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1. Arsonist trader claimed shop had been bombed
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 20 June 2003A man who set fire to his own shop and falsely claimed he had been the victim of a petrol bomb attack has been jailed for three and a half years.
2. School's fete is pure magic
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 June 2003DIGGLE School's annual summer fete had a magic-and-mystery theme this year, to coincide with publication of the new Harry Potter novel.
3. Grieving parents speak of memories of ‘a great son’
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 25 June 2003THE parents of a motorcyclist who died in a road accident have spoken of how much they will miss a 'great son'.
4. I’m reclaiming my individuality
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 June 2003MICHAEL Meacher, Oldham West and Royton's long-serving MP, has described his departure from cabinet as 'a liberation'.
5. Six months for nurse who stole from patient
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 June 2003A NURSE is beginning a six-month jail sentence after being exposed as a hospital sneak thief by an "undercover" security guard posing as a patient.
6. Dowie’s waiting game (first published 18 June)
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 June 2003OLDHAM Athletic boss Iain Dowie was hoping potential investors can strike a deal to save the crisis-ridden club as The Advertiser went to press.
7. Latics suspend payment of bills (first published 11 June)
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 11 June 2003CRISIS-HIT Oldham Athletic have suspended payment of their bills after the club's financial problems went from bad to worse.
8. It’s got me foxed!
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 11 June 2003A STUDENT is calling on Oldhamers who have seen foxes in their gardens to get in touch, to help out with a county-wide research project.
9. Let there be lights
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 11 June 2003BACK lanes behind some homes in Lees are totally dark at night, residents have complained.
10. Queen honours Oldhamers
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 18 June 2003A WOMAN who has helped support the family and friends of Dr Harold Shipman's victims has been honoured by the Queen.