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1. Chocolate heist guard kidnapped
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 19 December 2002A SECURITY guard was kidnapped by a gang of thieves who stole a wagon-load of Cadbury's creme and caramel eggs worth £75,000.
2. Man dies in house fire
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 18 December 2002FOUR men have been praised for their brave but unsuccessful attempt to save the life of an 89-year-old who died in a blaze at his home.
3. Just not aiming high enough
Rochdale Observer, Friday 13 December 2002A HIGHLY critical Government report has blasted Rochdale Council for its weak councillors, the lack of a long-term budget strategy and a reluctance to change with the times.
4. Last-ditch bid to save school under threat
Rochdale Observer, Monday 2 December 2002TEACHERS have made a last-ditch bid to 'save our school' plea to the leader of education on Rochdale Council.
5. Throat slashed in cash snatch
Rochdale Observer, Friday 29 November 2002A MAN had his throat slit with a craft knife because he carried large rolls of cash in his pocket.
6. How low can you get?
Rochdale Observer, Friday 29 November 2002A MUGGING victim is lying in a hospital bed this morning unaware that, just 36 hours after she was attacked, thieves broke into her home.
7. Troops win blaze battle
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 26 November 2002THE Army has been patting itself on the back after 70 soldiers battled for five hours with a massive blaze at a Rochdale tyre depot.
8. The green team go back on firewatch
Rochdale Observer, Friday 22 November 2002TROOPS from the King's Regiment are back on duty at Rochdale Police Station this morning as the second firefighters' strike gets underway.
9. I haven't had a healthy pay-off
Rochdale Observer, Friday 22 November 2002FORMER Rochdale health boss Robert Clegg today strenuously denied claims that he had been given a £500,000 pay-off by the National Health Service.
10. Game ends in tragic death
Rochdale Observer, Friday 22 November 2002A MAN died last night (Thursday) after chasing youngsters who were causing a nuisance in the area.
