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Todd tries to lift the Reebok gloom
C ALLS have flooded in to the Todd household this week from friends and relatives concerned that the Wanderers boss might have marital problems to add to his relegation strife. It was a false alarm, of course. We're talking here about one of the most
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Heavenly helpers
SIR: My neighbours are from Heaven not Hell. They are gems. Since I had my stroke, they do all my shopping and are always there for me. When I was in hospital they gave my husband a hot meal every day. We have never had a cross word, even their son and
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Reunion plan
0SIR: My son, Stephen A Greenough, who now lives in America - was wondering how he could contact, for a reunion, former pupils from St Ann's RC Secondary School Class of 1963-64. The school does not exist any more and he would like to get in touch with
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Pupils, please
SIR: There will be a grand re-union of past pupils of Clevelands Preparatory School from 1962 -1990. Anyone interested should please write to Mrs C Rimmer, c/o Clevelands Preparatory School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, with your name, address, telephone
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Where's Alice?
SIR: Being disabled and unable to visit Bolton any longer, I am trying to trace an old friend. Her maiden name was Alice Higson, and she lived in Olive Street during the 1940s and 50s. She was a witness at my wedding at Bolton Register Office in 1953.
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Violation of rights
SIR: What a turn round!! Politicians are always stressing human rights and freedom of choice - until they get into power!! So now we should be forced to be treated with fluoride, whether we want it or not - so much for democracy!! And if they can force
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THE MARCO Players present Dave Freeman's comedy, A Bedfull of Foreigners from June 17 to 20.
The play is described as a "...fast , furious and frantic comedy". It originally starred Terry Scott and June Whitfield in a highly successful West End Run. On the even of a festival in a French village Stanley and Brenda think themselves lucky to obtain
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No cigs for me!
SIR: I refer to Points of view and "That dreaded weed' This no smoking business has cropped up again. I wrote a poem a few weeks ago, condemning smoking. I was in the Navy during the last war, where I could have bought cheap cigarettes also tobacco, which
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Last hope
SIR: I am writing to you because I am trying to contact my friend and air crew colleague from World War II. I realise that this request is a forlorn hope after such a long time. I have, through the Air Force Association, tried all to no avail, so you
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Wrong people
SIR: I take exception to the letter from E Goodwin (BEN, May 8) applauding Tony Blair and Mo Mowlam for the Northern Ireland Peace Initiative. It is grossly out of order. Granted Tony Blair is the British Prime Minister and she his Northern Ireland Secretary
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Pain and anger
SIR: Congratulations to Mr F Pollitt of Farnworth for his comments on prison sentences in the BEN recently. When this story first broke my heart went out to the Kennedy family. I know only too well of their pain, grief and tremendous anger. Our family
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Jimmy 'deserves' testimonial
ALAN Stubbs might not be a Celtic player by the time the new Scottish Premier League Champions arrive at the Reebok in August. The former Wanderers skipper, who picked up his first major honour when The Bhoys finally clinched the title on Saturday, is
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Daily poem
I look in the mirror, what do I see? Someone else looking back at me. I've been busy all day, never given it a thought As I still feel so young at heart. But now the mirror is telling a different tale What's happened to my skin, it's gone so pale? I daren't
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The Half Monty is in town!
WINDOW cleaners in Y-fronts and women in Wonderbras are sent temperatures soaring in Bury town centre today. Overnight a snowfall of washing lines littered with 'smalls' descended on the town, draping the main buildings, streets, parks and gardens with
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IRELAND FOR OPENERS
WANDERERS will kick off their pre-season programme with a tour of the Republic of Ireland. Preparations for their return to the Nationwide League will start at Galway on Saturday, July 18 and take in a total of four games in eight days on the Emerald
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Bradshaw span world
BRADSHAW now have a worldwide following after the launch of the club's web site on the internet. Keen fan Paul Booth came up with the idea and now creates a regular diet of match details and club gossip. "I was dabbling about and thought what could I
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Video jobs
TEN new full and part-time jobs have been created at a Night Vision video off-licence in Pavilion Square, Cricketers Way, Westhoughton. The Hollywood-style store, the 23rd to be opened in the UK, stocks all the latest video releases and sells, beers,
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Love a duck? They just terrify Tyson!
TYSON the Rottweiller's bravery sank without trace when he came face to face with a flock of . . . bad tempered ducks. The 10-stone gentle giant had to be rescued from the middle of Doffcocker Lodge when the flotilla of irate mallards took a dislike to
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Warriors tamed again
Leeds Rhinos 16 Wigan Warriors 8 By David Magilton SHEFFIELD have shown how it's done and Leeds duly followed suit last night. This was very much a repeat of Wembley two weeks ago where a good kick and chase and tenacious tackling undid the Warriors -
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Bad news for locals
SIR: The recent High Court decision confirming Bolton Council's planning permission for the Raikes Lane Incinerator is bad news for local people. This major development has now been officially approved without any serious attempt to assess the associated
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Couple's praise for mercy dash PCs
By Dave Roberts TWO Bolton bobbies have been praised after coming to the rescue of a heavily pregnant woman. PC Andy Crook and WPC Alison Ball were flagged down by the woman's worried boyfriend at the junction of Chorley New Road and Beaumont Road. When
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Egerton in the cup swing
EGERTON begin their defence of the Hamer Cup tomorrow when they go to Farnworth Social Circle. And although on paper they look to be the stronger side, captain Tim Barry admits that they still have a tough job on their hands. "There is no way we can take
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Daily poem
Oh, my God, you're seventy-six, Now you're really in a fix. One year older, what to do, I really have not got a clue. You were born in 1922, Your parents' pride and joy. 1926, four years old, off to school, To learn your three Rs, 'reading, 'riting, '
