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51. 40-strong yob gang brings street mayhem
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 6 October 2007POLICE are to take a zero tolerance stance against yobs after a mob caused mayhem on the streets of Wellfield.
52. Yobs face new police powers
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 2 October 2007YOB gangs will be separated if they gather on the streets in and around the town centre under new police powers which come into force today.
53. Fines threat to smokers who flout the ban
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 2 October 2007‘YOU are being watched’ is the warning to smokers as the council begins an autumn clampdown on those spotted flouting the smoking ban.
54. Come home for granddad's funeral
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 2 October 2007A GRIEVING mum has made an emotional appeal for her missing daughter to come home – in time for her grandfather’s funeral.
55. Recycling campaigners win in bins shake-up
Rochdale Observer, Friday 21 September 2007CONTROVERSIAL fortnightly bin collections are to be introduced across all of Rochdale.
56. Angry care workers in protest over changes
Rochdale Observer, Friday 21 September 2007ANGRY care workers arrived in force at the Town Hall to urge councillors not to ‘abandon’ Rochdale’s most vulnerable residents.
57. On-the-spot fine bid to tame vandals
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 15 September 2007YOBS spotted causing criminal damage will be hit where it hurts the most – the pocket.
58. Churches hit by lead theft 'epidemic'
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 15 September 2007FIRST it was the town centre, then it was the turn of Spotland. Now a council officer is claiming Rochdale faces an ‘epidemic’ of lead thefts following reports that Spotland Methodist Church has been targeted by thieves four times in recent months.
59. Forever in debt to 'giant among men'
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 15 September 2007A GIANT among men was fondly remembered this week as friends, family and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to Abdul Chowdry.
60. Cheeky beggars
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 15 September 2007CHEEKY beggars are sticking two fingers up at the law – by setting up camp below Rochdale police station.