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Ack-Ack did a great job
RE letter Ack-Ack Veteran's weren't included (Your Views 10/10/00). I agree with John Holding, a wonderful job was done by the Ack-Ack defending Britain, and was overlooked. The mobile Ack-Ack Regts landed in Normandy, went on to fight in France, Belgium
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Going to t'flicks in Horwich,
Many years ago. I'm talking really local, Not Warners Village Studio. The Picture House, the Palace, The Princess in th'arcade. All changed their programmes twice a week, Six films, in all, that made. Plus t'matinee on Sat'day, We called it tuppeny rush
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A Christian should 'radiate' Christ
I REALLY must take issue with the Rev Michael Williams and his thoughts and views. I have studied, meditated upon, and prayed over the Gospels for many years; and I have to say that I do not see the Jesus I find in the Gospels, reflected in the views
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How would a crackdown on cannabis work?
MICHAEL Winstanley, Tory candidate for Bolton North East, gives his backing to Ann Widdecombe's bid to crack down on drug users. In the light of the fact that police chiefs say it is unworkable, could Mr Winstanley tell us how he sees the plan working
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Drugs fiasco won't go away
WILLIAM Hague says that his party is fit to govern. Such a statement could not be further from the truth when you look closely at the Widdecombe drugs fiasco. Despite saying that he backed Ann Widdecombe's position "150pc", within days, their zero tolerance
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First Division fixtures
TONIGHT Barnsley v Tranmere, Birmingham v Stockport, Bolton v Nottm Forest, Burnley v Sheff Wed, Grimsby v QPR, Portsmouth v Crewe, Preston v Norwich, Sheff Utd v Huddersfield, Watford v Gillingham, West Brom v Wolves. TOMORROW Fulham v Crystal Palace
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Forest go on counter-attack
DAVID Platt showed his cards ahead of tonight's big match, revealing his belief that Wanderers could be undone by Forest's counter-attacking style. Forest's 4-3 victory at Barnsley on Saturday was their fourth victory in six First Division away matches
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Sam backs Tel for England campaign
SAM Allardyce today put his weight behind the campaign to get Terry Venables installed as the next England manager. The FA appear to be stalling on considering Venables for the post following the resignation of Kevin Keegan last week despite widespread
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Arun makes music with chaplain Cherry
BOLTON clarinettist Arun Ghosh will be playing at the lunchtime concert this Thursday at St Andrew and St George United Reformed Church, St George's Road, Bolton. He will be accompanied by Cherry Vann on piano. Arun gained much of his musical experience
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Jacksons leap up the table
A SALFORD-based business, with one of its several satellite offices in Bolton, has been officially recognised as the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK. Jacksons, whose Head Office is at Salford Quays, reported a massive 42 per cent growth in
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Man jailed for theft
NEIL Cornes, of no fixed address, was given 14 days custody for stealing a bottle of whisky by Bolton magistrates yesterday. Cornes, aged 36, admitted stealing the bottle, worth £4.49, from Marks and Spencer's in Bolton.
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Songs of praise
HORWICH Unitarian Free Church is hosting a songs of praise on Sunday, November 5, at 2.30pm in the Pensioners' Hall, Rock Street. Guest soloist is Miss Nicola Longworth. This will be the last special service in the Pensioners' Hall. Light refreshments
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Anti-hunt protester claiming damages from police
A BOLTON man is sueing Cheshire Police for damages over his arrest at an anti-hunt protest demonstration. Edmund Shepherd is claiming that he was wrongfully imprisoned and his rights ignored when he was arrested at the home of the Master of the Cheshire
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New group meets to promote peace
A NEW organisation to promote peace is holding a public debate in Bolton tomorrow. The Peace, Disarmament and Development Committee, which was formed out of the Bolton United Nations Association and the Bolton CND branch, will meet in the Hall of Bank
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Here's one we played earlier
PUPILS played to an audience of millions when they appeared children's favourite Blue Peter. The Smithills School brass band went down a storm on the long-running TV programme. They managed to control their nerves as they brought their award winning sound
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Jeepers keepers
FULL-TIME: Wanderers 0, Forest 0 THE goalkeepers took the honours as Wanderers and Forest fought out a goalless draw at the Reebok. The game was littered with chances but Jussi Jaaskelainen - outstanding in the first half - and Dave Beasant - Forest's
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PREMIER FIVES: Ratz get a helping hand
AFTER a confident 10-3 win over Metro Allstars in the Monday 5th Division, the Dirty Ratz were looking to league leaders PSV Hangover to do them a favour against second-placed Electrical Services. PSV duly obliged, putting their closest rivals to the
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West Lancs League: Rain dampens Shield hopes
YET again the West Lancs League fixture schedule for next Saturday has to be rewritten as the heavy rain washes out LFA Amateur Challenge Shield ties. Last weekend Eagley's Round One home clash with Colne United, Tempest Utd away at Wigan League Standish
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CYCLING: Half day of local cycling bliss
THE CLARION'S half day ride had a well-known local flavour to it, as they set off up Chorley New Road and through Horwich. Continuing through past the reservoir, a left was made at Grimeford and down the quiet lane of the same name. Crossing the A6 at
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MOTORCYCLING: Fazackerly rises to the challenge of difficult track
SPA Francorchamps is one of the most famous racing circuits in the world. This fast and daunting 4.5 mile circuit in the middle of the Ardennes forest has been famous as a road racing circuit for more than sixty years. It also is well-known for its rapid-changing
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RUGBY UNION: Bolton open up woith easy win
BOLTON finally got their league campaign off the ground with a comfortable victory over Manchester side Burnage. In front of a large crowd swelled by more than 70 former players attending the pre-match lunch, Bolton dominated the game from start to finish
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HOCKEY: Way helps his side to turn tables on leaders
THE scene was perfect. Bolton's first XI second from bottom without a point and playing without style or purpose, against table-toppers Morecambe. Time for the return of Bolton's skipper, and what a return, as Steve Way inspired a passionate and skilful
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, October 16, 1975 LANCASHIRE is to get a new Super Co-op with sales of over £70 million a year. Three of the country's largest Co-operatives will merge to form the new retail organisation. They are: Bolton and Wigan,
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What's On in and around the Bolton area on Wednesday
LEISURE, SPORT & KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: ladies only, 1.30pm-3pm; aerobics, 6pm-7pm; yoga, 7.30pm-9pm. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: aerobics, 8pm-9pm; swim lessons, 5.30pm-6.30pm. FARNWORTH
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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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House change for derelict mill
A NOTORIOUS Farnworth eyesore should be transformed into a new housing estate by the end of the year. The development on Gladstone Road replaces a four storey Victorian mill that has been a blot on the town's landscape for numerous years. Formerly known
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Road danger fears over hedgerow
CHILDREN going to school are being forced to walk on the road because of overgrown hedges. Now angry residents are demanding the hedges be cut back immediately. They say the pupils have to run the risk of beeing involved in a road accident or have their
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Signing off! Final cheque hits target
Shelley McBrien with Anna Cocozza -- and that cheque A MAMMOTH fund-raising effort came to an end with one last cheque presentation at the BEN offices. Shelley McBrien and her mother, Flo, have spearheaded the campaign throughout Bolton to pay for Joanne
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BEN OPINION: Findings we should heed
THERE are opinion polls and opinion polls. But when one by a nationally respected children's charity says that people in the Bolton area believe that drugs are the greatest single threat to a happy childhood we would be foolish not to believe them. NCH
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Addict aid scheme a shining light
A PIONEERING Bolton group for people with drug and alcohol problems has been held up as a shining example. Alcohol and Drugs Services, which hosts an open day to celebrate its work later this month, was one of Britain's first counselling and support groups
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Women's group take the healthy option
Going green . . . Back, from left: Hava Yacoobuli, Stella Harding, Trish Goodwin, Shala Holgeth with baby Rose Partington, Louise Alshatri and Margaret Partington. Front, from left: Aneela Ahmed with Zain Ahmed, Kath Baron with Edwin Boardman A WOMEN'S
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Council taxpayers face 5pc increase
BOLTON council taxpayers face a projected increase of more than five per cent in their bills coupled with possible cuts in services. Council spending is predicted to increase by around £11 million to £263 million next year. But with extra money from the
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Quick Craig is a high roller
Craig Lythgoe got nowhere fast...very fast. Pedal power propelled the Withins School pupil the equivalent of 250 metres on rollers in an amazing time of just 12.7 seconds. Craig was one of 16 youngsters from the school who took part in trials to find
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HORWICK SUNDAY LEAGUE: Supersub wins the day
THE only game to survive the weekend's bad weather Spinning Mule of the first division entertained Crofters Arms. Mule were chasing their second successive victory to try and climb out of the bottom four and they did it winning emphatically on home soil
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BOYS FED: Juniors' stunning show
HINDLEY Juniors of the U18s B Section produced a stunning performance to move into the next round of the LFA Youth Cup with a strong, solid, away win, thanks to goals from Adam Eves, Tom Harrison and Makinson. In the League, Monton had a great win over
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BASKETBALL:Bolton on road to success after win
BOLTON faced Salem in their second game of the season and after an impressive win last week, another win would set them on the road for success. Bolton came out aggressively on defense, constantly shutting down the opposing guards and smothering them,
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BOLTON COMBINATION: Marksmen seal victory
ONLY one Premier Division game was played last Saturday and it saw Tottington United 4-2 winners over Bolton Lads Club. Lee Wood took less than 60 seconds to get Lads Club off the mark but Phil Parker levelled on ten minutes for Tottington and that's
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SOCCER: Floodlit action for local sides
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon reacted positively to his club having to travel away to Burscough or Witton Albion in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round. "As I said with our third round qualifying round game at Marine - it's winnable," says the Stainton
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SHAKERS: Preece lines up young Reds' star
BURY boss Andy Preece has confirmed his interest in Manchester United and Northern Ireland striker David Healy ahead of tonight's clash at Notts County. It follows a dismal display of finishing during Staurday's 4-0 battering at Millwall which convinced
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PUB MUSIC NIGHTS
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. Tuesday October 17 Dave Gee, Wednesday October 18 live jazz, Thursday October 19 karaoke. THE WRIGHTS ARMS, Belmont Road, Bolton. For details of all events ring Bolton 811206. BULLS HEAD PUB, (Bottom Bull), Bury
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RUGBY: Tyldesley leave it late
Tyldesley 28, Ashton-under-Lyne 14 TYLDESLEY RUFC left it late to record another victory in the North Lancashire Division One clash with Ashton under Lyne. Despite constant early pressure neither the Tyldesley forwards nor the impressive Tyldesley backline
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BURY RADCLIFFE: Fortunes mixed
BRANDLESHOLME under 12s progressed to the next round of the Manchester County Cup with a fine 2-0 win at home to Longhey Athletic, unfortunately Avro Juniors put up a brave fight but went down away at Swinton Boys. With a lot of games still succumbing
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LADIES HOCKEY: Sam breaks deadlock
NOMADS played an Elton first team playing with only seven of their regular team, and with only 10 players and neither side produced the goods. Eventually, deep into the second half the deadlock was broken when Sam Williams scored the only goal, following
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Letter from Westminster by Dr Brian Iddon, MP for Bolton South East
THOSE who have followed Middle East politics over the past decade, will not be surprised by the recent eruption of violence in Israel and Palestine. Ariel Sharon lit the blue touch paper, some say deliberately, in order to bring an abrupt end to the brave
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Oh la loo!
THE proposed closure of the Barrow Bridge toilets, indeed the closure of many around the town, has attracted much comment. There is an answer, however, why not install the good old French continental style toilet? Bear with me, I have not been on the
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Stay in the EU, but keep out the euro
WHEN the euro currency flourished, many people warned that it was a dangerous experiment. Eddie George, Governor of the Bank of England, described it as "a leap in the dark". Since then the euro has plunged in value and now the Danes have rejected the
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Radio DJ quizzed by detectives
A RADIO DJ, whose girlfriend was strangled at her Breightmet home, was being interviewed by detectives tonight, after walking into a police station. Mother-of-one Sarah Widdup's body was found at her Deepdale Road home at the weekend. On Monday murder
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On Wanderers TV tonight
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS v Wolves. SAM SPEAKS on Euro transfer system. THE BEN NEWSDESK Dean wants new deal TALKING WANDERERS Farrelly's Eire hopes LIFESTYLE Ian Marshall - watch out Lawro LAST TEN GOAL COUNTDOWN
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O'Kane worth waiting for ..
JOHN O'Kane may be a late developer but his manager believes the end product could be worth waiting for. The former Manchester United and Everton man is 26 next month but has so far failed to turn his natural talent into consistent quality performances
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Quality control!
QUALITY strikes earned Wanderers their 2-1 win over Wolves on Saturday. That amazing goal from Dean Holdsworth and Gudni Begsson's clinical finish from Ian Marshall's astute made it clear that the Wanderers definitely have what it takes to produce the
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Forest all fired up
APPOINTED just 15 months ago when he became Nottingham Forests fifth manager in three years, David Platt is not a happy man. Despite their quite respectable away record this season, their home form is less than impressive, making things at the City Ground
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Honour for kids
SIX Breightmet youngsters are set to be honoured for their work for the life-saving skills learned with the police in the special 999 Challenge 2000 scheme. Tonight the six will be among 136 children whose achievements are recognised at a glittering awards
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Chance to be heard
HAVE your say about policing issues in the community. Astley Bridge Police and Community Consultative Group will meet on Thursday October 26 at 7.30pm at Blackrod Community Centre, Blackrod. The session will include an open forum between residents and
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Hunt for girl thugs
DETECTIVES are hunting two girls who punched and robbed a teenager before stealing her earrings. The pair struck as their 16-year-old victim was walking along North Avenue, Farnworth. They stopped her before ordering the girl to hand over her cash. When
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Police appeal to car park bosses
POLICE chiefs are urging car park bosses to tighten security in the fight against the town's motor crooks. A series of Home Office conferences has been organised across the country -- with one taking place in Manchester -- in an attempt to reduce motor
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Melody to say thank you for the music
JENNI Lomax from Little Lever is appearing in Whitefield and District AOS's annual show. As a change from their traditional musicals, this year Whitefield have chosen a concert production -- Thank You For The Music. There will be songs from Calamity Jane
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Band concert dedicated to 'The Few'
THE Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force are set to pay tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall on October 20. The concert, conducted by Wing Commander Rob Wiffin, the RAF's Principal Director of Music,
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Safety first at European Week
EEF North West, the region's representative body for engineering employers, is among organisations supporting European Week for Safety and Health launched yesterday. The EEF is encouraging involvment in projects to promote the week, aimed at reducing
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Spinning a yarn in Lithuania
A Bolton textile firm has secured a partnership agreement with a company based in Lithuania. Shiloh Spinners Ltd of Swan Lane Mill, Higher Swan Lane, says the deal with A B Trinyciai will allow the company to retain business which would otherwise be lost
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Aquasun Travel bought by CWS-owned group
THE Aquasun Travel retail chain in Greater Manchester has been bought by independent travel agency group Travelcare for an undisclosed sum. The branches -- in Bolton, Walkden, Middleton, Heywood and Littleborough -- will begin trading under the Travelcare
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Boost for PO purchasers
DESPITE uncertainty in the press over the long-term future for post offices, banks have tremendous confidence in the sector. According to RCC Business Mortgages Managing Director Patrick Ryan, banks are more than willing to lend money to prospective purchasers
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Bath causes flood
EMERGENCY crews had to tackle flooding at a Bolton home last night after a bath was left running. Water seeped through the ceiling of the house in Walnut Road, Astley Bridge, at around 7pm. Firefighters had to turn off the water supply.
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Question time
A QUIZ Night is being held at Horwich Conservative Club, Church Street, Horwich on Thursday, starting at 9pm, in aid of John Smith's Lionheart Appeal.
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Conrad and his convoy make it to Bosnia
A BOLTON man's Bosnia mission has succeeded after a four wheel mercy trip reached its destination. Conrad Dobson, of Longfellow Avenue, Daubhill, set off last week with his 15-year-old son Simon as part of a Land Rover convoy taking aid to the remote
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Danger blankets destroyed in test
OLD and dangerous electric blankets are being taken out of circulation but people are still using them, according to the results of free tests carried out by Bolton Council. Trading Standards carries out the annual test and this year's results show that
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BOLTON, BURY MINI SOCCER: Weather adds to backlog
THE weather again played havoc with the Under 8s fixtures this week, to add even more games to the early backlog! Westhoughton Rangers and Bolton County Raiders braved the elements to produce a fantastic game which Rangers won 2-0. Alex Killey and Liam
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WINTER ROUNDERS: CRS lose out in close encounter
THE closest finish in Sunday's Winter Rounders League programme came in the Breightmet League when CRS, unbeaten in their summer league campaign, played Lower Pools off a scratch start and lost by a single run. After just two weeks play, only Price's
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FINNAIR MANCHESTER LEAGUE: Elton Fold pick themselves up following Cup distaster
MANAGER of Premier Division outfit Elton Fold Guy Mallinson was feeling in better spirits this weekend. The previous Saturday he had seen his club dumped out of the LFA Amateur Challenge Shield in a shock 2-1 home extra time defeat by Bolton Combination
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Lanky dialect tale
I have been asked by a number of readers, among them Mr James A. Taylor, of Marsh Road, Little Lever, to publish an example of the dialect articles published in the Evening News 50 or 60 years ago. So today I am doing so, from a series called 'Dick Unsworth
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THEATRES
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. PALACE THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 242 2524. OPERA HOUSE, Manchester. Runs until Saturday Nov 11, The Phantom of the Opera. Tel 0161 242 2524. LIBRARY THEATRE, Manchester. Ring 0161 236 7110. FORUM THEATRE
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES AND EVENTS
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. Tuesday October 17 Dave Gee, Wednesday October 18 live jazz, Thursday October 19 karaoke. Ring Bolton 847300. BURY MET CAFE BAR, Market Street, Bury. HORWICH RMI CLUB, Chorley New Road, Horwich. Ring Bolton 468085
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Finding the key to better home security
A NEW safer homes scheme holds the key to cutting crime in Farnworth. The crime busting home security programme introduced last year has already boosted security in 180 council homes. Door and window locks, spy holes, wheelie bin chains and gate padlocks
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Youngsters deliver more hope for Romania
URGENTLY-needed supplies for Romanian orphans have been hand delivered to a Bolton home by a posse of local schoolchildren. Pupils from Thomasson Memorial School for the Deaf trekked to the home of Kath and Dave Richardson who are caring for Romanian
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Pub six tribunal success
SIX pub workers have emerged victorious following a nine-month battle against a backdrop of alleged unfair dismissals and pay disputes. Joan Ardis, Valerie Greenhalgh, Karen Malley, Laura Malley, Michelle Ellis and James Jones, all from Horwich, took
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BEN OPINION: Worrying use of web
IT is worrying to learn that soccer hooligans are using the web to organise violence and disorder at matches, but not surprising. The internet was originally set up for military purposes and, as these yobs mistakenly see themselves as a kind of "army"
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Neighbours praised after blaze rescue
THE families of two Bolton schoolgirls caught up in an horrific house blaze in Halliwell at the weekend have praised neighbours and the emergency services for getting them out alive. Lauren Coleman and Danielle McEwing, both aged 10, were rushed to hospital
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SOCCER: RMI boss Steve Waywell - plans to make changes tonight.
LEIGH RMI boss Steve Waywell plans to use some of his first team fringe players in tonight's Nationwide Trophy first round tie at Northwich Vics, writes Mike Hulme. Striker Mick Morrell, midfielder Tony Durkin, striker Andy Mason and full-back Mick Devenney
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LEIGH YOUTH LEAGUE: Hawks snatch the points
PENNINGTON Hawks' first under 16s game for five weeks saw them take control in the first five minutes, with Roberts winning the man of the match award by playing some good creative football to help his team overcome a gallant Winton Wanderers. He not
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BOLTON SUNDAY LEAGUE: They're a splash hit
WITH enough rain around to fill an Olympic size swimming pool it was no surprise that Bolton Sunday League fixtures were almost completely wiped out. In fact the only surprise was that any games went ahead at all. Three matches were played with many of
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CYCLING: Hill climb a resounding success
SUNDAY morning saw a large majority of the LRC membership congregated along a 970-yard stretch of 1 in 4 road at Ramsbottom for the club promoted Hill Climb event. Most had been coerced into marshalling duties by Ian & Jean Ainsworth and their organising
