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11. Mole man will fight his MEP
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 November 2008AN OLDHAM mole catcher who blames the European Union for putting him out of business has staged a protest outside the office of Euro MP Chris Davies.
12. How forklift truck driver became an FA Cup hero
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 November 2008A FORKLIFT truck driver from Oldham found himself chuckling with excitement as he realised he was about to become an unlikely hero of the FA Cup.
13. Iconic homes off the agenda
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 19 November 2008A BUILDING firm has pulled the plug on a landmark housing development that was once hailed as ‘an iconic vision of 21st century living for Oldham town centre’.
14. MPs put drinks boss in spotlight
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 19 November 2008THE Oldham man who runs the world’s biggest alcoholic drinks company could be hauled before MPs to answer claims his firm has been flouting an agreement on health warnings.
15. Two months without funding for teen' tennis hope
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008FAILSWORTH tennis ace Daniel Smethurst has been served a two-month funding ban after staying out late on the eve of a key Wimbledon match.
16. Private partner proves contentious
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008THE leader of Oldham Council claims the appointment of an outside body to help balance the books – at a potential cost of more than £2m – is vital to secure the long-term financial stability of the local authority.
17. Is the loss of 850 jobs realistic?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 September 2008OLDHAM Council’s threat to axe up to 850 jobs could trigger a ‘meltdown’ in the local economy.
18. This SCUM robbed and harmed OAP
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008A CAREER criminal who laughed at a 92-year old woman as she begged him to stop stealing her family jewellery has been jailed. jail term reflecting on his actions."
19. Nightmare over for wronged parents
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008AN OLDHAM couple whose three-month-old daughter was taken into care over "misguided" suspicion of abuse have been awarded £8,000 in compensation.
20. Managers in fear as council seeks cuts
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008OLDHAM Council has revealed that up to 150 jobs could go in the first phase of cost-cutting measures – and warned that they might well be managerial posts.