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£100,000 for workers health and safety
ENWORKS, the Bury-based environmental business support service, has been awarded a £100,000 grant to improve the health and safety of the region's workforce. The not-for-profit organisation beat 70 bids to become one of a dozen national Workers' Safety
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Put them together
I'VE got a brilliant idea for all those awful neighbours evicted by court order for their unacceptable lifestyles. Put them all together, next door to each other, in one area. That way, they can "enjoy" at first hand the kind of miserable existence they
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Sacha's stunning smile
nSACHA Distel, who has died at the age of 71, was a gorgeous man. I interviewed him in Manchester 20 years ago and I've never seen so many women become flustered at a blink of his piercing blue eyes and flash of that stunning smile. As a true professional
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Chance for Darren to dazzle on TV
BOLTON barber Darren Foster had a close shave when telly viewers voted for his bridegroom outfit. The choices for his GMTV wedding to fiancee Sam Lilley in September were a classic grey suit, a dazzling white number, or a kilt. Fortunately for Darren,
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What's wrong with having a good time
ANGELlC-voiced diva Charlotte Church has figured in national headlines again for her holiday antics in Ibiza with a group of gal-pals. They've been hitting the clubs until dawn, drinking for England and getting up to all kinds of lively goings-on. She's
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Toy library worth its weight in Wendy houses
BOLTON Toy Library does an excellent job of ensuring that children learn and develop through play. So it's worrying that its future is under threat because a lottery grant is about to run out. The local education authority has backed it financially until
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Brownfield site mystery
IN the letter from Mr P Brennan, (Bolton Evening News, March 24), there is a presumption that the Higher Islamic Education Institute will present a revised plan for a Boarding College at Wingates and that this would engage residents in a fresh campaign
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Lead danger lurking in water pipes
IT seems that my concerns about the dangers of bad water pipes -- highlighted in a letter I had published on these pages in February -- were well founded, after reading in the Bolton Evening News about the family in Jedburgh Avenue who have been told
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End of an era as top darts couple check out
A BOLTON sporting institution which changed the face of darts in the town will disappear for good next month after 30 years. The Bolton Darts League is being disbanded following the decision of husband-and-wife team Brian and Eva Holden to retire as secretaries
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Lancashire face struggle
IF Lancashire are to achieve the vital win they need from their Championship game against Warwickshire it will have to be done the hard way after a tough day in the field. The visitors finished on 308 for four when bad light brought an early close. The
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Sam defends his 'old guard'
SAM Allardyce has defended his 'Dad's Army' recruitment drive after signing three thirtysomethings this summer. The Wanderers boss added 36-year-old Spanish defender Fernando Hierro to his squad on Wednesday following the earlier acquisitions of Les Ferdinand
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Camara out of picture
WANDERERS have conceded defeat in their attempt to prise Henri Camara away from Wolves. The Senegal striker has travelled to Scotland to tie up a year-long loan deal with Celtic, which could be converted into a permanent £7.4 million transfer at the end
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Celebrity dirty linen is a bore
WHAT is it with couples these days? No-one with any prominence in the public eye is allowed to have a relationship without one of them spilling the beans in a "kiss and tell" story when they part. Now Nancy Dell'Olio, ex-girlfriend of England soccer coach
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BREIGHTMET
Mrs J Wimbleton Prize: J Knowles 113-35-78; J Slater 94-16-78; J Wimbleton 96-17-79. Mrs L Ogden's Prize Stableford: F Thirkell 16-39 pts; J Knowles 34-37 pts; M Lomax 28-34 pts.
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Bryan in top form
BOLTON Golf Association champion Steve Bryan has reached the last 32 in the English Amateur Championship at Nottingham. The Old Links golfer beat K Freeman, of Stoke Park, by one hole, which set him up for a match against Chris Evans, of Maxstoke Park
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Sean produces champion show
THE ninth qualifying round of the prestigious Jameson/Golf World Champion of Champions took place this week at Southport & Ainsdale golf course when Sean Doherty from Bury Golf Club won with a score of 69. Jameson Whiskey, the Irish whiskey brand,
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Brown is four-time champ
DUNSCAR club championship final was a closely fought match between Robert Brown, a previous winner on three occasions, and Matthew Walsh, the current junior champion and an up and coming prospect for the future. All the other matches were equally close
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Nuclear bunker sale
A FORMER nuclear bunker is on sale in Lancashire for about £250,000. The 15,000 sq ft property on Langley Lane, Goosnargh, near Preston, opened in 1962 when it was used by the Royal Observer Corps during the Cold War. With up to 50 rooms on two levels
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Pop fame beckons for six of the best
YOUNGSTERS hoping to be the next Mariah Carey or Britney Spears strutted their stuff at an audition for a new pop band. The cream of Bolton's young pop talent hit the high notes for the chance to join Junior Dream Idols, who will tour the country performing
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Death on road charge denied
A 30-year-old man denied a charge of causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Bolton Crown Court. Paul Adam Madley, of Grindrod Street, Radcliffe, now faces a trial on November 22 was set for November 22. Teenager Natalie Danielle Pickwick
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Chips for town's cats
CATS Protection is urging cat owners in Bolton to have their pet microchipped ahead of their national campaign to promote its benefits. Every year the charity helps around 4,000 felines find their way home after they have been chipped. A small microchip
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Two to appear on firearms charges
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with firearm offences following a number of incidents in Bolton earlier this week. John Devanay, of Bolton, is accused of three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. Iain Dalglish, aged, 32, of
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Man, 26, saved from fire by smoke detector
A 26-YEAR-OLD man was saved by his smoke detector after a blaze ripped through the first floor of his house. The man was sleeping in his three storey town house in Manchester Road, Walkden, when a fire started in the first floor living room, at 8.30pm
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Concert in the city
TICKETS have gone on sale for the first ever Manchester Remembrance Day Concert in October. The event, at the Bridgewater Hall, will be the premier remembrance concert outside London, and will be attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and
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Mother found hanging, inquest told
A YOUNG mother-of-two from Leigh was found hanging at her home, an inquest has heard. Michelle Lynch, who had two young daughters, was hanging from the back of a door at her home on Mersey Street, on January 29 this year. The 27-year-old had split up
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Colleagues bid farewell to Alison
THE chief officer of Bolton Council for Voluntary Service has been honoured at a farewell ceremony. Alison Hill, who has been in charge of the group for the last six years, met with civic dignitaries and volunteer leaders at a reception to bid farewell
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Singing legend comes to town
LEGENDARY vocalist Tommy Hunt is set to play a one-off night of northern soul and rock & roll at a Bolton social club. Pittsburgh-born Hunt, who made his mark on popular music as a member of the Flamingos in the late 1950's, will appear at the Rumworth
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by Ruth Jolley
Woman, 18, stole swimsuits A SINGLE mother attempted to smuggle two swimsuits out of a sportswear shop by hiding them in her baby's pushchair, a court has heard. Mariana Danila, aged 18, of Langdale House, Halliwell, pleaded guilty to stealing two Speedo
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'Face of recruitment' police officer arrested
A FORMER model who starred as the face of a police recruitment drive has been arrested on suspicion of deception relating to a mortgage application. Laura Nagulapalli, who became Greater Manchester Police's 8,000th recruit in January, was arrested earlier
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Wedding menu -- it's your call
A BRIDE and groom whose wedding is in the TV spotlight have had a taste of what will be served up at their reception. Bolton barber Darren Foster, aged 31, who lives in Radcliffe, and his 23-year-old fiancee Sam Lilley, from Hollins, Bury, were selected
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Three month wait to have say on baby unit
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Fairfield's Special Care Baby Unit in Bury will have to wait three months before they can make their views officially known. The Strategic Health Authority (SHA) approved the plans to restructure children's health services
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Back to the land of the dinosaurs
BOLTON Museum is taking visitors on a trip back to prehistoric times with a display of dinosaur models. The scale models, which measure from 15 centimentres to over half-a-metre in length, have gone on display after work by staff to restore them to their
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Town's nightlife boosted by bar revamps
BOLTON'S nightlife has received a boost with the opening of several new venues. Popular 1970s theme bar Tiger Feet in Bradshawgate has undergone a full-scale revamp and has become Bar:Me, which held its opening earlier this month. Work is also due to
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Tributes pour in for 'Mr Bolton Festival'
TRIBUTES have been paid to 'Mr Bolton Festival' Denis Priestley following his death through Alzheimer's disease. Denis, who founded the annual event which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, passed away at Bolton Hospital on Wednesday where he
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Ex-soldiers appeal to keep Queens Lancs
FORMER soldiers have launched a campaign to save the Queen's Lancashire Regiment from the axe. The regiment is thought to be under threat, after Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon's spending cuts were announced last week. It could be disbanded or merged with
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Team spirit the key to success - Jussi
JUSSI Jaaskelainen believes Fernando Hierro's glittering trophy haul will count for nothing as the former Real Madrid star begins his career at the Reebok Stadium. Jaaskelainen, Wanderers' longest serving player, says the club's success is not down to
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Fans meeting on Thursday
WANDERERS Supporters Association will hold an eve-of-season social in the Reebok's Lion of Vienna Suite on Thursday night (7.45). Memberships can be renewed and new members can join on the night.
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Big Sam 10-1 for England job
WANDERERS boss Sam Allardyce is a 10-1 shot to be the next England boss as Sven-Goran Eriksson's future is currently in question as the FA investigates whether any members of staff misled them over his affair with an FA secretary. If Eriksson is judged
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Latest tables
Section A P W D L Pts Little Lever XI... 12 11 0 1 22 Rupert Ladies A... 11 11 0 0 22 Darcy Lever C&SC A... 12 10 0 2 20 Nationwide XI... 12 7 0 5 14 Heaton XI... 12 5 1 6 11 Heaton CC A... 12 5 0 7 10 Aspull Ladies XI... 12 3 1 8 7 Darcy Lever C&
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Bowker going nowhere - Abram
RADNEY Bowker will not be allowed to leave Leigh on loan. There has been renewed interest from clubs in NL1 and NL2 because of Bowker's recent absence from the side. "He's had a foot injury and has been struggling to train let alone play," says Abram.
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Ex-Leigh star returns with buzzing Hornets
LEIGH Centurions must be on their guard against a Bobbie dazzler this weekend. Bobbie Goulding, who played in Leigh's losing Grand Final side of 2002, returns to Hilton Park as player/coach of second bottom Rochdale keen to put a banana skin under the
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Manager search
ATHERTON Town's second team is looking for a manager. Call Gerald Butler for details on 01942 870326 or 01942 882828.
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Gazza accepts coaching job
FORMER England midfielder Paul Gascoigne said he is 100 per cent sure he will take up Boston's offer and join the League Two outfit as player-coach. Pilgrims boss Steve Evans and chairman Jon Sotnick have been holding talks with the former Tottenham,
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Town could be smoke-free
BOLTON could become Britain's first smoke-free town after the council leader backed a ban on smoking in public places. Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Barbara Ronson said it was time for the borough to debate whether it should outlaw the use of cigarettes
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German square surprise
MUCH has been written recently about the misuse of Victoria Square and of the need to protect its serenity. Having recently enjoyed a cruise on the Rhine, I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the German towns and cities where, clearly, all residents
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Hospital's eye unit transplant challenge
THE Royal Bolton Hospital's prestigious eye unit has been given national recognition by becoming one of the first "eye retrieval" units in the country. The eye unit is just one of five in the country to become part of a new scheme to increase the number
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Howarth family keep attacking club records
THE Howarth family's attack on Leigh Harriers' club records runs on. Lauren lowered her own club U15 girls' 800m best to 2min 20.04sec at Stretford, the second time in two weeks she has smashed the 20 years old record. Father John, holder of the over
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Popular scramble a test at Turton
THE annual Texas Scramble always proves popular with the members at Turton and often there are several unfancied groups on the leaderboard but this year was an exception, apart from possibly the runners-up. Most of the favourites did themselves justice
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Police step up search for missing Louise, 15
POLICE hunting a 15-year-old girl missing from her home for nearly a month are extending their search across the region. Louise Gouldson was last seen at her home on Settle Street, Great Lever, on Friday, July 2. After a string of sightings in Bolton,
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Farnworth is among blackspots for divorce
FARNWORTH has been named as one of divorce capitals of Greater Manchester, with nearly one in eight people having gone through a separation. Figures collated after the 2001 Census show that 11.9 per cent of people over 16 have suffered a failed marriage
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Peace fighter Berties's war plane reunion
A BOLTON Second World War veteran was transported back in time 60 years when he got a surprise birthday tour of the plane he flew during daring bombing missions. Bertie Lewis celebrated his 84th birthday with a visit to the Yorkshire Air Museum in York
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Bolton Show 'will be the best yet'
THIS year's Bolton Show looks set to be the biggest and best ever with hundreds of acts lined up to wow spectators. Organisers of the two-day festival -- which ranks in the top five free annual events in the UK -- are hoping to beat last year's record
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Danielle mum in TV plea to catch killer
THE mother of murdered prostitute Danielle Moorcroft appears on BBC TV's Crimewatch on Thursday night to make an emotional plea for help in catching her killer. She says the murder has left her family devastated. Danielle's battered and partially clothed
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Band in park
HAYDOCK youth band will be playing at Moss Bank Park on August 15, at 2pm until 4pm.
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Councillor surgery
ASTLEY Bridge Councillors Surgery with Cllr John Walsh OBE and Cllr Mrs Hilary Fairclough is being held at Drummond Street Community Centre on Friday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
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Cricket club's metal mayhem
FIVE rock bands from Bolton will unleash Metal Mayhem at a gig in Farnworth this Saturday. Against the Grain, Scarlet Bullet Lake, Displacement, Strain and Quantas Earthquake are appearing at Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club on Piggot Street. The
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Megan's a real show stopper!
TWELVE months ago, Megan Thompson was cursing the Royal Lancashire Show for causing miles of tailbacks which kept her blocked in her home for two days. On Wednesday, she was the queen of the show after being crowned the first ever Miss Royal Lancashire
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Singing legend comes to town
LEGENDARY vocalist Tommy Hunt is set to play a one-off night of northern soul and rock & roll at a Bolton social club. Pittsburgh-born Hunt, who made his mark on popular music as a member of the Flamingos in the late 1950's, will appear at the Rumworth
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Hero's welcome for star Kevin
KEVIN Davies got a rousing reception on his return to the Recreation Ground when he captained a Wanderers Xl in a friendly against his former club Chesterfield. The Reebok player of the year and veteran keeper, Kevin Poole, were the only senior members
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Players wanted
BOLTON Lads & Girls Club U16s football team need players with good ability to play at a high standard in the Bolton Boys Federation League on Sunday mornings. Anyone interested contact Paul Heyes on 01204 431421.
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Search for area's top estate agent
ESTATE agents in Bolton are being invited to enter the Estate Agency of the Year 2004, a national competition. Agencies will be judged by a panel of industry experts and will compete for categories such as customer service and innovation, as well as the
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Chance win marketing cash
ROYAL Mail is offering small businesses the chance to win a prize of a range of services to the value of £5,000 to help run a successful marketing campaign. Royal Mail is asking North West small businesses to nominate themselves by sending an email to
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Gong opportunity for manufacturers
THE Manufacturing Institute has announced the introduction of the North West Manufacturer of the Year Award, as part of its annual awards scheme. Entry to the Awards scheme is free. The closing date is August 16, 2004 and the winners will be announced
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Fashion more buoyant than was believed
THE fashion and clothing industry in the North-west is much more buoyant than previous data suggests, according to a new survey by Manchester Metropolitan University. Experts at the North West Advanced Apparel Systems Centre (NWAASC) found the sector
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They climbed every mountain
A 17 STRONG team from high street bar group Yates has raised £10,000 for charity after scaling Britain's three highest mountains in under 24 hours. They completed the Three Peaks Challenge - which has a 24-hour time limit - in 23 hours 23 minutes. Starting
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21 courier jobs have been axed
THE jobs of 21 home-based couriers in Bolton and Farnworth employed by Shop Group Direct, part of the Littlewoods home shopping group, have been axed. The losses come as the firm culls 14 per cent of its home-based couriers in Greater Manchester, with
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Memorial outcry has positive effect
THE letters of protest and vociferous feelings against plans to move the Dunscar war memorial should, we would hope, affect the project's future. But, interestingly, the whole sad affair has had at least one positive side-effect. Our old soldiers are
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'Sale' is magnetic word
FORGET worries about the state of the economy. If you had been at the NEXT store at Middlebrook very early last Saturday morning you would have seen hordes of (mainly female) shoppers demonstrating how to keep local retailers in business. By 6.30am, there
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Put rundown pubs to good use
GANGS of kids and youths hanging around on street corners are now becoming the bane of modern society. The rising tide of "gun culture" as recently highlighted by the Bolton Evening News shows a more sinister aspect. More bobbies on the streets may be
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Arrest the criminals not the skaters
ONCE again my mind and others' can rest easy knowing that the authorities are in full control of their senses. What gives me this reassurance, you wonder? -- the headline, "Skaters in arrest warning". I am sure many people across our town will feel a
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Give today's youths more facilities
I am writing regarding the new laws imposed against groups of teenagers who congregate in the Town Hall Square. I would just like to say, I have never experienced these young people being intimidating in any way. Where would the people who complain like
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Peace fighter Berties's war plane reunion
A BOLTON Second World War veteran was transported back in time 60 years when he got a surprise birthday tour of the plane he flew during daring bombing missions. Bertie Lewis celebrated his 84th birthday with a visit to the Yorkshire Air Museum in York
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Rottweiler woman gets five year ban order
A WOMAN has been banned from keeping dogs for five years after her Rottweilers went on a 60-minute rampage round Horwich, attacking three people and injuring two dogs. Sharman Gibson, aged 44, was sentenced to 150 hours community punishment and ordered
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Gazza: My fight with the bottle
ENGLISH football's wayward genius Paul Gascoigne jetted into the country to help race cash for Radcliffe Boro in a friendly match which drew a record crowd of 1,703 to Stainton Park. Peter Collins talked to him about his life . . . ALCOHOLISM blights
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Father certainly knows best for new boy Haim
TAL Ben Haim snubbed rival Premiership clubs to become the newest recruit to Sam Allardyce's multi-national taskforce, but he might never have set foot inside the Reebok if he had not listened to a piece of fatherly advice. The 22-year-old defender, who
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Hierro set to be a Whites hot shot
JAY-JAY Okocha may not have things all his own way on the set-piece front next season, if Fernando Hierro lives up to his reputation as one of the best free-kick specialists in world football. As well as being a towering figure in both penalty boxes,
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Schools winners
WESTHOUGHTON High School are the new Bolton school golf champions after winning at Turton School. They scored 87 points and pipped Turton High School on a card-play-off, with last year's champions Bolton School one point adrift.
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Seniors Trophy
BGA Seniors Trophy: Brian Hill (9) & B Goodwin (7) (Horwich) 42 pts 21 pts back 9. 55/65: Bert Farnworth (20) & Brian Wilson (15) (Gt Lever) 42 pts 21 pts back 9; 2. Brian Holt (13) & David West (7) (Turton) 42 pts 19 pts back 9; 3. Barry
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Regent Park
Lady Captain's day Trophy: Pravita Parmar 98-28-70(cpo), Sue Harper 105-35-70. LGU Medal-June: Shirley Wilkinson 94-28-66, Audrey Follows 87-20-67. LGU Medal-July: Shirley Wilkinson 100-27-73, Audrey Follows 94-19-75. June stableford 1: Jean Williams
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Hart Common
WEDNESDAY Stableford (July 21) Division One: Steve Balmer 38pts, Kenny Peers 37, David Williams 37. Division Two: John Taplin 41, Mr Chris Butler 39, Peter Cusani 39. Division Three: David Hetherington 41, Andrew Nurdin 40, Simon Inns 38. July Medal (
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BGA table
Bolton out in front P W L H Pts Bolton... 10 8 2 0 65.0 Dunscar... 11 7 3 1 64.0 Breightmet... 11 6 4 1 59.5 Chorley... 9 6 2 1 56.0 Old Links... 11 5 6 0 52.5 Horwich... 9 5 4 0 50.5 Hindley Hall... 8 4 2 2 49.0 Great Lever... 11 3 6 2 49.0 Deane...
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Champ Nigel is the tops
NIGEL Lowe is the new Deane champion after he beat John Cheetham 6&5 in the final. He had a tougher semi-final task against Andy Runciman whom he beat 3&2 while Cheetham had an easier 7&5 win over J Monks. In the quarter-finals Runciman beat
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Comedy stars set to bring the house down at panto
FUNNYMEN The Chuckle Brothers and former Hi de Hi star Jeffrey Holland will provide the jokes in this year's Manchester Opera House pantomime Dick Whittington and his Cat. Doreen Crowther finds out about their love of panto THE Chuckle Brothers and Jeffrey
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Rubbish skip blaze
FIREFIGHTERS put out a skip fire in Homer Street, Whitefield, at around 12.45 am. The skip contained waste materials.
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Church door fire
VANDALS are being blamed for a small fire which damaged the door of St James' Church on Roscow Avenue, Breightmet. Firefighters were called to St James' Church on Roscow Avenue at around 4.50pm yesterday. It is believed children had placed a pile of rubbish
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Lofty to host child scanner charity night
A FUND-RAISING night to help sick unborn children is being held in Bolton on Saturday. A musical showcase, hosted by Wanderers mascot Lofty the Lion, will take place at the Lady of Lourdes Club, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, starting at 7.30pm. Lofty is flying
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Back to the land of the dinosaurs
BOLTON Museum is taking visitors on a trip back to prehistoric times with a display of dinosaur models. The scale models, which measure from 15 centimentres to over half-a-metre in length, have gone on display after work by staff to restore them to their
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Ethic minority companies get online help
COUNCIL chiefs are helping ethnic minority businesses to get online to compete for public sector contracts. Bolton Council's tendering procedure has joined the electronic revolution and businesses now need systems which can link into the contract programme
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MP backs disabled anti-ageism campaign
A BOLTON MP has today pledged his support to the growing Mobilise campaign to end unjust age discrimination for disabled people aged 65 and over. Dr Brian Iddon is one of more than 150 MPs who have so far signed a House of Commons Motion calling for an
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Charity social event
A LOCAL group is holding a charity night to help boost much-needed funds. The event is being organised by SOBS -- an organisation dedicated to helping families bereaved by suicide. The Bolton branch of the self-help group was set up by Janet and Noel
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House couple in 3am gun terror
THREE carjackers armed with a knife and a sawn-off shotgun broke into a couple's home while they were asleep in bed on Thursday. One of the gang burst in to the bedroom at 3am and threatened to kill the 38-year-old man and his wife unless they handed
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Family on milky way to success
DAIRY farmers Patricia and Michael Partington really are the cream of the crop. The mother and son partnership won first and second place in two categories at the Great Yorkshire Show with their pasteurised and untreated milk. They beat off dozens of
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Bolton Show 'will be the best yet'
THIS year's Bolton Show looks set to be the biggest and best ever with hundreds of acts lined up to wow spectators. Organisers of the two-day festival -- which ranks in the top five free annual events in the UK -- are hoping to beat last year's record
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Scramble to buy sealed bid apartments
DEVELOPERS have been swamped by offers for a luxury mill conversion after insisting on sealed bids for the homes. Twenty people entered the race by tabling bids for just six flats available at the Grade II listed former Arcon bleachworks factory, off
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Jazz man Andrew in home town concert
A JAZZ pianist who is hitting a high note in America has travelled back to Bolton for a special homecoming gig. Andrew Fazackerley will be tinkling the ivories tonight to celebrate his parent's ruby wedding anniversary. The former pupil of St Teresa's
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All the results
Section A: Heaton XI 97 Heaton CC A 115 1; Nationwide XI 164 Rupert Ladies B 89; Aspull Ladies XI 116 Little Lever XI 161; Darcy Lever C&SC B 73 Darcy Lever C&SC A126 1. Section B: Imago 267 Farnworth & District Vets 139; Walkden Cricket Club
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Fixtures for Week 14
WHO plays - and when Section A: Mon: Rose Lea v Little Lever XI (Michael Draper); Tue: Darcy Lever C&SC B v Rupert Ladies B (Maureen Fletcher), Tue: Nationwide XI v Heaton XI (Alison Saunders); Wed: Aspull Ladies XI v Heaton CC A (Graham Palmer),
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Reebok stars' age concerns
I CANNOT believe what is happening on the transfer front at my beloved Bolton Wanderers. First of all, we ditch Per Frandsen for being too old. Then we don't give Youri the contract he wants -- and probably deserves -- because he also is too old. But
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Simms boosts chance of deal
Leigh RMI 1 Everton XI 0: LEIGH RMI continued their build-up to the start of the season with an encouraging win over an Everton XI at Hilton Park. Trialist Chris Simms scored the winner 10 minutes from time. And the striker did his chances of securing
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Shameless? Then TV awaits
IF you are shameless in everything you do and with and attitude that sometimes get you in trouble, television awaits. TV production company Ricochet South, makers of Channel 4's 'Risking It All' and 'No Going Back', are looking for local contributors
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More young mums at the seaside
TEENAGE pregnancy rates are higher in seaside resorts, according to a study by the University of Liverpool. Researchers said young people were easily exploited by the drinking culture and "sun, sea and casual sex" atmosphere of holiday destinations. Secondary
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Warning over M602 resurfacing
RESURFACING work to improve safety on motorways in Greater Manchester will affect motorists using the Eccles interchange with the M602. The work, being carried out in the next few weeks, will require overnight lane and slip road closures. Resurfacing
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Pop fame beckons for six of the best
YOUNGSTERS hoping to be the next Mariah Carey or Britney Spears strutted their stuff at an audition for a new pop band. The cream of Bolton's young pop talent hit the high notes for the chance to join Junior Dream Idols, who will tour the country performing
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Comedy stars set to bring the house down at panto
FUNNYMEN The Chuckle Brothers and former Hi de Hi star Jeffrey Holland will provide the jokes in this year's Manchester Opera House pantomime Dick Whittington and his Cat. Doreen Crowther finds out about their love of panto THE Chuckle Brothers and Jeffrey
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Fathers and sons die in aircraft crash
A FATHER and son from Bury have been killed in a plane crash in America which claimed four lives. Stephen Aspden, aged 45, and his 12-year-old son Jack were killed instantly when a light aircraft being flown by a family friend careered out of control
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Prehistoric painting
THE Manchester Museum is offering visitors the chance to get up close and personal with a dinosaur! From 11am to 4pm this Saturday, Palaeo-artist Bob 'Bones' Nicholls wants children to help to paint his biggest, fastest dino-picture yet, and there will
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Players wanted
CHEW Moor Brook Sports Club are looking for footballers for their U9 and U18 teams. Players interested should call Richard on 01942 796453. Dunscar U12s, who play in the North Bury League, need a goalkeeper and two outfield players. Contact Ian Ashworth
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Concert in the city
TICKETS have gone on sale for the first ever Manchester Remembrance Day Concert in October. The event, at the Bridgewater Hall, will be the premier remembrance concert outside London, and will be attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and
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Whites in the TV spotlight
SATURDAY night frustration could be a thing of the past for Wanderers fans. Instead of having to wait more than an hour to watch a token one-minute clip of the Whites at the end of a top-four dominated Premiership TV programme, they are being offered
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Intermediates crush rivals
BOLTON Intermediate side once again proved too strong for interleague rivals Bury in a fabulous display of Bolton's best 18-25 year olds.The game was won by 165-95 with Bolton having an innings to spare. Bury lost five players for no score in the first
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Vineyards' three year campaign
WINE growers in Burgundy, represented by the Bureau Interprofessional des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB), are planning a three-year Chablis promotion in the UK. The group has established an office in Manchester, which will focus on increasing awareness of the
