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Too many houses
I AM writing to add my own concerns to those of the residents of Westhoughton regarding new housing developments, not just in Westhoughton but all over the Bolton area. The Deane area has become swamped with new housing developments over the years. The
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Success story
LAST Sunday Contact the Elderly held its Christmas Party, and I would like to thank some of the people who helped to make it a success - Clarence Street Education Centre (for their monetary donation), Warburtons Bakery (for their bread donation), Deane
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'Jack Frost' could steal your car
JACK Frost thieves are preying on unsuspecting motorists as they try to keep warm after de-icing their cars. Motoring organisation the RAC is warning drivers in the Bolton area not to leave their cars with engines running after a spate of thefts of luxury
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We want to be together, say troubled couples
MORE couples in Bury are willing to seek help with their marriage together than anywhere else. Bury Relate, the former Marriage Guidance Council, say that the number of couples per ratio of population which use the counselling service is considerably
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The number's up for the town hall
MILLIONS of pounds are to be spent installing a new Town Hall telephone system during the coming months. From late next summer Bolton council headquarters will have a new main telephone number and eventually every site and office will be linked through
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Tragic death of man who refused to use electricity
A BOLTON bachelor, who refused to use electricity, died when a candle sparked a flat blaze, an inquest heard. Mark Brady, 39, was pulled from his smoke-filled home in Park Road, Bolton, in the early hours of the morning on June 5, but died from smoke
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The Valley developers set to count the cost
DEVELOPERS could be forced to pay a landowner millions of pounds in compensation after a site at Watersmeeting was compulsorily purchased for a leisure complex. At a Lands Tribunal hearing at Bolton Town Hall yesterday it was argued that the valuation
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Carol's aiming for a hat trick
BOLTON franchisee Carol Clark is proving that hats help you get ahead. Felicity Hat Hire, the UK's largest hat hire chain, has awarded her the number one franchise award for the second year running. Mr Jeff Draper, Felicity Hat Hire's managing director
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Carol query
I recently had an article published in a local history magazine about the New Year carol singing that used to happen through the night on New Year's Eve in the Roby Mill area, west of Wigan. Since this article appeared I understand that carols were also
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Sea cadets on crest of a wave
BOLTON Sea Cadets have sailed into a top six berth in the search for the best unit in the country. And they could hit the crest of a wave early next year when they battle to become national champions in the Canada Trophy. Delighted commanding officer
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Yobs slammed after graveyard wrecking spree
A SICKENING scene of destruction that has brought tears to the eyes of church minister Dougie Bird and people arriving to lay Christmas tributes on the graves of their loved ones. Mindless yobs have systematically smashed huge carved stones and defaced
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What's on in and around Bolton, Thursday, 24.12.98
CHURCH SERVICES A Midnight Communion Service will be held in St Paul's Church, Halliwell Road at 11.30am. CELEBRATE the First Eucharist of Christmas at St Thomas's Church, Eskrick Street at 7pm. A VIGIL Mass celebrating The Nativity of the Lord will be
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Quality of life
IN response to the Fireworks Let-off article, I would like to express my disgust at the low regard Bolton Planning Environment Committee have for the quality of life of those who suffer so much at the hands of firework thugs. People who suffer the most
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Triplets celebrate 21st birthdays
IT'S a triple celebration for Simon, Andrew and Chris Farrell. On December 28 the triplets celebrate their joint 21st birthdays. The boys, who still live at home with mum and dad John and Sheila at the family home in Wyndham Avenue, Deane, were the first
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No flood risk at Eagley - inquiry
A PUBLIC inquiry into a multi-million pound housing development has finished - five weeks after it opened. The planning inquiry began last month into the scheme to create homes at the derelict Eagley Mills building in Bromley Cross. But it had to be adjourned
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Warning as cash till users hit by muggers
CROOKS are cashing in on the season of goodwill by robbing people at bank machines in broad daylight. Today, police issued a new warning for shoppers to take extra precautions to guard against the cruel thieves who are making the most of the festive season
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Man dies after Thai hotel fall
A BOLTON holidaymaker has died after plunging eight storeys from his hotel room in Thailand and landing on the bonnet of a car. Stephen John Bolton, aged 35, of Grasmere Avenue, Little Lever, suffered multiple injuries but survived the fall. However,
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Residents 'ignored' over centre
ANGRY residents' association members claim their views on new community facilities were ignored by council bosses. The committee of Hall i'th' Wood Residents' Association spoke out following the official opening of a new centre on their estate. Association
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SOCCER: Burnley deny Bury moves
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent has denied making any moves for Bury's Lennie Johnrose and Nick Daws. The former Gigg Lane manager said today: "I did make an enquiry some time ago but was told they were not for sale and that was that. "It was also in the papers
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By Mike Hulme
RUGBY LEAGUE: Fan set for boardroom LEIGH Centurions fans will be ready to elect their own representative to the Hilton Park board in January. The Leigh Independent Supporters Association (LISA) has now got the go-ahead to form an executive committee
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Wilson's ultimatum on Newsome deal
SHEFFIELD Wednesday boss Danny Wilson today refused to give Jon Newsome to Bolton Wanderers for another month. Wanderers want the towering 28-year-old back in their defence after he impressed during a five-match loan spell which ended last Saturday. Managers
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Lion-hearted meals for housebound
HOUSEBOUND folk in Ramsbottom and Tottington received some pre-Christmas cheer when they were treated to a slap-up lunch by the Peel Lions. Forty people were picked up from their homes and whisked off to the Grants Arms pub in Ramsbottom, where they were
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Daily poem
Drawing back the curtains on that cold December morn, Snow lay thick and white upon the ground. Snowflakes, big as butterflies slowly fluttered down, To settle, oh so gentle, all around. The scene was reminiscent of those on Christmas cards, But without
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Furby hope for parents
PARENTS who have been clamouring in vain to get their hands on a Furby cuddly toy for their little treasures this Christmas had new hope today. At 4pm today the Littlewoods Discount Catalogue store in King Street, Farnworth, was due to receive a delivery
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Just stop moaning!
It seems that whenever I read the Letters page, there is a letter from Mr Brian Derbyshire of Ribchester Grove, Bolton. Maybe this letter has something nice to say about the world around us but, lo and behold, he's whingeing again. Over the years he has
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Schools win the cash for problem pupils taskforce
BOLTON has won the cash to carry out pioneering work aimed at stamping out bad behaviour in primary schools. The town is one of just seven in the North West to be given money for experimental schemes to help children with special needs. Government officials
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From the BEN files...
25 YEARS AGO SOME nurses at London's Guy's Hospital work in striptease clubs to supplement their meagre wages, it is reported. Today the world is desperately short of nurses, and low pay scales are turning girls against the profession. 50 YEARS AGO From
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OPINION: Don't damage Fire Service
THE apparent financial crisis within the Greater Manchester Fire Service is a matter of great concern for us all. Savings have already been identified with a divisional review, restructuring of senior officers and the use of financial balances. But, as
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CHEMISTS
ON DUTY THE following chemists are on duty in the Bolton area during the festive season: CHRISTMAS DAY Landmark, 12 Chorley New Road (9am to 1pm and 2pm to 11pm); Nash, 15 Devon Street (9am to 10pm); Cohens, 576 Blackburn Road (10am to 10pm); Cohens,
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Where's Kevin?
I WOULD be most grateful for your help in publishing a plea for the whereabouts of Kevin Peak(s) (Nuffer). He served in the Royal Artillery in the late 70s early 80s, and was stationed at Bulford Barracks, Wiltshire. We lost contact with him in about
