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1. Missing crib sparks concern for tradition
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 30 December 2008THE traditional crib scene has been notably absent from outside the town hall this year – because Rochdale Council can only afford one for the entire borough.
2. Help us bring Naveed home for last Christmas
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 20 December 2008THE family of a terminally ill boy are waiting for vital work to be completed on their property so they can bring him home for a special family Christmas.
3. Help for schizophrenia sufferers
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 23 December 2008THE Co-operative is helping people suffering with schizophrenia thanks to a £1,500 Community Fund grant.
4. Axe falls on 70 jobs at Woolworths depot
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 9 December 2008SEVENTY of the 400 jobs at Woolworths Castleton depot are to be axed.
5. Lapland fiasco ruins magic of Christmas
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 16 December 2008A FAMILY claim their once-in-a-lifetime day trip to the home of Father Christmas was ruined by airport delays of more than five hours.
6. Terror as police raid wrong house
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 16 December 2008A TERRIFIED family woke to the sound of their door being smashed in with a battering ram after police targeted the wrong house in a bungled raid.
7. Police find drugs farm in disused warehouse
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 2 December 2008A POLICE raid on a disused Spotland Bridge warehouse has uncovered a highly-sophisticated cannabis farm.
8. Asylum plan for ex-nursing home
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 25 November 2008A FORMER nursing home could be converted into a hostel for asylum seekers.
9. Snow and ice cause chaos
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 2 December 2008HEAVY snowfall caused traffic chaos on the roads of Rochdale on Tuesday morning.
10. Oh, brother, let’s share our big day
Rochdale Observer, Friday 17 October 2008A BROTHER and sister have decided to turn the most important day of their lives into the ultimate family affair.