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1. 21. More MPs in top-up fees rebellion

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 01 December 2003 MORE Labour MPs are expected to join the massive protest against student top-up fees today - despite attempts by the government to head off the revolt. More than 130 MPs, including a growing number of former ministers, have signed a Commons motion calling on Tony Blair to look at alternatives to the plan for university fees of up to £3,000 a year.

2. 22. BAFTA Interactive Awards nominees

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 02 December 2003 FULL list of the Bafta interactive nominees.

3. 23. Head is now chief exec

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 08 December 2003 A HEAD teacher is leading a revolution in the nation's high schools - after governors agreed to change his title to chief executive. Dr Paul Mortimer, head of Hollingworth High in Milnrow, near Rochdale, has already made a number of changes in his school.

4. 24. Blair targets fees row rebels

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 08 December 2003 LABOUR MPS were being targeted by government ministers in a bid to head off a big revolt over student fees, which threatens Tony Blair's future.

5. 25. When average is best

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 05 December 2003 RESULTS at St Agnes' RC primary school are just above the national average - but new data published by the government proves there's nothing average about the Manchester school.

6. 26. Secret fight of Fred, MBE

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 31 December 2003 FRED Dibnah, the steeplejack turned TV star, received an MBE - but his celebrations have been tinged with anguish. On the day he was named in the New Year Honours list for services to heritage and broadcasting, he revealed he is suffering from cancer.

7. 27. Rugby heroes top new year honours

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 31 December 2003 ENGLAND'S& Rugby World Cup heroes are looking forward to another date at Buckingham Palace after they were named in the New Year's Honours list.

8. 28. Blair defiant on student fees

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 31 December 2003 TONY Blair issued a defiant message to Labour MPs opposed to his controversial plans for student top up fees. The Prime Minister faces a major commons battle early in the New Year over plans to allow universities to charge up to £3,000 a year tuition fees.

9. 29. Speed trap debate

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 December 2003 THE woman trying to convince the public of the benefits of speed cameras was bombarded with questions when she appeared in a live internet "chat" organised by the Manchester Evening News.

10. 30. Apprentice building a career at former school

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 31 December 2003 FORMER pupil Ainsley Simpson left Oakwood High School just a few months ago - but he's back helping to build a new school. For two years Ainsley has watched as the new building took shape. Now he's been taken on as an apprentice by contractors, Wates Group.

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