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11. Mill fire a misery for more than 200
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 March 2004OVER 200 residents were evacuated from their homes on Sunday evening following a fire at a three-storey mill on Huddersfield Road.
12. Wind farm D-Day looms
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 7 April 2004EARLY last year rumours were rife that United Utilities was set to build a huge wind farm on Denshaw Moor and now, 14 months on, the big decision day is looming.
13. Sophie has inspired us all
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 14 April 2004IN REALITY Sophie Wheeler is not like the other girls in her class but she refuses to stand out from the crowd and insists: "I'm just a normal kid."
14. Reader to rescue of disabled victim
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 17 March 2004A GOOD Samaritan felt so moved after reading in the Advertiser about a disabled woman who was robbed in her wheelchair, he has donated £280 to reimburse the cash that was stolen.
15. Hospital beds may go in shake-up of children’s care
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 14 April 2004CHILDREN'S hospital beds could be closed as part of a radical shake-up to bring the service up to date.
16. You're the best!
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 23 March 2004THANK YOU to the wonderful people of Oldham for making the Advertiser Hospital Appeal such a resounding success.
17. Terror alert in Saddleworth flat
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 22 April 2004AS the country is gripped by fears of terrorism, following a number of arrests in South Manchester on Monday, the police have confirmed that Oldham was recently at the centre of a scare.
18. Man’s parents both took own lives
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 26 May 2004A DEVASTATED father-of-two - whose parents both committed suicide - claims he has finally had enough and is set to turn his back on the country to start a new life in the sun.
19. Victory in village development war
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 4 August 2004A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to construct a three-storey building next to the Saddleworth Museum has been thrown out by borough councillors.
20. Keeping up the pressure
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 June 2004THERE is still no end in sight with regards to the long-awaited decision on the Saddleworth wind farm - but that isn't about to deter the protesters.