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1. Metrolink looks positive
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 8 March 2006OLDHAM MP David Heyes believes a positive announcement could put the town's proposed Metrolink extension back on-track this month.
2. Homeless hangman
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 April 2006IMAGINE the uproar if 'Braveheart' or 'Trainspotting' had not been shown in their native Scottish cinemas - it may sound far-fetched, but something equally improbable is set to happen in Oldham.
3. Taxi driver’s killer will be a long time behind prison bars
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 April 2006AN OLDHAM man who murdered a taxi driver while attempting to rob him must spend at least 16 years behind bars.
4. The doorstep challenge
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 April 2006OLDHAM politicians are unashamedly preparing to talk rubbish as campaigning gets underway for the local elections on May 4.
5. The Tesco take-over is gathering pace
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 April 2006TESCO'S expansion plans for Oldham have taken another giant leap forward after council planners gave the green light to a new Failsworth store - plus an extension to its existing Westwood outlet.
6. Drink is taking years off local lives
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 May 2006EXCLUSIVE OLDHAMERS are drinking themselves into an early grave in ever increasing numbers, according to a sobering new study.
7. Parking fees to hit whole borough
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 11 January 2006EXCLUSIVE OLDHAM'S district centres are facing the introduction of new car parking charges that could impact on local businesses, shoppers and residents within a matter of weeks.
8. A perfect 100th birthday honour
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 4 January 2006A SADDLEWORTH-BASED book illustrator has been awarded an MBE less than two weeks after turning 100.
9. Graham brings rockers to the rescue of rugby
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 11 January 2006WHAT have top-selling international rock bands like Coldplay, the Foo Fighters and REM got in common? They are all doing their bit to help save cash-strapped Oldham Rugby Leage Club.
10. Are streets paved with gold?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 4 January 2006OLDHAM'S Big Bid is following in Dick Whittington's footsteps this week as it is sent down to London in search of a fortune.