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Get real, Prime Minister
THERE are few people who do not support the road hauliers, farmers, taxi drivers and, indeed, a vast number of the general public in their efforts to have fuel prices brought to a sensible level. All governments have applied this stealth tax, which accounts
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Let courts decide
THE plight of the Siamese twins, Jodie and Mary is tragic. If the operation to separate them is not performed then neither have much prospect of life. If the operation is performed then Mary will die so that Jodie can live. Parents, doctors, and lawyers
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SAM'S VERDICT ON PORTSMOUTH MATCH: This win was so important
WE took our away form into our home play and didn't force the tempo or force the pace of the game. At home the onus is on us to lift that tempo and lift the pace and we struggled badly to do that in the first half. We took too long to do everything, consequently
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We're tough enough - Deano
DEAN Holdsworth summed up the growing pride and increasing confidence in the Reebok camp today when he claimed proudly: "We've earned the respect of our rivals!" "We're winning and playing som good football but we're also showing we can mix it," the hit
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Sam's on a winner
Wanderers 2, Portsmouth 0: Match report by BEN Chief Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock A YEAR since his predecessor saw fit to quit because he felt Bolton Wanderers could no longer satisfy his ambitions, Sam Allardyce is sitting pretty in the Reebok hot seat
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Direct to USA
MANCHESTER Airport has welcomed British Midland's intention to introduce direct flights to Washington DC and Chicago. The airline will begin the Washington service from April and Chicago from May. New Airbus A330-200s will be used for both routes and
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Fishing boy in power cable ordeal
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was airlifted to hospital after suffering an electric shock while on a fishing expedition in Horwich with his father. The youngster suffered burns to his hands after catching his fishing rod on electric cables above him. He was thrown
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Teenager in drill horror
A TEENAGER needed emergency treatment after claims that a cordless electric drill had been pushed up his nose -- and turned on. The 18-year-old man was rushed to the Royal Bolton Hospital with serious facial injuries in the alleged attack at a Great Lever
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Pets rescued as fire rips through kitchen
A FAMILY has been left without their possessions after fire tore through their kitchen. A faulty toaster is believed to have caused the fire in Tithe Barn Crescent on Saturday. Neighbours spotted the fire and called the fire brigade after fearing that
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Sam's triple hope!
SAM Allardyce is hoping to secure a hat-trick of signatures this week as he bids to capitalise on Wanderers' flying start to the season. The Reebok boss is confident of completing the signing of Nigerian international Mutui Adepejo, hopeful that Mark
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OLYMPICS: Hunt ponders his future
CRESTFALLEN Chris Hunt is considering his future after his final Olympic Games has turned into a nightmare. Hunt, making his third appearance at the Games, suffered a torn knee cartilage during the mixed doubles competition. The injury forced the twice
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SHAKERS: They're made to pay for missed chance
Oxford United 1 Bury 0 Match report y Phil Thorp BURY need to find their shooting boots -- and fast! The Shakers drew a blank in front of goal for the second time in a week and gifted struggling Oxford their first win of the campaign. Denis Smith's side
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EVENTS
ST PAUL'S CHURCH, Astley Bridge, Bolton. Harvest Festival with a difference from Friday September 22 to Sunday September 24. Millennium Harvest Festival of Talents featuring work of artists and craftsfolk, plus music. Friday at 7pm, Saturday from 10am
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, September 18, 1975 THE employment position for school leavers in Bolton is serious, Mr R. Hummer, Bolton's Principal Careers Officer, said today. Local statistics issued today show that there were 1,080 young people
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Live music venues and events
BURY MET CAFE BAR, Market Street, Bury. HORWICH RMI CLUB, Chorley New Road, Horwich. 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, Breightmet. SHARMAN
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What's On in and around the Bolton area on Tuesday
LEISURE, SPORT, KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: 50+ bowls, 10am-12 noon; circuits, 6pm-7pm and 7pm-8pm. HORWICH Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, tel: 334488: main pool, 7am-7pm; step class, 12 noon-1pm; aerobics, 1pm-2pm; ladies
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Schoolboy leads way in road safety fight
A SCHOOLBOY is facing a David and Goliath battle against Bolton Council in an amazing campaign to save lives. When most boys head for their Play Station after school,11-year- old Joe Maughan hits the streets in his lone crusade to slow traffic near his
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One in a million
BIG Brother winner Craig Phillips has been hailed as one in a million by a Farnworth mother and daughter. Flo and Shelley McBrien paid tribute to him after he announced he would donate his prize money to their special friend. Builder Craig has said he
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A little of your time makes difference for families of disabled children
BOLTON Shared Care Scheme, run by Sally Hempsall and Sue Nunn of Social Services, is calling on the town's kind hearts to "Give a Little Time and Make a Big Difference." That is the theme of a campaign launched as part of National Share the Care Week,
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Cornet star Lynsey retires - aged 18!
IF ANYONE is entitled to blow their own trumpet, it is musician Lynsey Hayes. And now, at the age of 18, the star cornet principal soloist from Smithills School Senior Brass Band has decided to retire. The teenager, who has spearheaded numerous prize-winning
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Grant will pay for anti-crime wardens
A SQUAD of wardens are to patrol the streets of Bolton in a bid to help combat crime and disorder. Council chiefs were today celebrating after being awarded a huge cash windfall to fund the pioneering scheme which will run in Great Lever, Hulton Lane
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Historic attractions show off heritage
Adam Kerks found Bolton Parish Church was haunted THE blood-curdling comings and goings of Ye Olde Man & Scythe fascinated visitors at the weekend. Scores of people were given conducted tours around Britain's fourth oldest pub as part of National
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Family feud erupts over tragic's Sophie's final resting place
A GRIEVING mum has won a court injunction to stop a father removing their tragic daughter's headstone, which he has threatened to smash. Sophie Evans, aged five, died last May, 10 days after the freak accident in which a sweet lodged in her windpipe as
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Poetry readings
BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport. Second Thurs in the month at 8.00pm, free. Ring 0161 432 2117. MANCHESTER POETRY FESTIVAL, various venues in Manchester. Runs from October 5 to October 14 and features poets from Bolton Claire Pollard, Hovis
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Music and dance venues
VARIOUS BOLTON PARKS, Sounds on Sunday Brass Band Concerts. All bands will play between 2pm and 4pm. Admission free. Sunday September 24, Radcliffe and Prestwich Band will play in Moss Bank Park. For further details ring Bolton 334093. Seats are available
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Blair should be given credit
TONY Blair should be praised and supported for his bravery in getting fuel moving again. These protesters might feel proud at the applause they are getting from passing motorists, but do they realise the dangers to the Health Service? Lives could be lost
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Land where 'tooting' has different meaning
A GRAND old lady, who I had the privilege of knowing for most of my life, passed away recently. It was a sad passing, and, as we sat in silence in the chapel at Overdale, listening to the preacher telling us about the life and times of our friend, my
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Get real, Mr Blair
I HAD to write in response to Mr F Kobryn and Co (Letters Sept 13). First of all, I would like a pair of the rose-coloured spectacles he must wear if he can't see we pay tolls in the UK. Has he ever been out of Bolton? What about the Mersey Tunnel, Dartford
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Everyone entitled to have their say
JUST as I was about to write in praise of Granville Moore's letter on freedom of speech, along comes a comment by Cllr Johnston labelling Mr Moore's view as an "extreme libertarian position". If I understand Mr Moore's true position correctly, (please
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Protesters have done nothing wrong
I AM appalled at the attitude taken by some writers to this column, regarding the protests at the oil refineries. Having watched and listened to the news bulletins and updates, not once have I seen or heard about confrontation between the police, protesters
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Heroes save ditch plunge man, 60
TWO mystery men are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a Horwich man who fell head first into a ditch. Foundry worker Gordon Pearcy, 60, of Brownlow Road, fell four feet over a wall into a deep stream which runs close to his home. And police said that
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Happy Frandsen surprised at good start
PER Frandsen admitted today to being surprised by Wanderers' winning start to the season. "I'm very happy, of course," the midfield ace stressed, "but if you'd said we'd be in this position with so many points before the season started, I wouldn't have
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WANDERERS ARCHIVE:
FROM the BEN, September 18, 1995. THESE are not happy times for Wanderers! Thrashed 3-0 at Manchester United in a one-sided derby, they are in the bottom three of the Premiership and skipper Alan Stubbs is on the defensive after being booed and jeered
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Sam's future hopes for the young players of today
SAM Allardyce today spelled out his vision for the future of English soccer. Allardyce has a dream in which every one of England's talented young soccer prospects could be coached to the highest level. The Wanderers boss is disillusioned by the lack of
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Acas updates its Code of Practice
ACAS, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, has updated its Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. It coincides with a new statutory right -- introduced by the Employment Relations Act 1999 -- for workers to be accompanied
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Turntable hits the top with revolving restaurant
A BOLTON company has manufactured and supplied the crowning touch to a prestigious commercial development in Libya. British Turntable Co Ltd in Emblem Street made a revolving restaurant mechanism for Al-Fatah Towers in Tripoli. The company found itself
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Toast to charity bikers who rolled into town
Wanderers' mascot Lofty the Lion got on his bike to welcome the Yates' cyclists to their head office on Manchester Road, Bolton, during their charity cycle ride from Brighton to Newcastle upon Tyne A 600-MILE charity cycle challenge rolled into Bolton
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Dare-devils' bid
DARE-DEVILS from Bolton are being urged to jump from a plane in a bid to raise money for war victims in Bosnia. The Healing Hands Network is offering Bolton Evening News readers a chance to parachute either 10,000 feet or 3,00ft in the free jump. Events
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Veterans gather to pay tribute to Battle of Britain fallen
DOZENS of war veterans and members of Bolton Air Training Corps yesterday paid tribute to the young men killed in the Battle of Britain. They attended a service at St Paul's Church, Deansgate, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle given by the Rev
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Time to salute town's top sports
BOLTON is preparing to honour its sporting heroes. The men and women, boys and girls, whose dedication has not only brought personal achievement but kept the town on the sporting map. It is the third year the Bolton Evening News has launched its search
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CRICKET: Sorry end for strugglers
David Magilton reviews the best of the local cricket scene Redmayne Bentley Bolton Association IT'S been a miserable season for strugglers Daisy Hill, Lostock and A&T and any hopes of ending the season on a high note were all dashed on Saturday. None
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Early warning for motorists
New Warning Signs for Motorists, said the heading over this 1935 picture. 'One of the warning signs for motorists at the Bolton borough boundary on Chorley New-rd. Reminding motorists of the 30 miles an hour sped limit, the signs are visible by day and
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What's On at local galleries and 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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Schoolboy leads way in road safety fight
A SCHOOLBOY is facing a David and Goliath battle against Bolton Council in an amazing campaign to save lives. When most boys head for their Play Station after school,11-year- old Joe Maughan hits the streets in his lone crusade to slow traffic near his
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Why you should give parents a break...
BOLTON Shared Care Scheme, run by Sally Hempsall and Sue Nunn of Social Services, is calling on the town's kind hearts to "Give a Little Time and Make a Big Difference." That is the theme of a campaign launched as part of National Share the Care Week,
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Grant will pay for anti-crime wardens
A SQUAD of wardens are to patrol the streets of Bolton in a bid to help combat crime and disorder. Council chiefs were today celebrating after being awarded a huge cash windfall to fund the pioneering scheme which will run in Great Lever, Hulton Lane
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Jab and keep moving
DOCTORS in Bolton start a campaign this week warning people to get jabs against flu in time for winter. Health chiefs in the town want as many people over 65 as possible protected against the potentially fatal disease and are also warning people with
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Play pool for cash
CROWN AND CUSHION, Mealhouse Ln, Bolton. The Pub in the Club, 8pm. Open daily for snooker and pool. THE LAMB, Blackburn Rd, Bolton. Pool knockout with cash prize, Tuesdays. VULCAN INN, Junction Rd, Bolton. Tuesdays.
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Pub music nights
THE SQUIRREL, Horwich. Beer festival September 28, 29, 30, organised by the Rotary Club of Horwich. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. For details of all events ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury Road, Bolton. Live bands Fridays
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Comedy nights
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham St, Mcr, 0161 236 9805. QUAY BAR, Deansgate Quay, Bridgewater Viaduct, Mcr. Ring 0161 839 8803. ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE
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What's On at the Cinema
All films run to Thursday September 21. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook, Bolton. Ring Bolton 669988. Me, Myself and Irene (15); Space Cowboys (PG); Shaft (18); The Cell (18); Keeping the Faith (12); Scary Movie (18); Snatch (18); Shanghai Noon (12)
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Regular quiz nights
BLACK BULL, High St, Belmont Village: Tuesdays, 9pm. COTTON KIER, Waters Meeting, Bolton. Tuesday, 9.15pm. EAGLE AND CHILD, Whalley Rd, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom. Sunday, 8.30pm. GYPSY'S TENT, Deansgate, Bolton. Sunday, 9pm. HEN & CHICKENS, Deansgate
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North west event information from the North West Tourist Board
BLACKPOOL PROMENADE, Blackpool. Blackpool's annual Illuminations. Runs until November 5. EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury. For more information ring 0161-764 7790. TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Ring 0151 702 7400 WHITWORTH ART GALLERY, The University
