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1. The part-time chef who was sent to a war zone
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 April 2006A LONG-distance driver and part-time chef from Oldham has spoken about his initial shock, and fear, at finding himself in the middle of a war zone.
2. Death of a gentleman
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 April 2006TRIBUTES were flowing in this week to a popular Saddleworth businessman who was brutally beaten to death in Essex at the weekend.
3. Claim that hospital patients are being exploited for calls
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 May 2006A PATIENTS' watchdog has slammed bedside phone fees at The Royal Oldham Hospital as "extortionate" and claimed that the sick are being exploited.
4. Great gran Mary still has a real spring in her step
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 May 2006AN 81-year-old widow hasn't let age stand in her way, with a keep-fit regime that puts her grandchildren to shame.
5. JobCentre redundant
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 January 2006THE GOVERNMENT have revealed plans to shut Failsworth JobCentre forcing customers to travel to Oldham.
6. Spitting image of TV favourite Bob is named the top dog!
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 January 2006A CHADDERTON man has scooped second prize in a national competition thanks to his uncanny resemblance to an 80s funnyman with a particularly bad mannered dog.
7. Private company may ‘employ’ council staff
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 February 2006HUNDREDS of borough council workers could soon have their jobs "outsourced" and find themselves working for a private company.
8. Our workers are region’s paupers
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 February 2006OLDHAM workers are the lowest paid in the North West, according to the results of a shock new survey.
9. Clare celebrates joining ‘Fat Birds’
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 February 2006A CYCLIST from Saddleworth has just been signed up for the UK's first all female professional cycling team - Fat Birds UK!
10. Factory faces full audit after accident
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 8 March 2006PARK Cake Bakery temporarily closed down a section of their factory for a safety inspection after a worker lost the tip of his finger in an accident.