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1. Barred because she was white
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003SINGING hopeful Cherie Elliott's dreams of fame turned to dust after she was barred from the final of a top music competition despite winning her heat - and she believes it's because she is white.
2. Games medallist gives a masterclass
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003GREAT Britain's Commonwealth Games Gold and Bronze Medallist, John Smethurst, met the pupils of Alderman Kay School, and provided a day that many of the pupils will remember for the rest of their lives.
3. Stars . . . and the Guardian turn out
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003THE STARS turned out recently to support breast cancer charity the Blossom Appeal and the Guardian was there with them.
4. Swimming coach dies suddenly
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003A COACH from Middleton who trained Olympic divers has died suddenly, less than a week before his 70 birthday.
5. Police and partners aim to cut crime
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003GREATER Manchester Police and the borough's anti-crime partnership are stepping up the fight against burglary.
6. Councillor and leader to quit
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003ONE of Middleton's longest serving councillors - and the leader of Rochdale Council - Peter Roberts has decided that he will not stand for re-election next year.
7. CAB solicitor to review eviction case
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003A WOMAN served with an eviction order, after it was claimed she was a nuisance neighbour, has vehemently denied the claims.
8. People power forces better plan in flats controversy
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 31 July 2003RESIDENTS in Blackley are claiming victory for People Power, after plans for a "totally unsuitable" block of flats were altered at the eleventh hour.
9. Unbelievable
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 24 July 2003A POPULAR country park has been transformed into an eyesore after travellers used the site as a dumping ground.
10. Bumper crowd for end-of-year variety show
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 24 July 2003YOUNGSTERS from one of Middleton's oldest and most popular drama groups took to the stage for their end of year show this weekend.