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1. Formal thanks for borough Olympian
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008HE may only be an adopted Oldhamer, but Olympic medalist Chris Newton has discovered the full warmth and hospitality of his new ‘family’.
2. Private partner proves contentious
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008THE leader of Oldham Council claims the appointment of an outside body to help balance the books – at a potential cost of more than £2m – is vital to secure the long-term financial stability of the local authority.
3. Tributes to Mr Moore
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008FROM looking after the spiritual well-being of pupils to encouraging them to take part in school productions, Rex Moore was never far from the thick of things at Crompton House.
4. Six children saved from house fire – mum arrested
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008SOCIAL services bosses have revealed that they are involved in the welfare of six children who had to be rescued from a burning house after allegedly being left ‘home alone’.
5. Police are on song
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008ELDERLY residents at a sheltered housing scheme were dismayed when a burglar broke in and spread disharmony.
6. Beware the legend and hazards of Dovestones
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008AN up and coming computer game designer is putting Oldham on the map – or rather in to the Apple Mac.
7. Is the loss of 850 jobs realistic?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008OLDHAM Council’s threat to axe up to 850 jobs could trigger a ‘meltdown’ in the local economy.
8. You can make ours a double
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008HALF-SISTERS Donna Graham and Sarah Kay have shared a close bond from the first time they met, so the idea of doubling-up on their big day seemed like a perfectly natural thing to do.
9. Anti-academy stance strong
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008OLDHAM may have a different political leadership, but the problems remain the same when it comes to new school academies.
10. We've 'bin' so lucky
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 September 2008OLDHAM Council has struck a deal to keep the lid on an unlikely crisis – a national shortage of wheelie bins.