WELCOME to another trip back in time to Oswestry and border years past.

This week we venture to 2006.

Steve McClaren was officially appointed as manager of the England national football team.

The United Kingdom commemorated the first anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist bombings while George W. Bush greeted Tony Blair with the phrase “Yo, Blair” in a moment which seriously dented the UK Prime Minister's credibility.

Sir Menzies Campbell was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats following an election caused by the resignation of previous leader, Charles Kennedy.

The BBC announced that Grandstand, its flagship sports TV programme, would be phased out within the next year after nearly 50 years on air.

Council workers across the UK went on strike over pension rights while six men taking part in a clinical trial for a new anti-inflammatory drug TGN1412 were placed in intensive care, some in a life-threatening condition, after suffering adverse side-effects.

Meanwhile life in Oswestry and the border continued as always. Recognise any familiar faces? Tag them and let them know.

Border Counties Advertizer: Elements Europe , Oswestry

Mick Bates AM Visited with members of Powys County Council, Shropshire Self Build, Land for the People, Llanfyllin Eco Housing Group and the Housing Association last Friday November 3

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Mick Bates AM visited Elements Europe in Oswestry with members of Powys County Council, Shropshire Self Build, Land for the People, Llanfyllin Eco Housing Group and the Housing Association.

Border Counties Advertizer: Oswestry Rotary Club Christmas Parade 2006.Lindstrand Technologies

Oswestry Rotary Club Christmas Parade and Lindstrand Technologies.

Border Counties Advertizer: Oswestry Christmas Music Live 2006.From left - Chloe Arnold, Lucy Williams, Lucy Pritchard, Rebecca Fardoe.

Oswestry Christmas Music Live 2006. From left are Chloe Arnold, Lucy Williams, Lucy Pritchard and Rebecca Fardoe.

Border Counties Advertizer: The Marches School, Oswestry, from left - head boy, David Morris, who got 7 A star, 4 A, head girl, Louise Evans, 4 A star, 4A, 3 B. HD240806

The Marches School, Oswestry head boy David Morris and head girl, Louise Evans, with their exam results.

Border Counties Advertizer: The Meadows School, Oswestry, with the recently awarded Active Mark Gold 2003 - 2006 for Recognition of the Schools Physical Activities and School Sports, back left to right - Carl Redfern, Gemma Jones, front - Lee Evans, Harriet Edwards.

The Meadows School, Oswestry, with the Active Mark Gold 2003 - 2006 for Recognition of the Schools Physical Activities and School Sports. Pictured are Carl Redfern, Gemma Jones Lee Evans and Harriet Edwards.

Border Counties Advertizer: New exhibitions at Oswestry Visitor and Heritage Centre for July 2006. Rachel Brown, from Oswestry, takes a closer look at the work of Chirk sculptor, Peter Davies.

Rachel Brown, from Oswestry, takes a closer look at the work of Chirk sculptor, Peter Davies at Oswestry Visitor and Heritage Centre.

Border Counties Advertizer: New exhibitions at Oswestry Visitor and Heritage Centre for July 2006. Coffee shop assistant, Elise Humphreys, with the work of Alan Taylor.

Coffee shop assistant, Elise Humphreys, with the work of Alan Taylor at Oswestry Visitor and Heritage Centre.

Border Counties Advertizer: Oswestry Music Live 2006. From left - Vicky Taylor and Amy Clough.Vicky Taylor and Amy Clough at Oswestry Music Live 2006.