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The Advertiser has opened its archives to see what was making the news 25, 50 and 100 years ago. Does it bring back any memories? 25 years ago – January 22, 1999 ABOVE: It may have been Ron Atkinson’s first game in charge of Nottingham Forest but there was no one prouder in the City Ground than the club’s mascot for the day, ten-year-old Jamie Burgess from Balderton. Jamie saw his favourites go down 1-0 to double winners Arsenal but even that didn’t spoil his big day. • A massive mopping-up operation was under way in Lowdham after dozens of homes were hit by a flash flood. Muddy water swept in…

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