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11. Shopping: An outfit for Halloween
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005Halloween is based on the ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain and is said to be a time when dead spirits are able to mix with the real world. Over recent years Halloween - and the parties to celebrate - have become increasingly popular, especially if you go in fancy dress. Mark Brereton checks-out what to wear this Hallows Eve and Conrad Astley offers instruction on purchasing the perfect pumpkin.
12. A bit about .... Mitch Benn
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005THE satirical songs of Mitch Benn - in Manchester for the comedy festival - are firm favourites on radio comedy shows. He was a regular on The Now Show, starred in Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music and appeared on It's Been A Bad Week. He has a band, The Distractions, who recently released the single Everything Sounds Like Coldplay Now.
13. Scott pips Scott in Tod series
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005Angling Lines THE last "pond" match of Todmorden's summer season was fished at Croft Head.
14. Boro on top
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005Rugby League LITTLEBOROUGH United Co-op remain top of the table with five wins out of five, but they were made to fight all the way for their 22-4 win by a resolute Brighouse side.
15. Dancers are still in step after 70 happy years
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005MAISIE Burgoyne and David McVittie fell deeply in love after dancing into each other's lives.
16. Trio’s terror at hands of Hurricane Wilma
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005A NORDEN family have spoken of the terrifying moment when Hurricane Wilma turned their dream Mexican holiday into a living nightmare.
17. Heroes chase gun robbers
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005TWO bungling armed robbers were chased by a group of have-a-go-heroes.
18. ‘Upmarket’ house swap for TV Lizzy
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005CONTROVERSIAL 'Wife Swap' character Lizzy Bardsley is moving upmarket.
19. Dennis is in peak condition for Everest marathon
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005FORGET the pipe and slippers and endless days of golf, one grandfather is kicking off his retirement by taking part in possibly the world's toughest marathon.
20. Hearts back to winning ways
Rochdale Observer, Friday 28 October 2005Football Sacred Heart 3 AFC Blackley 0 HEARTS got back to winning ways in this Manchester League Premier Division match, but the score didn't reflect the overall play.