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Adrian is national sales manager
RITRAMA (UK) Ltd has appointed Adrian Hardy as UK and Republic of Ireland sales manager for sheet and sign products. Mr Hardy, aged 34, who lives in Little Lever with his wife Joanne and three children, has been with the Eccles-based company for nine
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Andrew on right track with new job
THE former district manager at British Gas in Bolton, Andrew Newby, has been appointed to a top job with Railtrack North West. Mr Newby, aged 41, is the new business development manager. After graduating from Manchester University with a degree in Mechanical
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Booze ban plan near stadium
COUNCIL chiefs are set to ban alcohol on the streets near Bolton Wanderers' new Reebok Stadium. They have been asked by the club to bring in a by-law to ban drinking in the area near the new development at Horwich. The streets around Burnden Park were
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Bolton drugs team's cash boost
A BOLTON team has got £37,000 from a £2 million government fund to tackle drugs problems. Bolton Drug Action Team will use the cash to help fund its new scheme to educate young people about the dangers of drugs through the arts. The hand outs were announced
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Scouts pay tribute to caring boy
A SCOUT who died of muscular dystrophy just weeks before he was due to receive an environmental award has been described as "an inspiration to others." Adam Hargreaves, who had taken part in a scouting first for Birtenshaw Hall 2nd Bolton Scout Troop,
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Boy sent home in blazer row
A BOLTON schoolboy who has missed months off school was sent home on his first day back - for not wearing the right uniform. Jimmy Evans has special needs and his mother June has been battling to get him a place in a local school since the family moved
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Enough talent
for television SIR: Members of the Albert Hall over 60s went to Morecambe for the day to support the over 60s talent competition and all were agreed that the TV would do well if they put these shows on instead of some of the rubbish we have to put up
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Children face a crossing crisis
A WORRIED Bolton mum is accusing Bolton Council of gambling with children's safety after moving a lollipop lady to another location. Patricia Bolton is angry that the patrol normally located at the traffic lights at the junction of Bury Road and Long
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Baby sent home to her killer
LITTLE Demi-Leigh Bolton had been handed to social workers after being found home alone just over 12 months before she was murdered by her father, the BEN can reveal today. The following day, the baby who was just six months old when she was left alone
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The changing programmes
SIR: I agree with John Mason's letter about Radio Bolton's Country Show. A programme should contain what is stated in the title. "Keep it Country" means a Country Music programme in anyone's eyes and I cannot see how it can turn into an Irish Music Show
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Don't blame jobless
SIR: When a national newspaper reveals that a single mother (with three children) can rely on state benefits, rent etc totalling over £250 per week, how can Lancashire's employers expect to get workers for wages much lower than this unemployed mum gets
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Focus on the children born junkies: A baby who looks normal is really a heroin addict...
AT first glance, a bouncing baby has been born with a "naughty wakefulness" and a healthy appetite. But appearances can be deceiving. Inside, the tiny youngster's body is in a distressing turmoil, which left untreated, will lead to convulsions and possible
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Traffic control is wanted
SIR: I respond to the letter "Hearing all opinions" (BEN, June 4) under the signature of Bill Collison of Bolton Road, Kearsley. The author states that I do not want a road from the rear of the estate at any cost. If it were feasible, YES, let it go ahead
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Who will study our interests?
SIR: The recent report of the Committee on Toxicity of chemicals in food (COT) has revealed that many people in the UK are already exceeding their Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) of dioxin-like chemicals. Breast-fed babies are particularly vulnerable and
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Smoking ban under fire
SIR: I am a smoker, I am also a lifelong supporter of Bolton Wanderers and for the past 2O years I have had a season ticket on Burnden Terrace. At the end of last season 20 of us got together and decided to book a block of seats together in the new stadium
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Woman killed on railway track
A WOMAN killed when she was hit by a train on the railway track close to Blackrod Station has been identified as Charlotte Hanson, 26, of Blackhorse Avenue, Blackrod. The incident happened early Monday morning. A police spokesman said there are no suspicious
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New Boots to open in town
BOOTS in Bolton's Victoria Square is on the move to the Market Place shops complex. The new store will be officially opened on Monday. Celebrations include giving away hundreds of helium balloons to youngsters and lots of special offers. Joyce Nuttall
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Fears for Bolton babies born addicts
AN alarming rise has been reported in Bolton babies addicted to drugs. Eight were born hooked on the heroin substitute methadone in the first two months of this year. This is more than the total number for last year. Now council chiefs have now appointed
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Teenager mugged by two women
A TEENAGE girl was attacked in the street after refusing to hand over money. The 16-year-old was in Market Street, Bolton, with a friend, when they were stopped by two women demanding money. When the girl refused she was hit and punched until she handed
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Taxi outing cash plea
LOCAL firms are being urged to dig deep to help send hundreds of handicapped and underprivileged children to the seaside. Organisers of the annual Bolton taxi drivers' outing have launched their annual cash appeal to pay for the trip to Southport's Pleasureland
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Road works have drivers in a spin
ALTERATIONS to a roundabout on the A6 near Blackrod are causing confusion for drivers, according to local councillors. The changes from two lanes to three at the roundabout were carried out in anticipation of increased traffic heading for the new Bolton
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Hospital getting better
BOLTON hospital bosses are planning a range of moves to improve services. Ann Schenk, Director of Service Development, said new investment would provide better services when she presented the Bolton Hospitals Trust business plan for 1997/98. At the end
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Hospital getting better
BOLTON hospital bosses are planning a range of moves to improve services. Ann Schenk, Director of Service Development, said new investment would provide better services when she presented the Bolton Hospitals Trust business plan for 1997/98. At the end
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Gunman fires on service station cashier
A WOMAN garage cashier was saved by bullet proof safety glass after a masked raider shot at her early today. The man, armed with a single barrel sawn-off shotgun, was only inches from the protected kiosk when he fired, showering the attendant with glass
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Daily poem
We had the cause quite recently To take our fearless pet And get advice and treatment From our friendly local vet We got her to the surgery Had to drag her through the door And when he called her name out, She was stuck down to the floor We picked her
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Well done, partner!
BOLTON-born Andrew Pollard has been promoted to Salaried Partner at construction cost consultants and project managers, Henry Riley & Son. Mr Pollard, aged 33, who was most recently a senior associate, has been with the firm since 1982 when he joined
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VAT 'may increase by 20pc'
CHARTERED accountants Deloitte & Touche are predicting that the general rate of VAT will increase in the forthcoming Budget - possibly up to 20pc. VAT partner Kevin Ahern said: "An increase in the standard rate of VAT to 20pc in the forthcoming Budget
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Ken in frame for TV award
A BOLTON company formed by two joiners is one of the finalists in this year's Flying Start business competition. Roberts Cubbage Joinery Ltd of Saville Street is featured in the heat to be televised by Granada on Tuesday, July 1, at 7.30pm. Director Ken
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New street guide is a real bobby dazzler
BOBBY'S wife Josey Pickles has produced an old-fashioned guide for the local boys in blue after going on the beat to find out about modern computers. Now her new street directory "The Policeman's Friend" is to set to go on sale throughout Bolton. Husband
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Heart man's sixth party - with donor!
A TRANSPLANT patient will this week celebrate the sixth anniversary of having the heart of a man who is still alive and well! Denis Wright from Ramsbottom and Ernie King from Warrington have become firm friends since their unusual transplant which was
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Thanks for your help
SIR: May I thank the people of Bolton for their continuing support and generosity at four of our recent fund-raising events. The Easter Egg Raffle in 90 outlets throughout the town, April Amble around Edgworth, Moss Bank Park Gala and our Flag Day Street
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Designer shows his craft to the world
A FORMER Bolton art student is making his mark in the clouds. The sky really is the limit for Bury-born Chris Holt as he supervises a brand new design for British Airways' fleet of planes. The BEN revealed yesterday that London-based Mr Holt, aged 48,
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MP's putting baby first
SIR: I must wholeheartedly agree with the view of Mrs McAllion (BEN June 6) concerning Bolton West's new MP Ruth Kelly's apparent preoccupation with a creche in Parliament. Since she was elected the only articles I have noticed in your paper concerning
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Nominate someone to go for gold
SIR: While I travel around the country, I meet many people who are achieving marvellous feats. Their talents seem to have no bounds and they are happy to give their time and energy without being paid. I would very much like your readers to think for a
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Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
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Park protest petition goes to council chief
A PETITION containing more than 2,500 names opposing planned changes for Lever Park at Rivington has been presented to Chorley Council chief executive Jeffery Davies. Many people in Bolton and Chorley fear the park could become commercialised following
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Firemen work up £800 sweat for cancer charity
FIREFIGHTERS from Hindley lost pounds in weight to gain pounds in cash for the Macmillan Nurses appeal. Six firemen walked from their station in Borsdane Avenue, Hindley, to Bolton Central Fire Station in Moor Lane, Bolton, in full uniform and wearing
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£300m Euro cash boost for region
BOLTON is set to share in a massive multi-million pound economic bonanza from Europe. Town halls throughout the North West were celebrating today after hearing the region has been awarded a £300 million grant over the next four years. About £170 million
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Grandparents tell of their heartbreak
THE angry grandparents of murdered toddler Demi-Leigh Bolton today spoke of their heartbreak at losing their "treasured" granddaughter. John and Yvonne Bolton said the family would only have been satisfied if Sysa Oudomvilay had faced the death penalty
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Van chase terror for two pensioners
TWO pensioners had a lucky escape when a stolen van smashed into their car during a police chase through Bolton. The elderly women were left shocked in the wreckage of their car as the thieves jumped out of their badly damaged van and fled. They escaped
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Ready for the challenge
LOCAL schools have taken up the challenge to appear in a new television show. North Bolton Sixth Form College was the audition centre for the second selection round of the new sixth-form version of University Challenge. The college also had a team auditioning
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, June 9, 1972 BECAUSE of rising prices and strikes, the two unhappiest segments of the electorate are the elderly and women. This emerges from the latest public opinion poll, in which only two in 10 women say they are
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Wanderers smooth out the ticket rush
THE phased programme of selling season tickets appears to be offering Wanderers fans a smooth transfer from Burnden Park to the new Reebok Stadium. Queues have been restricted to manageable lengths since the first of the tickets went on sale last Thursday
