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Don't go near the water
WHY should ponds/lodges be filled in? Accidents near these waters are self-inflicted as children will not be told about playing near water. Parents don't care what their children are up to these days.Whenever there is a public outcry they always blame
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Quest to find Clare
I AM trying to find a friend of mine, Clare Taaffe. I met her while we were working together in the summer of 1998 in Oldhams chip shop/bakery, Towyn, North Wales. She left to go to college in Bolton. I think she is/was studying psychology. If you're
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Order of the boot, please, for Mr Blair
AS I no understand it, Blair and Brown are going to run a series of car boot sales to back up the Dome. Unfortunately, they have to borrow some cash from the Lottery to get themselves going. After this latest fiasco, the bottom line is that this misfit
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There's nothing super about these loos . . .
IT'S congratulations to Dr Brian Iddon MP for joining in the battle for a public toilet in Farnworth town centre. I can recall 11 public toilets that have been closed in Farnworth in recent years. No doubt there are more. We do have two ridiculously named
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Unions don't like ordinary people when they think for themselves
I WRITE in support of the fuel protesters blockade. If it is politics, it is due to a Prime Minister who treats Parliament with contempt, a Chancellor who is invisible, and a Transport Minister who is arrogant. The trade unions do not support the blockade
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This selfish society of ours . . .
THE recent fuel blockades -- and the overwhelming support they have had from the public -- prove just what a selfish and irresponsible society we live in today. Led by right-wing farmers -- who have no reason to protest anyway, because they only pay 3.13p
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How do I meet career challenge
WHERE does a 'more mature' lady obtain helpful career guidance? While my children were growing up, I did what I believed was right and stayed at home nurturing them. For several years I was also a registered childminder, giving the same home care to children
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This Metrolink journey should have started some time ago
THE news that Bolton (along with Wigan) might at long last join the Metrolink network in the future (BEN Sept 19) is tempered by the vagueness of the statement by Cllr Harkin that "I can't say how long it will take but I intend to see the Metro extended
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Branching out to help build my family tree
I WOULD like to contact any relatives I may have in the Bolton area. I am trying to construct a family tree but all my known relatives are dead and I did not pay attention to their stories when they were alive. My father was Stanley Smith, son of Edward
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Strange lethargy of the big oil companies
IN a democracy there is plenty of room for argument about taxation policies, including those on fuel. What I find completely unacceptable, is for one pressure group to attempt to force their views on the rest of the nation by attempting to strangle our
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We can't lose our record at Ewood
SAM Allardyce played the 'derby' trump card today to wind his players up for tomorrow's Ewood Park showdown. "There's one thing for sure, the place we can't lose our unbeaten record is Blackburn!" the Wanderers' boss stressed. "For everybody concerned
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Scream saver
COMPUTER help from that master of articulation and technology Mr Homer Simpson seems perfectly natural, doesn't it? Daaaa! OK, even if that statement hardly rings true you'll certainly enjoy PC accessories "starring" the Simpsons. They're the latest from
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Spray it on!
LIKE the idea of stained glass but can't afford the cost? This picture shows a stunning alternative -- paint it yourself! All you have to do is to mask off the area you don't want sprayed, and simply spray the revealed areas, using your own designs. For
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I spy pie!
PIES aren't really PC these days. But who cares! There's nothing more pleasing than hot, home-made apple pie with a dollop of ice-cream. Bramleys are the ideal apple to use for this because they keep their "appley" flavour when cooked. And here's a recipe
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CD-ROM launch
MORE than 200 North-west businesses and organisations have registered for a Bolton event, which will help companies trade in the eurozone and further afield. The conference tomorrow at the Reebok Stadium will feature the national launch of a CD-ROM, which
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Senior post for Phil
EEF Lancashire, the Bolton-based Association of the Engineering Employers' Federation, has appointed Phil Lord as its new Senior Health and Safety Adviser. He will advise member companies on effective risk management and the interpretation and implementation
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On-line shopping boom leads to opening of a Care Centre of Excellence
BUSINESS Express has opened a "Customer Care Centre of Excellence" in Little Hulton. It is staffed by a 30-strong team led by manager Elaine Boyle and supported by team leaders Justine Brabbin and Vanessa Lay. Business Express is a wholly-owned subsidiary
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Chamber, MP tackle red tape
BOLTON and Bury Chamber and Bury MP Ivan Lewis are tackling red tape on behalf of a local non-profit organisation. Bolton & District Hospital Saturday, which runs a low-cost contributory health benefit scheme, is now controlled by the Financial Services
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Camelot won't play ball with entrepeneur Chris
AN entrepreneur has slammed National Lottery organiser Camelot for refusing to play ball with his new invention. Chris Buckley, a 38-year-old former product manager, has created a credit card sized device for effortlessly checking a lottery ticket against
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Don't miss tax deadline -- it could spell trouble
A KEY deadline in the tax year is looming at the end of this month. The nine million people who come under the umbrella of self-assessment should be filing their tax returns for last year by September 30. If they do, the Inland Revenue will calculate
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Double digging!
DISBELIEVING traders watched workmen instal new lamp posts . . . and then dig them up to connect the electricity! But this week, their minds were put at rest by Westhoughton Town Council leader, Cllr David Wilkinson, who threw a little light on the situation
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Rivers 'cleaner than for centuries'
RIVERS and canals in the North West are cleaner than they have been since before the Industrial Revolution, according to a new survey. The report drawn up by the Environment Agency shows that nearly 90 per cent of the North West's rivers and canals by
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Health Secretary to visit hospital
HEALTH Secretary Alan Milburn has confirmed he is to visit the Royal Bolton Hospital. Mr Milburn recently wrote to Bolton North-east MP David Crausby telling him that he will come to the town, but has not been able to arrange a time and a date. Mr Crausby
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Rover coats!
SOPHIE the greyhound will be sporting an eye-catching number this winter as she braves the cold at Bolton's Destitute Animal Shelter. Antiquated central heating means hundreds of abandoned animals will be wrapping up warm in the special coats made by
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Sailor's trip turns into busman's holiday
MASTER mariner Alan Shard travelled all the way from Canada to dock in Bolton . . . and look at ships! Alan, 78, grew up in Radcliffe but has lived in Canada since the end of the Second World War and still works full time as marine consultant inspecting
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The time for tame protest is over
THE French are famous for it, but this month's huge fuel tax protest on this side of the Channel has shown that the most resolute of governments can be rocked by it. Taking to the streets may be one step from law of the jungle, but it has been shown in
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Monumental task!
MEMBERS of Walkden's Millennium Green Committee have started a monumental task. They are cleaning up land within the town's most prominent junction to create a perfect scenic home for Walkden Monument. The monument was a memorial to Harriet, widow of
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CRICKET: Coaching course
A TEN-WEEK Lancashire youth cricket coaching course will start at Rivington and Blackrod High School sports hall, week beginning September 25. The course is for aspiring young boys and girls aged between 11 and 16 to improve their cricketing ability and
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CRICKET: Bolton crash to defeat
THE inability to build on a good start cost Bolton League Second XI as they lost by four wickets to the Central Lancashire League in the inaugural inter-league fixture. Steve Butcher 44 and Gary Pilling 36 built an early platform, but with the exception
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Higham set to stay at Centurions
MICKEY Higham's future will be decided this weekend. And Centurions' coach Paul Terzis is 'quietly confident' that his outstanding young hooker will still be in Leigh colours next season. Higham, along with full-back Stuart Donlan, have been transfer
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, September 22, 1975 MARLENE Dietrich, who is in her 70s, in what she said was her first interview or news conference in three years, has revealed that she will never make another film. Not even a film of her own life
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THEATRES
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. PALACE THEATRE, Manchester. Circus of Horrors, Tuesday October 10 to Saturday October 14. Ring 0161 242 2524. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524
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What's On for the family
BREWERY ARTS CENTRE, Highgate, Kendal. Sunday September 24, A Feast of Winnie the Pooh performed by Richard Medrington. Performances at 11am when eeyore has a birthday, at 2pm when tiggers don't climb trees and 3.30pm when Pooh and Piglet meet the heffalump
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. Every Tuesday, Dave Gee; every Wednesday live jazz with Munch Manship; Thursday September 28, local band No Ball Games; Sunday karaoke. Ring Bolton 847300. BURY MET CAFE BAR, Market Street, Bury. HORWICH RMI CLUB
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Grand reunion planned for Sacred Heart
A SCHOOL reunion is being held for former pupils and staff of the old Sacred Heart School, which once stood on Lord Street, Westhoughton. The school began life in 1876 as a weaving shed in Albion Street, Wingates, Westhoughton. It was bought by the Catholic
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Birthday milestone for Lottie
SHE spent scores of years serving the town's youngsters through the school meals' service. Now, Mrs Charlotte (Lottie) Wareing is finally having meals served to her. And none more special than her 96th birthday celebration meal in Astley Grange Nursing
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DJ Carl set to spin his way to top
A BOLTON teenager who has become a big hit helping to run Bolton Market Radio has landed a dream job with Oasis. Not THE Oasis -- but for Carl Hartley of Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge it's just as good. Five days a week, starting in three weeks, he'll
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DJ Carl set to spin his way to top
A BOLTON teenager who has become a big hit helping to run Bolton Market Radio has landed a dream job with Oasis. Not THE Oasis -- but for Carl Hartley of Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge it's just as good. Five days a week, starting in three weeks, he'll
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Sailor's trip turns into busman's holiday
MASTER mariner Alan Shard travelled all the way from Canada to dock in Bolton . . . and look at ships! Alan, 78, grew up in Radcliffe but has lived in Canada since the end of the Second World War and still works full time as marine consultant inspecting
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Sarah's all set to go into Africa
A BOLTON teenager is looking forward to the trip of a lifetime to Kenya after her teacher arranged a special surprise. Sarah Gully, of Plodder Lane, Farnworth, is an enthusiastic member of her school wildlife group and has raised cash along with fellow
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Paula and Phil Marsh with their bouquet
TWO caring publicans get our floral "thank you" this week. Paula and Phil Marsh of the Cotton Tree pub in Prince Street, Bolton were nominated by Margaret and Geoff Willis from Farnworth. They write:"These two people put on charity events week in week
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Pensioners group hopes to cash in with Lottery bid
WHEN members of Westhoughton Old Aged Pensioners' Association built their clubhouse it cost them less than £2,000. Today the group has to reach a much higher target to build a replacement. The wood and asbestos single storey club house is beyond renovation
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FESTIVALS
MOSES GATE COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth, working woodlands' festival, Sunday September 24, 11am to 5pm. A great day of fun and entertainment for all the family with traditional arts, crafts, demonstrations, displays, food. You can have a go at tree climbing
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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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CINEMA
All films run to Thursday September 28. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook, Bolton. Ring Bolton 669988. Space Cowboys (PG); Me, Myself and Irene (15); Play It To The Bone (18); Going Off Big Time (18); Shaft (18); The Cell (18); Keeping the Faith (12)
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News of my nephews?
I WISH to contact any of my relations in Bolton, especially the sons and daughter of my brother George. They are: Jimmy Hill, George Hill, Brian Hill, Roy Hill, and Pauline Hill. Gordon Hill 37725 Oak Run Circle Zephyrhills Florida 33541 USA (ghillref
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Looking for Little Sue
I AM looking for any friends and family who might want to get in touch. My family are Yvonne Michaels, Gail Wilkinson and David Harrison. I am also looking for anyone who knew me at Breightmet High School between 1970 and 1976 and anyone who used to work
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Blair should not give in to bullying
CONSUMER panic and the sheer greed of the oil companies were to blame for last week's petrol fiasco. Although the protesters blockaded the gates, the oil companies could have easily maintained supplies. They should have ordered their drivers to keep the
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Garden drugs swoop
A HAUL of giant cannabis plants up to seven feet tall, grown in a greenhouse in a back garden in Bolton, have been seized by police. The nine towering green plants were taken by drug squad officers from the house in Harwood. This latest haul takes the
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French dis-connection
ROVERS' French connection was severed yesterday when the £4.6 million deal bringing Cameroon international defender Lucien Mettemo from St Etienne collapsed on medical grounds and Paris St Germain striker Kaba Diawara was released from his loan agreement
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Frandsen: I've nothing to prove at Blackburn
PER Frandsen looked back on a year in which his career has come full circle and insisted today: "I don't have anything special to prove to anyone at Blackburn." With uncanny timing - it's precisely a year to the day since he reluctantly agreed to a £1.75
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Top coat
LOOKING for that killer coat for the autumn and winter? This gorgeous camel funnel-neck knee-skimmer could be just the answer. It costs £80 from Debenhams Direct catalogue -- just ring 0800-0288-266 for a copy.
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KELLY'S EYE: Going for gold (blend)
THERE'S something about the Olympics that makes you feel nationalistic -- and fit, writes Angela Kelly. As you watch the rippling muscles and taut bodies on TV you somehow slouch higher in your comfortable chair, putting yourself in the position of these
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Jobsfair offers work for 500 temps
ABOUT 500 temporary seasonal jobs are on offer at the Employment Service's annual Bolton Jobsfair tomorrow. Companies such as Marks and Spencer, Asda and Park Cake Bakeries will be represented at the event at Bolton Town Hall between 10.0am and 2pm.
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Rover coats!
SOPHIE the greyhound will be sporting an eye-catching number this winter as she braves the cold at Bolton's Destitute Animal Shelter. Antiquated central heating means hundreds of abandoned animals will be wrapping up warm in the special coats made by
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Comedian helps Adam to swim with the dolphins
FUNDRAISING becomes a laughing matter when comedian Trevor Wallis takes to the stage tonight . . . The Westhoughton comic will be appearing in a charity night line up, to help raise funds for Adam Foulkes, aged 12. Adam, from Molyneux Road, Westhoughton
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Fish agrees new deal
MARK Fish shook hands with Sam Allardyce today after accepting Wanderers' offer of a new contract. The South African defender, who revealed yesterday that he was contemplating retirement, has agreed a three-year extension to his current contract, which
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BOXING: Sharples fight
BOLTON Super-featherweight Steve Sharples is hoping for better luck in his second professional fight on Sunday. In his first bout as a pro Sharples was knocked out in the first round but his manager Jack Doughty is confident of a better result this time
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CRICKET: Phil's off to Oz!
PHILIP Dickinson, the 17-year-old Egerton seam bowler, is to spend the winter playing cricket in Australia. He is leaving the UK at the beginning of October for six months, during which time he will be playing for Gordon District Cricket Club in Sydney
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CRICKET: Atherton snatch title thanks to bowling duo
ATHERTON Second XI duly claimed the Redmayne Bentley Bolton & District Cricket Association Second XI title by beating Little Hulton on the penultimate day of the season to pip Adlington. The title was won at Little Hulton due mainly to the bowling
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SOCCER: Radcliffe host league newcomers
Radcliffe Boro entertain Unibond League newcomers this season North Ferriby United at Stainton Park tomorrow in a Division One fixture. The visitors were promoted into the league this term as champions of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
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SOCCER: RMI look to stop the rot
FRUSTRATED Leigh RMI boss Steve Waywell has dipped into the transfer market in an effort to stop an alarming slide down the table. At the end of last month the Railwaymen were third in the Nationwide Conference. But after a dismal run of two points from
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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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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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BOOK EARLY
MEN ARENA, Manchester. October 5 to October 8, Disney On Ice, Jungle Adventures. Tickets £8.50 to £22.50. Also, October 23-24, Robbie Williams. Nov 3, Iron Maiden, tickets £20. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Ring 0161 930 8000.
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OUT OF TOWN
ut of town NORTH PIER THEATRE, BLACKPOOL, The Grumbleweeds, with Stu Francis. Runs to October 24. Seats £10. Also, Hale and Pace with support from Hilary O'Neil and Steve Rawlings. Starts Wednesday to Friday 8pm and Saturday at 7pm. Also, Roy 'Chubby'
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DANCE CLUBS
and contact numbers ATLANTIS, Eagley Brook Way, Bolton. Ring Bolton 529922. Friday: Extreme, dance night, Saturday: Desire, mainstream chart and dance music. BAR PERU, Bank St, Bolton. Ring Bolton 521321. BENNIES NIGHT CLUB, Warthfold Rd, Radcliffe. Ring
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Other attractions in the North-west
KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK, Prescott, Merseyside. A chance to see some of the world's most dangerous animals including white rhino, African elephants, zebras, giraffes, meerkats, monkeys, lions and otters in spacious and natural surroundings. A rollercoaster
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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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SOCCER: Shakers need a win and tonic
ANDY Preece's Shakers will be looking to bounce back after last week's Oxford setback against a team who haven't won away since November. Despite that dismal record though, Preece knows his side face a tough encounter at Gigg Lane tomorrow and he's taking
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Gala ball is set to be a real star studded event
EDITH Conn -- the Bolton woman who helps spearhead the British Red Cross in the region -- is facing a hectic time currently. As deputy president of the famous organisation in Manchester she is organising its highly successful annual gala ball. It's at
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Restaurant - and plaque restored to former glory
THE BEN will have a special interest when the Sunar Gaw Indian restaurant re-opens its doors next month. The popular Manchester Road eaterie, opposite Burnden Park, was burnt out during a fire in June. It was the latest in a catalogue of problems Mr Abdul
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Atherton's history is an open book
A STEP back into Atherton's history books was on offer when the area's first place of worship revealed its roots. Chowbent Chapel opened its doors to the public as part of Heritage Day. Its history was revealed to visitors by members of the chapel together
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Teachers get top marks
BOLTON teachers have been sent to the top of the class for helping children improve their grasp of English and maths. Once again primary pupils in the town have turned out their best test results ever in those vital subjects. Several years ago education
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The senior citizens who feel anger over their pension and let down by Tony Blair
THE basic weekly state pension is just £67.50 for a single person and £107.90 for a married couple. That's after the 75p rise that was added on last spring. Every one of the pensioners the BEN spoke to in a snap survey on Bolton Market yesterday said
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Pensioners square up for battle
PHIL Kaiserman is a mild mannered man, well known for his reasoned arguments in support of anything he feels is an injustice. But at the age of 78 and recovering from a slight stroke, he was all prepared to "go over the top" -- by dressing up in a monkey
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MARKET DATES
BOLTON MARKET, Ashburner Street. adjacent to Moor Lane Bus Station. Open Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat. Sunday fleamarket. Ring 336825. FARNWORTH MARKET, King Street. Open Mon, Fri & Sat. Ring 336840. HORWICH MARKET, Curteis Street. Open Tue & Fri
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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
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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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CONCERTS
VICTORIA HALL, Bolton. Saturday October 7, 7.30pm, National Association of Choirs presents a choral spectacular supporting The Christie Hospital, Manchester and the National Association of Choirs. MANCHESTER APOLLO, Manchester. Kd Lang Wed, October 11
