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Not so innocent
MAY I comment on the Northern Ireland agreement. There appears to be some confusion as to whether the ceasefire is still in operation or not. When it is remembered that the ones being "knee-capped", beaten or even killed are not innocent citizens but
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Chorley cadet base is saved
CHORLEY'S 30-strong cadet force has escaped swingeing government defence cuts following a surprise announcement this week. In a statement late on Tuesday afternoon, defence minister Doug Henderson pledged that the cadets would remain in Chorley for the
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Brookfield ladies goal blitz
Brookfield Ladies 13 Fulwood Ladies 0 This top versus bottom clash was a one sided affair after the home side settled to take advantage of the visitors who were two players short. The opener came from Nicky Huter who fired in her first. Seconds later
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Phil's story backs race hate fight
A MOVING account from a black Bolton man who has suffered racial abuse since childhood helped to launch a scheme to help the victims of harassment in Bolton yesterday. Organised by Bolton Racial Equality Council, the Bolton Racial Harassment Project has
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Widow left in agony after being mown down by cyclist
A PLUCKY great-grandmother suffered a broken shoulder after a young pedal cyclist mowed her down. Winifred Molyneux is still taking pain killers following the accident in Newport Street, Bolton. It came only seconds after Mrs Molyneux had left a morning
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This week's film guide
HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK (Cert 15) Running Time 124 mins. Starring Angela Bassett, Whoopi Goldberg and Taye Diggs. Directed by Ron Bass and Produced by Ron Bass. THERE are two aspects to this movie. Firstly, our heroine Stella (Angela Bassett) decides
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Jake the Peg
I CANNOT understand all the fuss regarding genetically modified food. Personally, I find the extra leg rather useful. Stewart Butterworth Holden Lea, Westhoughton Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been
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Central figure!
WHEN Colin Todd names an unchanged team for Sunday's St Andrew's showdown he will underline his confidence and faith in Robbie Elliott's talent and versatility. The Geordie defender will keep his place at the heart of a back four that holds the key to
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Institute 'patron saint' dies aged 97
A FORMER mayor of Bolton dubbed the "patron saint" of Bolton Institute has died aged 97. Honorary Alderman Mrs Ethel Ryley died at a nursing home in Macclesfield. She was Mayor of Bolton from 1968 to 1969, but she will best be remembered for helping to
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Trains branded dismal in report
NORTH Western Trains have been branded 'D' for dismal in a report by government regulators. The rail company was given a 'D' for reliability by The Office of Passenger Rail Franchising. North Western Trains also fared badly in the percentage of late services
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Chorley doctor's dual role
A LEADING Chorley doctor has taken up a key role with Lancashire Ambulance Service. Dr Richard Fairhurst has been appointed the service's new clinical director, initially for a three-year term. He will work as its part-time advisor, in addition to his
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.Handbook help for patients
CANCER sufferers from Chorley are being helped to understand more about their disease following the publication a groundbreaking book - which has been endorsed by an international opera star. Understanding Leukaemia And Related Cancers is the work of
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Let's have ice instead
I refer to the recent report in the BEN that the Water Place is to become a super centre. Another cinema in Bolton would be totally unnecessary. We already have two multiplex cinemas, one at Middlebrook and another one in "The Valley". What we do need
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Sunday February 21
CHORLEY'S duty chemist between noon and 1pm on Sunday February 21 will be G F O'Brien Ltd T/A Parkinsons, 97 Market Street. Medicines and appliances may also be obtained from: M D Rimmer, 22 Runshaw Lane, Euxton, between Monday and Friday from 5.30pm
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Cushy
numbers THE Crown & Cushion in Mealhouse Lane, Bolton is the venue for a showcase featuring four local and very talented bands. All four groups are students on a contemporary music course organised by Blackburn College. But they're currently based
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Government slams TA move plans
A GOVERNMENT report has slammed the proposed move of Chorley's TA barracks saying the decision was made for 'no apparent reason' and 'with the absence of logic'. Also, the report by the Defence Select Committee published last Thursday confirmed MP Lindsay
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Traffic chaos lies ahead
CLLR John Walsh is not over-stating the case when he forecasts a "nightmare" for bus and car users when Blackburn Road will be partly closed next week. That there will be traffic chaos cannot be disputed. But whether it is wholly necessary at this time
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Daily poem
DREAM ON When I was small, I had my picture taken with a ball. The picture man was Mr Fox, He took it with a magic box. For this picture of me I was brought to town, The picture man's price was half a crown. So I had to smile and not to frown, It's not
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Wine wise?Of course they are!
UNLESS you happen to be a real connoisseur of wine, the world of bouquets, bodies and noses can all be a bit of a mystery. But staff at a town centre bar have all the information at their fingertips to help take the strain out of selecting the right wine
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with pic of Flood
Flood - could 1999 be their big year? Flood set to ride guitar band wave THIS year is hotly tipped by industry insiders, like Radio 1's Mark Goodier and Jayne Middlemiss, to be the year of the guitar bands. Chart hits from The Offspring, Blondie and Lenny
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In line for a pizza glory
A HARWOOD pub, which has introduced innovations including take-away pizzas, has been nominated for a national award. The Seven Stars on Lea Gate has been short-listed in the Community Pub of the Year Awards. The contest, run by the Brewers and Licensed
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Revellers look set to cash in
THE rapid expansion in Bolton's nightclub scene looks set to pay off for clubbers. If the barrage of staff handing out discount admission vouchers and cheap drinks promotions is any guide, competition is proving healthy in Bolton. And revellers look set
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Drain on us
Please tell me I'm dreaming! Your front page story (February 8) regarding the Water Place made my blood boil. The Water place has been a massive drain on the town's resources ever since it was created. Now only 12 years since the WP was opened, Cllr Gerald
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Gigs - Friday
TONIGHT: Gypsy's Tent, Spa Road, Bolton (Starski). Radcliffe Civic Hall (Northern Soul & Motown Night). Witchwood, Ashton-u-Lyne (The Kooks). Band on the Wall, Manchester (Lunar Room Special). Roadhouse, Manchester (Strange Weather, Cava, Ragweed,
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SATURDAY
ST Patrick's RC Church is holding its annual dance with dancing to the music of Sean McSherry at the Ukrainian Social Club, Castle Street at 8pm. Admission is £3.50 payable on the door in aid of Francis House, Didsbury. BOLTON YMCA, 125 Deansgate: African
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ICE HOCKEY: Storm triple injury blow
A SUDDEN death overtime winner from defenceman Blair Scott kept the Storm on track for their first Superleague championship last night. But injuries to forwards Stefan Ketola, Kelly Askew and leading scorer Jeff Jablonski put a dampener on the result.
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A hard lesson for the Lynx
Whitehaven Warriors 24 Lancashire Lynx 6 - Silk Cut Challenge Cup 4th round Lynx were given a lesson and a sharp reminder about how tough life in Division 1 is going to be in this gruelling game. It was heavy going under good and Lynx made heavy weather
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Water Place plan's crazy
OVER the last few weeks, plans have emerged for the conversion of the Water Place, and the fact that the hospital, already badly planned and badly sited, will have to accept patients from Bury, in addition to its already overload from Salford, Leigh,
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Duke of York get top points
IN THE Chorley Nissan Sunday League Premier Division, Duke of York travelled to Horwich to play Monteraze Athletic and returned home with maximum points. Two goals from Marsden and one each from Bolton and Curwen gave them a 4-2 win, Christie and McMidden
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Central figure!
WHEN Colin Todd names an unchanged team for Sunday's St Andrew's showdown he will underline his confidence and faith in Robbie Elliott's talent and versatility. The Geordie defender will keep his place at the heart of a back four that holds the key to
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On your bike to hotel
PLANS for a 61-bedroom hotel at The Valley have been given the go-ahead by Bolton councillors. Planning control sub-committee members passed the hotel scheme, submitted by Riverside Business Park, which also includes two drive-through restaurants. Cllr
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Rangers toppled off the top
Milnrow ARLFC 26 Adlington Rangers ARLFC 6 ADLINGTON Rangers were toppled off the top of the league on Saturday by a well organised Milnrow side. With some forced changes through illness and work commitment, Rangers seemed to lack any real bite, although
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Job cheer as energy firm takes on 100 extra staff
BOLTON got a welcome jobs boost today with energy giants Norweb set to take on 100 more employees. Energi from Norweb have announced the creation of the new jobs at their Bolton Customer Care Centre following the deregulation of the gas and electricity
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How bizarre!
Hyde Utd FC 3 Chorley FC 4 BIZARRE. It's the only word to describe this amazing game which saw Chorley grab three points with the last kick - or in this case, header of the match. Given their recent lack of goals, any Chorley fan who would have offered
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Chorley council set to pass plans
PLANS to create a new community to the west of Chorley - including more than 500 houses, a primary school and community centre - appeared to be on course this week. Chorley Borough Council's planning committee was recommended to approve the latest developments
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That's the spirit!
A CARING Chorley pub makes sure it looks after its community - in style. Now its good deeds have resulted in it being nominated for a national community pub award. The Roebuck Inn, Waterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods, is in the running for £21,000 in prize
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Taxi drivers refuse to pick up guide dog
A BLIND woman had to wait 40 minutes for a lift from a Bolton taxi firm after being told most drivers would refuse to carry her guide dog. Michelle Chadwick had been visiting her friend, who rang St George's Road-based private hire firm Defido's Taxis
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Leisure area plan for derelict site
A WRECKED piece of land is to be given a new lease of life thanks to North West Water. Derelict Denham Quarry (pictured) at Brindle was ruined by illegal motorcycle riding but is now to be transformed into a community recreational area. Thanks to the
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Genetic food sparks fear around borough
CHORLEY Borough Council are being lobbied over their use of genetically modified food in school meals. Media and Campaigns Coordinator for the Leigh Green Party, Chris Maile, wrote to both Chorley Borough Council and Lancashire County Council urging them
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Video link to put you in the picture
LOCAL businesses are being given the opportunity to experiment with high-quality video-conferencing. European money has already helped equip the £70,000 Multi Media Studio in the Bolton Bury Technology Management Centre at Bolton Institute. Additional
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Pensioner suffers ordeal in Spanish customs
A CHORLEY pensioner has described her harrowing 16-hour ordeal at Spanish customs after being caught up in the recent border troubles at Gibraltar. Anne Robertson (pictured), from Pingle Croft, Clayton-le-Woods, was holidaying in Spain with her two friends
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Chorley folk not fooled over hoaxes
THE topic of television hoaxes is very much in the spotlight this week after the startling revelation that top TV producers knowingly recruited actors to appear on the popular Vanesssa show. There seems to be a definite trend appearing . . . Can we believe
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Starry starry night
CHORLEY played host where the stars were invited to shine in a new variety show. Telstar Entertainments launched the show, entitled "The Jewels of the Night" at the Holycroft Club on Harpers Lane. The show saw performances from The Jewels Of The Night
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You're important
FRANK Hayman of Paulhan Street, Daubhill, has hit the nail on the head when he says that there is a groundswell of public yearning to make the area a better place in which to live. He's right. We believe that the majority of the residents are decent folk
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BOLTON-based band, Ragweed, play Manchester's Roadhouse tonight, along with Cava and Strange Weather
Anyone who wants to catch the Ragweed experience should note that all performances are for a strict 15 minutes in keeping with the Warhol tradition. So don't be late. Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been
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RAC rescues leeks for TV filming
A CHORLEY supermarket dished up a TV treat for shoppers when two top chefs descended on the place. Paul Heathcote, of Simply Heathcotes, Manchester, and Dai Davies, from the Bryn Howel Lodge, in Llangollen, took their skills to Asda, Clayton Green. Assisted
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New nightclub is a nice bonus
THE new licensees of an Astley Bridge pub are discovering the benefits of being near Bolton's newest nightclub. Liz Ecroyd and Dave Ogden have just taken over at the Three Pigeons on Blackburn Road. The team, who used to run the Farmers' Arms in Darcy
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Rooms with no view
A 30-BED town centre hotel plan appeared doomed this week - because the proposed development was not good enough. Councillors discussed the application from Cathco Properties at a meeting of the borough's planning committee on Tuesday night. The company
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Trio's memory talent pays off
A TALENTED trio of bar staff have made names for themselves - by remembering other people's names. Jane Molyneux, Jane Scully and Claire Atkins each recalled the names and favourite drinks of 100 customers at the Beaumont Arms in Ladybridge. And all three
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It's a good idea
I THINK it is a very good idea to make the town hall a nicer and safer place to get to and also Fazakerley Street to be covered. One place that I think should be completely covered is Market Walk. I have to dodge the covered areas when it is raining hard
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Daily poem
THE DOG The dog, tail low, trots along dark wet street, Sniffs, cocks leg at each lamp post. Nose, wet, black, nudges an empty can, making eerie noise, Echoing down empty street. Ears cocked, twitching, stares about, Barks sharply, skips off chasing black
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Youngsters drunk before they go out
WITH reference to the article Dying for a Drink, Chorley Citizen, Thursday, February 10. Andy Stirling's suggestion of distributing vouchers in an attempt to stem the tide of drunkenness and people dying from alcoholic poisoning from over-indulging is
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OTHER: Double signing lifts Shakers
By Neil Bonnar BURY today proved their huge ambition to save their First Division lives when they recruited two Premiership reserves into their First Division relegation dogfight. Newcastle defender Carl Serrant and Coventry striker Paul Hall arrived
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Night patrol strikes again
MORE than 60 motorists were caught in a crackdown on illegal parking in Bolton town centre last night - just a week after 73 were handed fixed penalties. A team of traffic wardens, traffic police and beat bobbies carried out the latest blitz on drivers
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Another
food fiasco! OH. Well that's all right then. Genetically Modified grub is A O-K. Kosher. None other than Our Beloved Leader says so. And if it's fine by Big Tone. It's fine by me. Not!!! I suppose given the dithering and polical double-speak from his
