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One for the Road: Tyldesley Little Theatre. Runs until Saturday
"A HARD hitting comedy drama for grown-ups" is how Tyldesley Little Theatre itself described this show. True, there's some tough talking here, and the odd obscenity, but by and large this is a comedy of the first order. Set in an 1980 sprawling housing
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A charity challenge
CALLING all budding adventurers! What were your New Year's resolutions? If you've already forgotten about all those plans to get fit, support good causes and see the world, the you'll be interested to hear about a very exciting challenge. Picture yourself
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Top hunk Vernon likes a local night out
BOLTON women are already well aware of the obvious charms of Vernon Kay. His piercing blue eyes, long dark hair and a smile to make you utter: "Yes, master." So it won't come as any surprise to discover the Lostock lad has been named as one of the country's
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Hotline nurses on call 24 hours a day
HEALTH bosses are recruiting nurses to staff a pioneering "round the clock" service. Bolton Community Healthcare Trust is working in partnership with Bolton District Medical Service, Greater Manchester Ambulance Service, Wigan and Bolton Health Authority
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MP voices worries on over-the-counter drugs
THE easy way many potentially harmful drugs can be bought over-the-counter is to be raised with a Government minister by a Bolton MP. Bolton South-east's Dr Brian Iddon voiced his worries on national TV at the weekend. At present there is no legal requirement
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Germany protest against poverty
BOLTON people have booked a package trip to Cologne - to join a mass demonstration demanding justice for some of the world's poorest people. Last May, as reported in the BEN, two coachloads of campaigners from Bolton had a hectic day with more than 70,000
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What a mess they leave us
HOW lovely it was to read the letter from Ben, the dog (BEN, January 23). I live right next to a park used by many children. Every day cars pull up, the owners let their dogs out (not usually on a lead) and let the dogs do their stuff. I wonder why they
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Waste of money
I READ an article in the BEN saying Bolton Council are considering sending birthday cards to people reaching the age of 18 and reminding them that they will be able to vote. This is just another Labour council-controlled way of wasting council taxpayers
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Bike thieves strike baby death brothers
THREE brand new bikes - bought to cheer up three boys still missing their dead brother - were stolen from a garage before the children had even turned the pedals. Heartbroken Amanda Moores bought the identical Manchester United BMX bikes because they
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Poison not wanted
THE varied letters covering the use of fluoride in our drinking water, are all in the same vein. "We do not want this poison in our water". Just one voice was somewhat pro-fluoride. This New Labour Government and some of its MPs are determined to get
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378 shop jobs to go shock
HUNDREDS of jobs are to go after shopping giant Littlewoods announced the closure of two Bolton distribution centres. The company is to shut its Holden Distribution Centre on Blackburn Road in September and the Dove Distribution Centre, on Deane Church
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Edbro boss goes
CHIEF Executive John Griffiths, pictured above, has left Edbro, one of Bolton's best known companies. His successor, David Coveney, refused to speak to the Evening News after an anonymous caller told us about Dr Griffiths' departure last week. Dr Griffiths
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Avoiding danger
I AM writing in the light of recent events to call on all parents and teachers to consider carefully how they are introducing the children in their care to the concept and skills of personal safety. All our work, as the national charity for personal safety
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RUGBY: Heath's at home with Leigh
HEATH Cruickshank likes what he's seen so far. Leigh Centurions' Aussie recruit flew into town a few days ago and quickly picked up on the wave of enthusiasm sweeping through Hilton Park. "That's been the most noticeable thing," says the 22-year-old back
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Decision soon on Horwich traffic scheme
HORWICH people will get a further chance to comment on controversial traffic proposals at a public meeting next month. Bolton Council has been running traffic management trials on Winter Hey Lane over the last two years to try and find ways of easing
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Sickness law needed
believe Roger Bannister is correct in his suspicion that the recent "flu epidemic" has been made considerably worse by people "struggling on" and going to work ill, when they should have been at home recuperating, because they feared for their jobs if
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Hospital kitchen in shock closure
THE KITCHEN at the Royal Bolton Hospital faces a three month shutdown for major repairs - just three years after opening. Repair work to the floor - and the cost of alternative catering - is expected to land health chiefs with a bill for £185,000. They
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From the BNEN files
25 YEARS AGO AN all-night 'rescue operation' was mounted after a special train booked to take 500 Bolton Wanderers' fans to the FA Cup game at Southampton today was cancelled late last night because of a guards' dispute at Birmingham. Supporters' Club
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Daily poem
The power of nature Our world is filled with beauty and sorrow, Of which we share each tomorrow. The earth, the sky, the birds that sing, We share all these wondrous things. The ocean as it ebbs and flows, We stand and wonder where it goes. The wind so
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What'son in and around Bolton, Thursday, 28.1.99
THEATRE, MUSIC & DANCE THE Farnworth Aces Morris Dancers is holding a practice night for girls age 15 and upwards at the New Bury Community Centre, Buckley Lane, Farnworth at 6.30pm. A CHOIR practice session is held at St John the Evangelist, Wingates
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They're not listening
I REPLY to letter (A Case for the Ombudsman) BEN January 15, 1999, by George Brown with reference to Singing Clough. Well, Mr Brown, it seems there is planning permission with special permission for Bolton Council Planning Committee. The rules seem to
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Plan to end traffic chaos
COUNCILLORS in Westhoughton have pledged to end traffic chaos at one of the town's busiest junctions. They have set aside a sum of £15,000 in their budget next year for a traffic management study at the junction of Wearish Lane and Wigan Road. The junction
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New superstore 'would be a boost for towns'
A NEW supermarket planned for Kearsley and Farnworth would significantly improve local roads and the environment, developers claim. A public inquiry into plans by Morbaine Ltd to develop land currently occupied by scrap yards and a haulage firm at the
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Keep your eyes open
I HOPE the residents round Ashworth Lane/Rainshaw Street area will keep their eyes open for the scum bags who let their dogs do their business in the streets. It's a disgrace. After all the controversy, they should be fined very heavily indeed, but they
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Council backs cadets' bid to buy barracks
BOLTON Sea Cadets want to buy the town's Territorial Army base . . . to avoid having to abandon ship. They are set to apply for National Lottery cash to buy the Fletcher Street barracks to stop their 55-year-old unit sinking. TS Dido - named after Bolton's
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Ideas are sought
WE thank you for your extensive coverage recently of the Community Safety Partnership's Crime and Disorder Audit Report. As you already know it has been the product of considerable effort and co-operation between the partners over the past few months.
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Victory at last for WW2 Landgirls
A LOCAL woman's two year battle to win recognition for the work of the Women's Land Army has ended in victory. After two years of parliamentary lobbying, 75-year-old Alice Sefton of Kearsley has been given the news that Women's Land Army workers are to
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Minister highlights work for disabled
SOCIAL Security Minister Hugh Bayley came to Bolton and put the spotlight on disabled people who want to work. He performed the official opening ceremony for the Bolton New Deal for Disabled People offices. Bolton is one of six pilot projects nationally
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All go for Bo
COLIN Todd has refused to pull the plug on the £1 million deal to bring Danish striker Bo Hansen to the Reebok. Two weeks have passed since Wanderers agreed a deal with Brondby and discussed personal terms with the 26-year-old international, prompting
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OPINION: Well done, Mark
MARK Lavery of Westhoughton is a brave young man. As we revealed in our story yesterday, Mark who hit a child who ran in front of him while he was driving a van, told his story at the launch of a new Kill Your Speed campaign. The accident was not Mark's
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Danny killer new leads
MURDER squad detectives were following up new leads today in the hunt for the brutal killer of Halliwell pensioner Daniel McFadden. Officers in the incident room took a series of calls from the public offering fresh clues following yesterday's report
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OPINION: Public shouldn't have to pay
IT'S a blow for hospital bosses that the Royal Bolton Hospital is facing a £185,000 bill after the discovery that the kitchen floor needs repairing. Considering that the kitchen was fitted out only three years ago, the Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust members
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Miracle escape of Vicky's cliff fall dog
A HORRIFIED dog owner watched helplessly as her beloved pet plunged more than 25 feet down a sheer drop at Rivington. Vicky Berry, 22, ran screaming to where her prized pedigree lay limp and lifeless in Rivington Country Park's terraced gardens. Vets
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Street star's market secret
CORONATION Street star Bruce Jones has revealed how he regularly dons a flat cap and sunglasses to come shopping on Bolton Market. Speaking to the BEN before a live appearance at the new Atlantis nightclub at the Valley Centertainment Park on Saturday
