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1. Plea for sense as annual madness begins
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006EXCLUSIVE A PHONE box blown apart in Chadderton and a car completely destroyed in Coppice - Oldham's annual firework madness has exploded into life.
2. Firework patrols ready to hit borough streets again
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006THE Oldham Against Crime Partnership steps up its firework safety campaign tomorrow (Fri).
3. Soldier Joe’s degree of excellence
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006AN OLDHAM student learned he had gained a 2:1 degree in modern world history - while stood in a phone booth in the middle of the Iraqi desert.
4. Tragic loss of wonderful daughter
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006THE DEVASTATED family of a young woman killed in a car crash have paid tribute to their "wonderful daughter".
5. Court case into murder adjourned
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006THE TRIAL of two men accused of murdering a Saddleworth businessman has been adjourned for further legal argument.
6. It’s a deal: £400m to make life better for our pensioners
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006A LANDMARK £400 million sheltered housing contract has finally been signed after two years of delays.
7. Tug-of-love was fatal for mother
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006A DEVOTED mum-of three killed herself just days after learning she had lost a custody battle with her French husband for two of their children.
8. Killer’s bid to overturn life term is thrown out
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006A MAN who unintentionally killed another pub-goer after taking exception to the music he played on the jukebox has failed to get his potentially lifelong jail term quashed.
9. Too soft on ASBO tear-away
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 October 2006A JUDGE has slammed Oldham magistrates for their soft treatment of a teenage 'hoodie' who repeatedly defied his anti social behaviour order (ASBO) only to be let off eight times.
10. Rough and tumble but firemen keep jobs
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 October 2006A FAILSWORTH fireman involved in a tumble-dryer prank has kept his job.