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Frank's a pass master at 83!
Well done, Frank! Cllr Thomas, Frank Mackin and Karen Royle AT the age of 83, Frank Mackin has proved you are never too old to learn. Frank was just one of 500 adult students studying with Bolton Community Education Service who packed the Festival Hall
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Drivers' anger at 'patchwork' danger road
MOTORISTS are continuing to see red over one of the town's most notorious accident blackspots -- now claiming that the road has been turned into a patchwork quilt full of potholes. Furious Denise Gleaves, who travels the road four times a day from her
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Fatal moorland crash was 'tragic accident'
ACCOUNTANT Geoffrey Rushton died after a BMW went out of control and smashed into his Vauxhall Astra as he travelled to work along the A675 Belmont Road, an inquest was told. BMW driver Rachael Smith touched her brakes as she approached a bend but the
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Crazed gunman in trail of terror
A DRUNKEN masked man terrified a mother and daughter at their Westhoughton home before stealing a shotgun and threatening to kill them, a court heard. Gerald O'Boyle went on the rampage after drinking a bottle of vodka, several cans of lager and taking
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Don't miss this Reunion Night
THROUGH your letters page, could I please inform the people of Westhoughton of the fact that The Parents and Friends of Sacred Heart School, Westhoughton are holding a Reunion Night on Friday, November 17, at Greenfields Club, Westhoughton. For all those
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Trying to trace my old pal
I WONDER if you would consider trying to help me to trace that pal of mine, details as follows. Name -- Mr Gary Walker. Married to Shirley. They had two daughters. Last known address: Eustace Street, Great Lever. Previous to this address they lived on
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Child safety comes first
IN view of the worries which have been expressed to me and in the media about the future of school crossing attendants, I would welcome an opportunity to clarify the Council's position on this issue. On October 23 the Environment Scrutiny Committee received
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Don't be reckless!
I'M writing to you out of concern over statements that continue to be made by the leaders of the so-called fuel campaign. They may believe their assertions that they allowed essential supplies to reach the emergency services during their previous wildcat
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Families' fury as pervert is jailed
FURIOUS family members of three abused girls had to be restrained in court as a paedophile was found guilty of eight sex offences. Six police officers held back angry relatives including the father of one of the abused girls who rushed the dock trying
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Internationsal call ups
WANDERERS keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has been picked to play for Finland in the friendly against Ireland on November 15 while midfielder Kevin Nolan is selected in the England Under-18s squad to play Belgium in a friendly at Bradford 24 hours later.
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Opposites attract a different style
SAM Allardyce remembers his playing tussles with Trevor Francis as a clash of styles. And it is the same story now the pair find themselves locking horns as managers. The difference is that the hard man's team has the flair while the skilful player now
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Gardner ready to step up the pace
RICARDO Gardner may look his old self - but the Reebok fans ain't seen nothing yet. The winger's hard running performances since returning to the first team fold five games ago are clear evidence of the success of his treatment of a cruciate ligament
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QPR win gives relieved Brown hope for future
PHIL Brown picked out two memorable moments from Tuesday night's victory over Queens Park Rangers which he hopes could prove to be significant turning points. The victory and super second half show was cause for huge relief as well as welcome celebration
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THE NEXT MATCH: Bassett's boys can create all sorts of danger!
UNPREDICTABLE Barnsley have had a stop-start season but it could explode into life at any minute. Manager Dave Bassett is confident his side are about to turn the corner and he's hoping it starts at the Reebok on Saturday. The Yorkshire team could certainly
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Now Elliott hopes injury jinx is over
ROBBIE Elliott is looking forward to something he hasn't been used to very often as a Wanderer - an extended run in the team. Hit hard by injuries and switched between midfield and defence he is finally hoping for a settled spell. Last Tuesday night's
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Facing-off to the tune of £13,000
A GROUP of young roller hockey enthusiasts are hoping to whip up a storm in the sport after landing a £13,000 grant. The Turton Tornados, who train twice a week at Turton Leisure Centre, have been handed the cash by the Bolton "Citizens of Tomorrow" Millennium
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Gay man loses legal battle
A GAY Bolton man has lost a three-year-long compensation battle against British Gas. Paul Gibson's lengthy legal fight has come to nothing after a judge dismissed the case at an Employment Appeals Tribunal in London. It means Mr Gibson has now had to
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Road safety on the menu at restaurant
FAST food giant McDonalds have agreed to spend £51,000 on road improvements near their new restaurant in Bolton. The schemes are part of an agreement contained in planning approval for a £1 million drive-through fast food outlet now being built in Chorley
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Teenage driver killed in horror smash
A FAMILY is today mourning the death of a teenager killed in an horrific smash. Badar Rafique, aged 19, suffered multiple head injuries when he was hurled through the windscreen of his car during the smash at Chorley Old Road, Bolton, yesterday afternoon
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Where is my old friend Nora?
A LETTER from California arrived on my desk recently, from Ms Nora Dibnah (nee Olive), who emigrated with her family in 1963. She has made many trips back to Bolton since then, and as she walks through the town centre always looks for faces she may recognise
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International call ups
WANDERERS keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has been picked to play for Finland in the friendly against Ireland on November 15 while midfielder Kevin Nolan is selected in the England Under-18s squad to play Belgium in a friendly at Bradford 24 hours later.
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The Reebok Week by Neil Bonnar
SATURDAY WANDERERS' woes continued as they followed up losing their previous two games to last minute goals with throwing away a 3-1 lead in the last three minutes against Crystal Palace. The point took their tally to seven from eight games, a far cry
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Hundreds pay their respects to Wanderers fan Andrew
THE message left on one of the many wreaths said it all - "Simply a star". This is how the community of Horwich will remember a devoted husband and father who had his life cut short, tragically, in a road accident. Hundreds of people crowded into St Catherine's
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Residents win fight to halt menace of off-road bikers
HORWICH residents are celebrating after winning a battle to have barriers put up to stop motorcyclists using land behind their homes. Bolton West MP Ruth Kelly backed people from Edward Street in their bid to have barriers extended after repeated problems
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FULL-TIME: Birmingham City 1 Wanderers 1
MICHAEL Ricketts scored a bizarre 66th minute equaliser to cancel out Martin Grainger's penalty four minutes into the second-half as Wanderers earned a vital point at St Andrews this afternoon. All the main action points and post match analysis on this
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Anthony's new award
OLYMPIC swimmer Anthony Holden was named BEN Sports Personality of the Year last night. And there was a golden welcome for the Bolton swim star as he was presented with the award by Olympic cycling champion Jason Queally. Gold medal winner Jason was the
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One of the most ham-fisted programmes made
Karen Stephen reviews the week on TV I SETTLED down and waited to be scared out my wits but sadly GHOSTS CAUGHT ON TAPE, CH5, Saturday did nothing of the sort. In fact, it was probably the biggest swizz ever. Described as footage of alleged paranormal
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When the rats marched in formation
'WAS there a mass migration of rats from the old fish market to the new one on Ashburner Street?, asks B. Howarth, of Old Vicarage, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton. 'I was having a discussion with a neighbour about rats (you certainly have funny topics of discussion
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From the BEN files
25 YEARS AGO From the Evening News, November 4, 1975 FORMER American astronaut Gordon Cooper today predicted in Sydney that the moon would have to be colonised soon to combat over population on earth. Colonel Cooper said countries were already suffering
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Sharples at the sharp end of the latest technology...and everyone gets to use it
PUPILS and teachers at a Bolton school have made a giant leap into the hi-tech future after opening a £570,000 computer centre. The students at Sharples School can now benefit from more than 120 computer terminals with a huge amount of software as well
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Councillor labels rail service a 'disaster'
A LEADING Bolton councillor has branded train operator First North Western's service "a disaster" in a scathing attack. Guy Harkin, deputy chairman of Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority, was unequivocal in his criticism of the company which
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We won't be licked
A BOLTON lollipop lady has issued a rallying call to the town's school crossing officers to fight against their possible replacement. Beryl Bartley called for fellow lollipop men and women to "stand up and be counted" after the BEN revealed that Bolton
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DIllon murder squad tribute
A POLICE murder squad team who helped catch the killer of a Bolton boy has been commended. Eighteen officers received awards from Det Chief Supt Tony Keegan, head of crime investigations, in recognition of their work in the Dillon Hull killing. Dillon
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Hundreds pay their respects to larger than life Andrew
THE message left on one of the many wreaths said it all - "Simply a star". This is how the community of Horwich will remember a devoted husband and father who had his life cut short, tragically, in a road accident. Hundreds of people crowded into St Catherine's
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Boom time for drinkers
A PUB landlord has predicted that Bolton will become one of the top towns in the North-west for a night out with two huge new drinking holes planned. Landlord John Jewitt of the Man and Scythe believes that the centre of Bolton will attract large number
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Service with a Smile tribute
MAY I through your letters page, thank everyone involved with the recent Bolton Evening News "Service with a Smile" award. Garry and I really appreciated the fact that our customers had taken the trouble to nominate us, and were honoured that we had won
