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We were wrong
SOLICITORS for British Rail have admitted they made a mistake by denying a pensioner dying of a tumour caused by asbestos had worked at Horwich Locomotive Works. Andrew Sim, of London-based Kennedies Solicitors, said the company could not find the records
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Frightened
PLEASE can something be done to stop children going round 'Trick and Treating' elderly people after dark? Lots of elderly people like myself and my husband do not like opening the door after dark, as anyone could push their way past us, with us both being
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No blot
WE write in reply to Mrs Robinson's letter of October 30, in which she stated that the Community Centre on Hunger Hill is a blot on the landscape. We wish to point out that since this "drop in centre" was opened in July, aggravation caused with children
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Star 'not fit to have a drinks licence'
SNOOKER star Tony Knowles put his reputation on the table yesterday ... and lost. Knowles, aged 43, had an application for a licence to sell alcohol on the ground floor of his Horwich club turned down by Bolton magistrates. He was also refused a special
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Letter of the week
WOULD our grandparents believe that we are paying extra to buy vegetables without poison? They took organic vegetables for granted. Would they believe we are buying bottled water? They took pure, un-fluoridated water for granted. We will soon be buying
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Beardo in Reebok return
PETER Beardsley will be on his way back to Bolton Wanderers on Monday . . . unless Kevin Keegan works fast over the weekend. The former England star, still a Bolton player, completes his third and final month on loan for Fulham at home to Bristol Rovers
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Mum leads campaign
HORWICH mum Susan Foulkes, together with her two children, Scott, nine, and Lauren, six, is leading a campaign in support of terminally ill children at Derian House. And the fundraising drive all began when they claim the top prize in another fundraising
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From the BEN files
From the Evening News, November 7, 1973 COURTAULDS have issued a new, semi-synthetic 'safer' cigarette - and risked a clash with the Government. Social Services Secretary, Sir Keith Joseph, has asked Lord Kearton, the textile firm's chairman, for talks
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Here comes the rain again
I WAS driving along in the pouring rain, when I suddenly became aware that I couldn't see a blasted thing. It was like trying to peer through a shower curtain. Either my windscreen wipers had packed up or I'd burst into tears for no apparent reason. I
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New homes planned as eyesores pulled down
TWO eyesores in the School Hill area of Bolton are to be swept away and a new housing development is on the cards. Work will begin soon on demolishing the former United Veterans' Association Club in Davenport Street and a derelict industrial unit next
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Pensioner, 82, attacked by sneak thief
A Bolton pensioner was thrown to the floor when she confronted a sneak thief in her own home. The thug grabbed the 82-year-old by the shoulders before hurling her to the ground. And in a separate attack in Bury a middle-aged woman was pushed into a wire
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Writer Diane finds museum a novel inspiration
HALL I' TH' WOOD Museum's fame is spreading to the continent thanks to the efforts of a Belgian novelist who was inspired by the ancient building. Writer Diane Verstrynge came across Hall i'th' Wood during a regular visit to Britain and was so delighted
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Violence in the line of duty
AN ambulance paramedic in Greater Manchester can expect to be physically assaulted at least once every weekend, it was claimed today. New figures released by health union UNISON reveal more than two-thirds of all ambulance staff throughout the country
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Discover our district
BOLTON holidays! Do you remember the "WAKES WEEKS?" Last week in June and first in July, every year. Bolton died, as everyone went to Blackpool, Southport or further afield. Now you can holiday in Bolton at any time of year! Most shops and offices stay
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Trivial pursuits
I THOUGHT I had heard everything when I heard that my two nephews -- hard working young men -- have each been fined £20 for parking their cars without lights on Georges Lane while they were watching the Wanderers at the Reebok. Tickets for parking without
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Burnden Park poppies
I MUST compliment your excellent article and photographs when I reported poppies growing near the centre spot at Burnden Park during the demolition of the stadium. Mr Briggs, the demolition contractor, stated that the seeds must have blown in with the
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It's traffic torture
OVER the past few weeks you have published letters condemning the closure of Hough Lane, particularly BEN November 2, from Eric JB Doyle. I can assure you that a recent survey of Hough Lane residents shows a massive majority in favour of closure. I have
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THE DAILY POEM: First world war
I was 18 as I signed on for King and country, But on my way to France, the future I couldn't foresee. My friend Jack and I on our way with the others, At the Front was a young man carrying our colours. We arrived at the Front, oh what an awful sight.
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She's a brave lady
BRAVE Linda Carr has raised £12,500 for Christie Hospital with the help of friends and family. It took the mother of one from Lostock, who is battling against cancer, just over a year to raise the bumper sum. A cheque has just been presented to the hospital's
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Super star Jane still has feet on ground
By Jennifer Bradbury WHO would have believed it? Just last year she was a jobbing cabaret singer working on a cruise ship. Now Jane McDonald, the Yorkshire born lass who found fame, fortune and happiness since appearing on the BBC docu-soap The Cruise
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Crime of passion
A RETIRED police officer who plundered his elderly sister-in-law's bank account to lavish gifts on a woman he was besotted with, is today behind bars. Howard Ward, aged 77, stole £20,000 from 86-year-old Lily Turner to buy presents for a great-grandmother
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