of customers outside to prove it – but it’s still nice to have these things made official.
18. Gaynor followed her dream - to win international award
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 September 2008GAYNOR Wilson was working in the office at a fire security firm in Clarksfield and dreaming of a more creative life when her husband bought her a digital camera for Christmas. Now – within an 18-month period – she has won an international photography prize and owns her own studio.
19. Message from the grave: 'Don't make the mistakes that I did'
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 27 August 2008A DRUG addict is speaking from beyond the grave to warn and inspire others not to follow in his footsteps.
20. The drugs don't work
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 27 August 2008A SECOND borough resident is pursuing legal action against the manufacturers of a drug to help people suffering with Parkinson’s disease.