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£1m vision of the future
INVESTMENT capital group 3i has invested £1.1 million in a company which has developed visual inspection systems for the electronics industry. Kestra Ltd was originally set-up and financed in 1995 by Manchester Technology Development Ltd to develop the
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Super John won me over
BOLTON Wanderers striker John McGinlay is responsible for changing at least one person's life. Super John's late winner in the 1995 Coca Cola Cup Semi Final secured a trip to Wembley for soccer-mad Lewis Unsworth, aged 10, of Alexandra Road in Lostock
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Fed up trader shuts up shop
AN ANGRY trader is shutting up shop and getting out of Bolton town centre because she is "sick and tired of the hassle." A closing down sale is underway at Romany Crafts on Markland Street, off Newport Street, because a wrangle over shop signs has forced
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Surrender of the UK
SIR: It seems to me that Germany is about to achieve something the Kaiser and Hitler could not: The surrender of the United kingdom aided and abetted by some political parties here and in Europe. Mr J Clewes Georgina Street, Morris Green Previous news
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Behind the scenes for Burnden farewell
THE last match in Burnden Park's illustrious history is to be the subject of a special documentary to be screened on Sunday. BBC North West's Close Up North team will be at Burnden tomorrow night for the final emotional farewell to the famous old stadium
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Happy days are here again!
AN exhibition charting the highs and lows of Burnden Park, its heroes and its villains opens tomorrow. As the Wanderers faithful prepare themselves for the last match at Burnden against Charlton, Bolton Museum and Art Gallery takes the wraps off its latest
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Right royal treatment
SIR: Recently I spent some time in the Royal Bolton hospital to have an operation on my knee. May I thank all the staff in the operating theatre, and a special thank you to Mr Asfahani, the surgeon and Mr Kosai the registrar. Also a very big thank you
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Derelict tram stop in line for facelift
AN old tram stop at Horwich which has become an eyesore in recent years is to be transformed into a garden as part of a local school's centenary celebrations. Chorley New Road Primary School, which is coming to the end of its historic year, is planning
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Strong signs of a swing to Labour
DEFENDING Bury North MP Alistair Burt is enjoying himself as he desperately battles to hold his marginal seat. Rather like Prime Minister John Major, he is fascinated by the electoral process. And, again like his boss, the Minister for the Disabled relishes
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Last chance for dance?
SIR: What was special about April 23? Besides being the supposed birthday of William Shakespeare, it was also St George's Day. Nine years ago, members of Horwich Morris Men and members of the Toll Bar Band decided it was time to celebrate England's patron
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Labour accepts Tory way
SIR: It is good news that the Labour Party and its followers have at long last accepted the Conservative way of life. Tony Blair is still continuing to drag the Labour Party through Conservative issues and, like all "yes men", the Socialists follow. When
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Tributes to town's famous team
THERE were congratulations for Bolton Wanderers last night from Bolton councillors. Labour Cllr Frank White, an avid Wanderers' fan, praised the club for "their championship of the Nationwide Football League" at a meeting of Bolton Council. He said that
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Machete attack: man charged
A MAN was due to appear before Bolton magistrates on an attempted murder charge today after a machete attack on a woman last weekend. The 28-year-old man was held in custody at Astley Bridge Police Station overnight followed a dawn raid by detectives
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Crash drivers try to flee justice
MORE than a third of all accidents on Bolton's roads involve "hit and run" drivers, figures reveal. An increasing number of drivers are failing to stop after accidents in a bid to escape convictions for drink driving, driving while disqualified or a range
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Monster task to house dinosaurs
A MONSTER task faces bosses at Salford City Council - they need to find new homes for two retiring dinosaurs! After encouraging Salford youngsters to tuck into their school dinners for the past four years dinosaurs Lunch and Pudding are taking well-earned
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Developers vying for valley site challenge
THE final phase of a multi-million development of the Tonge Valley could soon be underway. Bolton Council and Bolton City Challenge are looking for a developer to transform the southern end of the valley. They have advertised for anyone who is interested
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Higgins named in attack on lensman
DETECTIVES want to interview snooker wild man Alex Higgins over an incident in which a photographer was assaulted in Clifton last night. The national newspaper lensman is alleged to have been attacked by the former world champion as he attempted to take
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White Horse close in on title
WHITE Horse (Kearsley) are on the brink of the Bolton Sunday League Division Two title after their 3-1 win over rivals Farnworth and Kearsley Labour Club. White Horse's goals came from Alex Wardle, Neil Blower and Steve Wolstenholme with Danny Shaw replying
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Chocs away for Major, and there's cheer for Blair!
SWEET-toothed voters are favouring John Major...beer drinkers prefer Tony Blair. The Labour leader may have shaken off the party's beer and sandwiches image, but he is still proving a hit with bitter drinkers around Bolton. Bottles of Tony's Tipple are
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No go yet on the station halt
RAIL privatisation has put Bolton Wanderers' new station 18 months behind schedule, it was revealed last night. Bolton Council deputy leader, Cllr Guy Harkin said that talks had only begun six weeks ago on developing a rail link to the new Reebok Stadium
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New car will look a real Beau-ty
A HORWICH man will have his full name displayed on his car number plate when he takes possession of a new Vauxhall Astra next month. Mr Beau, of Churchward Square, does not have a christian name after changing his name in 1973 to what was a name given
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Reserves get sinking feeling
WANDERERS' relegation fate is now out of their hands after completing their programme with a 3-2 defeat at Stoke last night. The first half saw Bolton in control with the defence, in which Gudni Bergsson returned after injury, rarely troubled by the home
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Manager Todd's target
WANDERERS have warned their Division One rivals that there will be no let-up in their runaway Championship success. Held to a goalless draw at Oldham last weekend, the Burnden heroes are still aiming to end the season in a blaze of glory by finishing
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Past Presidents Trophy
BOLTON Golf Association Past Presidents Trophy, 36 holes, on Saturday, May 3 at Bolton Golf Course. Anyone unable to play must telephone the BGA Secretary on 01204 301090 not later than Friday, May 2. Any person failing to attend without prior notice
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Dog-gone it! - that's my giro
A FURIOUS resident put his postman in the dog-house after a stray animal put a block on his benefit cheque. Ian Floyd was anxiously waiting for his incapacity benefit Giro to drop through the letter box on Tuesday morning. But it did not arrive because
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Bestseller Ruth shops for her next success
BOLTON novelist Ruth Hamilton has finally become an official bestseller. Her ninth book has topped the official Sunday Times Bestseller list. The romantic fiction writer, a former teacher at Sunninghill Primary School, described her "delight' at finally
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Battle for Red Moss is over
ANTI-TIP campaigners and environmentalists were celebrating today after the Battle for Red Moss was declared officially over. UK Waste, who were refused permission to turn the peat bog in Horwich into a massive waste tip to serve the needs of Greater
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Residents in fear of teenage gangs
ANGRY residents in Daisy Hill claim they are being tormented by gangs of youths who congregate on their estate. They complain that between 20 and 30 teenagers converge outside shops in St George's Avenue each evening. The problem has escalated over the
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April pleads for a safer road
SIR: Could somebody ask the workmen to put some stop bumps on our road to slow the cars down, because the cars come very very fast, and some children could get knocked down and injured, and get put into hospital. Can you ask them to come as soon as possible
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They don't get equal space
SIR: Why, when nationwide the Referendum Party is putting 500 plus candidates forward at the forthcoming election, your paper has so far not given them equal space as other political parties. Surely people are entitled to be made aware of views other
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There's no room for cars
SIR: I am most concerned about the proposed restaurant to be located in the former local health clinic on Chapeltown Road, within the grounds of Turton High School. I consider that the position is stupid, so near to where the road takes a hidden bend
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Bream time for Steve
ALL the recent reports regarding water shortages certainly baffled the members of Lord Nelson AC when they staged Sunday's match on Rudyard Lake. The water levels are so high at the moment that a lot of the established pegs are submerged and what at one
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Search for some sophistication
SIR: I feel I must write just once more about ballroom dancing, in particular to 'Dancing fan from Little Lever' April 17. Yes we do know about Hughes Dance Centre, we go there ourselves, and yes we really enjoy the professional teaching by the lovely
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Jumping for charity
SIR: My name is Gerald Smith and I am a representative for the registered charity B.L.I.S.S. which is an acronym for Baby Life Support Systems. These systems are incubator units and associated equipment needed to save the lives of premature and sick new-born
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Schools boost
BOLTON education bosses have secured cash to improve their knowledge base of the borough's primary and special schools. In February, the Government asked councils to bid for cash in the School Self Improvement pot. Last month, Bolton was awarded £26,000
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Joyous occasion marred
SIR: I write to express my disappointment at the decision of Bolton Wanderers to invite John Major to lay the foundation stone at the 'Reebok Stadium' on the very day it was named. Do the Wanderers really feel they are justified in portraying an image
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Lanky Morris men meet
MORRIS dancers from all over Lancashire will gather in Horwich on Saturday in celebration of St George's Day. More than 100 dancers and musicians will be taking part in the annual event, to dance in procession through the streets and at various points
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Grant dates now fixed
HORWICH Town Council has set two deadlines for voluntary groups wishing to apply for grants. The dates for this year are May 31 and October 31. Groups must be located in Horwich and serve the people of the town. Grants are available for voluntary/community
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Singalong with the Super Whites
EMOTIONAL farewells to Burnden Park have been captured in song by well known Bolton entertainer Howard Broadbent. Howard's history packed lyrics are contained in two songs which have gone on general release this week. The curtain comes down on the Burnden
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Sport centre Uni bid
A NEW sports development could be set up to boost Bolton Institute's chances of becoming a university. Council chiefs are in discussion with the Institute over an idea to establish facilities at Deane School. The Institute wants to improve its sports
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Candidate's bid to block PO closures
OVER a thousand small post offices in the North West face closure if privatisation plans go ahead, according to Labour. Election candidate Ruth Kelly has joined Bolton postmen in launching a petition against any sale. She said: "Tory plans to break up
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Twin triumph for glory boys
BOLTON'S Little Lever SC and Smithills are on the up after winning promotion. Little Lever are celebrating success in the Lancashire Amateur League Second Division while Smithills' triumph came one division higher, both teams finishing in second place
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Rescue teams on the lookout for volunteers
SEARCH and rescue specialists are hoping to find individuals willing to put their best foot forward for a worthy cause. The Rossendale Search and Rescue Team is planning to stage two major long distance walks and both will help raise funds to support
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Poet's Corner
Mum and Dad in Heaven above Do watch over me with all your love. Memories are with me every day They just don't die or fade away. Fun, laughter, sad times too All are gone to Heaven with you. I will not see you any more You cannot walk through my front
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Let's have a party to remember
BOLTON soccer fans are being invited to party the night away to mark the historic night at Burnden Park. The gigantic party will be held before, and after, the Premiership-bound Wanderers' final match at the famous old stadium on Friday night. But police
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£5m takes market into next century
A BUSTLING market which attracts visitors from all over the North West is in line for a multi-million pound facelift after a successful application for a Government grant. Bury Council, Millgate centre owners MEPC, together with outdoor traders and market
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25 YEARS AGO
From the Evening News, April 24, 1972 MRS Mary Stott pulled her last pint at the Commercial Hotel, Bolton, on Saturday, and said good-bye to the pub which has been her home and work for the past 14 years. Mrs Stott, manageress at the Victoria Square pub
