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31. Airgun sniper targets family
Rochdale Observer, Friday 17 December 2004A FOUR-MONTH-OLD baby and her parents were lucky to escape serious injury when a sniper armed with an airgun attacked their car.
32. Fresh hope in trams battle
Rochdale Observer, Friday 17 December 2004METROLINK could be back on track - but the cost will have to be slashed before the dream of bringing trams to Rochdale becomes a reality.
33. Son’s death fall could trigger second tragedy
Rochdale Observer, Friday 17 December 2004A MOTHER is bracing herself for a double tragedy after her son plunged to his death from a motorway bridge.
34. Family’s Christmas present is so special
Rochdale Observer, Friday 17 December 2004SCHOOLGIRL Ilinka Beckles is looking forward to getting the best Christmas present ever - her hearing.
35. Turner’s plans leave campaigners furious
Rochdale Observer, Friday 17 December 2004MORE than 600 homes could be built on the old Turner Brothers' asbestos factory site.
36. U-turn over Metrolink
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 16 December 2004Trams could soon be seen on the borough's streets after the government announced a U-turn over July's decision to scrap the project and committed £520m to the "Big Bang" extension.
37. Boys in blue rescue man in red as Santa swaps sleigh for Panda
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 14 December 2004WHEN Santa was stuck without any transport it looked like Christmas would have to be cancelled for dozens of youngsters in Milnrow.
38. Jobs axe brings festive misery
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 14 December 2004LITTLEBOROUGH workers face a gloomy Christmas after learning they will lose their jobs next week.
39. £300 fines on way in crackdown on litter
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 14 December 2004LITTER louts in Rochdale could soon face on-the-spot fines of up to £300 - six times the current total.
40. Bus blow as schools plan is rejected
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 14 December 2004ROCHDALE has been hit by a third blow to plans to improve its transport system.