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11. Fire crews under siege from armed hoodlums
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 12 November 2008OLDHAM firefighters were ambushed and attacked by youths who launched fireworks and bricks at them on their busiest night of the year.
12. Borough’s glorious countryside will be turned into a huge nature reserve
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 15 October 2008SADDLEWORTH is set to become one of the country’s most attractive areas for birdlife with the creation of a massive nature reserve.
13. Carl still revved up by roar of motorbike engine
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 15 October 2008MOTOCROSS addict Carl Handley is still racing his bike, 25 years after becoming British Amateur champion.
14. On a mission to save amateur arts
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 19 November 2008A LOCAL science teacher is on a mission to save amateur arts across the borough.
15. The pie’s the limit
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 19 November 2008A CAFE in Failsworth has seen its trade double since it launched a pie named after the district.
16. Brace yourselves for a bleak midwinter
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 October 2008OLDHAMERS are being warned to brace themselves for a bleak and uncertain winter as the recession bites.
17. Move the boundary line or face ‘No’ vote, warns MP
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 October 2008LOCAL MP David Heyes has warned transport chiefs that residents in Failsworth and Hollinwood are ready to throw out the congestion charge plans unless ‘common sense’ is applied.
18. Families have new way to find respect
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008MOVE over Bruce and Brandon Lee, for there are a number of new martial arts dynasties being formed under one roof in Failsworth.
19. Dad’s Army death
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008ERIC Longworth, the Oldham-born actor who regularly featured in the classic TV sitcom ‘Dad’s Army’, has died aged 90.
20. Fish fingers are crossed for Foz
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 1 October 2008MARTIN and Wendy Greenwood know that their fish and chips are top quality as they regularly have queues of customers outside to prove it – but it’s still nice to have these things made official.