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1. Couple die in flat blaze
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 22 December 2005A COUPLE died after fire swept through their ground floor flat in Heybrook ... read the full story and see neighbours' reactions in our video report.
2. Chopper dash to save baby’s life
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 20 December 2005A SICK baby had to be flown over 200 miles in an emergency dash to a London hospital because there were no intensive care beds available nearer to home.
3. Taxi drivers working under fear of attack
Rochdale Observer, Friday 16 December 2005COPING with violence is becoming a 'way of life' for Rochdale's taxi drivers.
4. Tragedy as biker drowns after falling into river
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 13 December 2005A FIRGROVE motorcyclist drowned after he lost control of his machine before plunging into the River Beal.
5. Priest robbed in his home
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 13 December 2005THREE thugs dragged a priest through his home and tied him up before ransacking the building for cash.
6. Latest asbestos find sparks off more fears
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 23 November 2005MORE exposed asbestos has been discovered on the old Turner's site.
7. TBA rubble move sparks safety fears
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 19 November 2005CRUSHED rubble from the former Turner's factory is to be removed on Tuesday, confirming the fears of councillors and campaigners.
8. Keep your hands off our Dell beauty spot
Rochdale Observer, Friday 18 November 2005MORE than 800 people have joined the fight against the government's decision to allow houses to be built in one of Rochdale's beauty spots.
9. Chilling images capture sheer terror of robbery
Rochdale Observer, Friday 18 November 2005THIS was the terrifying moment when a gang wearing 'Scream' style halloween masks burst into a jewellers' shop and stole thousands of pounds worth of designer watches.
10. Fire chief fury as mob attacks crew
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 8 November 2005A SECOND fireman has come under attack from yobs hurling bricks after being called to a bonfire in Wardle.
