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Developers given insight into benefits of Bolton
PROPERTY developers were impressed when Bolton gave them a traditional welcome. Three senior representatives of London-based Land Securities Properties Ltd were invited to town as part of a co-ordinated attempt to attract fresh investment to Bolton town
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North West Water pour money into leaking pipes
NORTH West Water is currently funding three separate research projects into new techniques for detecting underground leaks. One of them includes Bolton trials of a prototype "hydrophone" due to start this summer. The hydrophone is a highly sensitive microphone
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Peerage for Labour stalwart
CHORLEY-born Labour stalwart Doug Hoyle has been rewarded for his services to politics with a peerage. Doug, 67, was one of a number of retiring MPs named as a life peer in a list agreed between the leaders of the three major parties. Born in Coppull,
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Don't add to Craig's mail mountain
THE family of a former cancer patient are appealing to Bolton businesses - "Please don't add to our mail mountain." This month several Bolton firms received a chain letter saying a seven-year-old boy from Surrey who has terminal cancer is trying to get
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Derian market is right up our street
CHORLEY'S Derian House children's hospice has received a massive boost this week after a huge market on one of the country's most famous streets. Thousands of bargain hunters flocked to the Magic of Coronation Street tourist attraction in Blackpool, to
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Top service at hospital
SIR: Criticism of the Royal Hospital has been published recently in BEN. Our experience is totally different. My wife and I took my 92-year-old mother for a general check-up. A lengthy and exhaustive consultation, blood tests, x-ray and ECG - all in one
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Milkman's special delivery to heartbroken toddler
A TODDLER'S tears of sadness dried up when his stolen toy car was delivered back to him - after being found in a nearby street by the milkman. Seventeen-month-old Jordan Rigby was heartbroken when the cherished toy was taken from the back yard of his
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USA delivery's not so good!
SIR: am very pleased to find that I can now keep in touch with my home town through the excellent BEN web site. I would never say so to an American, but my time as a boy delivering your newspaper always comes to mind when I compare life in the USA to
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More girls needed for Prince's project
COMMUNITY minded young people looking for a mission are being urged to sign up on a new enterprising scheme. The Prince's Trust - Volunteers programme has launched its first scheme in the borough and is looking for young people aged from 16 to 25 to take
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Royal seal of approval for hospital
A SUCCESSFUL 25-year hospital campaign is to get the royal seal of approval on Monday. HRH The Princess Royal will officially open Chorley Hospital's new Phase III development which brought the hospital up to full district general status. Campaigners
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Bus security stepped up after attack
BUS chiefs are to step up security measures following a vicious late night attack on a driver in Chorley. The 48-year-old man was punched in the face when two youths got on the Stagecoach Ribble bus through its fire exit doors. They made off with more
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A better world
SIR: We wish S R Morgan would think before he makes these rash statements about running down our country. When you have given five years of your life fighting in tanks and seen indescribable horror, then you can talk. For someone to say we think nothing
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Magpies end season with a four-goal win
Chorley 4 Colwyn Bay 0 CHORLEY rounded off their home league programme with a thumping win - their first at Victory Park since December 7 - over their Welsh visitors on Saturday. The Magpies were rarely troubled as they cruised to a comfortable victory
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Wigan put Kiwi Lester on trial
YOUNG Kiwi forward Stuart Lester has been given a month to prove himself. Wigan Warriors were planning to release the second-rower after he failed to get into the first team squad, but after a much-imporoved display in the Alliance team's win over Castleford
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Always trying to improve
SIR: I reply to the article 'Unsafe Taxis' by John Horne. The Bolton Taxi Drivers Association would like to commend the initiative of Bolton Police, the Department of Transport and the Licensing section of Bolton Council. It makes a refreshing change
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Falklands veteran found guilty of murder
A FALKLANDS veteran has been convicted of executing Lancashire accountant David Wilson. A jury at Liverpool Crown Court late on Tuesday took almost four and a half hours to find Stephen Playle guilty of murdering the 47-year-old father of two. Playle,
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Conductor Chris on film at concert
THE leader of the band will be under scrutiny at a concert to help local Parkinson's Disease sufferers. Each year Women's Institutes organise some fund-raising event and, for the members of Longsight WI at Harwood, this year's effort is a musical extravaganza
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Dancing miles for hospice
LINE dancers are to dance eight miles to raise money for St Ann's Hospice at Little Hulton. The marathon session will take place at Little Hulton Community School, Worsley on Sunday June 15 from 11am to 3pm. Dancers from all over the area will be sponsored
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Groups speak same lingo
FOREIGN friendships were forged at a Leigh cultural group whose members only speak French when they meet when they got together with a group from the borough's twin town, Angers. The Leigh French Circle recently met up with their twinning partner, Serpentine
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Easy win for Labour as pupils cast vote
THERE was an overwhelming victory for Labour when Westhoughton High School held a mock election. The party's 'candidate' Beverley Carter polled 373 votes (54.05 per cent) with the Conservatives, represented by Laura Taylor in second place with 193 votes
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What a mess you made Nynex
FED-UP Wayne Stillwell claims cable workers have turned his Heaton estate into an "eyesore". Mr Stillwell says the Nynex gang has "ruined" his driveway and footpath outside his home and he and his neighbours are demanding action to put it right. After
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Cycle race threat to holiday motorists
MOTORISTS have been warned that roads will be disrupted during the Bank Holiday weekend as top class cyclists race through Bolton. Three stages of the Tour of Lancashire are scheduled to speed along local routes. On Friday, stage one takes in the East
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Pipers call the tune in top contest
IT was just over a year ago that bass drummer Jack Dixon walked into the BEN office and asked: "Don't you think our band is worth a feature?" We did, and last February Bolton Scottish Pipe Band Pipe Major Steve Milner was quoted in that feature when he
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Scruff justice at fun dog show
TOP dogs with more personality than pedigree took part in a fun alternative to the world famous Crufts Dog Show. The Bolton heat of the Chappie Scruffts Dog of the Year novelty dog show was held at Leverhulme Park, in Darcy Lever. The competition, organised
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Tough guy rick in krypton challenge
A SIXTH form pupil's burning ambition to become a Royal Marine has inspired more than 20 students to get fit for a gruelling charity challenge. Rick Griffiths, aged 17, spends his weekends running round the reservoirs above Bolton with a rucksack packed
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Mac injury battle
WANDERERS may have to go into Sunday's double century bid without top scorer John McGinlay. The 29-goal Bolton star is under daily treatment on a thigh injury and may miss the season's final game at Tranmere. McGinlay needed a late fitness test before
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Pregnant smokers told to think of their baby
PREGNANT women who continue to smoke during pregnancy are being targeted by health professionals. The pressure group, Greater Manchester Action on Smoking, is targeting the hundreds of women across Bolton who smoke despite the health risks to their unborn
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Men welcome at Institute course
A COURSE aimed at encouraging men and women into the world of higher education is being run by Bolton Institute. "Aiming Higher" is a free course which has been running successfully at Bolton Institute for more than five years. Because of funding restrictions
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Flo and John hit the bullseye
FLORENCE Almond really hit the target when she entered a competition while she was on holiday in Blackpool. She couldn't believe her eyes when she scooped the gold medal in archery, despite being confined to a wheelchair. And Florence wasn't the only
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Dad's plea for end to driving chaos
A FATHER of two is urging council chiefs to put an end to the 'Wacky Races' outside his home after a hit and run driver ploughed into his front garden at the weekend. Mr Martin Wells returned from a day out with his family to discover the large 60-year-old
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Sleep in, or have a drink at stadium complex
ORBIT Developments have named the latest companies to be part of the Wanderers superstadium scheme. JD Sports, Sports Division, Millhouse Inns, Craftwhorld and American Discount Golf Centre will all be part of the multimillion pound scheme. It has also
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IRA bomb threat chaos hits town
CHORLEY was caught up in the chaos of the IRA bomb threat which forced the closure of around 25 miles of the M6 last Friday. The motorway was shut between junction 25 Wigan and junction 29 Preston for more than six hours. It brought misery for drivers
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This isn't a taxi service
SIR: While I sympathise with Mr J Small who waited in the cold for a ambulance to take him home (April 25), thus putting more strain on NHS resources, we must all realise that ambulances are not a taxi service and need to be available in emergencies to
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Job scheme protest after benefit is axed
By Dave Toomer CAMPAIGNERS against the controversial Job Seekers Allowance staged a protest at Bolton Job Centre after an unemployed Bolton woman was left without benefit for a week. Jean Johnson, aged 42, was told she had not taken adequate steps to
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Welsh choir concert
SIR: The visit of the Maesteg and District Male Voice Choir to the Victoria Hall on Saturday last was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by over 900 people. My phone has been constantly in use during the last 36 hours with people expressing their
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Reception row leaves sour taste
A LAVISH wedding reception at a Bolton hotel left a sour taste for the newly-weds after they were pursued by debt collectors for cash they say they did not owe. Company sales director Sergio Pani is adamant that he cleared the entire £1,967 bill for the
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How about a thank-you?
SIR: Now the last match at Burnden Park has been played, how about a thank you to the residents of this area. I've lived here for 40 years and I've seen it all - locked out of your own house because of parking on your door step, road closed, broken windows
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Join us at lunchtime
SIR: With reference to the question raised in your paper on Thursday April 17 concerning lunchtime entertainment at the Albert Halls and the 'Talking Point' on the matter the following day, I write to inform you that we shall be hosting a second series
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Ian lets off steam in the kitchen!
DURING the day, Ian Jeffery is busy helping Bolton's HIV sufferers. But out-of-hours, the 34-year-old is transformed into an obsessive cook. His expertise in the kitchen has won Ian high acclaim on the BBC's Masterchef programme and in a new book taken
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Low pay shock for the unemployed
SHOCK findings on job centre vacancies in Chorley have been revealed in a survey - spelling gloom for the unemployed. Chorley Borough Council's economic development and tourism committee was presented with the the Low Pay Unit-prepared report. It revealed
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Pensioner in shock after losing home help
A CHORLEY pensioner riddled with arthritis is distraught after social services chiefs axed her home help. Mrs Eunice Clarke, 86, of Quarry Road, received a letter from the county council informing her of the decision last Friday. And she may now have
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Whole area was scruffy
SIR: I read recently in the BEN a report on Turton High School. I quote "school's caring ethos and orderly community". Well this doesn't apply to the amounts of rubbish and litter which cover most of the school grounds, including the footpath and hedgerow
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Toddlers put wacky veg to the test
A NEW range of frozen vegetables launched this week - aimed at getting youngsters to eat healthier - has certainly given mums food for thought. For now on the shelves is an unusual variety of flavoured Wacky Veg, including chocolate carrots, baked bean
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We can face this challenge
SIR: It was good to see that Arnold Wilcox-Wood's heart still belongs to Bolton. Yes, the new Trafford Centre is a threat and a massive challenge to the Council and to all the stakeholders in Bolton Town Centre. Mr Wilcox-Wood is right - the borough of
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Change it back!
SIR: I feel I must point out again my disappointment at your decision to alter the format of the Readers Letters page. I urge you to please have a look at it again. It lacks impact. I felt that, until you altered it, it was the very heart of the paper
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Drug offences rise again
DRUG related offences are on the increase in the borough. Over the past two years there has been a significant rise in such cases being heard at Bolton Magistrates Court. Following a 27pc increase in 1995 for possessing drugs, there was a further similar
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Pools organiser loses out on £1m
THE banker who organised the £1milion winning NatWest pools syndicate won't be a penny better off. Every week Graham Hart filled in the pools coupon and collected 50p from each of his colleagues - but he never took part himself. But Graham, 27, based
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Reservoir developers vow to plug the flood
DEVELOPERS building houses on the site of filled in reservoir have pledged to take action to prevent a river of flood water flowing through an Astley Bridge estate. As reported in Tuesday's BEN, concerned residents living on the Oldhams Estate in Astley
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Poet's Corner
The poets tell us love is all, They say that love is beautiful. Love is a many splendid thing, Love can make your heart sing. All this is true and more besides, The power of love can't be denied. It's love that makes the world go round, As anyone in love
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Security tight in race to No 10
VOTING finally got underway today amid tight security at Bolton polling stations. Police and and electoral officials have implemented special Home Office guidelines designed to head off any IRA attempt to sabotage General Election polling day. Security
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25 YEARS AGO
From the Evening News, May 1, 1972 IF Samuel Crompton, impoverished inventor of mule spinning could see today the tiny cottage where he was born, he might not consider it such a humble beginning. He would recognise it as his early home from the plaque
