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1. Gladly withdrawn joy
South Manchester Reporter, Tuesday 5 August 2003NEIGHBOURS were victorious in their campaign to prevent the destruction of two traditional houses in Chorlton - with a little help from their friend local singer Badly Drawn Boy.
2. Mast we survive says tennis club
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 1 August 2003A CASH-strapped tennis club in Whalley Range claims its only way to survive is to rent out its roof for mobile telephone masts.
3. Armed raids force post office to close
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 July 2003A POSTMISTRESS was so terrified by a vicious armed robbery she decided to retire.
4. It’s war! Battle lines are drawn by street fighters
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 July 2003RESIDENTS at one end of a Didsbury street have branded 'lazy' neighbours who complained about their road being closed off, and promised protesters 'they'll have a fight on their hands'.
5. Time for horse play
South Manchester Reporter, Thursday 24 July 2003THREE of the police's most loyal and dedicated workers are being put out to pasture having reached the standard retirement age of 19.
6. On yer bike!
South Manchester Reporter, Thursday 17 July 2003ONE man and his bike caused rush-hour traffic chaos in Burnage when the determined pensioner held a stand off with an HGV lorry.
7. Council to take over running of festival
South Manchester Reporter, Thursday 17 July 2003FALLOWFIELD could miss out on one of its most popular and enjoyable annual festivals because the organisers and the council have fallen out.
8. A get together for Unity fun
South Manchester Reporter, Thursday 10 July 2003SOUTH Manchester was united last weekend with another hugely successful Unity Festival that entertained visitors in Chorlton Park.
9. The wonder of you
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 20 June 2003TRIBUTES are being paid to larger than life Elvis fan Dave Willoughby who died after a vital liver transplant failed to save him from cystic fibrosis - a debilitating disease that had plagued him his whole life.
10. NEW store plans - same old delays?
South Manchester Reporter, Thursday 29 May 2003AFTER four years Tesco has finally revealed its plans for a massive store in Burnage - but residents could face waiting another year before building even begins.