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1. 92-mile detour as canal stays closed
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 June 2005A LOCAL stretch of the Rochdale Canal will remain closed indefinitely - meaning a 92-mile detour for boats wanting to sail from the Pennines to Manchester, or vice versa.
2. Major push to change face of borough
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 June 2005THE drive to transform Oldham takes a major step forward on Friday with the launch of a '1000 Days Campaign' to regenerate the borough's economy and varied communities.
3. Stadia mania
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 June 2005OLDHAM'S sporting future has been thrown into confusion with the startling news that there are now THREE plans on the table for new stadia in the town.
4. Naked pair see red over fate of bulls
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 June 2005A PAIR of animal lovers from Oldham are heading to Spain to reveal 'a naked truth'.
5. Man killed after chasing robbers
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 June 2005A MAN was run down and killed in Failsworth after chasing robbers who stole his bag from a pub.
6. Oldham calling: 180,000 tune in for new tv station
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 June 2005EXCLUSIVE MOVE over 'Coronation Street', for this week saw the launch of Oldham's first television channel - complete with plans for a new soap opera based in the town!
7. Doctors have turned on local NHS Trust
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 June 2005SENIOR doctors in Oldham have delivered a vote of no confidence in their employers, the Pennine Acute NHS Trust.
8. All the information a parent needs ...
Oldham Advertiser, Monday 20 June 2005YOUR complete guide to the borough's education system ...
9. First is raising our bus fares yet again
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 June 2005OLDHAM-based First buses will be increasing fares for the second time in eight weeks.
10. Council to consult over care changes
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 June 2005OLDHAM Social Services has tried to calm fears about the planned overhaul of its services, pledging full consultation with the public before changes take effect in September.