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Bike winner
I WAS one of the winners of the AJB cycle competition. My prize was a Falcon Matrix FS24 which was for my grandson, Daniel. We would both like to say a great big thank you to the BEN. Mrs W Cleary Adress supplied
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Thanks for purse help
COULD I thank the person who handed my mother's purse in to the driver of the 572 bus on Saturday, July 29. I would also like to thank the driver, Mr Smythe, who made sure it got the lost property office at the bus depot. You have restored my faith in
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Pay for youth
IT is good to see the youth of Bolton cleaning up the town from graffiti and rubbish, which is the result of boredom. Youths are bored because there are no facilities for them. Surely we should spend the money on facilities for the young. Councillors
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Supersonic inconsistency
IT was very interesting to read the views of Tory candidate Mr Rashid regarding Concorde, particularly when the Tory MP David Wilshire, whose Spelthorne Constituency lies under the Heathrow Airport flight path, has been campaigning to get all Concordes
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Not all dog lovers leave mess behind
I WOULD point out to 'name and address supplied' that not all dog owners are irresponsible, leaving behind dog faeces. But horse manure is dropped at random, no one cleans that up -- not even for the roses -- and I object to that being left on my roads
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Handbags at twelve paces
NOT 12 months after Tory leaflets were thinly scattered around various parts of Bolton hailing the "Common Sense Revolution" we find it is starting to unravel with the slightest of scrutiny. The tax guarantee has already been scrapped as has the waiting
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No suggestion of paedophile sex
IT seems I need to apologise for saying that the age of consent has been lowered to 16, when in fact it isn't yet law. Allan Horsfall, president of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality, was quick to spot this and to point out his concern for homosexuals
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Able-bodied drivers abuse disabled parking
I MUST reply to 'name and address supplied', who wrote about orange badge drivers. Yes, I agree that there are selfish, inconsiderate people, disabled or otherwise, who abuse the system. For example, able-bodied supermarket shoppers who use disabled spaces
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Help to raise the town's profile
THE letter from Mr Wormald (August 9) on the level of business support for the Smithills School Senior Brass Band seems to have fostered some debate and touched on a few sensitivities. When I read his letter I was at first a little surprised at the strength
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Farnworth is the forgotten town
I WOULD like to respond to 'Thugs play graveyard dodgems' (August 15) about those who vandalized and destroyed Farnworth Cemetery. As a human being I am ashamed of this cowardly act. Only three days ago, I visited Farnworth Cemetery and was walking with
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Now Sam has to run for cover
PAUL Warhurst's latest injury setback has sent Sam Allardyce searching for cover and fearing for the future of his star utility man. The Wanderers' boss admitted today that he has no option but seek reinforcements after Warhurst - making his first appearance
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Success is all sewn upSPECIALIST clothing manufacturer The Mikar Group has success all sewn up after
The company, based at Northolt Drive, Bolton, founded in 1976 by Managing Director Michael Griffiths, received the award for helping its 130-strong staff to gain extra qualifications. The group comprises Contamination Control Apparel, which produces industrial
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Reebok kick-off for e-commerce launch
BOLTON'S Reebok Stadium has been chosen as the venue for the national launch of a Government drive to improve knowledge of e-business, the euro and exports. The Department of Trade and Industry seminar next month will include the launch of a CD-Rom designed
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Man in iron bar terror
A MAN who was asleep in his car early today was threatened by two masked youths with an iron bar who stole his vehicle. The incident on Kingsley Road, Worsley, is understood to have followed a row between the victim and his wife, which saw him leave the
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Waltzing back to the 1940s
AN historic Bolton town centre store is set to waltz back in time next month. And shoppers to Whitakers in Deansgate, Bolton, are invited to dress in 1940s clothes when the store hosts a special afternoon tea dance. The event on Sunday, September 10 is
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Boro lose badly
RADCLIFFE Boro crashed to a 5-2 defeat last night at Ossett Town. Boro having sold striker Paul Mullin to Accrington Stanley, and without influential midfielder Mark Dempsey, never found top gear but were still in with a shout at half time at 3-2 after
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Cup run off to a flyer
Crewe Alexandra 2 - Bury 2 Scorers: Bury's Darren Bullock and Ady Littlejohn BURY gave themselves a fine chance of a money-spinning Worthington Cup second round tie with this draw against First Division opponents. It was a superb display from Andy Preece's
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Full details of local festivals
BOLTON FESTIVAL 2000, runs from Thursday August 24 to Monday August 28. Five days of music, dance, drama, street entertainment and much more. Until August 28 you can see Festival Faces, an exhibition in the Crush Hall, Albert Halls, Bolton. Not open Sundays
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What's On for the family
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, Bolton Adult Placement and Brindle Lodge Group family fun run/walk, Saturday September 9, 11am start from Leverhulme Park, Athletics' Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton. Choice of around two mile course (runners, joggers and walkers) or short
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Hit squad weeds out rogue claims
BOLTON Council's compensation bill for people falling on pavements has escalated so much in recent years a hit squad has been appointed to investigate claims. A four-man team started to tackle the number of successful claims against the council two years
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Protest residents have say
Lostock residents meet Cllr Ray Barrow and James Stevens RESIDENTS campaigning against new properties in leafy Lostock have met with a local councillor to voice their concerns. Cllr Ray Barrow saw homeowners to discuss plans under consideration to bulldoze
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Hello from 20,000ft!
YOUNG adventurers from Bolton School climbed 20,000 ft up a remote Himalayan mountain - and WAVED hello to family members back home. The students and teachers e-mailed pictures of themselves direct from the rugged snow-capped peak of Stok Kangri in the
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Hotel pull-out a victory, says pool bug mum
A BOLTON mum says she feels vindicated after a holiday firm decided to pull out of the Majorcan hotel where she and her family were struck down with a potentially fatal stomach bug. Mother-of-two Michaela Walsh has hailed tour firm JMC's decision to suspend
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Kim looks for fame on the web
The Internet cast of Girls On Film, from left: Cleo, Kim, Clarissa and Aimee ASPIRING actress Kim Barrett has landed a round-the-clock role in an Internet soap opera which is already being compared with smash hit Big Brother. Kim, 22, from Horwich, is
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Crackdown is death knell
I READ with dismay, your report (August 4) of what is to be a 'well enforced ruthless purge' of motorists parking in Bolton, along with comments from Cllr Harkin and Council Highways Chief Golland. Do they accept this could sound the death knell for many
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Swim to help asthma campaign
AS Team Captain for this year's Great British Swim in October, I appeal to all your readers to take the plunge and join this unique swimming event to raise money for the National Asthma Campaign. Swimming is one of the best all-round forms of exercise
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Help comes after a fall
ON Saturday, August 19, I had the misfortune to trip and fall heavily on both knees. I fell over an uneven flag on Newport Street, Bolton, and went with such a thud I was dazed. The pain was excruciating, and still is. I would like to thank three ladies
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Great factor in the European takeover
I WAS most interested to read the feature 'Don't Allow Freedom of Speech to Die' (July 21) which has only just come to hand. My interest lay in the fact that similar conditions of secrecy prevail in other parts of the country, with the introduction of
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Holiday charges are a disgrace
REGARDING the letter (August 16) on the two 80-year-old pensioners fined for not displaying their orange badge correctly. What an absolute and utter disgrace. Who do these people think they are? Have they not an ounce of compassion in their body? I had
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4.30PM EXCLUSIVE: Tragedy at local beauty spot
THE search was underway for a Bolton man believed drowned at a beauty spot. Emergency services were called to the Blue Lagoon at Belmont, shortly before 2pm, following reports of a waterborne accident involving a dinghy. Police and Bolton Mountain Rescue
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Match facts from the Macclesfield game
WANDERERS 3-5-2 STEVE BANKS: 7 Tested towards the end, denying Durkan (twice) and Abbey - all at long range. MARK FISH: 6 Lackadaisical at times, which gave Macc's marauding lone striker, Barker, a glimmer of hope. ANTHONY BARNESS: 7 Another solid performance
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The importance of appraisals
AN increasing number of companies are placing greater importance on staff appraisals and performance reviews. According to David Simpson, managing consultant of the sales and marketing division of recruitment specialists Hitchenor Maher, today's appraisals
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Chamber 'delight' at record signings
SUMMER fever has hit Bolton and Bury Chamber as businesses have come forward in record numbers to sign up. In June alone, 62 new members joined the business support and networking agency. And the huge support for the Chamber is being seen as an indication
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GCSE results on Thursday
THE first GCSE results from local schools and colleges will be available on this site from 9.30am on Thursday with regular updates throughout the day as organisations submit them to our offices in Bolton
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'Guard against estate girl thief'
A WOMAN has warned urging homeowners to be on their guard after a girl thief walked into her home and stole a purse and a pension book. The girl, in her early teens, climbed over the fence of Maureen Stevenson's home in Chilham Road, Morris Green. She
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Teacher must wait for decision on future
A BOLTON teacher cleared of indecently assaulting six pupils must wait until the start of the new school year to discover whether he can return to the classroom. Neville Moss, 50, faced trial at Bolton Crown Court earlier this month accused of 13 charges
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4.30PM EXCLUSIVE: QPR game called off
WANDERERS' home game against QPR, scheduled for September 2, has been postponed because of international call-ups, writes BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock. Reebok chiefs confirmed the postponement after three of their players were named in national
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GCSE results on Thursday
THE first GCSE results from local schools and colleges will be available on this site from 9.30am on Thursday with regular updates throughout the day as organisations submit them to our offices in Bolton
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BOWLS: Leach and Niven take Open Pairs
HOLDERS David Lockhart and Tom Armstrong failed to make it three in a row in the Bolton Open Pairs bowling tournament. In the best game of the Tournament, Marjorie Fryer and John Sharples (Blackburn) had to win their final group game against the two stars
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RMI weather Sand storm
Southport 1, Leigh RMI 2 RMI survived a massive bombardment before finally emerging with their first-ever Nationwide Conference League points, writes Mike Hulme. An astonishing rearguard action from RMI had Southport boss Mark Wright tearing his hair
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What's On if you like music and dance
VARIOUS BOLTON PARKS, Sounds on Sunday Brass Band Concerts. All bands will play between 2pm and 4pm. Admission free. Sunday August 27, Smithills School Band will play in Moss Bank Park. Sunday September 10, Leigh Silver Band will play in Queens Park and
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What's On if you like live music
HORWICH RMI CLUB, Chorley New Road, Horwich. Friday September 15, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys. Ring Bolton 468085 (9am to 5pm) or Bolton 468911 (6.30pm to 9pm). MOSES GATE HOTEL, Farnworth. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. BULLS HEAD, Bury Rd,
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What's On in and around the Bolton area on Thursday
LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: 50+ badminton, table tennis, squash and gym, 1pm-3pm; body conditioning, 2pm-3pm. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: aerobics, 8pm-9pm; swim lessons,
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What's On if you like going to galleries or exhibitions
ARC GALLERY STORE, Oldham Street, Manchester. Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm. Sun noon to 5pm. Adm free. Ring 0161 831 7454. ASTLEY CHEETHAM ART GALLERY, Trinity Street, Stalybridge. Open Mon to Fri (not Thurs) 1pm to 7.30pm, Sat 9am to 4pm. Tel 0161 338 2708
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Octagon boss quits to pursue writing career
SIMON Stallworthy, Bolton Octagon's Executive Director, is leaving the theatre in September when his contract expires. He plans to return to his writing and directing career. Before his Octagon appointment, Mr Stallworthy directed a large proportion of
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Pensioners find oasis of peace
IN an ever more stressful world, one local community care centre now has a retreat from the bedlam, in its own little oasis of tranquility. Thicketford House has just unveiled its Sensory Garden for the Millennium -- a relaxing and warm courtyard designed
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Police seize pirate videos)
Trading Standards officer Richard Lindley with Bolton Cllr Guy Harkin TRADING standards officers have seized Bolton's biggest ever haul of pirate video films. Officers swooped on a private home in the Breightmet area, uncovering a stash of thousands of
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Too much waste hampers targets
BOLTON'S efforts to recycle extra waste are being hampered by residents chucking more in their bins than ever. Council officials revealed that last year 10,500 tons more waste went "green" and avoided being thown into landfill sites and tips. But much
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Join four fabulous days of multi-cultural festival fun!
BOLTON Festival is reaching out to a wider audience from tomorrow as the event celebrates its 21st anniversary. The annual entertainment extravaganza has a new multi-cultural flavour and an emphasis on grass roots participation. Hundreds will be directly
