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1. Delivery man held over passports raid
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 31 July 2008A DELIVERYMAN who claims 3,000 blank passports were stolen after his white van was hijacked while the driver was in a shop has been arrested for conspiracy to commit robbery.
2. Fans plan rare feet for Latics' opener
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008TWO football fans who pledged to walk to Oldham Athletic’s first home game from their opponent’s ground have been left sick as parrots – after it emerged they face a 250-mile trek!
3. Gerry's still blowing strong
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008ANY police officer worth his, or her, salt is used to being ‘on the beat’, but back in 1983 we introduced our readers to two local bobbies who were rarely ‘off the beat’ – whether on duty or not.
4. Killer loses appeal
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008A SHAW comic book dealer who murdered schoolgirl Lesley Molseed 33 years ago has been refused leave to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
5. Teenager in trauma after night in centre
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008A TEENAGER suffered horrific injuries – that required more than 50 staples to his head – after being savagely assaulted in Oldham town centre.
6. Cause of fish crisis is clearer
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008THE Environment Agency has identified what was responsible for the deaths of thousands of fish in an Oldham canal.
7. Battle to save Grange begins
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008MORE than 200 parents have voiced their concerns at the proposed closure of Grange School in favour of a new academy.
8. Man died during dispute over noise
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008A CHADDERTON man died of suspected head injuries after an argument over loud music with a neighbour.
9. It's in your hands
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008A GREATER Manchester-wide referendum will decide whether Oldham finally gets the Metrolink extension that would bring trams into the heart of the town centre.
10. Man charged with manslaughter
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 28 July 2008A MAN has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 63-year-old man in Chadderton.
