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11. Feeling the force of bright new era
Rochdale Observer, Monday 28 November 2005FOR more than two years it had remained mainly hidden behind wooden fencing, but in July 1971 Rochdale's new police station was almost ready to emerge and take its place among the town centre landmarks.
12. Excitement as civic dream becomes reality
Rochdale Observer, Monday 28 November 2005THERE was great joy in Whitworth last week with the news work was finally about to start on the new Civic Hall.
13. Early release is ideal festive gift for school
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005MOORHOUSE Primary School has been removed from special measures four months earlier than expected.
14. Shortlist for Hornets post
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005ROCHDALE Hornets are in the process of sifting through the numerous applications received over the last week for the vacant head coach's position following Bobbie Goulding's departure.
15. Days out: C-old Trafford, Chorlton, Levenshulme
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005Ice skating at Old Trafford, donkeys in Chorlton, and Christmas arriving at Platt Fields Park, we look at what's going on over the next week.
16. Police are ready to hit drunks with £80 fines
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005DRUNKS who cause trouble in Rochdale will be hit with £80 fines as part of a new crackdown on booze-fuelled disorder launched this week.
17. Main event: not a freak show
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005Created by a former Nazi officer and responsible for thousands of children being born with deformities, the controversial drug Thalidomide isn't an obvious choice for a musical. Conrad Astley asked writer, musician and actor Mat Fraser why he chose to do just that.
18. The big picture: art meets technology
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005Although his work was used on films such as Return of the Jedi, Pat O'Neill has used technology to create some of the most groundbreaking visions ever seen on film. Conrad Astley looked at an exhibition of his photography, films and drawings.
19. A bit about... Ima Castro
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005Ima Castro, playing Kim in Miss Saigon, has been dubbed the "miracle from Manila" by the show's composer. She was a successful recording artist in The Philippines before being chosen to play the doomed lover of American GI Chris. She will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre from November 30 until January 7.
20. Fight on to save services
Rochdale Observer, Friday 25 November 2005YOUR hospital needs you - the Observer is today launching a campaign to save maternity, childcare and accident and emergency services at the Infirmary from the axe.