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51. ‘Thank God my brother's still alive’
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005AN Oldhamer's livelihood has been swept into the sea as a tragic consequence of the tsunami that hit South East Asia... but he's thanking his lucky stars that he and his family are alive.
52. Farewell to brave Farnell
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005BOXER Anthony Farnell says he is 'devastated' after hanging up his gloves this week following a failed MRI brain scan.
53. Artist, 98, revives famous works in wife’s memory
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005A 98-YEAR-OLD artist has drawn on inspiration from his late wife to create a unique picture of literary history.
54. Barbara used the Advertiser to bring order to park
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005GRANDMOTHER Barbara Wilson has been awarded an MBE for turning around the fortunes of a former grot spot in Chadderton.
55. Dr Kershaw’s appeal raises over £18,500
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005THE ARMY of Advertiser readers have really come up trumps in our Christmas appeal for Dr Kershaw's - raising more than £18,000!
56. Violet enjoyed knock-out year
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005AN OLDHAM woman was "knocked out" to learn she had been awarded an MBE for her services to the local community.
57. Boss pleads patience
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005OLDHAM coach Gary Mercer says he cannot wait for the club's warm-up games, starting next Sunday at Rochdale Hornets.
58. Rangers are the Standard bearers
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005Saddleworth Rangers 24 Rochdale Mayfield 18 SADDLEWORTH Rangers stormed into the Standard Cup final with a brilliant second-half display to defeat Rochdale Mayfield 24-18.
59. Budda boss ready to lose his Karma?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005AN OLDHAM bar manager says he is considering legal action after two customers distributed leaflets alleging he was a racist following a dispute over a food bill.
60. Army calls a welcome retreat over cadet upset
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 January 2005THE POWER of the Advertiser has helped provide a Failsworth Army Cadet with the best of New Year gifts - the all clear to join his comrades on camping weekends.