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21. Borough’s enjoying ongoing baby boom
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 November 2006OLDHAM continues to enjoy a baby boom, with latest figures showing it has the second highest birth rate in the North West.
22. ‘Put thug in public stocks for attack on 92-year-old’
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 6 December 2006A CALLOUS yob should be caught and put in stocks in Oldham town centre for attacking a 92-year-old war veteran with his own walking stick.
23. Parks permitted to entertain
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 13 September 2006APPLICATIONS for entertainment licenses at two Oldham parks have been granted despite objections.
24. Poor housing a major problem for thousands of Oldham children
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 13 September 2006OLDHAM is among the worst areas in Greater Manchester when it comes to the number of children living in overcrowded or unfit, low-quality housing.
25. Pubs and clubs join fight to curb sex attacks
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 6 September 2006A RAPE is committed in Oldham every week.
26. Dorothy is fine after near-death experience
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 20 September 2006AN 85-year-old woman had a near-death experience when the bed she was asleep in set on fire.
27. Support from beyond the grave
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 14 June 2006THERE have been many displays of patriotism for England since the World Cup got underway but one fan is showing support for his country from beyond the grave.
28. Banned cricket ace in hot water again
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 8 November 2006A FORMER Werneth cricket professional banned six weeks ago for throwing a ball into the crowd is in trouble again after being charged with arson.
29. Dancers' wash-day blues
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 24 May 2006A LOCAL dance troupe is all washed out - well, temporarily at least!
30. 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.