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1. Oldham 25 Keighley Cougars 24
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 27 February 2006CHRIS Hough's drop goal two minutes from time gave the Roughyeds their first victory in this season's Northern Rail Cup after John Pendlebury's side looked to have blown a certain win.
2. Oldham Athletic 1 Tranmere Rovers 0
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 27 February 2006RICHIE Wellens' first-half free-kick proved decisive as Latics made it 10 points from the last 12 with a battling display at Boundary Park.
3. Ronnie talks promotion
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 27 February 2006OLDHAM Athletic boss Ronnie Moore believes promotion is on the cards for any League One team that can put a good run of results together.
4. Oldham 25 Keighley Cougars 24
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 27 February 2006CHRIS Hough's drop goal two minutes from time gave the Roughyeds their first victory in this season's Northern Rail Cup after John Pendlebury's side looked to have blown a certain win.
5. No Wind Farm for Saddleworth
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 24 February 2006OLDHAM Council decided not to allow a wind farm to be built on Denshaw Moor in Saddleworth at a special meeting on Thursday night.
6. A bit about ... Ian Anderson
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Ian Anderson was one of the founding members of the folk-rock band Jethro Tull, named after an 18th century agriculturalist who invented the seed drill. The band, formed in Blackpool, became known for frontman Anderson's distinctive flute playing. Albums including Aqualung - which featured a song about a homeless alcoholic paedophile - and Thick As A Brick - made up of a single track on both sides of an LP - became classics of the progressive rock era. The band continues to tour, and plays the Apollo on March 4.
7. The big picture: Images of WWI
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006IMPERIAL War North is displaying a series of images surrounding World War I which haven't been shown in greater Manchester before. Conrad Astley took a look.
8. Was old blue eyes really a red?
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006FRANK Sinatra was a friend of the Kennedys, a confidant of the Reagans and hung around with the Mafia. But he also spoke out against racism and, according to a new book, the FBI branded him a communist. Rachel Broady spoke to its author, Martin Smith.
9. The Dinner Detective dines at: Isinglass, Urmston
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Unlike restaurant reviewers on some newspapers, The Dinner Detective eats out incognito and always pays for the meal. That way The Dinner Detective gets the same treatment as the readers, giving you an honest review of the service you might receive.
10. Now it's Roy Keane . . . the musical
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006FORMER Manchester United captain Roy Keane, famous for his quick temper, finds himself being portrayed on stage as a Roman warrior. Conrad Astley spoke to the writer - who also created Father Ted - who decided to dress him decided to dress him in a tunic.