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1. Tim’s picture helped spark litter drive
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 6 September 2008OUR chief photographer Tim Bradley could be excused for resting on his laurels this week after one of our readers paid him a flattering comment – for an ‘inspiring’ picture he snapped 16 years ago!
2. Dying days at the end of steam
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 30 August 2008IT’S 40 years ago this month that the age of steam ended on British Railways.
3. Firefighters bring their history to life
Rochdale Observer, Monday 1 September 2008HISTORY is also about looking to the future, according to Bob Bonner of the Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum.
4. Hero policeman Bill set the highest standards
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 August 2008WILLIAM ‘Jock’ Scade, a former policeman who led a long and much-decorated career, has died aged 92.
5. What's on guide
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 August 2008YOUR weekly guide to the best of what's on in Rochdale borough and beyond ...
6. Links
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 August 2008LINKS to useful local websites ...
7. Town is backdrop to so many films
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 9 August 2008OVER the years, Rochdale has been used as the backdrop for quite a few films and television programmes.
8. Catholic Club still going strong after half-a-century
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 9 August 2008FOR 50 years it’s been going strong and even now – as the recession begins to bite and clubs are being hit by higher prices and the smoking ban – it is one of the most popular clubs in Rochdale.
9. Community Noticeboard - Whitworth and Healey
Rochdale Observer, Monday 11 August 2008COMMUNITY Noticeboard is our service to all societies, associations and church groups in the area ... here's what's going on in the Whitworth and Healey area.
10. Get and and about in our conuntryside
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 13 August 2008THE PEOPLE of Rochdale are being encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors as part of a 16-day celebration of the south Pennines countryside.