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Praise for this hospital

AS a recent patient at the Royal Bolton Hospital, I can't praise them enough. I was taken to the A&E by my son with pains in my stomach and back. The doctors gave me a really good examination. I had blood tests and an X-ray, and was admitted to F5

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Infirmary closure a disgrace

I SEE we have come bottom of the league with the Royal Bolton Hospital. I think we have too many overpaid managers. In fact, too many chiefs and not enough Indians. "Bring back the Matron." I have been in hospital and still go for treatment. The doctors

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Terrorists will give them three cheers

VAL Cowell, press officer to the UK Independence Party, recently attacked the Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies for pointing out that co-operation with our European neighbours will increase as a result of the terrorist attacks on America. Following the

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Let's take a more accurate look at the town's situation

YOUR two correspondents who wrote criticising my part-reported comments on the misleading survey "Quality of Life", which placed Bolton Borough in the bottom quarter of 376 local authorities. Anyone who has seen the report, which I suspect the two writers

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Frandsen out 'for couple of weeks'

PER Frandsen has been ruled out of Wanderers' Worthington Cup clash with Nottingham Forest at the Reebok on Monday and could be struggling to be fit for the home Premiership clash with Newcastle next Saturday. "It's not a long term problem but Per could

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Frandsen out "for couple of weeks'

PER Frandsen has been ruled out of Wanderers' Worthington Cup clash with Nottingham Forest at the Reebok on Monday and could be struggling to be fit for the home Premiership clash with Newcastle next Saturday. "It's not a long term problem but Per could

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Jussi shows how Whites can make the grade

JUSSI Jaaskelainen's star is in the ascendancy. National awards, an international recall and the inevitable transfer speculation which put a £4 million price tag on his head! But it was Sam Allardyce who offered the most significant endorsement of the

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ITV Sport Pay for View

Sun October 14 Blackburn v West Ham 2pm Sun September 21 Newcastle v Tottenham 2pm Sun November 4 Arsenal v Charlton 2pm Sun December 23 Chelsea v WANDERERS 2pm

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Programme fetches £528

A 75-YEAR-OLD Bolton Wanderers football programme with a ripped cover from the 1926 Wembley FA Cup final between the Trotters and Manchester City, which Bolton won 1-0, has been bought for £528 by an unknown bidder in a football memorabilia auction at

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One match ban for Gardner - official

WANDERERS have received official confirmation from the Football Association that Ricardo Gardner will serve only a one-match suspension as a result of his red card at Arsenal. The winger misses Monday's Worthington Cup tie at home to Nottingham Forest

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Volunteers collecting for campaign

BOLTON's Guide Dogs for the Blind Association will be high-profile in the town centre tomorrow for their annual flag day. The association is also backing the nationwide campaign for pubs and restaurants to open their doors to guide dogs. It hopes to raise

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TV date for Reggae Boyz

WANDERERS' Reggae Boyz Ricardo Gardner and Jermaine Johnson are on World Cup duty on Sunday night - and you can watch them live on TV. Sky Sports 1 is screening the USA v Jamaica clash from Boston, Massachusetts, with the programme starting at kick off

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Cash floodgates set to open for waterway project

EXTRA cash could be on its way to help the reclamation of Worsley's Old Warke Dam. Salford City Council chiefs are bidding for £500,000 to help clean up the historic waterway area and Mersey Basin Campaign (MBC) officers have now written to confirm the

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Pub fighters were friends

THREE men involved in a fight which ended in tragedy were all good friends. Violence erupted outside the Bonnie Lasses pub in Hindley, Manchester Crown Court was told. Prosecution witness Lee Webb said Paul Akister, aged 30, was very angry after he was

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Woman took own life - inquest

A WOMAN who was suffering from depression hung herself while she was a patient on Leigh Infirmary's psychiatric ward. An inquest at Leigh heard how Jean Simm was found hanging by a dressing gown cord shortly before her 66th birthday. Mrs Simm, of Elm

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More misery for motorists

MOTORISTS in Tonge Moor are facing a weekend of misery as work starts tomorrow to repair a burst water main. United Utilities will be carrying out the work in Thicketford Road will be closed for traffic entering from Crompton Way on Saturday and Sunday

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Teeth together

TWO dental laboratories are merging in order to strengthen their futures. But the Bolton Dental Laboratory in Gaskell Court and the Swift Dental Laboratory in Robert Street, Hindsford, Atherton, will continue to trade under their respective names. The

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In the firing line

Two mystery players on the attack

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Ricketts on target again

Striker Michael Ricketts is a sure shot

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Sam's still the man

Manager Sam's still all smiles despite being paintballed

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We're having a splashing time

Surely, we're not expected to play on this pitch!

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Who said it was pleasant in the Lakes

Wanderers stars Henrik Pederson, Simon Charlton, and Colin Hendry get on their bikes

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Rowley returns

INTERNATIONAL hooker Paul Rowley is coming home! The England World Cup star was last night unveiled as Leigh Centurions' second Super League capture in as many weeks. Rowley has re-joined his hometown club on a three-year contract following Huddersfield

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New police headquarters plan for Bury

BURY police will get a new multi-million pound headquarters. The current Irwell Street HQ could be drastically refurbished, demolished and rebuilt on the same site, or a new station built in another part of the borough. A new building is expected to be

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Man jailed for savage attack on takeaway boss

A MAN who savagely attacked the manager of a takeaway shop and fired a gun into the floor has been jailed for three years. A dramatic video played in Bolton Crown Court showed Yasir Rasool leaping across the counter of the takeaway clutching a gun in

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Reidy in full flow at Highbury

Sunderland boss Peter Reid pictured in his Wanderers playing days. The midfielder takes on Arsenal defender Brian Talbot during a 2-0 defeat by Arsenal at Highbury in February, 1989

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Burnden bulging for Sunderland clash in 1975

THE clash between Second Division leaders Sunderland and second placed Wanderers saw Burnden bulging as a crowd of 42,000 witnessed their clash on December 27, 1975. The two heavyweights slugged out a thrilling match that was always in doubt up to the

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25 YEARS AGO: October 2, 1976

THERE is trouble between Bolton and Blackpool fans before the start of this top of the table clash, with some fans being bloodied and ejected from the stadium prior to kick off. The game itself is a horrifc experience for Bolton and their fans as they

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25 YEARS AGO: September 11, 1976

IAN Greaves' much publicised search for a striker continues to inspire Wanderers' front men. After scoring twice in the midweek League Cup win at Bradford, Neil Whatmore is on target again in the 5-1 victory over Hull City at Burnden that takes the Super

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Defence the key for Bolton

BOLTON Under 15s have been given a tough away draw at Trafford in the second round of the English Schools' Wizards Trophy. The local youngsters were given a bye in the first round of the prestigious inter association knockout cup and Trafford also had

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Chorley fail in bid to lure Heavey

CHORLEY boss Ken Wright has failed in a bid to land former Accrington and Rossendale hit-man Paul Heavey. Wright spoke to the player last week about the possibility of joining the Magpies as he looks to beef up his striking resources. But the well-travelled

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Show guide

BOLTON'S quarter of a million (approximate) population seems to pride itself on its taste and learning, and looks down on other towns and cities (keep hoping for promotion). How come then that it could not fill even half the seats at the Albert Halls

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Medics deserve medals

THROUGH your columns, we would like to thank the staff of Royal Bolton Hospital, especially those in A&E and Ward N4. Two weeks ago Mum was admitted with chest pains into A&E. Thirty minutes later she suffered a severe heart attack and stroke.

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Benefits worth putting lives at risk?

I AM writing in regard to the proposed coal yard development on the Horwich/Blackrod boundary. This planning application was first brought to my attention by an article in the B.E.N.. On reading the article I was appalled to learn that the Planning Department

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KAREN'S COLUMN

WE recently received a lovely e-mail at the office from one of our visiting American clowns who participated in the Bolton International Clown Festival. Toto had very personal links with the tragedy in America as he had cousins who worked in both the

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Fatal error nurse 'to keep job?'

A NURSE, who mistakenly gave a patient a lethal dose of the wrong medication, is "unlikely" to lose her job. Craig Richardson, aged 37, suffered a massive heart attack when the incorrect fluid was put into his intravenous drip. As revealed in the BEN

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Army store goes to war for TV epic

AMERICAN soldiers will be going into action in a $120 million TV series tonight -- wearing clothing from a Bolton army surplus store. Overlord Militaria in Tonge Moor Road has supplied a range of US-issue army clothing and weapons for Steven Spielberg's

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TV games on Sky

Oct 13 Liverpool v Leeds Oct 14 Aston Villa v Fulham Oct 15 Spurs v Derby County Oct 21 Leeds v Chelsea Oct 22 Middlesbrough v Sunderland Oct 27 Man United v Leeds Utd Oct 28 Derby v Chelsea Oct 29 Blackburn v Leicester Nov 3 Leicester v Sunderland Nov

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WANDERERS' Reggae Boyz Ricardo Gardner and Jermaine Johnson are on World Cup duty on Sunday night -

Sky Sports 1 is screening the USA v Jamaica clash from Boston, Massachusetts, with the programme starting at kick off time (7pm). Although Jamaica now have no chance of reaching the World Cup Finals from the CONCACAF qualifying group it's a big game for

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Jet set Aki back on scene

AKINORI Nishizawa gets a break from the frustrations of trying to force his way into Wanderers' Premiership picture when he returns to the international scene this week. The striker from Osaka is in a 22-strong Japan squad for two European friendlies

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Auld Firm Reebok game called off

THE Auld Firm Challenge Cup game between Rangers and Celtic, due to be staged at the Reebok on Sunday has been postponed because of a lack of interest. The promoters, Match Promotions Limited, aim to reschedule the veterans' challenge later in the season

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Striker puts Wanderers clash first

NOTTINGHAM Forest's determination to put one over on Wanderers was underlined when in-form striker Stern John pulled out of World Cup action to focus on next Monday's Worthington Cup clash. The 24-year-old striker has withdrawn from the Trinidad and Tobago

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What it costs to watch Wanderers in the Premier League

Stand/Section, Adult, Adult Members, Adult Season Ticket Holders (Post May 26), Adult Season Ticket Holders (Pre May 26 ADULT PRICING East/West Upper Tier -- Adult £27, Adult members £23, adult season ticket holders (post May 26), adult season ticket

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Straight from the horse's mouth by Fred Done

WELL, when you get off to the sort of start that Leicester did I suppose the spotlight is going to be on. But let's be honest, eight games is not a long time and personally I think the directors have hit the panic button too soon. One things for sure

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A strange start to the action

STRANGE happenings, strange appearances and the appearance of near-strangers have marked the first three weeks of the BSF Winter Tennis League season. A rich variety of old and new faces has already sampled the contrasting delights of Harper Green and

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Lethal error nurse 'may keep her job'

THE nurse who mistakenly gave a patient a lethal dose of the wrong medication is "unlikely" to lose her job. Craig Richardson, aged 37, suffered a massive heart attack when the incorrect fluid was put into his intravenous drip. As revealed in the BEN

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Cricket club firework fun

BRADSHAW Cricket Club will be staging its 30th annual firework display next weekend. The event takes place at the club at 7.30pm on Saturday, October 13. It is staged in the village every year and attracts hundreds of people. Admission is £3 for adults

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Hanged woman: Not foul play

FOUL play has now been ruled out by detectives in the case of a young woman found hanged from a window latch in her flat at a Bury hostel, an inquest was told. Stacie Ashworth, aged 24, was found in her bathroom at the charity-run homeless people's hostel

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Mixed emotions for 'Teddy"

REGGAE Boy Jermaine "Teddy" Johnson has been talking about the exciting experience of playing in the Premiership for Wanderers . . . and his fear of playing Manchester United. You can read the full report by the Jamaica Observer's Sean A Williams on www.jamaicaobserver.com

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Cut price tickets for Forest clash

WANDERERS have extended their policy of cut price admission for the Worthington Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on Monday. Prices are £12 for adults and £6 concessions in the upper tiers of the East and West stands and £10 and £5 in the lower tiers.

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Summerbee moves to Bradford

NICKY Summerbee has ended an unhappy spell at Manchester City to join First Division rivals Bradford City on trial. The former Swindon and Sunderland player had rejoined the Maine Road outfit on a three month contract after being released by Wanderers

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Rebirth of troubled estate a step nearer

A TROUBLED estate in Tonge Moor is on course to be demolished later this month and replaced by new homes. Bolton Council is waiting for two residents to leave 99-home De Lacy Drive before the bulldozers can move in. That is expected to happen by the end

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Squad members in for cup tie

SAM Allardyce has confirmed that he will use the Worthington Cup fourth round tie against Notts Forest on Monday to give outings to members of his first team squad who have not been getting starts in the Premiership. Steve Banks, Bruno N'Gotty, Colin

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Man stood naked at his front gate

A MAN was arrested after he was seen standing naked at his front gate in daylight. Bury magistrates were told Ronald Proudman, aged 54, was spotted by a woman who was walking to the bus station in Whitefield. The court was told she was in a state of shock

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Frandsen out 'for couple of weeks'

PER Frandsen has been ruled out of Wanderers' Worthington Cup clash with Nottingham Forest at the Reebok on Monday and could be struggling to be fit for the home Premiership clash with Newcastle next Saturday. "It's not a long term problem but Per could

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Do you know who this is?

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And there wasn't a goal to celebrate

Victory for the paintball sure shots

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Wanderers having a (paint) ball

WANDERERS have passed almost every test that has come their way so far this season, confounding critics who tipped them as relegation certainties. So the hard-working Super Whites could have been forgiven for craving some time off with no Premiership

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Street tempted

TIM Street is being tempted out of retirement by NFP strugglers Chorley Lynx. The veteran prop who hung his boots up at the end of last season with Leigh, is in talks with Lynx officials Graeme West and Peter Farrell. They see him as the ideal type of

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Pensioner's fire drama

A PENSIONER had to rush from her burning home today after her electric blanket caught fire. Edna Gibbs, aged 80, of Parkgate Drive, Astley Bridge, picked up the blazing blanket and tried to douse it in her bath. But the flames spread to the bathroom,

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Lowry wins top award

THE Lowry has been voted the North-west's Visitor Attraction of the Year. The £96.4 million centre took top place in the North-west Tourism Awards, which are open to all Tourist Board members. Judges were impressed by the massive urban regeneration project

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Bookmaker's horse is tipped for the top

A BOLTON bookmaker is celebrating after winning £200,000 with a horse he bought for a mere £36,750. And racing experts are now predicting that Paul Dean's horse, Sir George Turner, will become a major classic contender next year. Mr Dean, who has a string

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Security guard threatened

A MAN threatened a supermarket store security guard with a pair of scissors when he saw him detain a woman shoplifter. David Bates denied that the woman he helped free was his girlfriend and said she was just an acquaintance. The woman he helped ran away

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Success story for soap stars

PALS Christine Fox and Glenice Stirzaker are Bolton's very own soap stars. Getting into a lather is all in a day's work for the two busy mums who have developed their soap-making hobby into a business. Now they sell their products at local craft fairs

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Homes cash scheme could bring in millions

A REVOLUTIONARY plan to improve council housing in Bolton by borrowing hundreds of millions of pounds has been given encouraging signs from the Labour Party's annual conference. But council housing chiefs say it is still too early to say whether their

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Families step up fight against coal yard plan

RESIDENTS have stepped up their battle to stop a coal storage and distribution yard being built near their homes. Despite the family-run business Dickinson and Sons Ltd having withdrawn support for the controversial planning application and promising

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Bookmaker's horse is tipped for the top

A BOLTON bookmaker is celebrating after winning £200,000 with a horse he bought for a mere £36,750. And racing experts are now predicting that Paul Dean's horse, Sir George Turner, will become a major classic contender next year. Mr Dean, who has a string

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Nelson races back to fitness

MICHAEL Nelson has astounded doctors by announcing himself fit and ready to play football again. The young central defender suffered a horrifying injury in an accidental collision with goalkeeper Paddy Kenny, breaking two ribs and sustaining serious lung

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25 YEARS AGO: September 25, 1976

WANDERERS drew 1-1 away at Plymouth Argyle to stay third in the second division. It was an eventful match for Chorley-born Plymouth player Paul Mariner as he opened the scoring for Plymouth, only for him to divert a Sam Allardyce header into his own net

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25 YEARS AGO: Sept 18,1976.

STEVE Taylor scores in the 85th minute but Wanderers got down 2-1 at Chelsea and are knocked off the top of Division Two. David Hay and Gary Stanley are on target for the Pensioners, who go second behind new leaders, Wolves. George Best's arrival at Fulham

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25 YEARS AGO: August 14, 1976

WANDERERS were involved in a pre-season Anglo-Scottish Cup tie against Burnley at Turf Moor and suffered a double disappointment. First they went down to a 1-0 defeat to the Clarets but more seriously with the league programme beckoning, they lost striker

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RMI look for fans boost

FRIDAY night football comes to Hilton Park today when Leigh RMI take on Hereford United with officials hoping for a significant increase in the size of attendance. With average gates so far this season of little more than 400 it is hoped that a Friday