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Crime to be proud of country?
THE Liberal's deliberation and declaration that the British flag and the word British is racist, should be treated with the contempt it deserves. True, in the distant past we had an Empire and Colonial ambitions, those days are long gone, confined to
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No longer their problem
HOW I wish police and social workers had 'swooped' on my daughter as she wandered aimlessly through town window-shopping. They perhaps would not have believed her when she told them she was not allowed in school, oh and no she hadn't been excluded nor
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Lottery cash could be donated to NHS
I feel I must write to you to see if you could get some action done on the plight of the sad state of affairs with the NHS. I would like to see the government step in and ask the lottery organisers to give something to the NHS every month to upgrade the
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Finding it hard to turn a blind eye to justice
RE 'Why you're so wrong Brian . . .' Your Views October 5. Mrs Gault criticises me for "slapping her down". But isn't this a case of the kettle calling the pot black? Didn't she do exactly the same to Mr Essa, when he wrote about the suffering of children
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Moore embroiled in transfer saga
STOCKPORT goal star Ian Moore must be wondering whether he's coming or going. A £1.2 million bid from Burnley has seen the former Tranmere striker embroiled in an on-off transfer saga that has taken more twists than an Agatha Christie murder mystery.
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Moore embroiled in transfer saga
STOCKPORT goal star Ian Moore must be wondering whether he's coming or going. A £1.2 million bid from Burnley has seen the former Tranmere striker embroiled in an on-off transfer saga that has taken more twists than an Agatha Christie murder mystery.
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Save rare species plea
MEMBERS a local preservation group are asking Wigan planners to revoke permission given for houses to be built on land in Hindley Green. WASP -- Wildlife and Social Preservation, on the Green -- argues the land at the rear of Carr Common Road, known locally
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Putting backs to the front of working conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL Health Officers are urging Bolton employers and employees to join forces to tackle work-related back problems. The call comes during the European Week for Health and Safety. It is estimated that strains and sprains -- including back injuries
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Safety first
FOLK in Bolton are being told to survey their own homes to find 10 potential safety hazards. Safety chiefs at electricity company Norweb are encouraging the initiative during National Health and Safety Week and aim to make people more aware of dangers
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Chamber's Iniative launched
LOCAL businesses attended the launch of Go Global -- a new initiative led by Bolton and Bury Chamber's Business Link. Go Global provides a fully-integrated international trade package for local companies -- whether they are complete novices or experienced
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Sensational effort!
WESTHOUGHTON Mayor, Cllr Janet Halliwell, showed a certain "flair" for raising money at an event paying homage to the Seventies . . . The fundraising Seventies Night was held at Greenfields Club in the town and raised almost £1,900 for the Mayor's chosen
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Alvin muscles in on a top competition
A BOLTON body builder has scooped third place in a national contest after showing off his muscle-clad physique. Alvin Isherwood, of Fernside, Little Lever, is over the moon after coming third in the prestigious competition organised by the English Federation
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Parents save chapel after arson attack
A BUNGLED "Friday the thirteenth" arson attack on Atherton's historical Chowbent Chapel proved to be unlucky for those responsible. A gang of youths are believed to have broken into the chapel cellar last Friday afternoon, attempting to set alight material
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School's night of intrigue a big hit
THOUSANDS packed into an open evening at Westhoughton High School -- to investigate the premises. As part of the school's annual event, teachers in the Science block organised an unusual experiment. Parents and pupils were invited to take part in an investigation
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Business is booming
BRISK business for young traders at a Westhoughton school raised £220 for charity. Youngsters at Eatock Primary School checked out the opportunity to turn their school hall into a supermarket. And the move paid off with pupils showing that when it comes
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Brave Amanda's sickness setback
A BRAVE teenager has faced a setback in her dream to have a new leg. Amanda Gifford, of Barnwood Close, Halliwell, had her leg amputated earlier this year in a bid to beat cancer and was over the moon after being told she could have a new limb fitted.
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Happy Wanderers
MEMBERS of a Westhoughton football team lost the shirts off their backs after a series of mishaps . . . But players for Westhoughton Wanderers have now bounced back thanks to local sponsors. The newly formed team from Daisy Hill appealed to members of
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The full works
AN actress whose name was made famous by block-buster movie Titanic is coming to Bolton -- but her face might not be so familiar. Beth Winslet -- the sister of megastar Kate -- is arriving in the town to promote the latest Brit flick. The cream of young
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Bishop backs MP campaign
THE Bishop of Bolton has given his support to an anti-euthanasia campaign spearheaded by the town's MPs. The Rt Rev David Gillett praised them for taking the initiative and raising public awareness on the issue. He said: "I believe people of all religious
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Drugs fines won't work
PLANS for on the spot fines to tackle drugs have been given the thumbs down in a poll held in Atherton and Westhoughton. Conservative politicians' plans to crack down on drug takers by fining them on the spot has been described as "unworkable" by the
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SHAKERS: Unsworth to get a Bury call?
DEFENDER Lee Unsworth could be set to make a first team return when Bury take on Bournemouth in a crunch match tomorrow. As well as Unsworth, striker Paul Barnes is also back in the frame after boss Andy Preece vowed to ring the changes on the back of
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THEATRES
OCTAGON THEATRE, Bolton. Ring Bolton 520661. 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, Wythenshawe. Ring 0161 445 3599. ROYAL EXCHANGE
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CONCERTS
ALBERT HALLS, Victoria Square, Bolton. The Magic of the Musicals, featuring some of the very best songs from the hit West End musicals. Stars Marti Webb and Dave Willetts , Friday October 20 - SOLD OUT. Thursday November 2, Steeleye Span, tickets £12,
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OUT OF TOWN
BLACKPOOL 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. Wednesday to Friday 8pm and Saturday at 7pm. Also, Roy 'Chubby' Brown,
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FRIDAY
LEISURE, SPORT AND KEEP FIT BOLTON Excel, Lower Bridgeman Street, tel: 334456: 7.30am-10.30pm. DEANE Leisure Centre, Junction Road, Deane, tel: 334432: swimming lessons, 5.30pm-7.30pm; basketball drop-in coaching, 5.30pm-6.30pm. FARNWORTH Leisure Centre
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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 0161 764 3501. CLUB
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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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Here are your duty chemists
CHORLEY'S duty chemist between noon and 1pm on Sunday, October 22, will be Scholes Chemists Ltd, T/A Cohens Chemist, 209/211 Spendmore Lane, Coppull. Weekday out of hours services in the Chorley area are: M D Rimmer, 22 Runshaw Lane, Euxton, (Mon-Fri
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Fireworks watch after horror death
BOLTON'S Trading Standards officers are increasing their vigilance over lethal "rogue" fireworks in the wake of the death of a Burnley teenager when one exploded in his face. Paul Ridge, 18, was found dead on wasteland in Burnley this week. It is believed
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Project to help young find road back from oblivion
A NEW project in Westhoughton aims to forge links with troubled youths in danger of falling victim to addiction. WASTED stands for Westhoughton's Alcohol, Substance, Tobacco, Education and Development Project, and has been started thanks to National Lottery
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Desperately seeking help
A MOTHER, desperate to hear the sound of her little boy's voice again, is launching an emotional appeal for help. Little Matthew Hughes, five, could laugh, speak and sing before being struck down by an illness which attacked his brain. Now, almost three
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A spot of lunchtimelaser care
Special reportby Gayle McBain YOU can get your hair cut in your lunch hour, enjoy a relaxing facial or do a spot of shopping, but what about erasing a few facial lines in the time it would take to eat your lunchtime sandwich? The chance to have younger
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Parents' fury over children left 'high and dry'
ANGRY Atherton parents claim their children have been left "high and dry" by changes to secondary school catchment areas. They say the admissions criteria changes for Fred Longworth High School now mean some children living further away are given preference
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£10,000 anti-truancy cash boost
SCHOOLS are to be offered a £10,000 incentive to stop children taking time off school as part of a new Government crackdown on truancy. Education Secretary David Blunkett and Home Secretary Jack Straw have revealed their plans for a "nationwide crackdown
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FOLK MUSIC
BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester. THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Thursday October 26, Helen Watson, on stage 8pm, tickets £6, concessions £4. 0161 761 2216. PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester. PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden 0161 790 4584. HASLINGDEN
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Youngsters need to think of the future
I MUST be honest and admit to being very surprised at the way schoolchildren can miss school and escape with such feeble excuses. There are the ones on genuine leave from their classes, but it sounds to be so easy nowadays. Don't these children, or their
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The Mill
When I left school, I worked in 'mill, For two pounds ten a week. Sweat and slaved from morn til night, To keep me bobbins straight. I started off in 'warehouse, Sorting tubes and yarn. Sweeping alleys, cleaning frames, It didn't do me no harm. I was
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Week in Westminster by Ruth Kelly, MP for Bolton West
OVER the last few weeks there have been intense discussions between the British and Irish Governments, and the political parties in Northern Ireland on police reform in Northern Ireland. Given the recent tensions, the issue of policing has now become
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Teacher's ordeal over
A POLICE probe into allegations surrounding a Bolton primary school teacher, quizzed by detectives just weeks after being cleared of indecent assault, has been called off. Last month Neville Moss, aged 50, was released on police bail after being interviewed
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EX-WANDERERS midfielder Steve Thompson is the latest transfer target for Leigh RMI boss Steve Waywel
Keen to strengthen in midfield, Waywell has checked out the availabity of 35-years-old Thompson who is currently playing with Halifax in Division Three. "I can sign midfielders for fun but I'm waiting for the right one," says Waywell. "I won't be doing
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Charity line-up
RIVINGTON Rustlers are holding a charity line dance at Horwich Ex-Servicemen's Club, Emmett Street, off Winter Hey Lane in Horwich. The event is on Friday, November 10 and proceeds will go to Derian House Children's Hospice. Guest act is the Nashville
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MP set to open community centre
MP RUTH Kelly will be officially opening Daisy Hill's new £165,000 community centre on Saturday, October 28. Community groups from the area will be on hand to join in the ceremony with the MP for Westhoughton who will unveil a plaque at 10am. The centre
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Walker's crisp
TWO hundred guests are expected to attend the 11th annual Bolton Business Lecture at the Reebok Stadium, Lostock on Monday evening. Organisers Bolton Business Ventures are delighted that so many people are interested in hearing the success story of the
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Traffic to be calmed
HIGHWAYS chiefs are backing residents and Westhoughton town councillors to implement traffic calming measures on a trouble spot. As revealed in Down Your Way, concern is growing about the amount of traffic using Wingates Lane as a "rat run". Residents
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Forget depression, the experts predict a stock market revival
By Jon Hitchin, Hargreave Hale & Co THE LAST few months on the stock market have been somewhat depressing for many people, especially those with large holdings in the technology sector. After the market having a terrific run in 1999 and early 2000
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Art attack will improve young painters' skills
ATHERTON'S budding young artists are invited to brush up their skills by attending special workshops during their half term break. Children aged between eight and 10 years are invited to get some extra expert tuition in art at workshops being held in
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Job pledge for shop workers
BOLTON shop workers have been given reassurances that they will not lose their jobs. Retail giant Arcadia, which owns Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge and Burtons, caused waves of concern after announcing to the City yesterday that they are to
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Crossing patrol hinges on survey
A TRAFFIC survey is to be held to determine whether a crossing patrol will be introduced outside a Westhoughton primary school. Parents and town councillors have asked highways bosses at Bolton to introduce a lollipop man or woman on The Hoskers outside
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'SAS' to the rescue in pointing the way
THE Signpost Advisory Service is a new confidential agency opening in Tyldesley town centre this week to fill an advice void. Its aim is to point the public in the right direction, as a point of first contact for anyone with problems of any kind. Free
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Wash 'n' brush up
RESIDENTS on an Atherton housing estate practised a spot of clean living this week . . . They brushed up their homes and dusted themselves down to take part in a blitz on the Shakerley estate. Brushes, mops and dusters were distributed as members of the
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Health advice at kiosks
KIOSKS are to be set up in Bury to provide free health information at the click of a mouse. New NHS Direct information points will be based in Blackburn Street Health Centre, Radcliffe, and Bury Walk-in-Centre at Parsons Lane. They will allow people who
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Quarry fight for residents
RESIDENTS are gearing up for another David and Goliath battle after a quarry firm renewed a controversial bid to extend its operation in a leafy Bolton suburb. Angry homeowners living near the quarry off Brookfold Lane in Harwood have vowed to turn up
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Lisa in the frame for driving test success!
Lisa Riley catches up with the local news after passing her test in Bolton TV star Lisa Riley is planning to drive her career forward -- by getting behind the steering wheel. The 24-year-old actress, from Tottington, has taken the first step by passing
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Give me more time, says Fish
MARK Fish insisted today that he had not rejected Wanderers' offer of a new contract but had merely asked for more time to consider his future. The South African defender, who has been offered a three-year extension to his current deal which runs out
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Non-League footballby John Bullen
Happy Radcliffe have to play catch-up RADCLIFFE Boro look to extend their current winning run to eight games in tomorrow's Unibond League Division One visit to Eastood Town. Another three points on top of those gathered in Tuesday's 1-0 away win at Congelton
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HALF TERM
WARNER VILLAGE CINEMAS, Middlebrook Leisure Park, Bolton. Pringles Cinemaniacs Club for children who love great movies, top cartoons and lots of fun. Free to join for anyone under 14. Meet Lofty the Lion, the Bolton Wanderers mascot, and become a Junior
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LIVE MUSIC
VENUES AND EVENTS HILLTOPS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, Hill Lane, Blackrod. Budding musicians come and play your own arrangements and compositions, Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm. For more details ring Bolton 692702. THE WATERMILLOCK, Crompton Way, Bolton
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EVENTS
BOLTON CHA RAMBLING CLUB, Saturday October 21, car ramble to Barley, Blacko Tower, Black Moss. 12 miles, 10.30am start. Also, Saturday October 28, Dunscar Bridge, Torra Barn, Three Lowes, Dimple, 10 miles. Start 10.45am. For more details ring Bolton 697610
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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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Soccer chiefs apologise to disabled fans
MILLWALL chiefs have apologised to disabled Bury soccer fans who were subjected to disgraceful scenes of intimidation and abuse by home supporters. Four wheelchair-bound members of the Shakers' disabled supporters club and three helpers had to endure
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Paths watchdog chosen
A BROMLEY Cross man has been appointed a new footpath watchdog - for Blackburn and Darwen. Mr Ken West is the new Open Spaces officer and he will study all proposals to alter routes of paths and will oppose them unless there is a clear public benefit
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Railway Children
By Ray Clarke who was brought up in Westhoughton and now lives in America WE would wake early on a Sunday morning to the distant sounds of two steam trains. The quiet but distinguishable noise came from the locomotives as they hauled coal wagons up the
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History just keeps going on!
THERE'S no holding down Turton Local History Society. After the publication of its 21st book -- Jim Francis's history of the Quarlton area -- comes news that another veteran member, Fred Horridge, is hard at work on number 22 -- the history of Hardy Mill
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Help our four-legged friends
THE bad weather is bringing new problems to the Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary in Oswaldtwistle which attracts many Bolton visitors. Horses and ponies which have lived out for the summer are having to come back inside to winter stables much sooner than
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It's showtime at Bethel!
WESTHOUGHTON'S amateur dramatic society, The Bethel Crowd, has taken centre stage in the town since the 1940s. That is how far its association with the Westhoughton Congregational Church can be traced back. The name of the society is drawn from its association
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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.
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CLUBS
HILLTOPS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, Blackrod. HORWICH CONSERVATIVE, Church Street, Horwich. Open weekdays after 5pm and weekends 2pm. BRADFORD WARD LABOUR, Bridgeman Street, Bolton, Mon-Sat 11.30am -3pm and 6.30pm-11pm. Sunday noon-10.30pm. Bar, rounders
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PUB MUSIC
BAROC CAFE BAR, Halliwell Road, Bolton. 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 and Saturdays, 9pm. Ring Bolton 523855. THE ANTELOPE, Manchester
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CINEMAS
FILMS for the week until Thursday October 26. WARNER VILLAGE CINEMA, Middlebrook. Ring Bolton 669988. UGC CINEMA, The Valley Centertainment, Bolton. Ring 0870 9070714. Dinosaur (U); What Lies Beneath (15); Little Vampire (U); Bodywork (18); Bring it On
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North-west attractions
North west event information from the North West Tourist Board BLACKPOOL PROMENADE, Blackpool. Blackpool's annual Illuminations. Run until November 5. EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bury. For more information ring 0161-764 7790. TATE GALLERY, Albert Dock, Liverpool
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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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BOOK EARLY
MEN ARENA, Manchester. Nov 25, Tom Jones, tickets £25.50 and £22, starts 8pm. Also, Green Day, Thursday December 7, tickets £15. Ring 0161 930 8000. MANCHESTER APOLLO. Smash Hits Tour, Saturday December 2. A1, Billie Piper, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch, Atomic
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FAMILY EVENTS
CLUB MISTRY, Derby Street, Bolton. Sunday October 29, Diwali celebration, family event, 4pm to 11pm. Ring Bolton 524695. CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Mcr. Ring 0161 228 7621. Action packed arts programme for youngsters aged 11-16. Every Sat at 11.30am,
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COMEDY NIGHTS
THE MET, Market Street, Bury. Laff Cafe Wednesday October 25, with Dave Smith, Patrick Forde, Curtis Threadgold and compere Dom Carroll. Ring 0161 761 2216. BLUE CAT CAFE, Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 0161 432 2117. FROG AND BUCKET, Oldham St, Mcr
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And just look at these fabulous family offers!
Roll up for the greatest free light show on earth WE'VE a bright idea for a fun family trip this half term holiday in the print version of the BEN. The all singing, all dancing Blackpool Illuminations offer a great night out and the best news is that
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MUSIC AND DANCE
VENUES LADYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Beaumont Drive, Bolton. Line dancing, beginners/intermediate classes, every Saturday 7.15pm to 10.30pm. Admission £2. KILHEY COURT HOTEL, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan. Friday October 20, Johnny Kelly sings Elvis, dinner
