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Bill's old school makes the grade
A BOARDED-UP Victorian schoolroom has become a grade two listed building . . . thanks to the efforts of a former pupil. Bill Knowles, of Old Quarry Lane, Bromley Cross, was at the former Eagley Mills' School during the 1930s. But he was worried that it
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Health help for Lads' Club
SCHOOL nurses are set to 'drop in' at one of Bolton's most popular clubs. Bolton Community Healthcare Trust is to send a team into Bolton Lads and Girls Club every week to provide expert advice and information. The nurses will tackle the issues which
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The man to lower the flag on Hong Kong
A CORPORAL from Bolton will have a memorable role in the historic handover of Hong Kong to China on Monday. Chris Naughton, aged 30, a former pupil at Blackshaw Primary School and Tonge High, has been chosen to lower the Union flag for the last time during
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Commuters' parking misery to end
PLANS to end car parking misery for hundreds of Bolton commuters and residents could be finalised by December. The breakthrough comes as rows holding up improvements to Lostock station look set to be resolved. Disputes between the public and private sector
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Such super treatment
SIR: I wish to thank the staff on the eye ward (H2) and Mr Kelly who explained everything he was doing to my eye. All his staff made us all feel comfortable in a nice room, with tea and sandwiches. The sister came the following morning, to check and give
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Ship ahoy! Ray's work of art is a winner
A LOCAL artist is launching his career in fine style by touring the country with his limited edition picture of one of the world's most famous ships. Ray Podolchuk, 46, of Exford Drive, Bolton, was determined not to miss the boat when the Australian replica
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Roll up for the showcase fair
ONE of Bolton's most spectacular annual showcase events of the year promises to be bigger and more colourful than ever. More entertainers have been booked to appear throughout the Victoria Street Fair weekend than ever before, laying down a challenge
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Super mum's dream a reality
FULL-time mum Marion Hogg decided her cash strapped community in Little Hulton needed a nursery - so she bought one! She teamed up with her friend Mary Ryan and they set out to raise more than £95,000 to buy and rebuild a derelict Victorian building on
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Terry died in the belief that he was saving his son . . . but
fate dealt one more cruel blow A BRAVE Bolton family are today coming to terms with the loss of a father who died believing he left the gift of a healthy future to his son. As Terry Lightfoot, 59, lay dying of brain cancer, he had a burning hope - that
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The bite was accidental
SIR: I refer to the dog that the local magistrates have sentenced to death. I understand that the dog accidentally bit the young boy whilst it was engaged in a fight with another dog (something which dogs are rather prone to do) and that even the boy
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Talbot set to get his Wigan chance
GREAT Britain academy hooker Ian Talbot looks set for his first team debut as Wigan Warriors return to domestic action on Sunday. Martin Hall could be out for six weeks with a broken thumb and coach Eric Hughes feels that the home clash against Sheffield
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Last goodbye to Jim
SIR: I am the senior home care worker at Springfield Park, Kearsley. Last week, our team attended the funeral of Mr Jim Kinder. We had cared for Jim for 15 years. He had no family, only us, and we will miss him very much. I would like to thank Shaws Funeral
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Traffic's too heavy already
SIR: I write concerning the proposed erection of a business park at Singing Clough, Kearsley, and link road to Lyons Estate (which incidentally should never have been built without access roads). This project should in no way be considered viable and
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Show compassion and allow Zack to live
SIR: I refer to the two letters with reference to poor Zack on June 20. I totally agree with the comments of Mr J Higson, and L Kenyon. It is absolutely ludicrous of the judge to sentence the poor dog to death when evil people such as muggers, murderers
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Museum in game of two halves
MUSEUM staff have unearthed new Wanderers' treasures as the popular Burnden Park exhibition hits the half-time mark. Nearly 30,000 visitors have already been to see Football Glory - the Burnden Park Story since it kicked off at the Le Mans Crescent museum
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Sue's on cue for TV fame!
BOLTON nurse Sue Reilly is on cue to make a TV appearance before millions of viewers alongside snooker ace Steve Davis. Sue, of Broadway, Farnworth will be on the popular snooker quiz programme on July 7 hosted by funnyman Jim Davidson and the madcap
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Daily poem
I see this lady with dignified air, Traversing the road in her mechanised chair I know not her name nor her disorder But seeing her smile, can only applaud her Such bravery is given to only a few Who in their distress, independence pursue The laughter
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Store jobs boom as Asda move in
By Janet Hughes SHOPPING giant Asda has announced a jobs bonanza at their new store in Horwich. Superstore bosses are set to take on hundreds of Bolton workers as part of a 3,000 recruitment drive nationwide. Between 200 and 300 jobs will be created when
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Tragedy as pylon man dies
A BOLTON electricity engineer died on an electricity pylon as he carried out routine work. The death of Del Minton, aged 48, has stunned colleagues at the NORWEB Bolton engineers depot where he worked. Mr Minton, of Little Lever, became ill as he worked
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City slickers are dressed to thrill
BOLTON Wanderers have new rivals in Manchester City for the title of best dressed club. The Maine Road club unveiled their new strips and leisurewear collection designed and manufactured by top Italian fashionwear company Kappa yesterday. City have severed
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Silent majority give thumbs-up to season ticket sales
'DISGRUNTLED' of Daubhill, 'Furious' of Farnworth and 'Worried' of Westhoughton would probably rank Wanderers' ticket office staff somewhere between tax inspectors and politicians in the popularity charts. Bolton officials admit they've had their share
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Local branch voted the best in the NW
CO-OP Travelcare's Leigh branch has been chosen as Regional Branch of the Year by the 250-strong travel agency chain. The branch, based in the Pioneer Store on Ellesmere Street, has taken the top title for the agency's North-west region. The award is
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Britain out, Bolton in!
BOLTON Business School is moving into Hong Kong - as the British Government moves out. As colonial rule ends, the Business School (part of Bolton Institute) has gone into partnership with Hong Kong's Centre for Educational Development. It is to provide
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Mum's 300-mile trek
A DEDICATED mother of three is planning to walk 300 miles to try to raise enough cash to send her graduate daughter abroad to continue her medical studies. Ved Mangrolia, aged 49, of Ladybridge, Bolton, decided to organise a sponsored walk from Bolton
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Consultant backs drive to highlight eye disease
A BOLTON consultant is supporting a national drive for greater awareness of an eye disease which can cause blindness. Mr Simon Wallis, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with Bolton Hospitals Trust, has endorsed a national call for the public to regularly
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We can't get in fine fettle
SIR: You ran an article in the BEN the other week about getting into 'Fine Fettle'. I got a leaflet, and then I went to the doctor's, only to be told he wasn't participating in the programme. I've found more people whose doctors aren't in it. We can't
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What is in our soils?
SIR: How is it that planning permission has been given for the Raikes Lane Incinerator, and we still do not know the contents of the soil samples being taken locally? If, according to HMIP's figures, it has been spewing out around 60 times the level of
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What a filthy car park!
SIR: Today I had an interesting experience. I visited the filthiest car park in Britain. I waded through bottles, cans and litter to the Pay and Display box, then exited onto barely lit, cluttered stairs, smelling as they had obviously been used as a
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Leigh's promotion boost
LEIGH Centurions are quietly confident of taking another major step towards promotion on Sunday - but know they face an uphill battle on Batley's infamous Mount Pleasant slope. Victory over the fifth-placed Bulldogs will leave Leigh, currently holding
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Let's keep in the present
SIR: I refer to: "The Spectre of Germanic domination?" (Your views, BEN June 23). Somebody should tell your correspondent that the Second World War ended over half a century ago. It is time to let it take an honourable place in history, and to get on
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Green clean
GREEN-fingered children from St Thomas of Canterbury School, Heaton will be cleaning up a local beauty spot as part of an environmentally-friendly project. Parents will be lending a hand in the school's effort to clear litter from Captain's Clough community
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Council gets top marks in national survey
SOCIAL services chiefs have been given an official pat on the back after a top-level inspection. Bolton was one of eight authorities tested for its services for the elderly ethnic minorities. And councillors were told at an adult services sub-committee
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Search for missing boy's body
DETECTIVES searching for missing schoolboy Jamie Lavis were this morning scouring a country park following a tip-off he could be buried in a shallow grave. More than 100 officers, dog teams, an underwater search unit and the force helicopter moved in
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Nursery vouchers get the official KO
CHILDREN starting in reception classes at Bolton primary schools in September will NOT now need nursery vouchers. Education chiefs have announced that parents of four-year-olds will not have to hand them over before their child can claim a school place
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Big day was worth the weight!
A SUPERSLIM couple will be shadows of their former selves when they marry next month. Nicky White and fiance Stevan Mulvihill, decided that they both needed to slim down and embarked on a joint diet to shed their excess pounds. And to bolster their willpower
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, June 27, 1972 KEN Buchanan said last night he had lost the world lightweight boxing title to Roberto Duran on a punch below the belt. The fight was stopped in the 13th round when Buchanan was knocked down by a punch
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Wanderers support lower division clubs
BOLTON Wanderers have pledged their support for the lower divisions threatened by a breakaway of the top Nationwide League clubs. Despite holding a place among the elite of the Premiership, Wanderers have never forgotten their roots as founder members
