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11. Terrible end for grandad at family celebration
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 August 2007A FAMILY christening ended in tragedy when the grandad of the newborn suffered a fall on the way home from the celebrations and subsequently died in hospital from his injuries.
12. End of non-alcoholic era in Oldham centre
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 August 2007IT was the end of an era this week as the last old-style sarsaparilla shop in Oldham centre shut its doors for the final time after more than 70 years.
13. Faithful friend caught in a red tape rat trap
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 5 September 2007AN Oldham ratcatcher has been forced to leave his trusty 'ratter' at home because of what he claims is council bureaucracy and red tape.
14. Amazing new drama for life-threat family
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 July 2007THE AUNT of two children who had to battle for their lives on being born has taken on a similar fight herself after contracting a rare illness during her pregnancy.
15. Has anybody seen my vulture?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 July 2007A GIANT and potentially dangerous bird of prey is on the loose in Oldham after escaping from the home of a local bird enthusiast.
16. Multi-cultural Oldham holds no fear for young
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 July 2007A SURVEY of young adults in Oldham from Asian and white backgrounds shows they have a strong desire to live in mixed neighbourhoods.
17. ‘False hope’ cost children a final message from dad
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 August 2007A PROUD father of two put aside plans to record video messages for his young children after being given false hope he might survive.
18. ‘Exact DNA match’ in Molseed murder
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 October 2007THE Shaw man accused of the brutal murder of 11-year-old Lesley Molseed is said to have an "exact match" with DNA found on the youngster’s body more than 30 years.
19. The golden boy town forgot
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 8 March 2007WITH the closure of Chadderton baths confirmed and provisional plans for a modern 21st century pool unveiled, the Advertiser decided to take a look at a forgotten hero and Olympic gold medalist who was closely associated with the baths.
20. How 'mercy bus' idea put Bernard on a different road
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 2 August 2007THIS week we tell the story of a big-hearted Oldham businessman who converted a bus into a portable eye hospital for the poor of India - and eventually forged a successful career in America.