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1. Landlord finds answer to graves shortage in his pub’s back yard
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 January 2004A SADDLEWORTH landlord could have the perfect answer to the borough's ever growing shortage of graveyard space - at the back of his pub.
2. It’s official – the bus service is ‘appalling’
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 March 2004THE chairman of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority has confirmed what Oldhamers have believed for years - bus services in the town are appalling.
3. Police close in on Grange arsonists
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 4 March 2004THE IMAGES of seven youths who are suspected of causing fires that closed an Oldham secondary school have been captured on CCTV.
4. Race crime on the rack
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 March 2004A NETWORK of centres are to be opened across the borough in a bid to cut race crime.
5. Woodward bids to put past behind her
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 21 January 2004FORMER nanny Louise Woodward is aiming to build ties with Oldham and its people after she began training to be a solicitor in the town.
6. Compulsory drug tests in the town cells
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 7 April 2004OLDHAMERS who find themselves arrested and placed in a cell will now face a mandatory drug test.
7. Gallipoli medals get lasting home
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 March 2004AN OLDHAM man who fell on the battlefield nearly 90 years ago, and whose body rests thousands of miles away, has provided a lasting legacy for the town.
8. Wendy’s death a sad loss for community
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 12 February 2004AN AMATEUR rugby club is in mourning following the death of a popular figure who raised thousands of pounds and worked tirelessly to improve her community.
9. A runway success
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 31 March 2004MOST boys will have dreamt about becoming a pilot at one stage of their life.
10. Registrar ready to resign over new citizenship plans
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 4 March 2004AN OLDHAM registrar has said he will refuse to perform the new citizenship ceremony - and is prepared to resign over the matter.