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1. MP’s return to island of wave horror
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005ROCHDALE MP Paul Rowen and his friends have returned to the Thai island of Phuket, where they almost lost their lives in the Asian tsunami 12 months ago.
2. Tenants face rent rise almost triple inflation
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 29 December 2005TENANTS in Rochdale Council housing face rent rises of nearly three times the rate of inflation.
3. £2M cut threat to star rated service
Rochdale Observer, Friday 9 December 2005ROCHDALE'S adult care service has been lauded by government inspectors.
4. Land fears voiced over plans for 280 houses
Rochdale Observer, Friday 9 December 2005ROCHDALE MP Paul Rowen has called for a public meeting to discuss proposals to build 280 homes on the former Akzo Nobel Chemical site in Littleborough amid fears it could become 'another Turner's'.
5. Generous grant, but savings still needed
Rochdale Observer, Friday 9 December 2005COUNCIL finance chiefs are looking at making £8.2M of cuts in services despite getting the third best revenue support grant from the government in the Greater Manchester region.
6. Pals became lords of dance
Rochdale Observer, Friday 9 December 2005THE RON Atkins Dance Band entertained audiences all around Lancashire after World War Two.
7. Town Hall friends face £700,000 ceiling bill
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 6 December 2005THE ceiling above the Town Hall's Great Hall is in such a poor state it could cost £700,000 to put right.
8. Gold-chasing twins pay special tribute to hero granddad
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 6 December 2005A BATTLE of Britain fighter pilot has been honoured by his granddaughters who have named their boats after the aeroplanes he flew.
9. Anger over pay to park at home plan
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 6 December 2005PEOPLE living near the Infirmary are split over proposals to introduce a residents-only parking scheme.
10. CCTV call in wake of station assault
Rochdale Observer, Friday 2 December 2005BRITISH Transport Police are calling for CCTV cameras to be installed in Rochdale train stations after two 15-year-olds were attacked at Littleborough.